Shoot the Core! - Gaf Shoot ‘em Up (aka Shooter/SHMUP) Reference Thread

Vita needs more SHMUPS.
Bring on all those old PSP titles, Sony!!
In fact, you promised.

I mean, there is now "Flying Hamster" and "Söldner X-2" as traditional level based shmups and that's it? And no Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins?
 
FoxSpirit said:
Vita needs more SHMUPS.
Bring on all those old PSP titles, Sony!!
In fact, you promised.

I mean, there is now "Flying Hamster" and "Söldner X-2" as traditional level based shmups and that's it? And no Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins?
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Do PS1 classics run on it? there are some good ones on the JP store like Dodonpachi, Zanac X Zanac, Einhander, and more.
 
What is the usual orientation for tate games? The bottom/ship side is on the left or right side of the CRT? Are there some stupid games or adaptations that would force me to give my screen a 180° spin?
 
Khaz said:
What is the usual orientation for tate games? The bottom/ship side is on the left or right side of the CRT? Are there some stupid games or adaptations that would force me to give my screen a 180° spin?
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Left-side-bottom is usually the default. You'll have much less of a headache using that as most older tate games don't offer both rotations.
 
SOME-MIST said:
also, just nabbed a 3DS and have been playing summer carnival '92 recca, and I'm planning on getting steel empire and fantasy zone. Are there any other worthwhile shmups I should look into?
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learned about kokuga from the shmups forums. surprised no one chimed in here since treasure is pretty well liked on GAF. gonna be checking out that new crimzon clover content when I have a chance too. never did get the original mode 1CC.

also ended up watching the rest of the stunfest playthroughs. aquas was so close to the batrider advanced course 1CC, and bos blew me away with his dragon blaze 2-all (I had no idea how intense the game got in the second loop). I also like how he needed a translator for the post-play interview.

If that worlds shmup convention in san fran doesn't go through next year, I'm considering trying to make my way out to france for next years stunfest.
 
The game will be 10-12 bucks day one. Release date is early June. Leaderboards, Achievements, all the rotations and scaling goodness. Same thing you got with Crimzon Clover.
 
Neat and unexpected. Never got it on 360, and it's the best-looking Triangle Service game, so I can't help but give it a shot.
 
Maybe some might jump on me, but i think that Cave should realize that Steam is the future of the genre, right now at least, and start porting as well.
 
Lernaean said:
Maybe some might jump on me, but i think that Cave should realize that Steam is the future of the genre, right now at least, and start porting as well.
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The more openly available these games are the better! Surely that's something everyone can agree on?

Had a blast playing through Crimzon Clover with my roommate last night.
He did keep complaining about having to use an Xbone pad though...
 
Pizarro said:
Anybody know if the Psikyo compilations on ps2 are good? Also a bit ot, but did any Irem games besides R-type get home ports?
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I have all 3 of them and think they are really great. These are the Japanese versions btw.

Just make sure if you go for the Strikers pack that you don't get the PAL version as it runs at 50Hz with borders.

Dragon Blaze really blew me away the first time I played it. So pretty and tons of fun to play!
 
I bought Crimzon Clover thanks to the recommendation here. I built an arcade cabinet for shootemups and anything else arcade stick compatible. I'll mostly be using my PC and Xbox 360 in it. If there's any other suggestions please let me know :)
 
Man.. Soundtrack is too good and finally play a shooter in TATE is amazing.

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Goddamn store isn't working For me on mobile right now, could a kind soul gift me Crimzon Clover before the sale ends in a few hours? I'll Paypal you first thing tomorrow... dunno, thought that it couldn't hurt at least trying, please?

Steam handle is Dash Kappei
 
Dash Kappei said:
Goddamn store isn't working For me on mobile right now, could a kind soul gift me Crimzon Clover before the sale ends in a few hours? I'll Paypal you first thing tomorrow... dunno, thought that it couldn't hurt at least trying, please?
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You can have my spare key from Indie Gala, actually.

Check your PMs.
 
I remember few years ago watching a trailer about an indie shmup, possibly freeware, that featured a space ship shooting....giant and fully loaded penises.

anyone remembers the title?
 
Hnngh. Just got back into shmups, after deciding to cut back on alcohol (freeing up a lot of weekend time...) and being bored with other games. Purchased Crimzon Clover (oh god) and Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam earlier.

Might check out QP Shooting Dangerous later on, thoughts on that game?
 
vityaz said:
Hnngh. Just got back into shmups, after deciding to cut back on alcohol (freeing up a lot of weekend time...) and being bored with other games. Purchased Crimzon Clover (oh god) and Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam earlier.

Might check out QP Shooting Dangerous later on, thoughts on that game?
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It's fun, and it has an interesting "bomb" mechanic. Go for it.
 
BOTEC said:
Nice. Just bought it. And while I was there I grabbed another copy of the game to gift later because it was ONE DOLLAR AND NINETY NINE CENTS! That's a ridiculous price!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/
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Damn! I was looking up shmups on Steam a couple of days ago to see what was on there. Tried Crimzon Clover, but I didn't pay attention to the Z in Crimzon, so the results came up negative! I would have definitely bought it if I knew about this. Should have looked in the bullet hell tags, too.
 
mdsfx said:
Think I saw some shooters for sale on steam today. Reflex was one of them. Not sure if they are any good.
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I found Reflex completely horrible. Makes the exceed games look amazing in comparison.
 
How do people feel about using DLC ships in shmups? For example, I love Under Defeat HD, but I really don't like the Option system, so most of the time I end up using the white helicopter that doesn't use Options, or sometimes the other DLC copter that does use Options but also has really powerful homing missiles. The point is I don't like either of the default ships. Another good example is the fairy in Raiden IV, except that I don't like the fairy at all. :lol

But yeah, does ShmupGAF consider playing with DLC ships that change the mechanics of the game "cheating", or less legitimate than playing with default ships?
 
Seraphis Cain said:
How do people feel about using DLC ships in shmups? For example, I love Under Defeat HD, but I really don't like the Option system, so most of the time I end up using the white helicopter that doesn't use Options, or sometimes the other DLC copter that does use Options but also has really powerful homing missiles. The point is I don't like either of the default ships. Another good example is the fairy in Raiden IV, except that I don't like the fairy at all. :lol

But yeah, does ShmupGAF consider playing with DLC ships that change the mechanics of the game "cheating", or less legitimate than playing with default ships?
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I sort of do. I don't play for score so I'm not foaming at the mouth about it, but if I see someone using an overpowered special ship I think less of the results. For example I don't particularly care for the super play of Raiden Fighters that uses the Judge Spear from Viper Phase. It's not DLC, but it's a secret unlockable (in the arcade board), and completely broken. I'm not impressed that you got 100mil or whatever by bending the rules.
 
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