I'd say the must-owns are Mushihimesama, Deathsmiles, Ikaruga, DARIUSBURST, Crimzon Clover, and Raiden IV. You're pretty set with those.
edit: ugh can't believe i forgot strania
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Shoot the Core! - Gaf Shoot em Up (aka Shooter/SHMUP) Reference Thread
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I'd say the must-owns are Mushihimesama, Deathsmiles, Ikaruga, DARIUSBURST, Crimzon Clover, and Raiden IV. You're pretty set with those.
edit: ugh can't believe i forgot strania
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Yeah unfortunate since I bought a 360 because of playing MBL at the arcade.
Strania's another must-have that I haven't seen people mention--it's a 4:3 vert, so no tate option, but the widescreen options are really nice and should be imitated by more games.
DARIUSBURST RayForce, MetalBLACK and Night Striker DLC heading to STEAM tomorrow around 1800PST. Get hype!
Also there are videos of the DARIUSBURST Sega DLC for Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier, and Galaxy Force II.
http://www.seganerds.com/2016/03/17/watch-the-dariusburst-cs-x-sega-arcade-shooters-dlc-footage/
Release date is April 7th.
Also there are videos of the DARIUSBURST Sega DLC for Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier, and Galaxy Force II.
http://www.seganerds.com/2016/03/17/watch-the-dariusburst-cs-x-sega-arcade-shooters-dlc-footage/
Release date is April 7th.
NormalFish
Banned
Stumbled on some threads about game boy shmups in my search for games to collect, and thought the folks here might find it interesting:
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=11656
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14823
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=11656
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14823
davidwhangchoi
Member
hey guys! i love shooters... this is a great thread.
i went and grabbed some retro shooters i lost bc my mom threw them out recently and grabbed a few that i never played.
these are the ones i saved before my mom trashed my stuff:
and the rest are pick ups from the last 2 months
i went and grabbed some retro shooters i lost bc my mom threw them out recently and grabbed a few that i never played.
these are the ones i saved before my mom trashed my stuff:
and the rest are pick ups from the last 2 months
NormalFish
Banned
Have you picked up GDarius? as far as PS1 shooters go, it's a good time and the graphics are amazing.
Zanac X Zanac (particularly Neo) is my favourite Shmup on the system, but it'll run you 120$ at least.
Zanac X Zanac (particularly Neo) is my favourite Shmup on the system, but it'll run you 120$ at least.
sixteen-bit
Member
Zanac x Zanac is also on PSN for PSP and PS3 if you are so inclined
NormalFish
Banned
However, not vita
Come to think of it, I believe there's a taito legends collection with a somewhat improved version of Gdarius (no slowdown). It might be locked to 480i, though. Probably worth the trade, though I find some of the bosses incredibly difficult even with slowdown, so it might be pretty stupid without.
However, not vita
Come to think of it, I believe there's a taito legends collection with a somewhat improved version of Gdarius (no slowdown). It might be locked to 480i, though. Probably worth the trade, though I find some of the bosses incredibly difficult even with slowdown, so it might be pretty stupid without.
What do you mean? I have it on my Vita. Maybe it's one of those games you can only transfer by downloading to a PS3 then Vita?
NormalFish
Banned
Do you? It doesn't show on vita and afaik, none of the games from those imports from gungho or whoever brought them to PSN can be downloaded to a vita. Maybe you got it during that bug when you could download anything? Or it could be a PS3 transfer, I suppose.
katsubento
Member
Nice collection!
davidwhangchoi
Member
i tried playing a darius game for super nintendo back when i was a kid. i brought one but forgot the title but i was shooting fish shaped bad guys? i didn't like it bc the power ups weren't that cool but maybe i was mistaken and it was a darius game.
i'll try and get Gdarius for ps1 it sounds like it's better. i saw that PC one with the extended monitor recently, that looks cool.
oh i loved Zanac for the NES, i can rock that game. using "1" fully powered up. (it cuts through those mini bosses normal bullets bounce off of, also "5" full powered too)
i just checked on ebay for Zanac
those prices man...
i think i may have to get it for psn.
thanks!
i'm trying to grab super r-type and un squadron next!
Nah, I didn't it's probably xfer able from PS3.
Armoured Priest
Member
I'd picked up Gradius V on PSN when it came out. I haven't played it in a few years (my PS2 is in storage at the moment). So it's been a while since I've played it, I booted it up last night because my internet went down, and I wasn't ready to go to bed yet...holy crap, I'm out of practice. I could 1CC the game when I was in practice...last night? Stage 3 before I ran out of continues (I don't have my PS2 save on my PS3 so I'm effectively starting over with the unlock stuff). So, 3 lives, and 3 credits.
http://www.denofgeek.com/games/r-type/39446/classic-shooter-r-type-is-now-an-anime-short
Animation is pretty kewl.
Edit: more clips here: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...r-teases-r-type-animated-short-project/.99507
Fantastic IMHO.
nailbombxx
Member
^Christ that is sick.
I can't wait to see the finished short.
I can't wait to see the finished short.
shaowebb
Member
Huge shmup bargains on Green man Gaming!
Darius Burst Chronicle Saviours 50% off now $24.99
XIIZEAL 40% off now $7.19
DELTAZEAL 40% off now $7.19
Crimzon Clover World Ignition 66% off now $3.39
Mushihimesama 40% off now $11.99
These are some of the meatier and best shmups out there and usually some of the more expensive ones. DEFINITELY HIT THIS SALE.
EDIT: Use the code SPRING20 for 20% more off!
Darius Burst Chronicle Saviours 50% off now $24.99
XIIZEAL 40% off now $7.19
DELTAZEAL 40% off now $7.19
Crimzon Clover World Ignition 66% off now $3.39
Mushihimesama 40% off now $11.99
These are some of the meatier and best shmups out there and usually some of the more expensive ones. DEFINITELY HIT THIS SALE.
EDIT: Use the code SPRING20 for 20% more off!
mdsfx
Member
shaowebb
Member
Whoops. My bad. I'm used to calling it Futari because I've had the disc forever. Keep forgetting its just Mushihimesama on PC. In any event though these are some sick sale prices. Darious has never been this cheap from the sales i've seen so far. Also Judgment Silver Sword is on sale outside the Eschatos wonder pack which is still full price.
Good times ahead
they're two different games
Mushihimesama is a great game (and is on both 360 and Steam)
Mushihimesama Futari is godlike (and is on 360 but not Steam)
shaowebb
Member
I owns both. Spent my time playing Pink Sweets, Deathsmiles 2x and Akai Katana lol.
you gotta admit "I'm used to calling it Futari" in that sentence makes it sound like you talking about one game
Outrun
Member
http://www.denofgeek.com/games/r-type/39446/classic-shooter-r-type-is-now-an-anime-short
Animation is pretty kewl.
Edit: more clips here: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...r-teases-r-type-animated-short-project/.99507
Fantastic IMHO.
Hopefully they delve into the nature of the Bydo Empire, as well as its connection with the Force.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Thanks for this. I'd been holding off on Darius Burst but $20 was an awesome price. Hopefully the SEGA DLC is awesome so I can grab that too when it releases
davidwhangchoi
Member
thanks!!!
Don't know if already postet, but Cho Ren Sha 68k is one of my favorite SHMUPs and it's free as well.
http://www.pixelprospector.com/cho-ren-sha-68k/
http://www.pixelprospector.com/cho-ren-sha-68k/
Here's something I built while toying around recently. If you've ever wanted to mess with a sloppy bullet pattern "editor" in your browser, here's your chance!
http://kntain.github.io/stg/
http://kntain.github.io/stg/
Final Atomic Buster delivered to my wallet.
Well, not really, but I'm buying the ones I'm missing!
sixteen-bit
Member
whoa, great deal
SmiteOfHand
Member
If you haven't played Crimzon Clover yet there are no more excuses. Scrounge together 99 cents or you and you're bloodline are lost.
For reals, it is good.
For reals, it is good.
nailbombxx
Member
^Looking at all of those sweet sales I am so salty that I dont have a decent gaming PC.
Anyway.
Played Dodonpachi Resurrection for a bit today. 1CC'd novice mode in a few tries. Hooray!
Whats the verdict on Dodonpachi Saidaioujou?
Anyway.
Played Dodonpachi Resurrection for a bit today. 1CC'd novice mode in a few tries. Hooray!
Whats the verdict on Dodonpachi Saidaioujou?
Abstrusity
Member
My brother stole my ps2, so i haven't been able to play many shmups. I have very fond memories of R-type Final, though. What did everyone else think about it?
davidwhangchoi
Member
i got ripped off and had to pay $1.00, up from .99 =P
jk, amazing deal! thank you
i'm working on unlocking the ships now, love r-type final
I've been playing 1944: The Loop Master on MAME and I love the sprite work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzxFZ1yLt-g
I just leave the attract mode going sometimes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzxFZ1yLt-g
I just leave the attract mode going sometimes.
SOME-MIST
Member
amazing and difficult, but the port supposedly has a bit of input lag that's not on the pcb. I love it much more than dodonpachi daifukkatsu but not as much as dodonpachi or dodonpachi daioujou. the hitbox took awhile for me to get used to as it seems bigger than most ddp games, but I think the trailing hypers just threw me off.
Awesome and PC version is more difficult because it runs at real 60 fps.
Btw, guys: buy Crimzon Clover. It's an amazing shooter, fast, funny and furious. Masterpiece, imo.
Thanks for the sale posting shaowebb!
Grabbing Darius for sure.
Wait, what? SEGA DLC?
Grabbing Darius for sure.
Wait, what? SEGA DLC?
Yes, the next (last?) set of DLC for Dariusburst CS features content from Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone and Galaxy Force.
Brian_FETO
Banned
I looked up the videos of the DLC, as cool as the fanservice is....it kinda sucks that it's just 3 levels and you can't use the ships in anything else. I'm sure I'm not the first person to share this sentiment.
shaowebb
Member
Yup yup! It lets you play Darius Burst using both the songs, ship and MECHANICS of the DLC title you buy. For example you can play Darius with the TAITO dlc which is from Raystorm , Night Striker or Metal Black mechanics. It'll even have the same drops coming off enemies.
Vid
The Sega pack of DLC is coming soon. Space Harrier, Galaxy Force 2, and Fantasy Zone.
The fantasy zone ones even drop coins.
I think the Sega Pack is April 17th.
In much the way that in Akai Katana if you played Slash and Origin modes they were two completely different sorts of games even though they used the same stages thats what the DLC does for Darius Burst. It completely changes how you play the game and makes the entire title a new thing to experience. Especially the Ray Storm and Metal Black ones.
I have a question regarding "Crimzon Clover":
I'm a console-only kinda guy BUT a friend is building me a MAME box....he's using some nice-looking ITX computer to keep make it feel as console-y as possible.
I have no idea what specs that machine has but chances are slim it will be able to run CC, right? The recommended hardware specs seem enormous.
SmiteOfHand
Member
I have a question regarding "Crimzon Clover":
I'm a console-only kinda guy BUT a friend is building me a MAME box....he's using some nice-looking ITX computer to keep make it feel as console-y as possible.
I have no idea what specs that machine has but chances are slim it will be able to run CC, right? The recommended hardware specs seem enormous.
Shmups have relatively low requirements compared to many genres. Here are the minimum and recommended specs from Steam. Chances are it will run fine, but I haven't kept up with ITX builds. If you know your specs post em and we'll let you know.
Yeah, saw those STEAM specs and figured it would be waaay to high for that humble MAME cube I'm getting. But who knows?
The ITX was a gift from someone so we didn't go ahead and buy one...in that case I'd know the numbers, of course. Well, I'll find out eventually.
I have a question regarding "Crimzon Clover":
I'm a console-only kinda guy BUT a friend is building me a MAME box....he's using some nice-looking ITX computer to keep make it feel as console-y as possible.
I have no idea what specs that machine has but chances are slim it will be able to run CC, right? The recommended hardware specs seem enormous.
I would be shocked if any computer built with currently purchasable parts wouldn't run CC, honestly.
SmiteOfHand
Member
I've only looked at ITX builds briefly, but the important thing to know is these games are CPU dependent. They often use little or no GPU. From memory ITX's can have weaker CPUs but without knowing which one it is hard to tell.
Generally if it will run MAME fine it will run Shmups fine. Not a bulletproof guarantee, but a general guideline.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
How newb friendly is DARIUSBURST? I'm tempted to pick it up from GMG, but I suck at SHMUPS.