Mars Matrix: Hyper Solid Shooting

Mars Matrix: Arcade Mode Ranking

Update: Facilitypro moves up a notch in the standings

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1. 1,669,225,926,840 / EXP: 3,268,561 -- Randorama / MOS 2 / ALL
2. 1,250,239,448,170 / EXP: 3,144,281 -- Ex_mosquito / MOS 2 / ALL
3.  824,710,729,710 / EXP: 1,638,430 -- MrMonkeyMan / MOS 2 / Stage 6
4.  412,917,572,180 / EXP: 1,489,931 -- Rob / MOS 2 / Stage 5
5.  391,334,657,450 / EXP: 1,217,527 -- facilitypro / MOS 2 / Stage 5
6.  359,024,212,230 / EXP:  926,732 -- jp / MOS2 / Stage 6
7.  332,480,667,130 / EXP:  877,297 -- gymkata / MOS 2 / Stage 5
8.  288,579,700,630 / EXP:  628,114 -- Kaneda / MOS 2 / ALL
9.  265,269,525,240 / EXP: 1,063,021 -- Psx / MOS2 / Stage 5
10.  141,397,634,840 / EXP:  534,893 -- Davey / MOS 2 / Stage 4

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11.  140,369,219,510 / EXP:  488,112 -- J2d / MOS 2 / Stage 4
12.  123,234,797,180 / EXP:  505,099 -- Sqoon / MOS 2 / Stage 4
13.  90,048,387,920 / EXP:  452,443 -- PSB / MOS 2 / Stage 4
14.  75,917,598,900 / EXP:  353,082 -- Louis / MOS 2 / Stage 3
15.  56,954,026,830 / EXP:  342,181 -- sleeveboy / MOS 2 / Stage 3
16.  55,353,569,300 / EXP:  527,598 -- Victrix / MOS 2 / Stage 4
17.  53,432,225,170 / EXP:  333,458 -- psycho204 / MOS 2 / Stage 3
18.  53,363,996,500 / EXP:  388,764 -- MKU2000 / MOS 2 / Stage 3
19.  28,538,896,410 / EXP:  201,532 -- wEEman33 / MOS 2 / Stage 3 
20.  19,908,756,570 / EXP:  487,527 -- spacecowboy / MOS 2 / Stage

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The Rules!

This competition is for the arcade mode of Mars Matrix. All settings should be at default with the exception of difficulty, which can be set at default (4) or above. Please submit scores in the format used by the chart above, and check your numbers carefully!

There will be no "Top 10" limit. Basic scoring information follows below.

sleeveboy -- 46,078,262,600 / EXP: 355,193 -- MOS 2 / Stage 3

I'm rusty.

Actually, instead of babbling on at great length about the scoring system, I suspect it would be much simpler if everyone were to ask whatever questions they might have.

I will say this, though: you're missing out if you haven't played this game for score. Playing for score will give you a greater understanding of the gameplay mechanics and stage design, and in turn allow you to appreciate the game on a much higher level. At least give it a shot.

1,500,330,448,590 / EXP 3,227,291 all, diff 4, mosquito 2
well...
this game is one of few that i'll play forever, like black tiger, or double dragon, or rolling thunder, or gunlock/rayforce ( ehr) :sweat:

I really love the game, in case you didn't notice.
I'm also starting to play the arrange mode A, too. It's like an extra version ( those groovy rearranged versions taito did in the 80's of their games).

I hope this thread will get a good feedback.
:cool:

I'm willing to give this a try, but I really dont get the scoring system. I watched the strategy vid in teh game from lv1 and I honestly dont understand how the cpu gets that high score. Also when using the shield, can u control the direction in which the absorbed bullets go?
Thanks in advance.
MM newbie :)

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Also when using the shield, can u control the direction in which the absorbed bullets go?

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Absolutely. As a general rule, the released bullets will fling out in the opposite of whatever direction you push on with the D-Pad. Try absorbing a bunch of bullets and then moving in a large circular shape -- you'll actually be able to see the bullets trail behind your ship in a small white clump.

As a more specific rule, whatever side of your ship the absorbed bullets are on when you release the mosquito is the direction they'll shoot out from. This means you can use the mosquito in very short bursts and, in essence, bounce bullets right off your ship. Very cool stuff, and this also affords you maximum invulnerability with minimal risk, since the recovery time for your mosquito will be very short.

Also, if you bring the d-pad/stick dead center and release the mosquito, the absorbed bullets will fling out 360 degrees. This is a useful technique, but only in specific situations and if you've managed to absorb a fair number of bullets. All these mosquito techniques will allow you to bring in much more EXP cubes than would otherwise be possible.

Now, to bring in a high score, you'll be needing to accumulate as high a total "experience" count as possible. This number (displayed in the upper left-hand corner during play) serves as a passive multiplier in the background as you progress. Not only does it multiply basic enemy values, but it also increases the numbers of points received for your weaponry (main shot, piercing cannon, GHB) being in contact with larger foes. Your piercing cannon is not only much more powerful than your main shot, but rewards you with a lot more points for its use as well, so don't be conservative with it.

In order to reach that all-important high EXP count, you need to be familiar with the idea of 'chaining.' You will notice that upon destroying an enemy, golden cubes of varying size (the size denoting value) will often appear. It is your job to collect these before they descend toward the bottom of the screen and out of reach -- pretty basic stuff. These cubes serve a number of different purposes:

• Replenishing your Combo Gauge Meter
• Gaining Ship Levels
• Accumulating Shop Points
• Extending your Credit
• Passive Score Multiplier
• Making your life a living hell

In the upper-left hand corner, just below your total EXP read-out, is your Combo Gauge Meter. Each cube you collect fills the gauge a set amount; larger cubes will replenish your gauge substantially more than lower denomination cubes, but the rate at which they are collected will not affect this amount. Bear this in mind when trying to sustain your chain through particularly cube-barren areas. DDP players can think of this in much the same terms as the "GPS" meter, except that the CGM is sustained by collection of cubes and not strictly the destruction of enemies.

Grabbing another cube before your gauge reaches the bottom results in a chain. Creating a chain means that not only do you receive the points from the cube you've just collected, but the sum points of all cubes collected before as well. Chains are the basis for proficient scoring, and the mosquito your means of achieving them.

Hope this helps, and don't hesitate to ask if something is unclear.

Thanks alot for the great info Mode7, blinding!
I'll keep that in mind.
I hope I make it in the charts, coz those highscore make me dizzy ;)

Cheers.

This is a lot of info to keep track of, but here you go. :sweat:

14,310,942,270/ex. 114,382/level 4/ mosquito 2

Hmmmm.....I'm obvoiuslly doing something wrong if my scores are nowhere near everyone else despite the fact that I am getting just as far.

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Hmmmm.....I'm obvoiuslly doing something wrong if my scores are nowhere near everyone else despite the fact that I am getting just as far.

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Scoring in Mars Matrix isn't so much about survival (though obviously it will help) but rather bringing in those large chains.

The in-game tutorials are an excellent place to start if you need some basic chaining pointers.

Yecky.

23,236,716,290 / EXP: 151,660 -- Click_Stick / MOS 2 / Stage 3

55,353,569,300 / EXP: 527,598 -- Victrix / MOS 2 / Stage 4

I'm still well and truly stuck on the fourth stage. The patterns cause me blindness, which quickly needs to death...

123,234,797,180 / EXP: 505,099 -- Sqoon / MOS 2 / Stage 4

1,250,239,448,170 .EXP 3,144,281 ,all, mosquito 2

not a bad go, i need more practice on chaining level 2 + 4 though, very tricky stuff

52,741,496,270 exp 399,509 level 4 Mosquito 2

Not good but considering I had only played on difficulty setting one and my highscore then was about 30,000,000,000 lower and I got this after checking out this highscore board today I think I can manage better.
But the fourth stage is so damn hard after the mid section boss :(

146,204,441,140 exp 791059/MOS2/Stage 4

46,107,591,910 / EXP: 252,861 -- Kaneda / MOS 2 / Stage 4

Eh, it's a start.

So umm...first person to get a high score with Mosquito 1 (What's that again?) gets a cookie!...or something

New High Score!

265,269,525,240 Exp: 1,063,021/MOS 2/Stage 5

sleeveboy -- 56,954,026,830 / EXP: 342,181 -- MOS 2 / Stage 3

Mode, what happened to the Mars Matrix guide at your site? I can't seem to find the link.

I'm having trouble linking up the first level 2 combo with the second combo beginning at the "windmill" bullet geyser, and I was looking for some pointers.

It's currently down, but may be revived shortly. We'll see.

The chain you're referring to is, in my opinion, the most difficult in the entire game. My advice, though: be very careful with your main shot after you pass the first 'bullet field.' After that point there aren't really too many cube-bearing enemies that will make their way on screen, so you'll want to rely mainly on quick flicks from your mosquito (the 'bouncing' technique I mentioned earlier) in order to sustain your chain. Only bust out that main shot to take down the enemies you know to be carrying cubes, and even then...

But again, super difficult to do consistently.

1,669,225,926,840 / 3,268,561 / mos 2 / all
I did max out by the end of stage 5...

553,363,996,500 - Stage 3 - 388,764 ex - MOS 2

Either your score or EXP count is incorrect.

i dont think so buddy, that has been on my VMU for over a year and a half.

It doesn't add up. I'm guessing your EXP count is a million shy -- please verify.

oh shit, Mode it was an honest mistake. sorry.

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No problem.

332,480,667,130
exp 877297
stg5 dif4
mos 02

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

I thought I would be numbah one for some reason.
Just you wait, soon I'll post a score so big it will destroy us all!

MUHUHAHAHA!

<Gymkata runs out the window and hits the ground running>

:D

288,579,700,630 / EXP: 628,114 -- Kaneda / MOS 2 / ALL

Did surprisingly well after some good practice the past few weeks. Obviously scoring wasn't my mission, but I'll take the slight ego boost from the one credit clear.

Rules: Arcade mode, full default settings (Difficulty 4, 3 ships), no continues, no special ship options. Just get as far as you can.

Please include your final score, the ship you used and the stage that you got game over on. About using old scores? I'm not sure...what do you guys think? :p Have fun!

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Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat the hell :confused:

I checked both pages of this forum like 893573985 times before I made this because I thought it was weird that there was no Mars Matrix thread. Why aren't I seeing that one?

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Originally posted by Sl1p
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat the hell :confused:

I checked both pages of this forum like 893573985 times before I made this because I thought it was weird that there was no Mars Matrix thread. Why aren't I seeing that one?

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I think your Default Thread View is set at "Show threads
from last 30 days". The original Mars Matrix thread is over
30 days old so you might have missed it. You can change
your Default Thread View through the User Control Panel,
Edit Options.

Well that did the trick =O Thanks.

Now this thread is entirely worthless! And judging from the other thread, so is my score! Yuk Yuk Yuk.

Merged.

80,588,116,130 / EXP: 382,356 -- Rob / MOS 2 / Stage 3

Any ideas on how to clear the level4 bullet field wif mos2 after the miniboss?

*Boots Click_Stick into the cellar
28,538,896,410/ EXP: 201,532 -- wEEman33 / MOS 2 / Stage 3

I'm slowly getting better at chaining, but I'm finding that the game is much harder when you're primarily using the mosquito for scoring purposes rather than using it to escape sticky situations. (Hence the drop in level reached, but an increase in score/exp)

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Originally posted by wEEman33
*Boots Click_Stick into the cellar

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My score is a disgrace. I haven't gone near this game in ages...

Whee, just bought this game. I've never really played a shooter besides whetever I played on my PC.
But for 20 bucks, I figured why not. Then the guy was like "You actually want that game?"
Whee. I played for 20 minutes and already got my money's worth, no matter how bad I am!

I know that my question seems moot with the fact that there is a training video for level4 on the disk, but the video is for mos01.
I use the mos2 and for most of the onslaught the mos01 uses its spread to cover its metalic 4$$. I would like to know If anyone can provide me with insight.

Thanks in advance.

Bump. Post your scores in this thread guys.

Ok here's what I have:
Stage 1: 00010705102430 EXP. 303212
Stage 2: 00009203654140 EXP. 184315

And that's it. My other scores suck so much, I couldn't bare to post them. I'm pretty good at these two stages cuz when you suck as much as I do, you get lots of practice on the early stages. Actually, I'm kind of proud of myself. Now if only I can beat the last boss. Anyone have any really good strats on beating the final boss?

SC

I'm about a hundred times too lazy to start up a rank-by-stage section, but I'm sure others will appreciate the info.

I can post a video of my technique for the final boss, though I'm not sure how beneficial others might find it. Lemme know.

Put it up. I deleted it a while ago but I'd like to have it... in storage, I suppose.

I play most of the bosses all the same. Hit them with the blast cannon, find an opening, suck the bullets in and shoot them at the boss to get the exp cubes, repeat until dead. :)

Well then I guess my grand total so far would be:
19,908,756,570 / EXP. 487,527 / MOS 2 / Stage 2

Does that even qualify me for the list? I'd be in last place, but who cares! Anyways, I'm working on Stage 3, but I keep having to use a continue which erases my score. So when I get it to acceptability, I'll post a new total.

SC

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Bump. Post your scores in this thread guys.

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Huh, was there another thread posted or is this just a bump?

I was going to post my score once I improved enough to get into the top 5, but right now it's at about 218 billion. I have to wrap up the final week of school first, and then I play.

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Huh, was there another thread posted or is this just a bump?

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Merged from sl1p's post.

Video is up in the replay section of the symphony.

There was another thread by Metal_Slug that got bumped, but no scores were ever entered in the first post, so it was deleted and this bumped instead.

140,369,219,510 / EXP: 488,112 -- J2d / MOS2 / Stage 4

Hi,
why isn't there a competition with the score challenges? It's the only thing I'm good at in this game...
I will post scores here...later. Have to get my game back first.

Because I don't like them.

303,058,079,240 / EXP: 1,044,849-- Facilitypro/ MOS 2 / Stage 4

(Since I posted the last one, I've topped it, so the edit above is my most recent score.)

Well, I was going to post my score, but it looks like mode7 did it for me a long, long time ago. After seeing some of these scores, maybe I'll just have to pick the game up again.

>Mode 7
How very concise...

90,048,387,920 / EXP 452,443 -- PSB / MOS 2 / Stage 4

350,848,119,700 / EXP: 1,190,230 -- facilitypro / MOS 2 / Stage 4

81,582,952,320 / EXP: 452,179 -- Davey / MOS 2 / Stage 4

woo.

284,700,082,590 / EXP: 1,257,380 -- Rob / MOS 2 / Stage 4

Practiced a lot over the past few weeks, and at least the experience is considerably higher.

412,917,572,180 / EXP: 1,489,931 -- Rob / MOS 2 / Stage 5

Whoops.

Nice one, Rob. I was just going to say that you can expect to see your score jump considerably once you crack stage 5.

141,397,634,840 / EXP: 534,893 -- Davey / MOS 2 / Stage 4

Top 10, yay.

359,024,212,230/EXP: 926,732 -- jp / MOS2 / Stage 6

492,179,631,250 / EXP: 1,960,406 -- Rob / MOS 2 / Stage 5

Old score. Does it make much of a difference to use the close range shot for scoring purposes? I was mostly using the regular shot, and I want to hit that trillion mark some year.

Yes, it's definitely a good idea to get into the habit of using the piercing cannon. Not simply because it awards more points, but also because it opens more scoring opportunities.

Update:

391,334,657,450 / EXP: 1,217,527 -- Facilitypro / MOS 2 / Stage 5

Mode7, I also post at the Shmups.com forums. Is it kosher to post the same score at both places?

Can't imagine why not. Though, if the universe implodes I'm holding you responsible.

Hello guys, I've been told from reliable sources that is much easier to score well on the DC version than on the Arcade one. This seems to be proven by the fact the DC version has got more digits in the score. :)
If that is definitely confirmed could we please create 2 different tables?
Thx

EDIT: I checked, the arcade version can't reach 1 trillion. max score there would be 999,999,999,999. That definitely calls for the separate table :)
By the way, here it is my score

Arcade Version:
23,287,134,920 exp 473,612 stage 3 SHIP:2

If there seems to be sufficient interest in the arcade version, I'll gladly include it. Until then, just the DC version chart is plenty to maintain.

733,034,794,660/ EXP: 1,472,759-- Facilitypro / MOS 2 / Stage 6

I've been playing Mars Matrix quite a bit recently and was wondering, does the arcade version mimic the DC port that utilizes a 4:3 screen ratio as opposed to the 3:4 proportion that's commonly used in most vertical shooters?

I've seen like a million billion gameplay videos for Ikaruga, but when is someone going to release a video for Mars Matrix? I want to see what really awesome players do in this game. I'm playing this game for an hour or two each day and I'm making very gradual improvements to my score over months and months as I find new ways to get more points than previously. Or, perhaps a better question, any of you top-scorers feeling up to make a capture or whatever it takes?

I've been practicing the game in MAME-emulated arcade form for like an hour a day for about 6 months straight. Just recently I managed to get my ship up to power level 6 on the first stage, and my highest exp on the first level is about 410,000. I think I'm maxed out in that regard. Anyway, last night I had a fluke run and made up to the boss of stage 4. My entry:

Score: 163,780,030,720 / Exp: 1,539,918 / MuToiD_MaN / MOS 2 / Stage 4

I see that no one's posted on this thread in almost a year besides me, but I figure what the hell, I'll submit the thing anyway.