Magic Broom Shooting!

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Krushal
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Magic Broom Shooting!

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Original forum topic (evidence that I'm not completely mad with my obsession) :)

Been trying to score lately, figured I'd never see any other scores unless I opened this thread (there was an online leaderboard, but it's gone).

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Submissions taken in the following form:
Name - Mode - Difficulty - Shot Type - Score - Rating (Total Misses / Loop Cleared)
  • for example:
    SomeDude101 - Story - Meteoric - L - 999,999,999 - SSS+ (0)
    OtherGuy69 - Boss Parade - Maniac - S - 9,999,999,999 - F- (9)
The final field is not strictly necessary, but nice to compare. W-Type shot seems to have much higher scoring potential (tick damage?), L-Type for Story mode is plain awful. I'll split by shot type, if wanted (it's a long-shot that anyone ever posts here anyway :roll: ).
As usual, a replay (or screenshot) would be appreciated if posting a new record. Story mode clears only, please, it's just 3 stages.

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Story - Moderated

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - W - 300,077,870 - SSS (No-Miss)
Story - Magical

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - W - 300,503,510 - AAA (5-Miss)
Story - Miracle

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - W - 234,684,250 - B++ (6-Miss)
Boss Parade - Moderated

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - L - 793,462,490 - SSS+ (3-ALL)
Boss Parade - Magical

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - L - 550,818,040 - SSS (2-ALL)
Boss Parade - Miracle

Code: Select all

0.  Krushal              - L - 272,283,190 - B+ (1-ALL)
I'll include the missing tables if/when someone posts a clear.
(I'm going to silently update my scores until I've got competition).

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Re: Magic Broom Shooting! [PC]

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My thoughts on scoring so far:
Spoiler
- Staying at high power level is key. Dashing gives a temp. boost, but also gives a persistent power increase. Don't wait too much. EX gauge after dash depends on number of bullets cleared.
- Laser-cancels also boost power, but I'm not sure waiting for them during a boss phase is a good idea (less time bonus, more time for power decrease).
- The time bonus for boss phases doesn't seem strictly linked to time. Maybe laser-cancelling time is ignored? (Would be nice).
- A full combo of the three stages is entirely possible, there's just 4/5 gaps in the action where you need to delay collecting crystals (before the bosses, before and after some midbosses). A bit annoying actually, it's so easy you feel like a dumbass whenever you let it drop. It does mean you have to do the "crystal dance" sometimes.
- Stage ratings (letter grades) are averaged to give the hefty end bonus.
- The effect of missing or bombing on score is still a mystery. I think bombing reduces power level (not sure) and missing will hurt your stage rating. I still have a feeling that tactical suicides might have a place (for more large bullet cancels).
- Extends are also not obvious. More frequent when less lives in stock?
It will take a better player than me to figure it out fully and ultimately whether this amounts to an engaging score system.

That's where you come in.
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