December 2015 Run N' Gun Competition

[singlebanana]

One of my "no death" runs from last week. Sorry for the poor video quality, my first capture and I'm working with the settings.

[GrayGhost81]

Rich, we're not worthy!

I stopped trying to get a high score, I just want to beat the game now. The Snowfield keeps kicking my ass, but I did make it all the way to the boss of Base 2 without dying. Improved my best score slightly to 118400:

[img width=700 height=393]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/grayghost81/1207151945_zpsgafwhr9u.jpg[/img]

[Disposed Hero]

Yeah, I think Rich hustled us with Contra!  He never told us he was capable of a no death run!  

I think getting to the end of Base 2 without dying is pretty impressive.  Base 2 was the hardest level for me personally.

[wattswc]

105k, which feels so crappy compared to others! I'll be back with something better soon :p   

[singlebanana]

Not a bad score Will. I'll throw you on the board.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Okay, Rich, should I break out the NES? I used to do deathless runs as a kid.
I remember most of the patterns.

[singlebanana]

Okay, Rich, should I break out the NES? I used to do deathless runs as a kid.
I remember most of the patterns.

I think you should.

[GrayGhost81]

Gonna have to play this game in the mornings from now on because the shredded nerves made it hard to get to sleep last night afterwards.

Got to the boss of Energy Zone and just lost it. Increased my high score to 146100.

[img width=700 height=393]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/grayghost81/1208150537a_zpskvzhmirw.jpg[/img]

PS - @wattswc, are you cosplaying as Bill or Lance in that picture?

[douglie007]

after playing for about an hour I have now got to level 3 and a new high score for me.  I guess I could just stay on level one and kill the same guy over and over and get a better score   [img width=700 height=393]http://i.imgur.com/4orW0st.jpg[/img]

[FatherJack]

Got to the boss at the end of the Snow Level

[Fleach]

Check this out.

[img width=610 height=343]http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/konami/contra/contra610.jpg[/img]

http://www.gameinformer.c...ack-coming-next-year.aspx

[singlebanana]

I just want to mention for those of you concerned about Disposed Hero's high score, don't be too overwhelmed. The game gives you a large bonus for finishing it, so if you can also finish the game, you still have a good chance to post the high score depending on how deep you get on your second run.

Remember, this competition is not based on the overall total points for the three games we play, but instead you earn points for your rank at the end of each period. (Rule from initial post) The participant with the highest point total for each game per week will earn 10 points, second place earns 9 points, and so on down to 5 points (everyone who participates each week will earn at least 5 points).  So, no matter where you are in the current standings, it's always good to try and bump up your rank before the end of the gameplay period.

Also, if you have not posted a score for this game yet, you have until midnight server time tomorrow night. As long as you post some score for each game during its nine day play period, you can improve that score later in our Battle Royale at the end of the month.

If you have any questions or need any clarification of the rules, please let me know.

Good luck to all!

[FatherJack]

I've been to the Dang... sorry Energy Zone

[Disposed Hero]

Good point, Rich.  I don't know for sure, but I think you get 500k points for completing the game.  Then be sure to continue playing after that to keep racking up the points.

I also recorded a co-op run while playing the game with a friend.  Video should be live later today.

[singlebanana]

I've been to the Dang... sorry Energy Zone

And with that score, FatherJack moves into 2nd place!