BossLackey
Gold Member
That's a hard one because it's so damn niche. I'd love to know too if there are sites around releases/ports.
As far as YouTube, there are 3 or 4 main Shmup channels, but they don't really focus on supplying a comprehensive list of releases or anything.
The Electric Underground is one of the more prominent ones, though he also talks about action games in general.
John Bilbo
Member
Through Electric Underground one can find loads of other shmup channels though. He has good recommendations on his page.
Hudo
Member
You could try send Yuzo Koshiro a tweet about it. Afaik, he tends to tweet back. Maybe he can set up some way to buy a copy of the rom.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I sent Ancient/Yuzo an email last night asking if they had a PayPal or something. If they get back to me I'll let you know.
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
Steam Curator: Shoot 'em up Database
Short and functional descriptions of shmup STG arcade games.
This curator covers pretty much every shmup that gets released on Steam. Lots of niche stuff on there I never would've heard of otherwise.
Kacho
Gold Member
Thanks for linking this. I sleep on curators.Steam Curator: Shoot 'em up Database
Short and functional descriptions of shmup STG arcade games.store.steampowered.com
This curator covers pretty much every shmup that gets released on Steam. Lots of niche stuff on there I never would've heard of otherwise.
ItsGreat
Member
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John Bilbo
Member
Yes.
John Bilbo
Member
Earthion - Earthion Patch Notes (August 4 2025) - Steam News
2025/8/4 Patch Notes Updated Earthion game to Version 2.0.1 (which fixes in-game bugs) Fixed Windows icon on program Fixed Steam Language detection Fixed crash when using integer screen scale and reducing window size below 100% Input system selection (Steam Input/Raw Input) setting is now...
store.steampowered.com
Earthion - Earthion Patch Notes (August 4 2025) - Steam News
2025/8/4 Patch Notes Updated Earthion game to Version 2.0.1 (which fixes in-game bugs) Fixed Windows icon on program Fixed Steam Language detection Fixed crash when using integer screen scale and reducing window size below 100% Input system selection (Steam Input/Raw Input) setting is now...
2025/8/4 Patch Notes
- Updated Earthion game to Version 2.0.1 (which fixes in-game bugs)
- Fixed Windows icon on program
- Fixed Steam Language detection
- Fixed crash when using integer screen scale and reducing window size below 100%
- Input system selection (Steam Input/Raw Input) setting is now preserved
- Keyboard configuration has been refined
- Fixed Difficulty Achievements not being triggered
- Fixed numerous audio issues
Earthion Version 2.0.1 Patch Notes
- Fixed issue of subweapons becoming unusable
- Fixed issue of subweapons occasionally not displaying correctly
- Fixed issue of game freezing after inputting password
- Fixed issue of sound effects not playing after selecting Continue
- Adjusted enemy bullets to be more easily visible
- Adjusted three pixels in the second half of Stage 2
- Start can now be pressed when selecting Continue
- Can skip Countdown by pressing Start (Only in Automatic Mode)
- Added 2 more Challenge Modes
RAIDEN1
Member
This is why they aren't rushing to get the cartridge out, because once it's gone it's gone, so they have to make sure they capture similar issues like above between now and the (miracle?) 2026 release (apparently)
Earthion - Earthion Patch Notes (August 4 2025) - Steam News
2025/8/4 Patch Notes Updated Earthion game to Version 2.0.1 (which fixes in-game bugs) Fixed Windows icon on program Fixed Steam Language detection Fixed crash when using integer screen scale and reducing window size below 100% Input system selection (Steam Input/Raw Input) setting is now...2025/8/4 Patch Notes
- Updated Earthion game to Version 2.0.1 (which fixes in-game bugs)
- Fixed Windows icon on program
- Fixed Steam Language detection
- Fixed crash when using integer screen scale and reducing window size below 100%
- Input system selection (Steam Input/Raw Input) setting is now preserved
- Keyboard configuration has been refined
- Fixed Difficulty Achievements not being triggered
- Fixed numerous audio issues
Earthion Version 2.0.1 Patch Notes
- Fixed issue of subweapons becoming unusable
- Fixed issue of subweapons occasionally not displaying correctly
- Fixed issue of game freezing after inputting password
- Fixed issue of sound effects not playing after selecting Continue
- Adjusted enemy bullets to be more easily visible
- Adjusted three pixels in the second half of Stage 2
- Start can now be pressed when selecting Continue
- Can skip Countdown by pressing Start (Only in Automatic Mode)
- Added 2 more Challenge Modes
John Bilbo
Member
When you finish a run the game gives you a password which you can use to start a new game plus with the upgrades from your previous run.
The game encourages you to try a harder difficulty so I did just that.
The game encourages you to try a harder difficulty so I did just that.
coffinbirth
Member
Please guys, BUY this game if you want to play it!
I see a lot of these comments are asking about the ROM, wanting to play on real hardware, etc.
Buy the game, extract the rom yourself and slap it in a flash cart. This way you are directly supporting the devs, cutting the crooks over at LRG out of the loop, and you get to play on real hardware AT LEAST a year before LRG gets around to it.
Please don't just pirate it.
I see a lot of these comments are asking about the ROM, wanting to play on real hardware, etc.
Buy the game, extract the rom yourself and slap it in a flash cart. This way you are directly supporting the devs, cutting the crooks over at LRG out of the loop, and you get to play on real hardware AT LEAST a year before LRG gets around to it.
Please don't just pirate it.
John Bilbo
Member
Yeah it kicks your ass. It gets more forgiving though if you upgrade your main + shield with the pods.
I'm glad of the password system as it gives novice players more of a transitionary way to higher difficulties.
I think using password lowers your score, but maybe it should disable the online high score all together or it should have its own separate online high score list.
John Bilbo
Member
I made it to the final level with my new game plus run. This game is so much fun!
The thing I love about shmups is that each difficulty level is so much more challenging that it can make the entire campaign new.
The thing I love about shmups is that each difficulty level is so much more challenging that it can make the entire campaign new.
RAIDEN1
Member
Support Yuzo and his crew!
John Bilbo
Member
I agree. This game is not made by Limited Run but the company that made Streets of Rage 2 and 3.
I recommend checking out their home page using an auto translator of some sort. There's some cool stuff there like interviews of the staff.
KloetenQuetsche
Member
I have supported. And they'll get my money very easy. More than ubisoft or equal shait
Because this game is really fresh in today's gaming universe. No online mandatory. I can put it on a real card. And no pay to win.
Just gameplay!
Step back from that GAAS!
Because this game is really fresh in today's gaming universe. No online mandatory. I can put it on a real card. And no pay to win.
Just gameplay!
Step back from that GAAS!
RAIDEN1
Member
You get what you paid for, no half-baked gaming here, which is the norm for the past 4-5 years...and no pay us more money if you want extra ships etc...I have supported. And they'll get my money very easy. More than ubisoft or equal shait
Because this game is really fresh in today's gaming universe. No online mandatory. I can put it on a real card. And no pay to win.
Just gameplay!
Step back from that GAAS!