High score challenge 1 | Aero Fighters 2 | High score mode
Known in Japan as Sonic Wings 2. This game was originally released in 1994 by Video System. Ten levels of shmup goodness awaits you and if you somehow beat the final boss, a new loop starts but at a higher difficulty. Aero Fighters 2 is available on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One as part of the ACA Neo Geo series. Just post a screenshot of your score on the in-game leaderboard.
High score challenge 2 | Pac-Man | High score
Released in Japan as Puck Man in 1980, this game needs no introduction. This is the game everybody has played, so there is no excuse not to participate in the one. Available on Switch as part of the Namco Museum and Namco Museum Arcade Pac. Just post a screenshot of your score on the in-game leaderboard.
Survival challenge 1 | Gunbird | Default settings (3 lives, 2 continues, normal difficulty)
Of course we need a Psikyo game during this challenge, but these can be quite difficult. Before the inevitable high score challenge, let's first try and beat the game. There are seven levels (and a loop afterwards) and points will be awarded according to how far you get. A total of ten points are up for grabs. This game is available on Switch. Just take a screenshot when you see game over, it will show how far you got.
1 point - reach level 3
2 points - reach level 4
3 points - reach level 4 boss
4 points - reach level 5
5 points - reach level 5 boss
6 points - reach level 6
7 points - reach level 6 boss (fish, skull and dragon)
8 points - reach level 7
9 points - reach level 7 boss (flying cat gremlin)
10 points - beat the final boss
Survival challenge 2 | Metal Slug | Complete the game using a total of 5 continues.
Metal Slug is a difficult game. For most players to reach the end it will take a lot of continues. For this challenge you get 5 continues. Just boot up the ACA Neo Geo or any other version with default settings and once the game starts hit the credits button five times so it shows 5 credits at the bottom of the screen. Then start playing until you have no more lives left. Take a screenshot once get get the continue/game over screen. This will show how far you got.
1 point - reach level 2
2 points - reach level 3
3 points - reach level 3 boss
4 points - reach level 4
5 points - reach level 4 boss
6 points - reach level 5
7 points - reach level 5 boss
8 points - reach level 6
9 points - reach level 6 boss
10 points - beat the game
| Rank | Player | Total Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | (1) |
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RetroGamerAndrew | 31 |
| 2. | (2) |
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Corneel | 28 |
| 3. | (3) |
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GFoyle | 22 |
| 4. | (4) |
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Agent721 | 21 |
| 5= | (4) |
|
Zkibu | 20 |
| 5= | (6) |
|
Tatanak | 20 |
| 7. | (7) |
|
Lroy | 14 |
| 8. | (8) |
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Moroboshi876 | 12 |
| 9. | (9) |
|
Mauhlin12 | 11 |
| 10. | (10) |
|
Riccyjay | 8 |
| 11= | (11) |
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Hybridseed | 4 |
| 11= | (11) |
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Monkeyspasm | 4 |
| 13= | (13) |
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Meppi64 | 0 |
| 13= | (13) |
|
GrailUK | 0 |
| 13= | (13) |
|
Binus | 0 |
| 13= | (13) |
|
Settingsun209 | 0 |
| 13= | (13) |
|
DanB | 0 |
