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Shmups Are The Best Genre You Don’t Play
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IAmRei
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bullet hell is part of it. there is shmups that focus on obstacle such as gradius and R-type. then faster bullet and encounter design such as Raiden 1 - 5 or Raystorm or 1999 strikers. annd then Bullet hell, which is explain themselves.
MALpractice311
Member
If you say so. They all look like bullet hells to me.
John Bilbo
Member
That seems to be the case. Maybe you get better score when destroying the breakable parts?
John Bilbo
Member
A great port of a classic shmup now on historical low price on Steam.
Katatonic
Member
While I
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Pimpollo818
Member
Thanks will pick this up when I get home <3
Holammer
Member
Tried the Steam Next demo for this. The upgrade and weapon system is totally bonkers with what looks like 70+ weapons, (the work of a madman) and the devs are way too proud of their waifus. Underneath is an oldskool shooter reminding me of late 80's shmups like Truxton.
Plays great, but weapon selection screen kills the pace.
mariosbrother
Member
I tried out ExoArmor on the App Store and had been getting my static-screen fix until life took back over lol. Levels ramp up pretty quick but that feeling of accomplishment when I beat one is what I was looking for.
Edit: here's the link https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exoarmor/id1486497323 and it looks like there's an update too, so I'm gonna have to eke out some time and check that out.
Edit: here's the link https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exoarmor/id1486497323 and it looks like there's an update too, so I'm gonna have to eke out some time and check that out.
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John Bilbo
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I picked it up myself aswell. I'm still quite new to the genre but I'm getting there.
Calico345
Gold Member
Shmups get no love outside of gaming communities and forums like these, at least in my experience. But when they do, the fanbase is usually pretty passionate and helpful. I only play ones with very easy difficulty lol. I'm playing through a modern sorta shmup called Astebreed.
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John Bilbo
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I've heard a lot of good things about Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. It's not a shmup but a run & gun game. For the purpose of this thread I think it is still close enough to mention.
Super Hydorah is an upgraded version of the Hydorah game free for download on the developer's page:
Hydorah — Locomalito
Hydorah is a horizontal shmup with a non linear campaign structure. Face a large varierty of enemies, dangers and unique situations. Unlock new weapons as you progress, equip them before each mission and increase their power during the …
locomalito.com
It seems to reference games such as Gradius and Thunder Force.
Porcile
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Dodonpachi Resurrection and Espgaluda 2 are being delisted from the Nintendo eshop on December 2nd. Grab them while you can if you haven't. Steam releases are unaffected like Mushihimesama for now.
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Nickolaidas
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Is there anything on steam for something resembling rtype final 2, in terms of genre and budget?
Interested in classic shmup gameplay, not bullet hells.
Interested in classic shmup gameplay, not bullet hells.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
PSA: Sol Cresta from Platinum Games is $9.
There’s a demo if you’re curious. Runs great on Steam Deck!
There’s a demo if you’re curious. Runs great on Steam Deck!
BouncyFrag
Member
Please recommend some shmups for Vita.
John Bilbo
Member
This eight years old shmup got an overhaul update recently. I've tested it a bit and I like it but it is too soon to say anything more yet.
LavitzSlambert
Member
Speaking of this, I just played through Super R-Type on NSO. It actually has easy mode as default, and a novice mode. Still unbelievably difficult - one hit and you’re dead and need to restart the level. Perfect candidate for savestates.
Modern shmups have come a long way.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
Cygni all guns blazing reminded me how much I enjoy a quick blast of a shoot em up. Are there any other modern looking ones available. I picked up Ikaruga on steam sale, but Cygni is still a few steps above that visually. There is a wealth of amazing arcade shmups in the none bullet hell style I prefer, but I want some modern ones - preferably with Tate mode.
John Bilbo
Member
Shmup Slam 7 Announcement Trailer! May 17th and 18th.
Shmup Slam has returned! To those new to the event, Shmup Slam is a GDQ-ish type of event that I do that hosts a non-stop wave of live shmup runs where players set their own scoring or survival goals and try to pull them off live on stream. What's really fun about shmups, unlike most speedrunning, is that if the player messes up, the consequence is destruction and a game over, vs just losing some time or a PB. So the stakes are extremely high which makes watching and playing the genre in this setting very exciting.
This year Slam 7 is going to be hosted at Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, Colorado, which will be extremely cool because if you are a fan of the genre but don't feel like your wanting to play a live demonstration on stream, coming to the event to hang out and watch and play all the awesome arcade cabs at the venue is still going to be a great time
Shmup Slam has returned! To those new to the event, Shmup Slam is a GDQ-ish type of event that I do that hosts a non-stop wave of live shmup runs where players set their own scoring or survival goals and try to pull them off live on stream. What's really fun about shmups, unlike most speedrunning, is that if the player messes up, the consequence is destruction and a game over, vs just losing some time or a PB. So the stakes are extremely high which makes watching and playing the genre in this setting very exciting.
This year Slam 7 is going to be hosted at Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, Colorado, which will be extremely cool because if you are a fan of the genre but don't feel like your wanting to play a live demonstration on stream, coming to the event to hang out and watch and play all the awesome arcade cabs at the venue is still going to be a great time
Impotaku
Member
While i have been playing newer switch shmup stuff i decided to go back to my ps1 this weekend and revisit some of my older games. Geppy X is still an incredible shmup spectacle while not the hardest or most flashy bullet hell simulator it has unreal amounts of charm the fact the entire thing plays like a lost 70's anime show complete with fully sung openings & endings plus the commercial breaks between levels makes it unlike anything else on any system.
the soundtrack is god tier
Really wish it would get remastered for a newer system as it's pretty obscure and extremely expensive now.
the soundtrack is god tier
Really wish it would get remastered for a newer system as it's pretty obscure and extremely expensive now.
Porcile
Member
December 2024 has been and is going to be an excellent month for shmups!
Viper Phase 1 Arcade Archives release OUT NOW on Switch and PS4.
DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou on December 19th in Japan. Switch only, and eshop only for now.
Super Spacefortress Macross Arcade Archives on December 26th. Switch and PS4.
Viper Phase 1 Arcade Archives release OUT NOW on Switch and PS4.
DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou on December 19th in Japan. Switch only, and eshop only for now.
Super Spacefortress Macross Arcade Archives on December 26th. Switch and PS4.
John Bilbo
Member
Thank you for the heads up!
360fps
Member
Gotta try R-Type then. All I heard was how hard the game is.
P.Jack
Member
Haven’t played Cygni (yet) but as far as modern looking shmups goes, I’d say check out the recent ports of Raiden III & IV (Raiden x mikado). They are from the early 2000s with 3D graphics, great games. Same goes for Dariusburst CS.
Sine Mora is a more recent one. I don’t really like it but ymmv
Stadust Galaxy Warriors is a pretty good indie shmup, worth checking out
Those are the first that comes to mind with a modern look.
midasmulligan
Member
Is cygni the only modern one for ps5?
P.Jack
Member
Modern as in recently released? No.
Modern as in shiny graphics? Yes. Shmups usually don’t have those. Last time shmups had contemporary graphics was during the ps2 days.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
Thanks - picked up Stardust Galaxy Warriors and really enjoying it.
bender
What time is it?
Thanks for the heads up. I'll import once there is a physical release.
Neon Xenon
Member
Been too long since I sat down with a Shoot 'Em Up. Got a 1CC in GanaBlade on Friday. Very fun, easy to pick up and play.
I think I want to relearn and improve in Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion or Rolling Gunner next. I also owe DoDonPachi a real playthrough at some point.
I think I want to relearn and improve in Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion or Rolling Gunner next. I also owe DoDonPachi a real playthrough at some point.
Disappointed (but honestly not surprised) that Under Defeat was delayed outside of Japan. I was emulating the Dreamcast version in anticipation of that release and having fun relearning the game. Guess I'll stick with that for the moment...