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Title: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on May 01, 2018, 03:29:03 AM: ALIEN CRUSH

(https://preview.ibb.co/fSNWG7/Alien_Crush.jpg)

The winner is Alien Crush. An excellent pinball game by good ol' Naxat Soft for the Turbo / PCE. Some prefer Devil's Crush, but this is still a fantastic pinball game. I really enjoy the Alien style aesthetic. Alien Crush also makes good use of all the types of pinball items such as the bumpers and flippers. Getting into the bonus rooms for extra items and boss fights can be a challenge, but are great for points. The music is also fantastic. Devil's Crush I like a little better in the music department, but these tunes are still really nice. Well I hope everyone has fun this month. Post some high scores!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: roflmao on May 01, 2018, 03:49:01 AM: Woo hoo!
Title: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: esteban on May 01, 2018, 12:27:29 PM: Will I spam? No, I can’t spam.

Oh, sure I will.

I have wanted to make another parody of “unboxing” videos... but then I say “why bother?” because the real unboxing videos are so ridiculous, they are already parodying themselves.

If I can think of a funny, new angle to poke fun at silly video game culture, I might do it (like boiling a sealed game in its packaging!)

:)
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: TheClash603 on May 01, 2018, 01:03:28 PM: Esteban needs less Alien Crush and more coasters!

I one time played this game and my ball got stuck in a spot where I glitched max points. I've mentioned this a few times before, but I have never been able to recreate this glitch. Time to see if game of the month results in anyone having this success.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: esteban on May 01, 2018, 01:09:20 PM: Quote from: TheClash603 on May 01, 2018, 01:03:28 PM
Esteban needs less Alien Crush and more coasters!

I one time played this game and my ball got stuck in a spot where I glitched max points. I've mentioned this a few times before, but I have never been able to recreate this glitch. Time to see if game of the month results in anyone having this success.

I have had that happen for a “brief time” (like 20-30 seconds?), but the ball eventually nudged itself out fo the spot.

It’s happens to me 2-3 times over the past 3 decades (not often).
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: TheOldMan on May 01, 2018, 01:19:58 PM: Quote
(like boiling a sealed game in its packaging!)

"Get the most $$ for your old video games with our new home-made resealing machine!
Looks just like new! All it takes is a vaccuum cleaner, a roll of saran-wrap, and some hot water!
Works Great!"

.... I can see it now....
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: esteban on May 01, 2018, 02:52:15 PM: Quote from: TheOldMan on May 01, 2018, 01:19:58 PM
Quote
(like boiling a sealed game in its packaging!)

"Get the most $$ for your old video games with our new home-made resealing machine!
Looks just like new! All it takes is a vaccuum cleaner, a roll of saran-wrap, and some hot water!
Works Great!"

.... I can see it now....

HajAjjajajajajjajajja!

This should be an infomercial/TubeYou channel.

:)
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: NightWolve on May 01, 2018, 04:21:05 PM: Quote from: esteban on May 01, 2018, 12:27:29 PM
Will I spam? No, I can’t spam.

Oh, sure I will.

http://youtu.be/q9HFo6FFQO8

I have wanted to make another parody of “unboxing” videos... but then I say “why bother?” because the real unboxing videos are so ridiculous, they are already parodying themselves.

I remember this! Forgot about your army fatigue/camouflage pants though, heh!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Johnpv on May 02, 2018, 12:16:13 AM: You know originally I was going to be like, I suck at pinball games so I don't know if I'm going to jump into this one. This video though

Quote from: esteban on May 01, 2018, 12:27:29 PM
Will I spam? No, I can’t spam.

Oh, sure I will.

http://youtu.be/q9HFo6FFQO8

I have wanted to make another parody of “unboxing” videos... but then I say “why bother?” because the real unboxing videos are so ridiculous, they are already parodying themselves.

If I can think of a funny, new angle to poke fun at silly video game culture, I might do it (like boiling a sealed game in its packaging!)

:)

Well now I just have to play Alien Crush.
Title: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: crazydean on May 02, 2018, 03:17:41 PM: Well I played it today for a few minutes. My score was something like 1.8 million. I’ll try more, later this week. Is one of the boards easier than the other?

I expect everyone who voted for this game to achieve better scores than me.

Edit: I played some this morning and realize now that the option isn’t two boards but two music tracks....how bow dah?
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Phase on May 02, 2018, 07:35:24 PM: Played five games tonight and got an ok score.

(http://ektophase.com/TG16/acscore5318_1.jpg)

Will have to play some more soon.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: GoldenWheels on May 03, 2018, 02:41:54 AM: Jeez i got to 11 mil and I was happy. I hit maybe 15 bonus rounds...and didn't complete ONE.

(https://i.imgur.com/zTAZZ9x.jpg?1)
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: gheebee on May 03, 2018, 04:04:51 AM: I love Devil's Crush but am not a big fan of this one, the table just seems like it doesn't have a lot going on compared to that one and I get bored. It's been a while since I've played this though so I'll try and give it another go soon since it's GOTM.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: crazydean on May 03, 2018, 05:54:14 AM: Anyone got some tips on how to do better or get more points? Do I just need to git gud?
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: ClodBuster on May 03, 2018, 06:51:33 AM: Clear bonus rounds for big points
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Phase on May 03, 2018, 10:13:52 AM: Once you have the center post on the lower level its time to go for the extra ball. You want to max out the board and get into the alien mouth. From bottom to top I think there are 5 round lamps then a 7X then a 5000 then 9 eyes.

The center post you get by destroying the 2 sets of 3 aliens that pop up and down toward the top right and left. I can't remember 100% but you have to destroy nine or 3 sets or something.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Damon Plus on May 03, 2018, 01:41:06 PM: One of my fave TG-16 games. It is easy enough to sit back and play relaxed without having to worry about losing your ball too easily (like in Devil's Crush). Graphics are really cool. It's too bad that the bonus stages get annoying quickly.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: GoldenWheels on May 05, 2018, 03:08:59 AM: Man, I got up to about 16 mil last night and it felt like it took an hour. Got a couple extra balls and that kept me going for a while. But I gotta say...I was getting bored by the end. This may be the best score I can generate.

And I am just the shits at these bonus rounds. All I seem to get is bad ricochets and dead drops. I'm not sure what is more frustrating, losing a ball on like the second shot in a bonus round or losing the ball with like, two things left to hit to complete the entire round. :icon_cat_derpy:
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: crazydean on May 05, 2018, 07:09:45 AM: Quote from: GoldenWheels on May 05, 2018, 03:08:59 AM
Man, I got up to about 16 mil last night and it felt like it took an hour. Got a couple extra balls and that kept me going for a while. But I gotta say...I was getting bored by the end. This may be the best score I can generate.

This is the biggest reason I'm not playing it much. I play on "fast"; I can't imagine playing on "slow". Overall, I enjoy the game, but it just feels tedious after 20-30 minutes.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: GoldenWheels on May 06, 2018, 04:36:30 AM: I know it was kinda voted down or whatever, but maybe it should be Game(s) of the Month. As in, two games of differing types, shooty/pinball, racing/action, whatever. That way we'd have a plan B.

I could be sucking at Hellfire (as I suck at Hellfire) and you guys could be making fun of me. That'd be way more fun.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on May 08, 2018, 02:36:41 AM: Quote from: GoldenWheels on May 06, 2018, 04:36:30 AM
I know it was kinda voted down or whatever, but maybe it should be Game(s) of the Month. As in, two games of differing types, shooty/pinball, racing/action, whatever. That way we'd have a plan B.

I could be sucking at Hellfire (as I suck at Hellfire) and you guys could be making fun of me. That'd be way more fun.
Will think about it going forward. Only problem is months that we might have RPG's going on. I guess if it's an RPG and just a quick play shooter or platform game it won't affect much since it's a full month. Plus it could give a nice break into the RPG being played. Some just don't have the time to commit to even an RPG for a full month plus another game. People like me. I might be in the minority though.

Regarding this current GOTM I am happy to see some people playing. I just got back from out of town and will start posting scores soon. When I get better haha!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: crazydean on May 08, 2018, 05:11:35 AM: Best so far

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/67b453f0d2a666ed28f10e850899f295.jpg)
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on May 08, 2018, 11:54:31 AM: Nice! Hopefully I'll have a forum to post a score tomorrow!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: seieienbu on May 08, 2018, 07:26:13 PM: I've probably played more Alien Crush in the last few days than, well, ever. I feel like it's a good game that's just worse in every way than it's far better sequel. If I'd played Alien Crush before I'd played Devil's Crush I might think differently. As it is, I got Devil's Crush as a kid but didn't play Alien Crush until downloading a rom around 2,000. I didn't own the game until a few years after that. With all that said, I've gotten a score just shy of 2 million and will likely play again this weekend.

I've gotta admit though, the music to Alien Crush is fantastic. It's some of the most fitting tunes you'll find in any video game. It perfectly matches the mood of the game. It's ominous and creepy and adds a layer of tension to the already somewhat disturbing Giger inspired graphics. It's somewhat reminiscent of Legendary Axe 2 in that regard. The only possible complaint you can have towards the soundtrack is about the length and if the worst complaint you have is that you want more of it? That's not a very big complaint.

Alien Crush remains one of the 3 orange label games I don't have a case for. I really should break down and buy a set from Sparky to help the OCD collectard in me have a complete row of said orange label games...
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Gypsy on May 14, 2018, 10:02:26 AM: I've kind of wanted to play this but every time I have the time to play anything it ends up being Yakuza 6. :/
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: seieienbu on May 14, 2018, 05:19:14 PM: I played again and got about 2.5 million. At the end of the month I'll put my highscore in the highscores thread. It may very well wind up being 2.5M though as I failed to even break a million several games in a row afterward.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on March 14, 2019, 09:52:25 AM: I would like to start this again, but not sure if we have enough people viewing the forums that would want to participate in this again. If you would like for me to get this started up again please post a reply here. If there's still interest I'll get this going again.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: KingDrool on March 14, 2019, 10:21:42 AM: Do it!

I was excited to see this thread, until I noticed it was from a year ago! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Necromancer on March 14, 2019, 11:17:31 AM: I'll play. Dooo eeeet!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: KingDrool on April 19, 2019, 10:02:35 PM: No joke: it's been a year. Let's get a May 2019 game going. HuCard, preferably.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on April 27, 2019, 09:51:10 PM: Ok, I'm going to restart this again. Hopefully it will bring some people back. Not really getting my hopes up but at least probably 5 of us here will get some enjoyment out of it. Since it's kinda like these forums are starting anew I will be making it possibly a game that was already done when SamIAm was doing them. Will start a new thread in the next few days. Yes, it will be HuCard.
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: Necromancer on April 27, 2019, 10:20:12 PM: My pants are tight. I'm ready!!!
Title: Re: May 2018 Game of the Month
Post by: geise on April 28, 2019, 07:27:08 PM: LOL. It's going to be a full year already since I was first trying to restart this. The old forums were still "normal" for at least the first week. Then we know what happened. Well at least we can play and discuss.