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[Hero of Legend]

http://gematsu.com/2017/08/gunbarich-strikers-1945-announced-switch

Pretty out of nowhere. These appear to be arcade ports. Both are out now in Japan.

Strikers 1945 is also out tomorrow in NA.

 

[steveovig]

Hopefully this is just the beginning of Psikyo games on the Switch.

 

[Tain]

Need some dang impressions

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Are these any good? Never played either.

 

[Danneee]

Whoa, so bought!

Edit: I'll wait and see tomorrow if there's a discounted price in the US too as I already have money on that account. And if both games will be available.

 

[BiggNife]

Are these any good? Never played either.

Strikers 1945 is a really enjoyable shmup, if that's your cup of tea.

Also, extremely historically accurate:

I remember it getting really hard near the end but also I played it at an arcade when I was 10 so I don't know if it was actually hard or if 10 year old me just couldn't handle shmups.

It also got two sequels but I've never played them.

 

[digita1alchemy]

Holy shit, awesome. Going to need to know about the emulation quality and screen options, though.

Edit: Ok, those trailers look solid.

 

[iamaustrian]

awesome!
i hope EU will get them too. at least strikers.

theres a gameplay video of strikers on youtube. the emulation seems top notch

edit: https://youtu.be/JGa2npDvgmE

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Yes please.

If I can just get a console with a good lineup of platformers, SHMUPs, RPGs and puzzle games, it will be greatest of all time for me.

 

[dallow_bg]

Yes please.

If I can just get a console with a good lineup of platformers, SHMUPs, RPGs and puzzle games, it will be greatest of all time for me.

Can I interest you in a PS2?

 

[orioto]

Oh my you can play it on the screen vertically, that's great!

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Yeah I noticed this as well and asked myself if it hits Europe tomorrow. I hope M2 follows with some ports.

 

[RRockman]

Oh my you can play it on the screen vertically, that's great!

Is this the first confirmed shooter game on switch do do this, cause this is HUGE. nowe if only I can get some Ikaruga on it...

 

[dallow_bg]

Is this the first confirmed shooter game on switch do do this, cause this is HUGE. nowe if only I can get some Ikaruga on it...

Galaga

 

[Fularu]

Oh my you can play it on the screen vertically, that's great!

Day one!

 

[Regiruler]

1945 looks really, really familiar...

Are there any more arcade vertical shmups that use that style of aircraft?

 

[orioto]

Is this the first confirmed shooter game on switch do do this, cause this is HUGE. nowe if only I can get some Ikaruga on it...

Don't know but this is makes the Switch a pretty special machine indeed. Now we just have to find a way to make that screen stand vertically Switch is the new wonderswan!

 

[dukie85]

Holy shit... I just beat Strikers on Saturn. Such a great shmup. I wish it was II, but I think I'll have to buy it just because.

 

[lobdale]

So um... can someone remind me how to get JP eShop currency on my Switch again?

 

[Realeza]

Don't know but this is makes the Switch a pretty special machine indeed. Now we just have to find a way to make that screen stand vertically Switch is the new wonderswan!

That's what the Kid Icarus Uprising stand is for.

 

[Xeroblade]

Oh my you can play it on the screen vertically, that's great!

Those 3rd party stands will come in handy then! With this in mind, Downwell would make a perfect fit for it.

 

[Fularu]

1945 looks really, really familiar...

Are there any more arcade vertical shmups that use that style of aircraft?

Many

19XX, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1943kai, 1944 The loop Master
Aerofighter 1 2 3
Strikers 1945 1 2 3

Just to name a few

 

[Vic]

Wait, both titles are already on the Japanese eShop? Geez.

Switch indie games are following the announce and release schedule of mobile games.

 

[djplaeskool]

Lukewarm on Gunbarich.

Strikers though? Hell yes. Let's go.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Oooohhh. Tempting.

 

[dukie85]

Strikers 1945 is a really enjoyable shmup, if that's your cup of tea.

Also, extremely historically accurate:

I remember it getting really hard near the end but also I played it at an arcade when I was 10 so I don't know if it was actually hard or if 10 year old me just couldn't handle shmups.

It also got two sequels but I've never played them.

Nah, it definitely gets hard as shit near the end. The moon level is brutal.

 

[Snakeyes]

Wonder if we'll get some Cave stuff eventually. A physical release would be an awesome collector's item.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Strikers 1945 is pretty damn good. Never heard of the other one, but the more the merrier.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Wonder if we'll get some Cave stuff eventually. A physical release would be an awesome collector's item.

M2 didn't confirm what platform ketsui will hit, sooo maaaaybe? I mean PS4 is the most likely and I'd be ok, but I would love it on Switch. I liked the DS port even though it was just boss rush for the most part.

 

[Hello? This is Hailun!]

Strikers is a great game. No idea about Gunbarich, never heard of it.


ed

Looks fun tho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1Fo8idt68

 

[thelatestmodel]

Has Gunbarich been available outside the arcade before?

 

[MemoryHumanity]

EU is getting Gunbarich tomorrow

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nin...e/GUNBARICH-for-Nintendo-Switch--1249755.html

 

[meppi]

^edit: WOOHOO!

Holy fucking shit! This is an incredible surprise! Didn't see this coming even in my wildest dreams.

I'm praying we'll finally see a home version of Space Bomber. Been wanting that for nearly 20 years now. Really want to see Dragon Blaze on there as well.
Actually I want every single Psikyo game on the system now!

If these aren't up in Europe tomorrow, I'll just grab the Japanese releases.

So um... can someone remind me how to get JP eShop currency on my Switch again?

This is probably the easiest: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-eshop-card-5000-yen-japan-account/13/705239

 

[steveovig]

Many

19XX, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1943kai, 1944 The loop Master
Aerofighter 1 2 3
Strikers 1945 1 2 3

Just to name a few

Also, I think there was Strikers Plus

 

[bodeiseifer]

Strikers 1945 gets me excited for more vertical ships, better have tate move.

Man if they added Thailand bank catalogue, twin chives, Thruxton 1 and 2, batsugun, outdone with online leaderboards I would lose my shit.

Raiden series too please, Raiden 2 is goat

 

[meppi]

Oh, I'd love to finally see Tatsujin Oh ported to console!

Has Gunbarich been available outside the arcade before?

Not that I'm aware of.

Also, I think there was Strikers Plus

You are correct, good sir!

 

[drangleic tourism]

Amazing... arcade ports + switch is perfection. Still having a great time with Namco collection.

 

[meppi]

The only thing that made me not pick up Namco Museum day one was the lack of Xevious. :'(

 

[dallow_bg]

I think I'll definitely be grabbing that arcade stick now.

 

[Keinning]

Strikers 1945 is amazing
Thought Odyssey would be my next switch purchase but changed my mind

 

[Savitar]

Probably will buy Strikers 1945, reminds me of when played such games on the NES oh so long ago.

 

[Dark Ninja]

HOLY SHIT VERTICAL MODE!

 

[lobdale]

This is probably the easiest: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-eshop-card-5000-yen-japan-account/13/705239

Hey thanks!

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

So no Strikers in Europe tomorrow? Either this or the page is just not up yet.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Gunbarich looks right up my alley, 90s sounds and all. I may have to pick that up if it comes to US tomorrow, otherwise I'll grab it from the Japan store.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Gunbarich Switch Gameplay !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHhVPqOgd0g

Ok I NEED this.

 

[coffeehofi]

HOLY SHIT VERTICAL MODE!

It soo good! Feels just like I'm playin in arcade machine. Nostalgia hit! Lol

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Strikers 1945 Gameplay on Switch as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGa2npDvgmE

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Gunbarich Switch Gameplay !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHhVPqOgd0g

Ok I NEED this.

Strikers 1945 Gameplay on Switch as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGa2npDvgmE

I, uh

think I need both of these.

The Switch is murdering my wallet. Any word on price?

 

[PapaEmeritus]

I, uh

think I need both of these.

The Switch is murdering my wallet.

If theyre 5$ a piece thatd be great. Supposedly Japan store these are 500 yen.