Slap Fight

Halloween Jack · Post by **Halloween Jack** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:18 pm

Hi Guys,

Just wondered whether anyone on the boards had a view on the quality of Slap Fight - or is it a classic that's best left on the shelf?

Thanks.

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:38 pm

It has it's fans, but probably more people dislike it. I think it's pretty good, especially compared to some other shooters from the time, like Exed Exes, etc. as it has a lot more depth.

It's very oldschool, hard as hell, and has a weird and slightly annoying powerup system, where, everytime you power up, your ship also grows larger, thus making it easier for you to get hit. That's kinda the fun part too, though.

There's also a very good port for the Megadrive, that also features an extra Arranged Version.

Fighter17 · Post by **Fighter17** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:50 pm

Slap Fight is pretty much a Vertical Scrolling Gradius.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:54 pm

CIT wrote:It has it's fans, but probably more people dislike it. I think it's pretty good, especially compared to some other shooters from the time, like Exed Exes, etc. as it has a lot more depth.

It's very oldschool, hard as hell, and has a weird and slightly annoying powerup system, where, everytime you power up, your ship also grows larger, thus making it easier for you to get hit. That's kinda the fun part too, though.

There's also a very good port for the Megadrive, that also features an extra Arranged Version.

Agreed. I have only ever played the MD port, and I really like it. From what I've read it's a pretty faithful conversion.

Slap Fight MD, which is also on the cartridge is basically a whole new game with new graphics, levels and music and a new game mechanism: you can use your ship's add-on parts as bomb.

Recommended.

Fighter17 wrote:Slap Fight is pretty much a Vertical Scrolling Gradius.

Don't be misled by the look of the power-up system. The game itself doesn't have anything in common with Gradius.

yojo! · Post by **yojo!** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:16 pm

It's an awesome game; If you like flying Shark, truxton or twin cobra you 'll be right at home. It's not too difficult either. Back in the old days you could 1CC any shmups as long as you put some time to remember the patterns. I own the PCB and 1CCed this one on the hardest setting and I'm not that great. Go for it.

Limbrooke · Post by **Limbrooke** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:33 pm

I really like this game and have never felt otherwise. What really intrigued me at first was the name which is absolute bonkers. Once I tried it out I found it to be pretty accesible while still keeping me interested. Easily one of my favourite MegaDrive games of all time.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:27 am

Only played the MD version, but it's excellent. Similar to Gradius, it's quite unforgivable if you die at certain points. However, it's a very exciting game, contributed by the parts system.

XERO · Post by **XERO** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:07 pm

does any one know who has it for sale?

bVork · Post by **bVork** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:32 pm

Good luck finding it. Slap Fight is one of the rarest MD cartridges out there.

the allett · Post by **the allett** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:24 pm

VGI has it in but its at the £90 price point!

Great game

Halloween Jack · Post by **Halloween Jack** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:14 pm

bVork wrote:Good luck finding it. Slap Fight is one of the rarest MD cartridges out there.

Thanks, but it was the PCB that I was thinking of buying. Although it sounds a good title, I think that I'll hold off for now.

Cheers

llaoyllakcuf · Post by **llaoyllakcuf** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:57 pm

the arcade version is a little uncommon auction-wise, but many of the PCB shops in Japan always have it in stock. the price is usually around 100-120 USD, a bit more expensive if you get the non-JAMMA board with an additional harness adaptor.

anyways it's a lovely game, one of my favorite old-fashioned shooters. colorful graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and a low initial difficulty level which makes for a quick/painless first loop. there's even a few hidden scoring tricks that are sorta neat to uncover on your own.

highly recommended. if you do eventually pick it up, feel free to post some scores (see signature).

Halloween Jack · Post by **Halloween Jack** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:05 pm

llaoyllakcuf wrote:the arcade version is a little uncommon auction-wise, but many of the PCB shops in Japan always have it in stock. the price is usually around 100-120 USD, a bit more expensive if you get the non-JAMMA board with an additional harness adaptor.

anyways it's a lovely game, one of my favorite old-fashioned shooters. colorful graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and a low initial difficulty level which makes for a quick/painless first loop. there's even a few hidden scoring tricks that are sorta neat to uncover on your own.

highly recommended. if you do eventually pick it up, feel free to post some scores (see signature).

Thanks very much llaoyllakcuf, that's really helpful advice. For now though, I think that I'll hold off, but if I see one for a decent price at a later date, I'll know to snap it up.

Cheers,

HJ

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:30 am

I've only MAME'd it so far, but it's great.

The powerup system is similar to Gradius, but the way the powerups become part of your vessel seems more inspired by Terra Cresta. If anything, I'd say that V-5 is a closer match to a vertical Gradius

slap_fight · Post by **slap_fight** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:59 pm

i wouldnt say it's as good as gradius though but it does have its quirks, and it hasn't been released and re-released to death over the years on every iteration of consoles.

segasonicfan · Post by **segasonicfan** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:51 pm

Basically it sums up like this:

Arcade PCB- AWFUL, wouldn't buy it for $30

Slap Fight Mega Drive- AWESOME, but last time I checked it was $200+

-Segasonicfan

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:56 pm

segasonicfan wrote:Basically it sums up like this:

Arcade PCB- AWFUL, wouldn't buy it for $30

Slap Fight Mega Drive- AWESOME, but last time I checked it was $200+

-Segasonicfan

Why?

zaphod · Post by **zaphod** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:41 pm

On arcade slap fight, play a pacifist game on first life, and see how far you can get for a very pleasant suprize.

Just make sure to pick up a few speedups afterwards fast!

incognoscente · Post by **incognoscente** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:02 pm

zaphod: that works on the MegaDrive version's normal mode as well.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:28 pm

zaphod wrote:On arcade slap fight, play a pacifist game on first life, and see how far you can get for a very pleasant suprize.

Just make sure to pick up a few speedups afterwards fast!

Wow, that is cool! Got it to work on first try

DEL · Post by **DEL** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:31 am

Ok, you've got my curiosity....Pacifist game on 1st life?
What does it do?
EDIT:- In fact Don't tell me! I'll fire up the Xbox Mame and find out for myself

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zaphod · Post by **zaphod** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:11 pm

My only hint is the longer you survive, the better the suprise.

shmups.system11.org

Slap Fight

Slap Fight

where can i get it?

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