As every fortnight, you can take part in a new challenge on the Recalbox Discord. This challenge is open to everyone. The principle is simple: try to achieve the best score on a game drawn at random, often from the arcade catalogue.

🚀 For this sixth challenge of 2025, the game selected is Night Striker.

Developed by Taito, released in 1989 on arcade terminals. It was adapted for Mega-CD in 1993, PlayStation in 1995 and Saturn in 1996.

It's a shoot'em up with a rear view, which is quite rare on the arcade. You're in command of the Inter Gray ship, and certain gameplay phases will propel your avatar outside your ship in the style of Iron Man, and you can also drive your ship on the road.

The game is very fast-paced, with obstacles to avoid and enemies to shoot down, so you won't have much time to blink. The title also boasts good replayability thanks to its 21 levels, which you can complete via multiple routes, Out Run style. A single attempt won't get you through all the levels.

Fun Fact: the game's producer is no less than the producer of Ico and Shadow of Colossus : Kenji Kaido

🏆 The rules of the challenge

At the controls of your ship, your aim will be to achieve the highest score in a single credit.

📅 The challenge runs from midnight on 1 to midnight on 14 April You can try as many times as you like.

📢 How do I take part?

• 🎮 Launch the game (rom nightstr.zip)
• 🏹 Play and try to beat the best score in a single credit
• 📸 Take a screenshot or photo of your final score
• 📤 Share your score on the Discord channel #challenges or use the /submit score leaderboard command on the same channel.

⚖️ Rules to follow

To ensure a fair challenge:

• The score must be achieved in a single credit**, without save state, rewind, cheats, or auto-fire (unless provided for in the game).

Rewards and fair play

The challenge is all about discovering games, sharing tips and having fun, all in a spirit of competition that's always welcome!

🏆 The winner will receive a game key (GOG, Steam, etc.) to choose from a list of over 80 titles.

📌 If you've won a challenge in the last three months, the reward will go to the next one 🥇🥈🥉.

Good luck to you all, and may the best score win! 🚀