So, I have to admit, this selection is forcing me to take my medicine. I never liked this game as a kid. Every ten minute session resulted in me yelling about how you can't duck on grass and how I shouldn't die by falling down a pit, because I have effing wings. But... for you, Together Retro, I wil...

Ivo, I don't want to pick on your post, but you raise a couple interesting points about this game's design. I honestly can't understand why the controls are viewed as flawed. Yes, they're unorthodox, but pinball machines aren't flawed because they don't have six inch long flippers. That's the design...

(Emulating with MAMEUI (Red Label) and a Gravis Gamepad)

Day 1: 8725
Day 2: 13000: I seriously doubt I will beat this. I swear it was a fluke.
Day 8: 17050: Took a lengthy break, which apparently paid off...

Man, I have a soft spot for this game. I used to play it on the 2600 when I was young'n. I always thought your ship turning into the laser was a cool effect, not just a graphical limitation workaround. Hooray for smoke and mirrors. This time around I'll be treating myself to the arcade version. Awes...

Also voted for random. It'll be nice to mix it up vs. playing strictly 8-bit titles for a couple months...