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    MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron

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    • buddyscottB
      buddyscott
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      I need to get retroarch running on my 3ds. Would be nice to play some Mame games on my break times at work.

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      • obsidianspiderO
        obsidianspider @meleu
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        @UDb23 it's a n3DS XL. It stutters in some spots which you would think would help you because of the slowdown, but then it randomly reverts to normal speed so I end up taking damage at weird times.

        @meleu I got to the end of the third stage (the fortress thing). I have had the best results with Shin. I did not use any special weapons on the first stage, I used the forcefield on the second stage (those planes coming up from behind all the time SUCK), and no special weapons on the third stage.

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        • pjftP
          pjft
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          @obsidianspider Interesting. I've so far used the 5x missile shot in the first mission even though it's more of a convenience thing than a need, you're right.

          On the second mission, though, I was finding the missiles to be handy for the boss, just blasting him full on with those, though I didn't defeat it :P

          @AndersHP I don't know what each bonus item relates to, no. I know that sometimes my shot will become bigger, which is nice, but I can't say I know enough about it to notice a pattern yet.

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          • obsidianspiderO
            obsidianspider @AndersHP
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            @andershp said in MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron:

            And did anyone get what the different powerups mean.. Blue = weapon, green = speed, or..?

            This is what I think is happening after dozens of rounds and watching the count as I've collected things:

            POW is how many powerups you need until you get to the next level
            TOTAL is how many powerup units you've collected in total

            GREEEN = 1 powerup unit
            BLUE = 2 powerup units

            Also, for those of you who are enjoying the arcade version, check out the Super Nintendo port. Better music, more than one life, you can choose from different planes, and after you complete the second level you can select which stage you want next.

            📷 @obsidianspider

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            • buddyscottB
              buddyscott
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              @obsidianspider is it typical for the n3ds to stutter a lot when playing Mame games?

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              • obsidianspiderO
                obsidianspider @pjft
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                @pjft On the first stage, if you do it right (it's not easy considering how quickly the plane moves when you tap the D-Pad) I have found that I can align my plane so the missiles at the end boss fly over me and under me if I stay totally still. It's really hard to explain, but I've found an alignment point with one of the smokestack things in the background that if I can get my plane in that spot, I just keep firing and it's easy.

                Stage 2 the end boss isn't that hard for me, but it's just getting there. The planes rapidly flying up from behind isn't so much the issue as it's the flares/bullets that they dump at you that are not easy to avoid. I've tried staying toward the center of the screen, but that only helps so much. I've only gotten to the third stage twice so far with the arcade version of this game.

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                • obsidianspiderO
                  obsidianspider @buddyscott
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                  @buddyscott As with MAME in general, it depends on the game. (No Killer Instinct ;) ), but for what we play in MAME ROW, most games are playable.

                  There's also a known bug where vertical games are rotated, and if you try to rotate it in the RetroArch controls, it just flips the image, it doesn't rotate it. The controls aren't rotated though, so the games are basically unplayable.

                  📷 @obsidianspider

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                  • pjftP
                    pjft @obsidianspider
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                    @obsidianspider Thanks! I heard great things about the SNES version, it's certainly on my backlog.

                    As for the first stage boss, I know exactly what you mean. I found that spot one time - it seems to be pretty much aligned with the "coloured radar" thingie at the bottom of the missile launcher, which allows you to just sit there. It is tricky, though, as a few times I thought I was there and then one of the missiles hit me :)

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                    • buddyscottB
                      buddyscott @obsidianspider
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                      @obsidianspider that is good news. I was worried that since it has a faster processor than the original that it might speed up or cause issues with the roms. looks like ill be putting retroarch on my 3ds today after work.

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                      • meleuM
                        meleu @obsidianspider
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                        @obsidianspider said in MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron:

                        for those of you who are enjoying the arcade version, check out the Super Nintendo port. Better music, more than one life, you can choose from different planes, and after you complete the second level you can select which stage you want next.

                        And has cheevos: http://retroachievements.org/Game/274

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                        • UDb23U
                          UDb23 @AndersHP
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                          @andershp said in MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron:

                          And did anyone get what the different powerups mean.. Blue = weapon, green = speed, or..?

                          While I was searching artwork for the overlay I found a high-res (but cutoff) image of the real bezel; it contains the "official" instructions:

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                          • obsidianspiderO
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                            Yellow? Wow, I haven't seen any of those yet. Nice for it to show the strengths of each plane as well. I've wondered about what made them different aside from the obviously different firing patterns.

                            Also, I'll be traveling for the next week for work, so the timing of the MAME ROW posts may be off slightly (time of day, not the actual day). I already have the post composed and ready to go. @meleu, if for some reason the post doesn't show up on Monday by 5PM Brazil time, would you please create a post for us?

                            📷 @obsidianspider

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                            • pjftP
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                              I finally barely crossed the 50k barrier, with 50430.

                              Unfortunately still didn't cross the level 2 end boss.

                              That being said, buying the missiles in level 2 allows me to kill more enemies, rather than evading those white planes that come from behind, which helps with the score as well as preempting their attacks.

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                              • AndersHPA
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                                If anyone has access to an Amiga I can recommend this version over the SNES one. Especially the music and playability is superior in my opinion. Music even better than in the MAME one. Slowdowns happen a lot though.

                                My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
                                My Gameboy

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                                • meleuM
                                  meleu
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                                  @obsidianspider said in MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron:

                                  @meleu, if for some reason the post doesn't show up on Monday by 5PM Brazil time, would you please create a post for us?

                                  Sure. :-)

                                  But I remember a few days ago @cyperghost greeted me at IRC with good evening and it was a sunny afternoon here. I think 5PM in Brazil can be late for some guys to try 3 games on Monday.

                                  I'll post MAME ROW #47 on Monday morning and you save your post for the next week. What do you think?

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                                  • obsidianspiderO
                                    obsidianspider @meleu
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                                    @meleu I'll be in Europe, so how about if no post by 8 AM Brazil time on Monday? I should have the post up much earlier this coming week due to time zones, but I will try to keep the results at the same time so everyone has time to vote.

                                    📷 @obsidianspider

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                                    • meleuM
                                      meleu @obsidianspider
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                                      @obsidianspider said in MAME ROW #46 - U.N. Squadron:

                                      @meleu I'll be in Europe, so how about if no post by 8 AM Brazil time on Monday?

                                      Agreed.

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                                      • obsidianspiderO
                                        obsidianspider
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                                        MAME ROW #47 is live!

                                        📷 @obsidianspider

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                                        • pjftP
                                          pjft
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                                          I got to 79130, end of level 3. It was the first time I crossed level 2 - yay! Still behind @meleu and @obsidianspider 's scores, but it felt good to get to level 3 on a single credit!

                                          I doubt I'll keep playing it for MAME ROW purposes, but this has been quite a fun game and I'll keep it on my Favorites list.

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                                          • TMNTturtlguyT
                                            TMNTturtlguy @pjft
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                                            @pjft you guys are all insane, I can never get passed level 2 boss....I did find that it is easier with a controller than a joystick as the analog controller has ability to allow for small precision moves and the joystick on my arcade doesn't allow for such finesse.

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