Showing posts with label arcade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label arcade. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The Epic Challenge of Arkanoid on the NES
Arkanoid (1987) is a classic game based on a game usually referred to as "Breakout". In the game, you are a spaceship in some strange universe where you must deflect a ball of energy off of your ship and into giant bricks, which disappear once you hit them enough times. It's not really supposed to make any sense. The game itself is mildly addictive and also very difficult. It takes much practice and skill to achieve high points and level up. The controls are also very unique, as a special analog controller, known as a Vaus controller, is required to play it. And once you get a feel for the game, it's very apparent why. Overall, this game is fun. It has a two-player option and I highly recommend this game for group events. If you're interested in buying this game, having the Vaus controller is a must.
Ball Quiz:
1) What's better: More balls, or less balls?
2) On a scale of 1 to balls, how many balls is this game?
3) Legend has it that Super Mario was intended to be the original pilot of the Vaus, but was fired from the project in favor of Bomberman. However, Bomberman declined the job offer. So the question is, who was the actual final captain of the Vaus ship and how did Shigeru Miyamoto allow this disaster to unfold?
BONUS) How many balls does it take to screw in a ball bulb?
Thanks for watching Vaus Chronicles. Paddle your balls.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Clu Clu Land (NES)
Clu Clu Land (1984) is a Japanese maze game for the NES/Famicom. This game is absolutely ridiculous and frustrating. In the game, you're a balloon fish. The goal is to uncover the gems hidden in the background by swimming over them. However, it's not easy. Monsters spawn from the center of each map and touching them kills you. Also, the center of the map kills you. Running out of time also kills you and the controls suck too. You're in constant motion and can only turn by swinging on poles. Sometimes a rubber band will appear out of nowhere (underwater?) and force you in a direction against your will, as the controls deny you of any chance to save yourself. Good luck with this one.
PS - Don't forget to press A!
Description quiz:
A) A robot approaches you and gives you 7 Nintendo Playstations. How many cats does Mario have in his hat if Luigi's apples are divisible by 67?
B) Explain where Dragon Quest III fits into the Zelda timeline.
C) Define "cloth". Divide the answer by 7. Carry 18 over to the phantom integer and calculate the distance of a Super Game Boy's jump height on Pluto with a talking banana fish.
D) How does Link feel about Mario's upcoming cameo in the new Final Fantasy XII? How does Sonic feel about this situation?
Saturday, September 2, 2017
1942 insane edition
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Quiz:
1942) 1942?
1942) 1942?
1942) 1942?
1942) 1942?
1942) 1942?
Tha19nks42 fo1942r 1942ing 1942.
Friday, August 18, 2017
1942 (NES)
1942 (1986) is a vertical scrolling shooter game for the NES, originally an arcade game by Capcom. In this game, you are a fighting air craft that shoots projectiles at other air crafts. Some of the enemies shoot back! You cannot take damage in a game like this without dying. This is one of those games where time is of the essence. That means it takes time to develop an essence of ability to play this game. Enjoy the video, person.
Description quiz:
A) Why is the game titled 1942?
B) How many buckets of sand does it take to fry an egg in Mario's house?
C) Pikachu has 3 pales of lettuce, while Dodrio has 72 gallons of wine. How many gallons of wine does Dodrio have?
D) Count to 1942 without stopping (except to breathe, sleep, pee, eat, etcetera).
E) How many Digimon died in the making of this game? Was there a lawsuit? Why/why not? True or False?
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
VGA 'N Friends: Galaga - Demons of Death (NES)
Galaga - Demons of Death (1988) is a port of an arcade game known as Galaga. Unlike games like Gradius, Galaga is a fixed shooter, similar to Space Invaders. You play as a spaceship attempting to shoot only about three missiles at a time towards gigantic flies, crabs, and lobsters. Sometimes the lobsters try to use tractor beams on you - watch out! Apparently all these enemies are the demons in outer space and you play as one who is trying to destroy them all. Uncommon of a shooter, this game is actually fun.
Description quiz:
1) What's the square root of a banana?
2) What kind of Pokemon are you and how do you do the things you do?
3a)What's your favorite kind of Pokeball?
5) Which game universe would you choose to live in if you had to choose?
5b) Who did Super Mario take to court for vandalism in 2002?
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Plundermine failure
Ever played Plundermine? This is kind of what it's like. It gets better, I swear.
Personality test:
1) Name 7 things that Goku ate in Dragon Ball Z.
2) Pikachu is a ____________.
3) Are Pikmin just failed Pokemon?
5) How many Pokemon are there? How about now?
7) Name 3 people who died in the Revolutionary War.
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