#justbeatit N2O, a 1998 PS1 psychedelic tube shooter with music licensed from The Crystal Method. Challenge comes from how the tube twists making it hard to line up shots and blocking your view. If you like the visuals and music there may be something here for you. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
#justbeatit Banjo-Kazooie for @polykillpodcast.bsky.social's time travel month. Screw the haters, the game show is one of the best parts of the game. I was having so much fun I cleared every space on the board without using jokers. I'm glad I had the opportunity to revisit this old favorite.
This 1998 N64 game based on a game show was Greg's second #justbeatit for @polykillpodcast.bsky.social's time travel month.
What is Jeopardy?
Hard difficulty CPUs are always right on DDs and FJ so strat is to DD hunt and beat them to it. After a few losses I had a runaway into FJ and got the win.
#justbeatit Spyro the Dragon, a 1998 PS1 collectathon that's more "how do I get over there?" than "do the tasks". It's fine but it's no Mario or Banjo. I hope everyone who complains about Rusty Bucket Bay has even stronger words for Spyro's obscure supercharge solutions. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
I had fun playing at the same time as @wiedo.nl.
Capture of a run from my RGB-modded NES through a Retrotink 5x: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVwM...
Antarctic Adventure is a score chase game that's like Outrun with a penguin running across Antarctica to reach each station before the timer runs out. Pick up flags and fish for bonus points. Loops after stage 10 and I made it to stage 24 so I'll say I #justbeatit. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
#justbeatit The Joy of Putting, a free Flash-like minigolf game by @potomax.bsky.social. It's basically a puzzle game where you try to figure out reliable ways to ace holes. I took notes on strats. My best scores were 18 on the Mini course, 22 on Maxi, and 22 on Sporty. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
#justbeatit Cattle Crisis, a 4 minute long scoring-focused PICO-8 shmup I tried during a shmupping session with Mr. Sparkle and @wiedo.nl. After an hour of playing my best score was 1.26 million. Mr. Sparkle has gotten 4.06 million in the past but I think I'm done. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
#justbeatit Super Smash TV (SNES), a Robotron-style twin stick shooter. It's pretty tough and takes practice to get further each time. I got the pleasuredome ending, unlocking turbo mode with 2x speed, 2x lives, 2x continues and almost beat that second loop. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
#justbeatit Flipnic, a weird unrealistic pinball game for PS2 with missions to complete to unlock the next table. I did not like the table design. Too many areas difficult to escape from and areas with weird physics. Pads its length by including mirrored table versions. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
I love the handwritten puzzle notes!
#justbeatit Thunder Force III, my new favorite 16-bit shmup. Very memo-heavy and has some great FM tunes. On higher difficulties you lose your powerups on death but recovery is manageable. It took me several practice runs but I finally got the Mania difficulty 1cc. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
Natsume Atari has filed a trademark for Shatterhand in Japan: chizai-watch.com/t/2025097921
Shatterhand is a 2D action game originally released for NES. The trademark might suggest a remake or sequel is in the works, a la Shadow of the Ninja Reborn or Pocky & Rocky Reshrined.
Bonus Bonus Day 32: VGM cover or rework, if Craig Stadler's voice counts as music - Pebble Beach Golf Links, You Reposted in the Wrong Golf Links" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxv_...
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Bonus Day 31: VGM cover or rework - Touhou 6: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, "UNknown Girl" www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDx-...
Day 30: Final boss theme - The Ninja Saviors (aka The Ninja Warriors Once Again), "Banglar Army" www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPSM...
Day 29: water level theme - Tanuki Justice, "Stage 3" www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Sn...
Day 28: Best game boy song - Kirby's Dream Land, "Castle Lololo" www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYsP...
Day 27: Horror game theme - Eternal Darkness, "Gift of Forever" www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYH...
Day 26: Final level theme - Touhou 10: Mountain of Faith, "Cemetary of Onbashira ~ Grave of Being" youtu.be/j2uml3bKYbM?...
Day 25: song from a 2025 game - Lilac 0, "journey send" www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmtk...
Day 24: Fav Sega song - Super Monkey Ball, "Monkey Billiards" youtu.be/sTTGJWoMnPM?...
Day 23: Song you'll stop playing and let play - Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, "Title Screen" www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMR_...
Day 22: Fav PS1 theme - Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, "Sakura Stage" www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1-h...
Day 21: Ice level theme - Diddy Kong Racing, "Walrus Cove" www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6d6...
Day 20: RPG boss theme - Pokemon Red/Blue, "Gym Leader Battle" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk9T...
Day 19: Beat em up theme - Fight'n Rage, "Eclipsed" gonzalovarelaaudio.bandcamp.com/track/eclips... or www.youtube.com/watch?v=De1U...
Day 18: Fav stage clear song - Balloon Fight, "Stage Clear" www.youtube.com/watch?v=opGn...
Day 17: Music from a Shmup - UN Squadron, "Enemy Airforce" youtu.be/4BOgiLdykOQ?...
Day 16: Fighting game theme - Super Smash Bros, "Sector Z" www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B9b...
