As every two weeks, you can take part in a new challenge on the Recalbox Discord. This challenge is open to everyone.
The idea is simple: try to get the highest score on a randomly selected game, often from the arcade catalog.

🚀 For this sixth challenge of 2025, the selected game is Battle Circuit

After a short break due to the final stretch before the release of V10, it's time to score again on a good old beat'em all!

Developed and published by Capcom in 1997 on arcade hardware (CPS-2), Battle Circuit is one of the last games of its kind created by Capcom for arcades, following in the footsteps of titles like Final Fight or Captain Commando.
Despite its qualities, it remained under the radar for a long time, having never received a console port upon release — until it was included in the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle compilation in 2018.

The game stands out with its crazy and highly colorful world, typical of the late '90s. Set in a cyberpunk future, bounty hunters battle criminal organizations and bizarre creatures. The tone is intentionally absurd and humorous, with quirky characters blending cartoon, manga, and sci-fi styles.

While the game may seem simple in terms of controls — with only two action buttons — remember that this is a Capcom title. Several combos are available to chain enemies together:

• Holding the attack button
• Attack + jump for a super move
• Quarter-circle on the joystick + attack for a special attack
• And many more to discover

Each character and the bonuses selected at the end of each level bring unique variations. And those levels won’t be a walk in the park. The game supports four-player co-op, but you’ll be on your own to take on seven stages, each ending with one or more fierce bosses.

👥 Playable Characters

You can choose one of five bounty hunters with very different styles and moves:

• Cyber Blue: a classic hero with balanced attacks
• Captain Silver: an eccentric monkey-man
• Yellow Iris: a woman accompanied by a mechanical feline
• Pink Ostrich: a pink ostrich ridden by a young girl
• Alien Green: a mutant extraterrestrial plant

Each character has special attacks and can unlock new techniques between levels using credits, adding a light RPG element to the gameplay.

🏆 Challenge Rules

Playing as one of the five characters, your goal is to achieve the highest score on a single credit.

🗓️ The challenge runs from May 19 to June 2, midnight (UTC+2).
You can try as many times as you like.

📢 How to Participate?

1. 🎮 Launch the game (ROM: battlecir)
2. 🏹 Play and try to beat the high score
3. 📸 Take a screenshot or photo of your final score
4. 📤 Share your score on the #challenges Discord channel
   or use the command "/submit score leaderboard" in the same channel

⚖️ Rules to Follow

To ensure fair play:

• The score must be achieved on a single credit
• No save states, rewind, cheats, or auto-fire (unless it’s part of the original game)

🎁 Rewards & Fair Play

This challenge is primarily about discovering games, sharing tips, and having fun, all in a spirit of friendly competition.
The winner will receive a game key (GOG, Steam, etc.) to choose from a list of about 200 titles.

📌 If you've won a challenge within the last three months, the prize will go to the next highest scorer 🥇🥈🥉

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

Images: Capcom