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Leadthumb: Mar 24, 2006

P-Mack posted:

: Beat the game (See one ending)

: See three different endings

: Complete a full route on Hard

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

Sick game. Did D and E on Hard, rest Normal. I really like how the lore is scattered around all the different routes before you get the full picture on what the hell happened, and weirdly enough some crucial foreshadowing is in the missions you get for failing objectives.

I didn't like ending E much cause it just felt like a Bad End, and you don't spend enough time with Cynthia for it to really land. I loved the twists for the final mission of A and B, while D was more of an emotionally satisfying conventional conclusion to the story. C is just stumbling around blind to the plot which I kind of love in the context of the rest of it.

Hardest part of the plat was finishing 47 on Hard, and finishing 48 fast enough to get the optional mission.

drat gj!

PS this post is impervious to Flames because of the flame proofer.

# ? Apr 8, 2023 17:57

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# ? Jun 1, 2024 16:19

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

bees x1000 posted:

thinking about picking a game I've never played before, can't go wrong

lol it�s a proven system!

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# ? Apr 8, 2023 19:12

Vadun: Mar 9, 2011; I'm hungrier than a green snake in a sugar cane field.

Ending E. First one I felt like I was actually going to get shot down, finished with 91% damage to the plane. The AI isn't nearly as aggressive in any other situation, was a good change of pace.

One left. Going to try for Hard on route A

# ? Apr 8, 2023 19:19

bees x1000: Jun 11, 2020

Sub-Actuality posted:

lol it�s a proven system!

it�s easy because all games are good

# ? Apr 8, 2023 20:20

Fungah!: Apr 30, 2011

ace combat whips but playing one my vita is makin me motion sick. think i'm gonna try to get this working on pc and do that

# ? Apr 8, 2023 20:32

rodbeard: Jul 21, 2005

: See three different endings

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

I kind of zoned out of the story after completing one branch because I wasn't patient enough for how slowly the text appeared on screen so I'm not 100% these are even the correct screenshots, but I did definitely finish every mission. Not going to attempt hard. I managed to fail a decent number of missions even without any enemies actually attacking me just by being too bad at flying to not just run straight into buildings and the water.

# ? Apr 8, 2023 23:23

In Training: Jun 28, 2008

P-Mack posted:

: Beat the game (See one ending)

: See three different endings

: Complete a full route on Hard

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

Sick game. Did D and E on Hard, rest Normal. I really like how the lore is scattered around all the different routes before you get the full picture on what the hell happened, and weirdly enough some crucial foreshadowing is in the missions you get for failing objectives.

I didn't like ending E much cause it just felt like a Bad End, and you don't spend enough time with Cynthia for it to really land. I loved the twists for the final mission of A and B, while D was more of an emotionally satisfying conventional conclusion to the story. C is just stumbling around blind to the plot which I kind of love in the context of the rest of it.

Hardest part of the plat was finishing 47 on Hard, and finishing 48 fast enough to get the optional mission.

Gold poo poo

# ? Apr 8, 2023 23:44

Namtab: Feb 22, 2010

rodbeard posted:

: See three different endings
: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

I kind of zoned out of the story after completing one branch because I wasn't patient enough for how slowly the text appeared on screen so I'm not 100% these are even the correct screenshots, but I did definitely finish every mission. Not going to attempt hard. I managed to fail a decent number of missions even without any enemies actually attacking me just by being too bad at flying to not just run straight into buildings and the water.

Gotta watch out for the water at night imo

# ? Apr 9, 2023 00:12

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

rodbeard posted:

: See three different endings
: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

I kind of zoned out of the story after completing one branch because I wasn't patient enough for how slowly the text appeared on screen so I'm not 100% these are even the correct screenshots, but I did definitely finish every mission. Not going to attempt hard. I managed to fail a decent number of missions even without any enemies actually attacking me just by being too bad at flying to not just run straight into buildings and the water.

hell yeah nicely done!

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# ? Apr 9, 2023 00:43

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

signs of some new gang moving in on the Warriors' turf in Coney... "IZ"... sounds like some heavy muscle

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Sub-Actuality fucked around with this message at 20:44 on Apr 24, 2023

# ? Apr 9, 2023 00:50

That Little Demon: Dec 3, 2020

Sub-Actuality posted:

signs of some new gang moving in on the Warriors' turf in Coney... "IZ"... sounds like some heavy muscle

Lol cool

# ? Apr 9, 2023 00:51

rodbeard: Jul 21, 2005

Just getting started on The Warriors. I managed to softlock by getting tackled into the paint seller while trying to buy from him causing him to just disappear.

# ? Apr 9, 2023 00:57

absolutely anything: Dec 28, 2006; ~As for dreams, she has enough and more to spare~

been too busy to game lately which has been a bummer because I really wanna play ace combat and a lot of the other stuff i missed but on the other hand the more i don�t game now the more epic impmas will be

# ? Apr 9, 2023 01:16

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

# ? Apr 9, 2023 05:55

Dr. Fishopolis: Aug 31, 2004; ROBOT

: Beat the game (See one ending)

: See three different endings

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

absolutely goated game, up there with the best ace combats. would love them to return to this branching story path idea, it rules.

will likely return for a hard run on impmas.

i'll miss you, gbs reporter

i won't miss finally beating dision in mission 52 after 6 tries and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED popping up and breathing a sigh of relief only to fly into a building and have MISSION FAILED pop up right aftward.

# ? Apr 9, 2023 08:01

Martman: Nov 20, 2006

I got really distracted by stupid FFXIV shenanigans and I have failed to start AC3. I'll see what I can do in the next couple days

# ? Apr 9, 2023 08:24

In Training: Jun 28, 2008

Dr. Fishopolis posted:

: Beat the game (See one ending)

: See three different endings

: Complete all 52 missions and see all endings (PLATINUM)

absolutely goated game, up there with the best ace combats. would love them to return to this branching story path idea, it rules.

will likely return for a hard run on impmas.

i'll miss you, gbs reporter

i won't miss finally beating dision in mission 52 after 6 tries and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED popping up and breathing a sigh of relief only to fly into a building and have MISSION FAILED pop up right aftward.

Lmao owned.

# ? Apr 9, 2023 09:16

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

Dr. Fishopolis posted:

i won't miss finally beating dision in mission 52 after 6 tries and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED popping up and breathing a sigh of relief only to fly into a building and have MISSION FAILED pop up right aftward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

# ? Apr 9, 2023 10:17

Punished Chuck: Dec 27, 2010

Roth posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

# ? Apr 9, 2023 12:55

Leadthumb: Mar 24, 2006

Roth posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

Lol

PS this post is impervious to Flames because of the flame proofer.

# ? Apr 9, 2023 13:05

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

Roth posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

lmao

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# ? Apr 9, 2023 13:41

Fungah!: Apr 30, 2011

Roth posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

# ? Apr 9, 2023 14:53

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

Martman posted:

I got really distracted by stupid FFXIV shenanigans and I have failed to start AC3. I'll see what I can do in the next couple days

There's definitely time, you can do it :hai:

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# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:12

Pablo Nergigante: Apr 16, 2002

Roth posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMzMZWRKVc

# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:30

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

Game 2-15

Out Zone (Arcade) - 1990 - Deadline 4/18/23 11:59EST

_{It is the distant future. An alien race from the planet Owagira are threatening to wipe out humanity. After multiple failed attempts to defend Earth against their attacks, a team of cyborg mercenaries is recruited by the United Nations in a last-ditch effort to overthrow the invaders.}

Out Zone is a run 'n' gun arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Tecmo, North America by Romstar, and Europe in August 1990. A spiritual successor, FixEight, was released for arcades in July 1992.

badass bezel art:

Link to the manual (for the installation of the arcade machine lol):

Trophies:

: Clear the first loop

: 1CC the first loop

: Earn the highest score in the IZGC (PLATINUM)

:siren:

Game starts 4/12/23 12AM EST :siren:

Thanks to bees x1000 for the game and trophy picks, and good luck imps!

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Sub-Actuality fucked around with this message at 20:48 on Apr 24, 2023

# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:32

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

Some helpful details and links via bees x1000:

latest MAME:
https://www.mamedev.org/?p=523
ROM:
https://www.planetemu.net/rom/mame-roms/outzone

This game is also available on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022920/Out_Zone/

:siren:

if you play the Steam version you'll need to change some options to get closer to the arcade/MAME experience: :siren:

VIDEO>SPEED>ORIGINAL
GAME>DIFFICULTY>A
VERSION>COMMON

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# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:32

mycophobia: May 7, 2008

whoa. unexpectedly based pick

# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:34

Vadun: Mar 9, 2011; I'm hungrier than a green snake in a sugar cane field.

drat that looks sick

# ? Apr 9, 2023 15:41

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

Why did the Steam link take me to Marvel's Midnight Suns on my mobile app :psyduck:

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:05

symbolic: Nov 2, 2014

looks sick

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:07

Pablo Nergigante: Apr 16, 2002

Whoa that looks awesome. Always been a fan of overhead run n guns

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:07

bees x1000: Jun 11, 2020

Out Zone is on the easier side for shmup-ish games IMO, so I think the 1CC trophy will be in reach for more people

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:09

Sub-Actuality: Apr 17, 2007

yeah this game looks loving cool, excited to try it out

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# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:22

Sleng Teng: May 3, 2009

Outzone looks badass and I see it�s in a bundle too, are any of the others worth it?

Zero Wing
Twin Cobra
Truxton

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:29

Pablo Nergigante: Apr 16, 2002

Sleng Teng posted:

Outzone looks badass and I see it�s in a bundle too, are any of the others worth it?

Zero Wing
Twin Cobra
Truxton

Zero Wing is cool but the arcade version doesn�t have the all your base meme

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:30

Sleng Teng: May 3, 2009

Pablo Nergigante posted:

Zero Wing is cool but the arcade version doesn�t have the all your base meme

Oh it�s that game? Lol. What a drat shame

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:31

The Kins: Oct 2, 2004

Sub-Actuality posted:

Link to the manual (for the installation of the arcade machine lol):

lol at the us publisher attempting to make a science out of the most efficient way to screw people out of their quarters without pissing them off

# ? Apr 9, 2023 16:33

bees x1000: Jun 11, 2020

Sleng Teng posted:

Outzone looks badass and I see it�s in a bundle too, are any of the others worth it?

Zero Wing
Twin Cobra
Truxton

I think the bundle is totally worth it, but be warned that these ports were released in a shaky state and while the devs have released a lot of good patches they aren't 100% yet