And that brings the March contest to a close!
Congratulations go to Glen-i to the excellent time of 1:22!
So as we move into April, what could possibly be the subject of our next contest... What!? You've already watched the NEShow and you know the answer!? Well aren't you a good little N-Er!
That's right! Our next challenge is a high score run of Star Fox 64!
March-April: Star Fox 64
In this contest, you may take any pathway you like and your final score at the end of the game (after seeing the credits) is what we're interested in this time!
Which versions of the game are valid for entry into this contest?
Any version of the game is valid. Yes that's right, it doesn't matter if you're using the PAL, NTSC, Wii, N64 or Wii U version; all versions are valid for entry and that includes Star Fox 64 3D
How do I submit my attempt?
For all versions except Wii U, we require just a single screenshot of the end results screen that you PM to me (do not post it in this thread - we want to keep results private and thus, exciting all the way till when the winner is announced). It can be either this one...
or this one...
But it must be one of the two. We need to be able to see what path you took.
Likewise, off screen camera photos are fine as well. As long as you take a picture of either of these two screens, you're golden (That also means that if you have an amazing, unbeatable score that you got some time ago, you can just submit that as well )
The Wii U version has an exception though. Because of the Restore Point feature, any attempts made with the Wii U version MUST be taken as a Miiverse screenshot and we require you to take two screenshots. The first screenshot is of your attempt and your second screenshot MUST show the Virtual Console Menu, confirming that no Restore Points have been used. Please post the second screenshot as a comment in the first post you make; an example can be seen below if you follow the Miiverse link...
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What prize is up for grabs? This month, we have a copy of Star Fox 64 3D to give away! The winner will be announced in NEShow Episode 5 and they can choose whether they want the physical or the digital version; they will be contacted via PM for their delivery details if necessary, or will have the eShop code PM'd to them. How many attempts can I submit in a month? As many as you like! Only your best attempt will be accounted for, so if you think you can do better than the attempt you just submitted, then there’s no reason to not go ahead and make another submission! Until the results are announced on the NEShow, you are still in with a chance to win. So don’t let up! Any Pro-Tips for this month’s challenge? Charged Unlocked Shots are your best friend! In short, this little trick allows you to fire a charged shot WITHOUT locking onto an enemy. Why would you want to do that you ask? Well! I'm glad you asked...
Wait, WHAT!? How the hell did you get +1 on THE FIRST ENEMY!?
You know how shooting down multiple enemies at once with a charged shot nabs you an extra +1 hit onto your score for each additional enemy that you shoot down? Wouldn't it be nice if you could do that with singular enemies? Or just add an extra +1 hit onto EVERYTHING you shoot down? Well, that's exactly what this allows you to do! All you have to do is hold down the L and R (or L and Z, depending on what version you're playing) buttons while charging a charge shot and it will not lock onto an enemy. Then just shoot down an enemy with the explosion of your charge shot; I can't stress this enough; it must NOT be a direct hit!. That's it! Simple? Right? Well, it certainly is simple... pulling it off however? Not so easy... Don't feel that you have to hit every single enemy with one of these trick shots; not even world record holders attempt to shoot everything down with one of these (it's just not quick enough). Speaking of which...
Watch some high score runs from record holders and see how the pros do it! Any other tips? Why yes! Actually! Other things to keep in mind include what path to take. Now there isn't really a universally accepted path that most pros consider best, but most tend to err towards the following two... Corneria, Meteo, Katina, Sector X, Macbeth, Area 6, Venom Corneria, Sector Y, Aquas, Zoness, Macbeth, Area 6, Venom If you don't like those course routes, that's ok! Just pick the courses that you are personally best at! And if you're not feeling confident in a specific course... Use Star Fox 64 3D and practice specific stages! MORE! I WANT MOAR TIPS!!! Alright alright, calm down, sheesh! Let me get to it already!! Did you know that there are ways to veer off the beaten path? It doesn't HAVE to be just all Easy, Normal or Hard... In fact, hidden in the spoiler tag below is a guide of how to travel from one path to another in each specific level...
