Anyone remember the Spriggan contest we had on these forums four or five years ago? I was thinking of doing something similar, this time with Zeroigar, but we need enough people to make it worthwhile.
The game has a nice 2 minute mode that would be perfect for such a contest. The 2 minute mode is scored a little differently than, say, Spriggan as in Zeroigar you're given a finite number of "super weapons" right from the start that all share a common "energy meter." The catch is, your final bonus is tallied by how much of this meter is left unused + how much life you have left.
So... who's got a PC-FX? And who's got Zeroigar? A PC-FX is really the only "must" as there are, uh, ways to get ahold of Zeroigar.
Who's in?
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on September 13, 2010, 07:48:36 PM
Id be in depending on the time frame.
I gotta do some furniture moving, and some homework project and all of that... but Id be down. PC-FX is so hood.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 13, 2010, 07:51:08 PM
Yeah, we'd set a deadline for scores like three weeks or a month out or something, give everyone some time to get a copy of the game (if they don't already have it) and get some play time in.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 14, 2010, 03:45:17 PM
Nobody else? Seriously? I know for a fact Arkhan and myself aren't the only people on here who own a PC-FX.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: neofan on September 14, 2010, 09:30:36 PM
I'm down for that... I'll hardly get first place, so I suppose I'll be bringing up the rear? :roll:
later gamers -scotty
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 15, 2010, 12:46:28 PM
So we've got three.... C'MON PEOPLE!
I know. Everyone is just afraid they'll lose. Step up and prove me wrong.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 15, 2010, 02:18:22 PM
sell me a pc-fx with a "copy" of Zeroigar and I'm in.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 15, 2010, 03:54:50 PM
Where were you a couple years ago when I was selling repaired PC-FXes for $40-$60?
Actually, IIRC, you almost bought one but backed out at the last moment.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: blueraven on September 15, 2010, 05:51:32 PM
:-k
Well, nat, you've given me a new project. I need to fix a PCFX.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Necromancer on September 16, 2010, 03:48:33 AM
For shits and giggles, I'll unofficially join in on the fun; I'll be the L337 H4xoR on the sidelines playing on M.E.F.X.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on September 16, 2010, 04:29:35 AM
Ima start tryin me a score attackin tomorrow.
sidenote: is there a way to hook a pcfx up to a 55" bravia and NOT have it look like dick?
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: SuperDeadite on September 17, 2010, 06:14:20 AM
I'm busy, but I'll try to join in. :)
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Necromancer on September 17, 2010, 06:17:03 AM
Ummm... how do I get to the timed attack mode? Yes, I am le dumb.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 17, 2010, 06:28:38 AM
I think it's third option on the main menu, then first option from the next screen.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Necromancer on September 17, 2010, 06:29:56 AM
Thanks, nat. I'll try it again tonight.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 17, 2010, 07:15:39 AM
Where were you a couple years ago when I was selling repaired PC-FXes for $40-$60?
Actually, IIRC, you almost bought one but backed out at the last moment.
correct, I still kick myself when that all went down. Sorry dude. I hope that doesn't tarnish my rep for buying and selling stuff with you or others...
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 17, 2010, 03:16:27 PM
Nah, believe me, I had no trouble moving them at that price point.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: blueraven on September 17, 2010, 06:48:27 PM
I think it's third option on the main menu, then first option from the next screen.
Shit - either M.E.F.X. has a bug or my rip is fubar. Either way, I'm not going to get to join in on the festivities, as this just leads to a black screen. :(
The normal game played fine, though. I got to show off my suck by dying twice against the weak sauce first boss. :dance:
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on September 20, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
Strange, I wonder if MEFX has a bug. Doesn't seem like the game would work at all if your rip was bunk.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Tatsujin on September 21, 2010, 04:00:35 PM
I still have the game, but no hardware atm/anymore :(
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 09, 2010, 02:40:03 PM
we still doing this? I will join the fun....my fx has not been used since I made the devotional film....
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on October 09, 2010, 08:12:28 PM
I'd love to do it, but it doesn't seem like we have enough people to make it interesting. I keep hoping some more folks will chime in.... I *know* there are more people with PC-FXes here that haven't spoken up.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Mednafen on October 11, 2010, 08:25:17 AM
ME-FX doesn't emulate something that Zeroigar uses, use Mednafen instead.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: DJLobo on October 15, 2010, 03:43:11 AM
I would play if I had a copy of the game. I'll have to "find" it and see if it will work on my system.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Necromancer on October 15, 2010, 03:59:58 AM
ME-FX doesn't emulate something that Zeroigar uses, use Mednafen instead.
I tried to get it to run and failed miserably. I am le dumb.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on November 05, 2010, 07:38:46 AM
I forgot about this. I need to burn me a copy of the game since i don't own me a copy of the game.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on November 05, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
I have an FX coming in within the next few weeks... as long as burns work on them I could probably join in on a Zeroigar contest... :P
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on November 05, 2010, 01:57:30 PM
OK. Hopefully we can get one or two more people, that would be great.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on November 14, 2010, 11:50:16 AM
I just got an FX the other day, and I have a .... uh copy of Zeroigar :P Haven't played much but I'll join in a contest if there is one!
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: blueraven on November 14, 2010, 03:26:19 PM
By the way nat, props for most ambiguous thread title ever.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on November 14, 2010, 05:59:39 PM
So here's who we have so far:
FOR SURE nat BlueBMW PCEngineFX neofan
MAYBE Arkhan SuperDeadite
If we can turn those two "maybes" into "for sures" and get one or two more people on top of that, I'll say we're good to go for a contest.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on November 14, 2010, 11:17:45 PM
I could offer some of these FX games I got as prizes if anyones interested. Not sure which ones yet but I know there's a few I don't want to keep.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on November 15, 2010, 12:44:45 PM
I'd be interested if it's something I don't already own, but I might be the only one, ha.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on November 15, 2010, 12:51:00 PM
I'm anticipating that I will NOT win! I cant even pass the second level in the game yet!
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on November 15, 2010, 12:53:52 PM
Plenty of time to practice while we wait for one or two more to join and for Arkhan and Deadite to commit.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: wilsonw111 on December 19, 2010, 05:37:38 PM
..yooo.. I've finally got hold on a copy of Zeroigar (CAN"T WAIT, I've been waiting for it for sooo long), should be in by mail very soon~ keep you guys updated,, =)
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: SuperDeadite on December 20, 2010, 03:52:33 AM
Ok I'll join. After this week I'll have a nice long vacation to sit on my ass and play games. Should be fun, I haven't played this one in awhile. :)
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on December 20, 2010, 02:04:08 PM
I'm ready when you guys are!
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Pcenginefx on January 11, 2011, 06:30:59 PM
I'll start...this is the first time in YEARS that I've hooked up my FX (sad I know) and only the second time playing the 2min mode. Didn't kill the boss :(
ME-FX doesn't emulate something that Zeroigar uses, use Mednafen instead.
#-o Well, in my defense the thread has been going on for like 6 months.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on February 15, 2011, 01:55:51 AM
listen, the PC-FX is not to be taken lightly. This contest could go for years before people are ready to become advanced OBEYers and get the glorious white dating sim box and play some epic games.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Vecanti on February 15, 2011, 03:21:20 AM
listen, the PC-FX is not to be taken lightly. This contest could go for years before people are ready to become advanced OBEYers and get the glorious white dating sim box and play some epic games.
I just found out there is a version Power League for the FX. I may become an OBEYer now.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on February 15, 2011, 03:42:31 AM
listen, the PC-FX is not to be taken lightly. This contest could go for years before people are ready to become advanced OBEYers and get the glorious white dating sim box and play some epic games.
I just found out there is a version Power League for the FX. I may become an OBEYer now.
Power League on the FX was EXCELLENT!! It reminded me of Super Bases Loaded (SNES) a bit, but with amazing sound, HUGE sprites, zooming colours, and rokken cut-scenes!!
It was the game I had played the most when I briefly owned the FX. Damn, now I'm missing the PC-FX.....
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on February 15, 2011, 04:36:02 AM
listen, the PC-FX is not to be taken lightly. This contest could go for years before people are ready to become advanced OBEYers and get the glorious white dating sim box and play some epic games.
I just found out there is a version Power League for the FX. I may become an OBEYer now.
Talk to Arkhan... he's got a copy :lol:
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on February 15, 2011, 04:55:20 AM
That power league game looked retarded but I played it and I was like WOO!
its pretty good.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on February 15, 2011, 09:36:53 AM
Definitely the best Power League game out there.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: Arkhan on February 15, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on February 16, 2011, 11:10:09 AM
OK, what the hell.
LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED.
Deadline for score entries is one month out-- let's say March 15th 11:59PM.
I know that's a long time, but I have a feeling some of the people "in" on the contest probably won't even check this thread for a week or two. Hell, I barely ever even look at the PC-FX section myself. I will update the first message with everyone's name and current high score. The list gets locked as final at 12:00AM March 16th.
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: BlueBMW on February 16, 2011, 11:53:27 AM
I have a nice minty copy of Pia Carrot that can go to the winner! :lol:
Title: Re: Contest?
Post by: nat on February 16, 2011, 12:22:25 PM
Oh yeah, I was gonna say winner gets... bragging rights. :)
But if someone else wants to offer up a real prize, by all means, feel free.
Also, all high scores need to be backed up by a screenshot. Real system plays strongly preferred. Playing via emulation has the potential for save states giving unfair advantages.
One more thing: it's never too late to join the fun.....
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: BlueBMW on February 16, 2011, 12:58:23 PM
Can't get past 261,000 Starting to figure it out though.
Yeah, it's not like other 2 minute caravan modes where your score is based strictly on kills and finding secret bonuses. In Zeroigar, time left on the clock after defeating the boss, life left, and special weapon power left all play a huge part in your final score.
Your image is broken. I tried opening the URL in a new tab, and it's still broken.
Sorry 'bout that. Should be fixed now.
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: incrediblehark on March 06, 2011, 12:17:38 PM
It will probably be too late to enter, but I'm gonna give it a shot too! Just bought a PC-FX and as soon as i get it in the mail I'm in for the challenge!
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: Arkhan on March 06, 2011, 04:33:23 PM
ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO OBEY.
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: nat on March 06, 2011, 06:34:08 PM
Anyone who gets a score in before the deadline (March 15) is welcome to participate.
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: esteban on March 06, 2011, 06:49:24 PM
Also I just want to say I'm actually pretty impressed with the PC-FX so far, I like the polished 2d sprites and the video quality is good. For the games I've tried, there hasnt been much loading time especially transitioning from video to gameplay. There was some potential there, even if not as graphically impressive as the playstation or saturn.
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: BlueBMW on March 15, 2011, 02:55:04 PM
Grrr not as good as you guys. Oh well :P Here it be...
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac253/bmcdanold/Video Game Stuff/zeroigarscore.jpg)
Title: Re: Zeroigar High Score Challenge
Post by: nat on March 15, 2011, 02:55:52 PM
Today is the LAST DAY for entries. 11:59PM Pacific Time.