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

Fancolors said:
I don't recall the title having 'Episode 1' on it.

So I take they are working on a sequel?
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Well, there's this:

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http://trouble_witches.mails.ne.jp/tw2_top_dz.htm
 
I'm slowly making progress in both Mushi and DDPR. I think at the moment I prefer Mushihimesama. Maybe it's the style or the straightforward approach with its bullet patterns. I love both but at this point I hope Futari is the next game on steam. Collecting insect gems feels sooo satisfying!

I wish Mushi would run as smooth as DDPR. Is the choppy framerate emulated that way?
 
Is Mushi running consistently choppy for you? At "normal" speed they should be the same, but the games will (intentionally) slow down different amounts at different points.
 
It's just not nearly as smooth as DDP. That one feels like 60fps most of the time while Mushi looks more like 30-50 and only sometimes 60 to me. I tested the framerate and it's at 59-60 all the time though.
 
DieNgamers said:
I'm slowly making progress in both Mushi and DDPR. I think at the moment I prefer Mushihimesama. Maybe it's the style or the straightforward approach with its bullet patterns. I love both but at this point I hope Futari is the next game on steam. Collecting insect gems feels sooo satisfying!

I wish Mushi would run as smooth as DDPR. Is the choppy framerate emulated that way?
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If you have not already, go to the games ini and add the below value to enable vsync, for me it made a huge difference in mushi which was incredibly choppy without it.....

Find the Mushihimesama.ini in the install folder eg : C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mushihimesama

Then add the below before saving the change.

Vsync=1

This can be applied to all of the cave steam releases, no idea why it isn't a default option.
 
I've been working on a VR project for a while now and finally put it up on Greenlight yesterday, it's called Horizon Vanguard. The goal is to combine what I love about arcade STGs with modern VR tech. You control a hoverbike and move around a 3:4 playfield (always blasting ahead), firing forward with your bike's gun while using a VR motion controller like a light gun and shooting targets out of the sky. PC VR only for now, though I'd love to release on PSVR some day.



http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=800131647
 
Tain said:
I've been working on a VR project for a while now and finally put it up on Greenlight yesterday, it's called Horizon Vanguard. The goal is to combine what I love about arcade STGs with modern VR tech. You control a hoverbike and move around a 3:4 playfield (always blasting ahead), firing forward with your bike's gun while using a VR motion controller like a light gun and shooting targets out of the sky. PC VR only for now, though I'd love to release on PSVR some day.
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This will definitely be one of my first games I pick up when I buy my VIVE.
 
The Bullet Soul games stealth-released in September and October.

Also, anyone going to nominate some shmups in the Steam Awards just for the hell of it?

Tain said:
I've been working on a VR project for a while now and finally put it up on Greenlight yesterday, it's called Horizon Vanguard. The goal is to combine what I love about arcade STGs with modern VR tech. You control a hoverbike and move around a 3:4 playfield (always blasting ahead), firing forward with your bike's gun while using a VR motion controller like a light gun and shooting targets out of the sky. PC VR only for now, though I'd love to release on PSVR some day.



http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=800131647
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That just nails the PS1-era aesthetic. Perfect.
 
tomwhite2004 said:
If you have not already, go to the games ini and add the below value to enable vsync, for me it made a huge difference in mushi which was incredibly choppy without it.....

Find the Mushihimesama.ini in the install folder eg : C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mushihimesama

Then add the below before saving the change.

Vsync=1

This can be applied to all of the cave steam releases, no idea why it isn't a default option.
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WOW, this actually really helped! It's much much much more smooth now.
 
Tain said:
I've been working on a VR project for a while now and finally put it up on Greenlight yesterday, it's called Horizon Vanguard. The goal is to combine what I love about arcade STGs with modern VR tech. You control a hoverbike and move around a 3:4 playfield (always blasting ahead), firing forward with your bike's gun while using a VR motion controller like a light gun and shooting targets out of the sky. PC VR only for now, though I'd love to release on PSVR some day.



http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=800131647
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awesome! succes with develeopment
 
Tain said:
I've been working on a VR project for a while now and finally put it up on Greenlight yesterday, it's called Horizon Vanguard. The goal is to combine what I love about arcade STGs with modern VR tech. You control a hoverbike and move around a 3:4 playfield (always blasting ahead), firing forward with your bike's gun while using a VR motion controller like a light gun and shooting targets out of the sky. PC VR only for now, though I'd love to release on PSVR some day.
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are you a fan of burning force, by chance?
 
tomwhite2004 said:
If you have not already, go to the games ini and add the below value to enable vsync, for me it made a huge difference in mushi which was incredibly choppy without it.....

Find the Mushihimesama.ini in the install folder eg : C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonMushihimesama

Then add the below before saving the change.

Vsync=1

This can be applied to all of the cave steam releases, no idea why it isn't a default option.
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Fucking awesome
 
Any essential shmups on steam sale that I need to grab? Raiden IV is pretty cheap (2,99€) so I'll definitely get that.

Is Danmaku Unlimited 2 any good? It's only 0,99€...
 
Here are some sale picks for the discerning shmupper on a budget. I didn't add pricing as this likely varies between regions, but the percentage discounts should at least be useful. Bear in mind that some of these games also have discounts as part of bundles with DLC or with other games (e.g. there is a Triangle Service Shmups Collection bundle), so you could grab them for a little less that way. Always check the various purchasing options before you pull the trigger!

Astebreed -70%
Blue Revolver -33%
Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION -80%
Danmaku Unlimited 2 -80%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours -50%
Deathsmiles -50%
DELTAZEAL -50%
ESCHATOS -50%

JUDGEMENT SILVERSWORD - Resurrection - -40%
Ikaruga -50%
Mushihimesama -60%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! -63%

Raiden III -80%
Raiden IV: OverKill -80%
RefRain - prism memories - -35%
 
ThePeoplesBureau said:
Here are some sale picks for the discerning shmupper on a budget. I didn't add pricing as this likely varies between regions, but the percentage discounts should at least be useful. Bear in mind that some of these games also have discounts as part of bundles with DLC or with other games (e.g. there is a Triangle Service Shmups Collection bundle), so you could grab them for a little less that way. Always check the various purchasing options before you pull the trigger!

Astebreed -70%
Blue Revolver -33%
Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION -80%
Danmaku Unlimited 2 -80%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours -50%
Deathsmiles -50%
DELTAZEAL -50%
ESCHATOS -50%

JUDGEMENT SILVERSWORD - Resurrection - -40%
Ikaruga -50%
Mushihimesama -60%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! -63%

Raiden III -80%
Raiden IV: OverKill -80%
RefRain - prism memories - -35%
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Awesome list
 
Some other lesser knowns and top downs.

1993 Space Machine -50%
Battle Crust -30%
Bug Butcher -55%

Enter the Gungeon -50%
FURI -40%
Good Robot -50%

Sora -33%
Starr Mazer DSP -20%
Valkyrius -50%

WOLFLAME -50%
Zenohell -75%
Zenodyne R -75%
 
(Picked up Mushihimesama, 'cause why not.)

Also gave Blue Revolver a first try since it came out. What an impressively polished game. Thankfully it doesn't fall into the usual trap of "tribute" games of only looking like the games that inspired it. This actually feels like the love child of DoDonPachi and Battle Garegga.

I keep seeing QP Shooting being mentioned unironically in this thread. Isn't that game trash? And by trash I'm talking about exCeed levels of wannabe-ism. That's exactly what Blue Revolver avoids being, a game that wants to be like its heroes, but can't measure up.
 
BOTEC said:
(Picked up Mushihimesama, 'cause why not.)

Also gave Blue Revolver a first try since it came out. What an impressively polished game. Thankfully it doesn't fall into the usual trap of "tribute" games of only looking like the games that inspired it. This actually feels like the love child of DoDonPachi and Battle Garegga.

I keep seeing QP Shooting being mentioned unironically in this thread. Isn't that game trash? And by trash I'm talking about exCeed levels of wannabe-ism. That's exactly what Blue Revolver avoids being, a game that wants to be like its heroes, but can't measure up.
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I thought QP Shooting was pretty fun. Didn't feel at all like eXceed. I did not like that game at all.
 
BOTEC said:
I keep seeing QP Shooting being mentioned unironically in this thread. Isn't that game trash? And by trash I'm talking about exCeed levels of wannabe-ism. That's exactly what Blue Revolver avoids being, a game that wants to be like its heroes, but can't measure up.
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I enjoyed QP Shooting too, but I also enjoyed eXceed 2-3. The first eXceed was rough, but it's from 2002 and Flats first effort. I can play and enjoy rough STGs. Giving those start ups and hobbyist a chance and some playtime might help them to improve in the future. Maybe one of them will become a founder of the next CAVE. Hey and if not, then playing a so-so STG will make me appreciate the really good ones even more.
 
Rayge said:
Some other lesser knowns and top downs.

1993 Space Machine -50%
Battle Crust -30%
Bug Butcher -55%

Enter the Gungeon -50%
FURI -40%
Good Robot -50%

Sora -33%
Starr Mazer DSP -20%
Valkyrius -50%

WOLFLAME -50%
Zenohell -75%
Zenodyne R -75%
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The Zeno games are great, trust me.
 
I bought and played Raiden IV and Danmaku Ultimate 2 yesterday. Raiden was fun, especially trying to max one weapon type and blasting everything away; for example with that funny quirky laser. I like the "overkill" score mechanic and also the look of the game itself. Awesome enemy designs!

DU2 was really relaxing (until it wasn't :D). Usually I don't like overstylized graphics in games but it works here. I also get the feeling that – while it seems to be a loveletter to the genre – it still has enough qualities of its own. Just my first impressions.
 
Naeval said:
Microsoft said that they NEED japanese developers, so could be they have helped, somehow, the developers.
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They announced this game months before the XB1 launch and it's still not even close to being finished; if MS is helping, they're doing an awful job.
 
Hey guys, I haven't been keeping up with the shmup scene much. I'm aware of the slim pickings on the U.S. PSN store, but is there anything I should check out on the JP store?
 
totowhoa said:
Hey guys, I haven't been keeping up with the shmup scene much. I'm aware of the slim pickings on the U.S. PSN store, but is there anything I should check out on the JP store?
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You chose a great time to see what's out there - Battle Garegga is releasing on the JP store on the 12th December.
 
Naeval said:
The developers from Eschatos are going to release on Xbox One - 2017? (it was announced in 2014, but...)

Natsuki Chronicles:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY0cQqdAqZs
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ChryZ said:
Gives me strong R-Type Final vibes.
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Same here, mixed with some Thunder Force and Gate of Thunder.

Speaking of, I just bought Gate of Thunder and Lord of Thunder on the Wii VC.

I used to own Gate of Thunder, obviously it came with the TurboDuo in the U.S. in late 1992. I remember it being awesome and it still is. However, I never got to play Lord of Thunder, I am really impressed. I mean this was originally running on PCE / TG-16 hardware using CD-ROM, plus that extra 256K memory. Wow.
 
Cloudphobia is on Steam!, here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/329340/

It seems incredible to me because I waited for years the game; it was blocked on Greenlight for unknow reasons so few years ago I bought on Desura as a DRM-free release.

Well, we all know the sad end of Desura so I jealously stored my backups because the only other way of buying it was via Yahoo Japan (boxed).

Fucking finally is arrived on Steam: good ending.

I reccomend it, especially at this price (6.99$/€) because it's a nice shooter, imo.

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