Shoot the Core! - Gaf Shoot em Up (aka Shooter/SHMUP) Reference Thread
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If you don't mind going retro and tracking down a copy, Twinkle Star Sprites is a really unique take on competitive co-op shmups. Its like a shmup version of Super Puzzle Fighter where defeated enemies fly over to the other players screen. Great fun if you give it a shot (pun intended :/)
Sent you a PM with an image based on what that guy said...not sure how you plan to print it but you have a file to work with at least.
I printed a Japanese Ketsui one from here way back. Just did it on my home printer on fancy photo paper, did it in 2 or 3 segments split across the areas between the main instruction boxes so it looks more or less clean.
I also lost my PC disc in a move somewhere. Extra sad.
What!?, did Raiden 2 come out for PC???
To be fair Radien 2 was bollocks!! so no great loss to MAME their...Raiden DX on the othe hand well thats a different story!!.
Im starting to wonder if Raiden 2/DX will ever be emulated in MAME, its been in MAME for around 5 years now maybe longer and no one seem interested in getting past the copy protection on the rom
Very cool. Thanks again.
And thanks for the link to the site. I seen it before but forgot about it.
Raiden II was cool, but you're right that DX is way better. It was ported by Cyber Front and published in America by Interplay. It was allegedly based on the PSX port. I bought a loose disc a bunch of years ago off of eBay for like $4. The price seems to have gone up since then. Super extra sad.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...TR0.TRC0&_nkw=raiden+ii+pc&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Emulation has made large forward strides too. The graphics are slightly glitched, and the bullets are invisible, but it runs well. And I can finally watch that godlike intro sequence.
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sixteen-bit
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well that's shitty. What is this, 1994?
Tate the whole OS. Don't remember how to do it in Windows but in OS X there's a rotation option in the Displays prefpane.
gunstarhero
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I would recommend Bullet Soul for the Xbox360 - pretty mindless shooter, with an emphasis on pretty.
It's region free and my go-to shooter when I just want to blow shit up.
If you're looking for classics, go directly to MUSHA for the Genesis. Awesome game, and not too difficult.
shaowebb
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I've been doing some digging online to find some more shmups and I think I found two that really catch my eye. The first is PC and I'm not sure if its finished or still under development. I can't find much on it at all.
Stellavanity
I really dig its music and its visual flare. Lots of nice effects popping off in this and I'd like to play it. Reminds me a lot of the eXceed games.
The other one I bought after digging through a thread on xbox 360 indie shmups Here on shmups.system11.org
Its called Snops Attack! Zombie Defense.
I hate fucking zombie anything titles but this game other than having zombie in its name isn't zombie based. Its a Crimzon Clover inspired game.
Just look at this thing.
Xbox page
This thing apparently was #1 one the indie games shmups category the year it came out and with good reason. Visually its full of quality and its got some great gameplay.
Gameplay
Its setup really well. The weapons are cool. Some shoot beside you, some enhance your spread and since you have both a spread shot and a beam attack to switch between by pressing x to switch you get 2 different types of shot per weapon. You can even hold right trigger to shoot behind you which is useful during stages and is outright required versus some bosses like in stage 2. Anyhow buddies, weapons, bombs, shields, and powerups are always flying around on screen to collect so tons to zip around and try to grab during the action keeps it really fun.
You have a gauge you fill by combo-ing which you do by shooting things and you collect crystal skulls enemies drop when they die by releasing the trigger to pull them in. Sadly the magnet ability to pull them in isn't very strong and you have to be close to them to get them so dont think of it as let go, receive skull. Many is the crystal skull I lost because it just didn't pull toward me far enough before it droppped off the screen. I treat them like coins in Castle Shikigami 2 and just try to fetch them and let off the trigger to help clump them is how I do it. You can combo skulls too for a higher score value so pick them up in clumps or try to find patterns to make certain their is a steady supply. BTW some enemies have a lot of health like the easter island heads so I think they are mainly in areas to aid in combo-ing score multipliers so use them wisely.
Anyhow once the gauge is full hit y for a huge hyper blast that covers the screen. Visually its stellar. Sound is kind of crazy. Lots of moans and weird shit like a cute voice saying "good job!" when you die. Music isn't stellar and honestly I wish it would play more tracks against bosses, but its decent enough and never grates so it works well enough. What amazes me is how long each stage is for a shmup. Usually shmups aren't this long these days per level. Maybe its just me, but I found levels to be quite lengthy and rewarding and I'm betting some huge score attacks can be done on these things.
Definitely buy this game. Snops Attack! Zombie Defense is only $3 and thats because due to its file size microsoft wouldn't let him charge any less. The thing is its a steal at $3 and had it been a PC release I feel he could have easily gotten more if he asked. The man earned your cash. Go get it. This is easily one of the best games I've downloaded on my xbox for shmupping.
Stellavanity
I really dig its music and its visual flare. Lots of nice effects popping off in this and I'd like to play it. Reminds me a lot of the eXceed games.
The other one I bought after digging through a thread on xbox 360 indie shmups Here on shmups.system11.org
Its called Snops Attack! Zombie Defense.
I hate fucking zombie anything titles but this game other than having zombie in its name isn't zombie based. Its a Crimzon Clover inspired game.
Just look at this thing.
Xbox page
This thing apparently was #1 one the indie games shmups category the year it came out and with good reason. Visually its full of quality and its got some great gameplay.
Gameplay
Its setup really well. The weapons are cool. Some shoot beside you, some enhance your spread and since you have both a spread shot and a beam attack to switch between by pressing x to switch you get 2 different types of shot per weapon. You can even hold right trigger to shoot behind you which is useful during stages and is outright required versus some bosses like in stage 2. Anyhow buddies, weapons, bombs, shields, and powerups are always flying around on screen to collect so tons to zip around and try to grab during the action keeps it really fun.
You have a gauge you fill by combo-ing which you do by shooting things and you collect crystal skulls enemies drop when they die by releasing the trigger to pull them in. Sadly the magnet ability to pull them in isn't very strong and you have to be close to them to get them so dont think of it as let go, receive skull. Many is the crystal skull I lost because it just didn't pull toward me far enough before it droppped off the screen. I treat them like coins in Castle Shikigami 2 and just try to fetch them and let off the trigger to help clump them is how I do it. You can combo skulls too for a higher score value so pick them up in clumps or try to find patterns to make certain their is a steady supply. BTW some enemies have a lot of health like the easter island heads so I think they are mainly in areas to aid in combo-ing score multipliers so use them wisely.
Anyhow once the gauge is full hit y for a huge hyper blast that covers the screen. Visually its stellar. Sound is kind of crazy. Lots of moans and weird shit like a cute voice saying "good job!" when you die. Music isn't stellar and honestly I wish it would play more tracks against bosses, but its decent enough and never grates so it works well enough. What amazes me is how long each stage is for a shmup. Usually shmups aren't this long these days per level. Maybe its just me, but I found levels to be quite lengthy and rewarding and I'm betting some huge score attacks can be done on these things.
Definitely buy this game. Snops Attack! Zombie Defense is only $3 and thats because due to its file size microsoft wouldn't let him charge any less. The thing is its a steal at $3 and had it been a PC release I feel he could have easily gotten more if he asked. The man earned your cash. Go get it. This is easily one of the best games I've downloaded on my xbox for shmupping.
gunstarhero
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Was actually playing Side Arms last night - holds up surprisingly well.
You could also add Son Son to that list, since its essentially a side scrolling shooter, similar to Section Z and Side Arms, but with the illusion of platforming. Great game, and one of my favs in the collection.
Oh nifty! Watched some youtubes. It looks fun. The Gun.Smoke game I guess can be considered a shooter as well.
The Side Arms and Ghosts and Goblins ports are the two I've been waiting for.
I've been doing some digging online to find some more shmups and I think I found two that really catch my eye. The first is PC and I'm not sure if its finished or still under development. I can't find much on it at all.
Stellavanity
I really dig its music and its visual flare. Lots of nice effects popping off in this and I'd like to play it. Reminds me a lot of the eXceed games.
It's on sale, but they don't seem to have opted to put it on the English side of DLsite, so you have to make an account* on the Japanese side to buy it. Has DRM.
http://www.dlsite.com/home/work/=/product_id/RJ091855.html
Demo version link:
http://trial.dlsite.com/doujin/RJ092000/RJ091855_trial.zip
*You can buy in guest mode without an account, but then you won't be able to download updates, and I'm not sure about transferring DRM activations to new computers without an account.
Dash Kappei
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Hate DRM, damn.
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
CaseyTappy
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Can't you just tell them to print it at desired size, that's what I used to do.
Not any more though as I needed a new printer anyway and A3+ printers are just a little bit more expensive these days .
Original vs translated Emph Copy :
So I printed it out today at work. The biggest paper they had in the office was A3 and as soon as it came out I knew it was too small. I'm guessing I'll have to take it to a Staples or Kinkos.
Also, the color printer at the office is good (a monstrosity) but it is a waxy type of ink designed for volume so the detail is not quite there...even choosing 600dpi.
Also, the color printer at the office is good (a monstrosity) but it is a waxy type of ink designed for volume so the detail is not quite there...even choosing 600dpi.
Genesis Knight
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Worth the wait. Killer game.
gunstarhero
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Worth the wait. Killer game.
Any chance you're in the US? I'm still waiting for mine... >_<
Genesis Knight
Member
I am! East coast, ordered from Red Shit Games no less. Take heart!
Just won this 2 hours ago, about damn time, I wanted it since a while.
:lol
I'm waiting for my Sturmwind as well, can't wait to spin it with the VGA box.
Just won this 2 hours ago, about damn time, I wanted it since a while.
Your gonna love it, killer game. One of Technosofts best, and that's saying a lot.
Genesis Knight
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Don't say such things. Now I want to own this.
It's the only game they put out with the same vibe as Thunder Force III/IV.
Pretty much OT, but having met Emphatic IRL, I just wanted to point out that he is a totally awesome dude and doesn't afraid of anything.
Still waiting for my copy, I'm on east coast as well, so *hopefully* will be delivered soon.
Is there any hype for Shooting Love 10th Anniversary?
I am watching STGW's video covering G-Stream. I had never heard of these games - is the above collection worth getting?
(as background RFA is one of my favorite video games ever, not just shmups, and hearing that the lead artist was also responsible for G-Stream is pretty cool)
I am watching STGW's video covering G-Stream. I had never heard of these games - is the above collection worth getting?
(as background RFA is one of my favorite video games ever, not just shmups, and hearing that the lead artist was also responsible for G-Stream is pretty cool)
sixteen-bit
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That's region-free, right?
I am not a fan of Triangle Service. I'll probably pass on it.
I am not a fan of Triangle Service. I'll probably pass on it.
I'm mildly hyped for this solely based on the Raiden Fighters connection. I'll have to wait a bit since DDP SDOJ is coming in fast, but I'll probably grab it down the line. Must support 2D games.
Aww
What else have they done? I'm not familiar with TS at all. I'm watching footage of these games and they look soo good to me though! I think I'm gonna buy it...
I'm amped for it...even moreso than SDOJ. Obviously that opinion will probably change once I have SDOJ in hand.
One more week for both!
CaseyTappy
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I cant wait to try G-Stream on the 360 .
Never dared to buy the PCB because they tend to die a lot from heat problems .
Never dared to buy the PCB because they tend to die a lot from heat problems .
And off topic but I got around to reading up on Mobile Light Force. How did this even come to be? For the uninformed, Mobile Light Force is Gunbird localized for PSX. It has some wacky Charlie's Angels cover art, but it's Gunbird.
Mobile Light Force 2 has the exact same cover art , but it's actually Shikigami no Shiro!
how
Mobile Light Force 2 has the exact same cover art , but it's actually Shikigami no Shiro!
how
StarCreator
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There was a cover mockup I made for Shmups forum back when we were imagining what cover art Aksys was going to publish Deathsmiles with:
Wahhahah. A+There was a cover mockup I made for Shmups forum back when we were imagining what cover art Aksys was going to publish Deathsmiles with:
I was disappointed they didn't manage to keep that alive somehow.There was a cover mockup I made for Shmups forum back when we were imagining what cover art Aksys was going to publish Deathsmiles with:
Not as bad, but that just reminded me of this:
Oh man....
Have it pre-ordered along with Ketsui, and DoDonPachi, but went with NCSX and chose to have them ship together, so it'll be a bit before I get my hands on them.
Still waiting on Sturmwind.... :-/
Genesis Knight
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Don't agree?
Did you order direct from redspot?
I've got the two shooters next ordered along with the Kongiku doll and the new Ikaruga plastic model. Gonna be like damn Christmas. Should be getting a new stick just in time for the release as well!
sixteen-bit
Member
I totally forget about Mobile Light Force. What a hilarious box art.
I was disappointed they didn't manage to keep that alive somehow.
Not as bad, but that just reminded me of this:
I loved Senko no Ronde (though I suck at it). It's a shame the US never got DUO.
A Black Falcon
Member
Did you also know that both games released on the same day? It's true!
However, they are in no way equal. Gunbird (MLF1 for PS1) has saving and tate mode both removed --so you can't save options or scores, and can only play horizontally oriented in this vertical-screen shooter. The game also had the story completely ripped out, it's all gone. They even renamed some of the characters to names based on some of the "localization" staff! The Japanese version has saving, tate support, and a silly story (like Gunbird 2). It is not XS's worst shmup port -- their version of Sol Divide (PS1) is even worse, because it also had saving and most of its story removed and by stripping saving out of that game they completely destroyed the entire point of the Original mode -- but it's pretty bad.
Shikigami no Shiro 2 (MLF2 for PS2)... well, they cut out tate and the story, as in Gunbird, but in this one at least the save system is left in, and they didn't rename the characters. And while the story text is gone, the little voice quotes are left in, translated into English, so you can get a slight bit of the feel of the game, more so than the above two PS1 games at least.
sixteen-bit
Member
Actually, Mobile Light Force 2 is the first Shikigami no Shiro; not 2
Shikigami no Shiro II was released in America as Castle Shikigami 2, with the tate mode intact from the original release. Localization is pretty lol though. Check audio atrocities for some of the funnier ones.
StarCreator
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Amusingly, the printed manual for Castle Shikigami 2 still has references to stuff like "MOBILE LIGHT FORCE 3 ATTACK", as if they had originally planned to continue using the Mobile Light Force name and changed their minds halfway through. When I was making that Deathsmiles mockup I had originally wanted to make the number a "4" but reversing one of the Es to make a "3" was a lot easier.
I did not. Went through NCSX, since it was slightly cheaper after shipping at the time.
A Black Falcon
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Right, of course. I keep meaning to buy that game, but haven't yet... I have MLF2 and Castle of Shikigami III for the Wii, and am absolutely terrible at both games (I haven't gotten anywhere remotely near the end of either one, I don't think... 4-3 is as far as I've reached in MLF2 before running out of continues, and I'm not better at the third game), so I don't know if it'd be worth it, unless I saw it for cheap, which I haven't yet. I much prefer 4th-gen-style stuff to bullet-hell...
And on that note, I got Super Nova (for SNES; aka Darius Force in Japan) recently. Surprisingly good game! It's really hard, but fun, and I keep going back to it. I think I've gotten to the third pair of levels so far. You only get two continues, and you lose powerups when you die so losing a single life can be very bad, so it requires substantial memorization, even on "Easy". The game has good graphics and music though, and is as fun to play as any Darius games I've tried (it's not my favorite shmup series, but it's a decently good one certainly). I'm surprised the game is so under-recognized...
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