Space Invaders Extreme 2?

Post by **Icarus** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:16 pm

Finally managed to pass 50mil - and what a hard-fought 50mil it was - and at the time of writing, I'm in the top ten of the Global Rankings. I don't expect to be there for very long, however, but I'm going to at least try to make the 75mil mark and get near or into the top five before I'm done with this game.

This game has a pretty entertaining scoring system - while the Fever modes fool you into thinking that blasting your way through everything at speed is the way to go, if you're playing for score, you should be aiming to make each formation last as long as possible, and plan your Fever activation carefully to trigger as many Two-Line Fevers as you can. Quite a lot of risk involved here.

Vincent Draconis wrote:Initiating a Two Lines Fever and grabbing the treasure trove of falling gold & pink items essentially guarantees you an S Rank for a stage, so it's worth all the effort.

You can also start a three-line fever mode, known as a Full House Fever, that is probably the most lucrative scoring mode in the game, which involves you, armed with nothing more than a triple-width Laser, aiming to disable a giant UFO at the top of the screen that is protected by a continually shuffling barrier of invincible giant invaders. The time limit in Full House is quite a bit longer than the other two modes, and once you disable the UFO, you will generate about ten pink chips for every second of Laser contact.

There are only two ways to activate a Full House Fever, though. And since it takes a good deal of time to set up a Full House, your time would be better spent setting up for a Two-Line Fever, instead.

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:04 pm

That sounds great. Still no word of a US release?

SFKhoa · Post by **SFKhoa** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:05 am

Zweihander wrote:Yeah, that's some AR bullshit.

I experienced some of that when I first saw the high score boards for Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. 6 minutes, maxed out 99999999999999? My fucking ass.

This type of thing is why I don't take online NDS scoreboards seriously.
Likewise for the PSP as long as people use cwcheat.

StoofooEsq · Post by **StoofooEsq** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:34 pm

Icarus wrote:There are only two ways to activate a Full House Fever, though. And since it takes a good deal of time to set up a Full House, your time would be better spent setting up for a Two-Line Fever, instead.

Seems that way, but here's something to consider. In a single run through the game, what would result in a higher score (taking into account points gained from standard Fevers): Going solely for TLFs or going solely for FHFs?

For future reference, How to get a Full House Fever:
Pick two opposing corners on the Bingo board (upper left & bottom right/bottom left & upper right), and leave those two and the middle square empty. Light everything else like so:

oo_
o_o
_oo

or

_oo
o_o
oo_

Once you have the other squares lit, then fill the middle.

Post by **Icarus** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:31 pm

Vincent Draconis wrote:Seems that way, but here's something to consider. In a single run through the game, what would result in a higher score (taking into account points gained from standard Fevers): Going solely for TLFs or going solely for FHFs?

Going for TLFs most likely, since you can score just as much from a TLF as you can from an FHF if played accurately. And it's far easier to set up for a two-liner from the formations you're give throughout the game. You can pick up perhaps two or three FHFs max in a complete run, but personally, you score more from aiming for the two-liners.

Although in honesty, I haven't experimented with force-changing the colours of invaders yet. Upped my record to 65mil, just on refinements.

guigui · Post by **guigui** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:22 am

Vincent Draconis wrote: For future reference, How to get a Full House Fever:
Pick two opposing corners on the Bingo board (upper left & bottom right/bottom left & upper right), and leave those two and the middle square empty. Light everything else like so:

oo_
o_o
_oo

or

_oo
o_o
oo_

Once you have the other squares lit, then fill the middle.

May you also go like

_OO
OO_
O_O

and light the upper left corner ? This gives four more combination possible.

I did not play the game but I am actually surprised by what Icarus said. Is it really possible to score as well in two-lines fever as in three lines ones ? Seems curious that developpers did not give those ultimate fevers a real chance...

Post by **Icarus** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:59 pm

guigui wrote:May you also go like

_OO
OO_
O_O

and light the upper left corner ? This gives four more combination possible.

Wrong. Look carefully, that actually gives you a single-line Fever.
And yes, TLFs score just as well if you play them accurately, as you can get more of them throughout the game.

sfried · Post by **sfried** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:50 pm

ZeetherKID77 wrote:Also I don't think the announcer is that bad at all.

The announcer still reminds me of that voice from SNK vs. Capcom 2. "C-C-CRUSH THE COMPETITION! 2001 IS THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT!"

I will give it that at least this announcer doesn't spout out such hammy lines.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:05 pm

Anyone up for a friendly game of SIE-2 via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection right now? My handle is: PCEFX! and my all-important Friend Code is: 395333042262

Let's get some cool Space Invaders Extreme 2 versus mode on!

I like how SIE-2 has built-in support for the NDSlite Rumble Pak setup (which is one half the size of the regular full sized NDS Rumble Pak cart). That particular minature vibration device ain't marketed/sold in the USA by Nintendo of America...that's for sure. ^_~

Just checked out the SIE-2 leaderboards and here are the current scores as of April 18th, 2009:

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Global Rankings

Score Attack - Normal Course

Best 10

Number 1 130,695,620pts. Stg: 4-A Name: AKRDMK reg: JP

Number 2 103,048,260pts. Stg: 5-A Name: PEKE-Z Reg: JP

Number 3 88,855,710pts. Stg: 5-B Name: CHAKUN Reg: JP

Number 4 80,692,900pts. Stg: 5-A Name: K-TWO Reg: JP

Number 5 76,192,570pts. Stg: 5-B Name: NO-BU Reg: JP

Number 6 71,004,010pts. Stg: 5-A Name: F.XOR Reg: JP

Number 7 65,102,230pts. Stg: 5-A Name: ICR Reg: JP

Number 8 62,470,650pts. Stg: 5-A Name: TEJRIN Reg: JP

Number 9 60,068,440pts. Stg: 5-A Name: OIMAT Reg: JP

Number 10 57,199,460pts. Stg: 5-A Name: LJK Reg: JP

Note: None of the current top 10 SIE-2 players are using the optional Taito paddle controller.

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Score Attack -- Extreme Course

Best 10

Number 1 77,326,170pts. Stg: 5-A Name: CHAKUN Reg: JP

Number 2 48,016,470pts. Stg: 5-A Name: PEKE-Z Reg: JP

Number 3 39,962,680pts. Stg: 5-A Name: NASUKA Reg: JP

Number 4 39,256,610pts. Stg: 5-A Name: LJK Reg: JP

Number 5 21,414,790pts. Stg: 5-A Name: K-H+UK Reg: JP

Number 6 21,076,370pts. Stg: 5-C Name: SOSUKE (P) Reg: JP

Number 7 20,596,300pts. Stg: 3 Name: YANABO Reg: JP

Number 8 17,130,500pts. Stg: 3 Name: TEJRIN Reg: JP

Number 9 16,908,100pts. Stg: 2 Name: YOH Reg: JP

Number 10 16,779,850pts. Stg: 5-C Name: . . . . . . Reg: JP

Note: Only the number 6 ranked player of SOSUKE is using the optional Taito paddle controller setup for that particular score. No one else is using it period.
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Makes me wonder if any of the above SIE-2 players are using the NDS Action Replay cheat device to boost up/fluff up their scores. Or it could be legit for now. Hmmm...

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Post by **Icarus** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:20 am

PC Engine Fan X! wrote:Number 7 65,102,230pts. Stg: 5-A Name: ICR Reg: JP

I think I can hit 75mil in this game. Just working on refining my technique for the 3A-4A-5A route, can probably pick up about 10 lives on the way with some accurate play.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:35 am

Just played against a fellow SIE-2 player via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection access.

The player had this as his or her sig: # ) ( #

My ass got beat twice. But it was fun while it lasted. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Post by **Icarus** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:50 pm

Icarus wrote:I think I can hit 75mil in this game. Just working on refining my technique for the 3A-4A-5A route, can probably pick up about 10 lives on the way with some accurate play.

Done.

80mil is my limit at the moment, until I work out a strict route through the game, as 5A is still the worst scoring stage in the run for me. 20mil for stage2 is a current best.

In other news, someone uploaded a 124mil 5D ALL clear score to the global rankings. Pretty impressive stuff, but I wonder if there's some new scoring features in Extreme 2 that are only just being discovered, or if it's just simply abusing the Nagoya Attack bonus.

guigui · Post by **guigui** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:42 am

Icarus wrote: In other news, someone uploaded a 124mil 5D ALL clear score to the global rankings. Pretty impressive stuff, but I wonder if there's some new scoring features in Extreme 2 that are only just being discovered, or if it's just simply abusing the Nagoya Attack bonus.

Thanks Icarus, you were right about my FHV mistake. Also congrats on your 75 millions. Can you explain how to abuse the nagoya bonus ?

Hydeux · Post by **Hydeux** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:05 am

just wait 'til the invaders get to the bottom of the screen, all the points you'll get after the "nagoya attack" message will be multiplied by 20. You'll have to be pretty patient (quiiiite long sometimes for them to get down the screen) & quiiiite fast, 'cause when the message appears, you're not far from dying ! (or from getting hit...)

@ Guigui : on devrait parler français ici !!!

EDIT : best so far, 60.229.120, was then 10th on the leaderboard, right behind you Icarus.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:04 pm

Today dated 4/24/2009, I managed to score 6,805,310pts. reaching Stage 4-A on Score Attack Normal Course with a Global Ranking of #257 (default of three lives maximum). I still have alot of playing/catching to do to reach the top players like Icarus and Hydeux. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

dnbiola · Post by **dnbiola** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:24 pm

SIE2 and Space Puzzle Bobble (Now called Puzzle Bobble Galaxy) have been officially announced for PAL regions. Let's hope a a NA release is to follow!

http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/ ... -invaders/

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:33 am

Looks like this is indeed getting a US release.

dnbiola · Post by **dnbiola** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:07 am

MathU wrote:Looks like this is indeed getting a US release.

Awesome! I'm looking forward to it! I'll be getting Space Puzzle Bobble when it comes out too (but I shouldn't mention that here.

)

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:17 pm

And will Square Enix release the NDS paddle controller accessory for the USA so that Space Invaders Extreme 2 can be played properly with it? ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Zeether · Post by **Zeether** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:39 am

Probably not, they didn't for the first game

MADEIRA STEVE88 · Post by **MADEIRA STEVE88** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:38 pm

Since i don't have a DS hope this gets a XBLA port.

Bloodreign · Post by **Bloodreign** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:58 am

To hell with waiting for a US release on this one, decided to get the Japanese version a bit earlier.

Daika110 · Post by **Daika110** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:03 pm

Its now available for preorder (US Version) on Amazon.com with a September 30 release date:

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Invaders-Ex ... 734&sr=8-1

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:34 pm

PC Engine Fan X! wrote:Just played against a fellow SIE-2 player via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection access.

The player had this as his or her sig: # ) ( #

My ass got beat twice. But it was fun while it lasted. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

I suck at this game, we can play sometime if you want to win ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:01 pm

Jockel wrote:
PC Engine Fan X! wrote:Just played against a fellow SIE-2 player via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection access.

The player had this as his or her sig: # ) ( #

My ass got beat twice. But it was fun while it lasted. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~
I suck at this game, we can play sometime if you want to win ^_~

Pm sent your way Jockel. ^_~

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:53 pm

Daika110 wrote:Its now available for preorder (US Version) on Amazon.com with a September 30 release date:

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Invaders-Ex ... 734&sr=8-1

20-buck price point again, hm? Looks like I'll be picking this up.

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:59 pm

Wow, really? That's horrible. I guess I'm going to preorder then. Such a shame they feel they have to price it so low. I'd have paid $40 for the first one.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:22 pm

MathU wrote:Wow, really? That's horrible. I guess I'm going to preorder then. Such a shame they feel they have to price it so low. I'd have paid $40 for the first one.

It's well worth paying for the asking price for the NDS SIE-2 import...you won't regret it. As to Square Enix giving the upcoming USA release of SIE-2 a cheap-ass budget pricepoint, it might entice the casual NDS gamer into picking it up. I'll gladly pick it up when it finally arrives to compliment my JPN region SIE-2 game. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

StoofooEsq · Post by **StoofooEsq** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:50 am

Any general strategies for Multiplayer? I played Vs. CPU a couple of times, and the basic gist seems to be shoot more stuff than your opponent. Even if this is Space Invaders, there's some more depth to it, I'm sure. And maybe I'll take on someone here (and likely get trounced) via Wi-Fi if I get bored enough.

Daika110 wrote:Its now available for preorder (US Version) on Amazon.com with a September 30 release date:

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Invaders-Ex ... 734&sr=8-1

At that cheap, I'd buy it. But then there's still the DS Paddle that I want...

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:21 am

Vincent Draconis wrote:Any general strategies for Multiplayer? I played Vs. CPU a couple of times, and the basic gist seems to be shoot more stuff than your opponent. Even if this is Space Invaders, there's some more depth to it, I'm sure. And maybe I'll take on someone here (and likely get trounced) via Wi-Fi if I get bored enough.

Daika110 wrote:Its now available for preorder (US Version) on Amazon.com with a September 30 release date:

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Invaders-Ex ... 734&sr=8-1
At that cheap, I'd buy it. But then there's still the DS Paddle that I want...

NCSX sells the obligatory NDS paddle controller to play SIE-1 and SIE-2 properly:

http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/TCPP-20018.html

Regardless of what color it is, the Taito Paddle controller works like a charm. I'm surprised how Taito managed to replicate that weighted down flywheel in minature form for the NDS handheld like how it is with the full-sized rotary spinner setup on the full sized arcade cabinet setup. Very sliky smooth and more responsive than if you were to play with just the d-pad on the NDS or the NDS lite variant. Too bad Nintendo axed GBA compatilibility with the NDSi variant though so it's a no-go with the optional Taito Paddle controller. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~