Ze_ro Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Important Note: This weeks competition is over and no further scores will be accepted. Game Information Game Name: Dumbo's Flying Circus Released By: Unreleased, Developed by Atari Left Difficulty: N/A? Right Difficulty: N/A? Game Mode: Default Chosen By: Wickeycolumbus Post your scores right here in this thread, and I will add them to the list. Remember to play the game with the recommended game mode and difficulty settings as shown above so that your scores will be consistent with everyone elses. The deadline for posting scores is Wednesday December 16th at 1:00 AM (CST). Current High Scores 36,125 (Zoyx) [+11] 35,179 (Wickeycolumbus) [+10] 34,641 (toymailman) [+9] 32,684 (4Ks) [+8] 27,255 (roadrunner) [+7] 18,431 (Hornpipe2) [+6] 7631 (aftermac) [+5] 4788 (Skaarg) [+4] 3690 (Carey85) [+3] 3347 (LarcenTyler) [+2] 1225 (darthkur) [+1] Best Tips 4Ks [+2] Challenges None yet TwinGalaxies Top 3 (Game 1, Difficulty B)No scores listed! Current Standings toymailman [155] Zoyx [106] darthkur [95] shadow460 [90] Atardi [84] Deteacher [81] CebusCapucinis [71] vjames [71] Captain Beard [61] godzillajoe [56] aftermac [55] roadrunner [46] oyamafamily [42] keilbaca [42] Vectorman0 [29] homerwannabee [26] SpiceWare [24] JacobZu7zu7 [19] Hornpipe2 [19] pis [19] Carey85 [16] LarcenTyler [16] devwebcl [13] Mister VCS [13] Wickeycolumbus [12] Nathan Strum [11] kote [8] 4Ks [7] LoneWolfSeth [7] Animan [6] MIKE5200 [4] chuckwalla [3] Tr3vor [3] Shannon [2] jeremysart [2] vintagegamecrazy [2] sloth713 [2] jjd [2] ChrisKoopa [1] SeaGtGruff [1] Impaler_26 [1] Nati [1] disjuakifa [1] Scoring Points in Dumbo's Flying Circus Catch a balloon - 10 points Shoot a balloon - 25 points Crash into a balloon with a bomb - 12 points (& lose a life) Shoot a balloon with a bomb - 33 points Shoot a balloon carrying a clown - 40 points Catch a falling clown - 200 points Catch the bonus mouse - 300 pointsBig thanks to toymailman for figuring out the scoring! Hints and Tips The Manual As always, you really should read the manual. Of course, since this game was never released, there IS no manual! There is a good description of the gameplay available on AtariProtos.com though. 4Ks Here's some tips: it's definetly good to shoot as many of the colored bomballoons as you can, but don't spend all your time trying to shoot them down. Wait until you have a clear shot at one, especially in the later levels. Also, once you learn the art of wrap-around screens you can maximize your chances of survival and good scoring. The best way to avoid danger is to learn to quickly switch sides. And don't try to get all the balloons either, you'll definetly get killed that way. And the best way to get the clowns is to get in close to the ballon, shoot it, and quickly fly down and under the falling clown. Hope this all helps. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ks Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 11442 Man, I had forgotten how much I like this game! I'll definetly try to improve later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think I've figured out the scoring for this one. Catch a balloon = 10 points Shoot a balloon = 25 points Crash into a balloon with a bomb = 12 points (& lose a life) Shoot a balloon with a bomb = 33 points Shoot a balloon carrying a clown = 40 points Catch a falling clown = 200 points Catch the bonus mouse = 300 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornpipe2 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Game is too slow for me. I prefer stuff like Dragster - 6 seconds to finish a game! 4969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 18,255 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ks Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 20,835 Here's some tips: it's definetly good to shoot as many of the colored bomballoons as you can, but don't spend all your time trying to shoot them down. Wait until you have a clear shot at one, especially in the later levels. Also, once you learn the art of wrap-around screens you can maximize your chances of survival and good scoring. The best way to avoid danger is to learn to quickly switch sides. And don't try to get all the balloons either, you'll definetly get killed that way. And the best way to get the clowns is to get in close to the ballon, shoot it, and quickly fly down and under the falling clown. Hope this all helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 There are at least 3 versions of Dumbo around. I am using the one hosted by Atariage. I don't know what the differences are, but we should probably stick to that version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornpipe2 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) There are at least 3 versions of Dumbo around. I am using the one hosted by Atariage. I don't know what the differences are, but we should probably stick to that version. No wonder my score is so much lower, haha. I was using the version marked as original in Rom's Collection, but that's the oldest (5/5/1983). AtariAge hosts the latest (7/11/1983). I'll let Rom know to change the filenames. ETA: I see what happened... the 5/5/1983 version is NTSC, while the later ones are PAL! Edited December 11, 2009 by Hornpipe2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 @Hornpipe2 - Your screenshot was the inspiration for my post. Yours was a different color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornpipe2 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Latest version is much easier. 18,431 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way. Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 1,225 Can't say I'm too thrilled with this one. The control is awful. I suppose that should be expected when concerning a flying elephant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaarg Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 This is a fun game, unfortunately I'm quite terrible at it. =P 4788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I unlocked the Easter Egg while playing. I haven't seen a screen shot of it online, so here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 11251 - Better get on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ks Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way. Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased You do realize this means WOR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 On the board. 34,641 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ks Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 29,028. I'm using the 7/11/83 version by the way. Definitely one of the better games in the Children's series, it's a shame it went unreleased 32,684 Darn you, toymailman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 On the board. 34,641 Your screen is red... what version are you using? Or is it something funky with your TV/camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 3,347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey85 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) 3690 Remind me to never play this game again. There's a reason that some games were never released Edited December 14, 2009 by Carey85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) I don't hate this game... just needs some polish. I am actually a fan of the physics... even though it results in some chunky play. I would like to see H.E.R.O. redone with acceleration and gravity. @Carey85 - looks like you are using the wrong version. You might find the Atari Age version easier. Edited December 14, 2009 by Zoyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) 35,179. It got pretty rough towards the end! Edited December 15, 2009 by Wickeycolumbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 On the board. 34,641 Your screen is red... what version are you using? Or is it something funky with your TV/camera? It could just be my S-Video modded system. Sometimes the colors change slightly. Jr. Pac-Man is one where the first few times I play Level 1 is green; then eventually it is brown. I am probably going to get either the CyberTech Pro mod (when available) or the Longhorn Engineer mod. I'd like to see this added to the comparison site and take the best one for future gaming. Also, a new contender could be a brand new 2600 SoC thanks to Curt's efforts. If a new system is built with S-video and stereo support that would be an option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 20899 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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