Side Scrolling Shoot-Em-Up (R-Type, Gradius, etc)

Akira619 · Nov 25, 2017

I think it's about time companies bring back side scrolling shooters. I remember playing Gradius on NES, R-Type on PC Engine and It was a blast!

If they can bring those games to current gen console, I would love it!

Poimandres · Nov 25, 2017

They exist. Darius Burst on PS4 and PC for example. Most people prefer vertical to horizontal shmups because... Reasons... But I think modern widescreen TVs/monitors lend themselves perfectly to this genre!

angel · Nov 25, 2017

I really enjoyed Super R-Type and finally beat R-Type 3 (with some abusing of save states). I dont know why Konami don't bring Gradius V to the PS4 at a low price, or whoever owns R-Type Final doesn't port it over, surely they'd sell enough to make it worthwhile.

Darius Burst was ok, but nowhere near as good as Gaiden or even G-Darius.

manustany · Nov 25, 2017

Yup, Resogun. Still game of this gen to me. I've also loved Sine Mora and Velocity 2X.
By the way I agree this gen needs more good SHMUPS, especially on Switch.

GTAce · Nov 25, 2017

I'll just leave this here without much talk: Einhänder

Nuff said.

angel · Nov 25, 2017

GTAce said:
I'll just leave this here without much talk: Einhänder

Nuff said.

My god that needs a remake. Achtung.

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

GTAce said:
I'll just leave this here without much talk: Einhänder

Nuff said.

Eihander is all flash and no substance. It's an incredibly mediocre shmup

angel · Nov 25, 2017

Fularu said:
Eihander is all flash and no substance. It's an incredibly mediocre shmup

Is this bait? Einhander is brilliant.

Soundtrack to die for too, even now.

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

angel said:
Is this bait? Einhander is brilliant.

Soundtrack to die for too, even now.

No it's not bait. It's probably only better than something like Sol Divide.

R-Type Delta is brilliant. Einhander? Not so much.

Mugy · Nov 25, 2017

R-type Delta its too good.

Not exactly a SHUMP, but Omega Boost kick ass too.

angel · Nov 25, 2017

Fularu said:
No it's not bait. It's probably only better than something like Sol Divide.

R-Type Delta is brilliant. Einhander? Not so much.

Can't get on board with that, Einhander is beautiful, plays great, has nice depth and secrets..one of the few ps1 games that still holds up visually. Love Delta too, that stage 3 music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oX3vd5ZKjE

mute · Nov 25, 2017

I wish there was a new Parodius. Love those games.

raterpillar · Nov 25, 2017

Genre peaked with Gradius Gaiden - I'd love a new, ambitious Gradius like that (but I won't ever get one). You might like Super Hydorah, OP - definitely harkens back to hori shmups of that era.

Akira619 · Nov 25, 2017

manustany said:
Yup, Resogun. Still game of this gen to me. I've also loved Sine Mora and Velocity 2X.
By the way I agree this gen needs more good SHMUPS, especially on Switch.

Right, Resogun was great!

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

raterpillar said:
Genre peaked with Gradius Gaiden - I'd love a new, ambitious Gradius like that (but I won't ever get one). You might like Super Hydorah, OP - definitely harkens back to hori shmups of that era.

While Gradius Gaiden is the best Gradius game (sorry Gradius V) it's no better than Thunderforce IV and V :P

raterpillar · Nov 25, 2017

Fularu said:
While Gradius Gaiden is the best Gradius game (sorry Gradius V) it's no better than Thunderforce IV and V :P

excuse me but yes it is

mao2 · Nov 25, 2017

mute said:
I wish there was a new Parodius. Love those games.

Same here. I'd be happy too if Konami released a Parodius collection for consoles. Hell, why isn't the PSP version on PS Store... D:

31GhostsIV · Nov 25, 2017

UN Squadron on the SNES (SNEZ!!!) is my favourite side scrolling shooter of all time, I would love for it to appear on the current gen consoles.

RabbidPeach · Nov 25, 2017

Parodius is due a long overdue return.

Sanctuary · Nov 25, 2017

Poimandres said:
Most people prefer vertical to horizontal shmups because... Reasons...

Do they really? Essentially all of the classics are horizontal.

R-Type series
Thunderforce series
Gradius series
Darius series
Gaiares
Einhander
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder

If these count:
Contra series
Metal Slug series
Alien Soldier
Gunstar Heroes
Silhouette Mirage
Target Earth
*cough* Cuphead

Only Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Raiden, Gigawing and Gunbird compare IMO.

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

Parodius Forever with Me is the best Gradius game anyway (sorry Gradius Gaiden, I answered too fast earlier). We need an ACA version stat :P

mao2 · Nov 25, 2017

Fularu said:
Parodius Forever with Me is the best Gradius game anyway (sorry Gradius Gaiden, I answered too fast earlier). We need an ACA version stat :P

Nah, Sexy Parodius is the best. :P

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

mao2 said:
Nah, Sexy Parodius is the best. :P

Between the two my heart goes back and forth.

I love my Saturn versions

raterpillar · Nov 25, 2017

mao2 said:
Nah, Sexy Parodius is the best. :P

It would be if they didn't make the cocking speed stage the second in the game. My fave is Gokujyo overall, just cause it screws up the least. Forever W/ Me starts strong but runs out of steam towards the end imo.
Also, the bell system keeps the Parodius games from ever being as good as Gaiden, and it makes me sad.

UltraGashInferno · Nov 25, 2017

Shmups of all types have been coming out frequently over the past couple years, it's not a genre that needs rescuing but more is always better

Poimandres · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
Do they really? Essentially all of the classics are horizontal.

R-Type series
Thunderforce series
Gradius series
Darius series
Gaiares
Einhander
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder
Target Earth

If these count:
Contra series
Metal Slug series
Alien Soldier
Gunstar Heroes
Silhouette Mirage
Target Earth
*cough* Cuphead

Only Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Raiden, Gigawing and Gunbird compare IMO.

Surely Contra, Metal Slug etc don't count... But that's a pretty interesting way of looking at things. Definitely something to think about!

I prefer horizontal personally.

raterpillar · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
Do they really? Essentially all of the classics are horizontal.

R-Type series
Thunderforce series
Gradius series
Darius series
Gaiares
Einhander
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder
Target Earth

If these count:
Contra series
Metal Slug series
Alien Soldier
Gunstar Heroes
Silhouette Mirage
Target Earth
*cough* Cuphead

Only Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Raiden, Gigawing and Gunbird compare IMO.

Most dedicated shmup fans are Cave fans these days, a company that goes completely unrepresented on your list despite their numerous games that are better than Gaiares, Einhander, anything in the Darius series, most games on that list of games that are clearly not shmups you posted for some reason and so on. This is coming from someone who is not necessarily the biggest Cave fan and who thinks their narrow focus on pretty bullet patterns and needlessly opaque combo systems has done much to poison the genre for anyone who doesn't have a gallon jug of piss in their room.

grendelrt · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
Do they really? Essentially all of the classics are horizontal.

R-Type series
Thunderforce series
Gradius series
Darius series
Gaiares
Einhander
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder

If these count:
Contra series
Metal Slug series
Alien Soldier
Gunstar Heroes
Silhouette Mirage
Target Earth
*cough* Cuphead

Only Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Raiden, Gigawing and Gunbird compare IMO.

You are basically leaving out a whole genre though, almost all bullet hell shmups are vertical. You are leaving out Cave , 8ing/Raizing, Toaplan, etc. Vertical is definitely way more popular overall.

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

raterpillar said:
Most dedicated shmup fans are Cave fans these days, a company that goes completely unrepresented on your list despite their numerous games that are better than Gaiares, Einhander, anything in the Darius series, most games on that list of games that are clearly not shmups you posted for some reason and so on. This is coming from someone who is not necessarily the biggest Cave fan and who thinks their narrow focus on pretty bullet patterns and needlessly opaque combo systems has done much to poison the genre for anyone who doesn't have a gallon jug of piss in their room.

I will have to disagree

You either dig the bullet hell genre or you don't

The lack of Bullet Hell games from his list is a clear indication that it's not his cup of tea.

But I agree some all time classics are missing from his vertical list :

- Ray Force (Layer Section)
- Battle Garegga
- Tatsujin (especially the second one)
- Shienryu
- Gekkirindan
- Star Parodia
- Spriggan (and Compile shmups in general)
etc

Sanctuary · Nov 25, 2017

raterpillar said:
Most dedicated shmup fans are Cave fans these days, a company that goes completely unrepresented on your list despite their numerous games that are better than Gaiares, Einhander, anything in the Darius series, most games on that list of games that are clearly not shmups you posted for some reason and so on. This is coming from someone who is not necessarily the biggest Cave fan and who thinks their narrow focus on pretty bullet patterns and needlessly opaque combo systems has done much to poison the genre for anyone who doesn't have a gallon jug of piss in their room.

OK, and? There's are reason I said "classics" as well as the disclaimer "If these count". Cave didn't even start making shmups until '95, while some on my list were out a full decade earlier. I also didn't realize this was a thread where only the "hardcore shmup" crowd were allowed to say anything. During the 16-bit Shmup peak, Cave wasn't even known.

grendelrt said:
You are basically leaving out a whole genre though, almost all bullet hell shmups are vertical. You are leaving out Cave , 8ing/Raizing, Toaplan, etc. Vertical is definitely way more popular overall.

According to who though? During the arcade peak in the late 80s up through the mid 90s, horizontal shooters had way more play overall. Similarly once the games hit the Mega Drive and SNES. Maybe vertical took over now for those that still really care about the genre, but of all time and including more than just the hardcore?

edit: Do games like Space Invaders, Galaga and Galaxian count?

Deleted member 11214 · Nov 25, 2017

Deathsmiles is on sale for a measly $10: http://store.steampowered.com/app/314180/Deathsmiles/.

While not quite up there with Cave's best efforts it's still one of the greatest horizontal shmups ever made.

grendelrt · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
OK, and? There's are reason I said "classics" as well as the disclaimer "If these count". Cave didn't even start making shmups until '95, while some on my list were out a full decade earlier. I also didn't realize this was a thread where only the "hardcore shmup" crowd were allowed to say anything. During the 16-bit Shmup peak, Cave wasn't even known.

According to who though? During the arcade peak in the late 80s up through the mid 90s, horizontal shooters had way more play overall. Similarly once the games hit the Mega Drive and SNES. Maybe vertical took over now for those that still really care about the genre, but of all time and including more than just the hardcore?

edit: Do games like Space Invaders, Galaga and Galaxian count?

Yes they do, those are the first vertical shmups, hell centipede probably counts. When Toaplan split , the employee founded cave, raizing, and other studios, they didnt just start in the 90s. There are a lot of great horizontal, shmups, I play a lot of horizontal (shit I have skycurser man lol) but I recognize how much more popular vertical has been and still is. You are also not counting series like 19xx (including strikers), Rayforce, Armed Police Batrider, Battle Bakraid, Batsugun, Raiden, Don Pachi, etc

Lets take a look at the shmups forum top list, which is done every year based on member vote on an entire forum dedicated to shmups.

##. Game Score '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '12 '13 '14 '15
01. DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou / Black Label (ARC/360/etc.) 7.66 * + + + + + + ~ + + + + +
02. Battle Garegga (ARC/SAT/PS4) 7.58 + + * + + + - - - - - = -
03. Ketsui ~Kizuna Jigoku Tachi~ (ARC/360/PS3) 6.71 . * * * * * + = + = = + -
04. Mushihimesama Futari / 1.5 / Black Label (ARC/360) 6.10 . . . . * * + ~ ~ - - - -
05. Armed Police Batrider (ARC) 6.04 * * + * - + = - - = + + =
06. DoDonPachi (ARC/SAT/PSX) 5.59 - - - - - - - - - = - - +
07. Crimzon Clover / World Ignition (PC/NESiCA) 4.42 . . . . . . . . * * * + -
08. RayForce / Layer Section / etc. (ARC/PS2/SAT/etc.) 4.15 * - + + + + + * * * + = =
09. Radiant Silvergun (ARC/SAT/360) 3.95 + - - - - - + + * + + + +
10. Ikaruga (ARC/DC/GC/360/PC) 3.80 - - - - - - - - - + + - =
11. Mushihimesama / 1.5 (ARC/PS2/360/PC) 3.48 . . * + + - - + * = - - =
12. Mars Matrix (ARC/DC) 3.43 + + - - + + = - + - + + +
13. Gradius V (PS2) 3.41 . . - - - - - - + * - = -
14. Strikers 1945 II (ARC/SAT/PSX/PS2) 3.29 - + = + * + + + + + + + +
15. Progear no Arashi (ARC) 3.22 * * * * * - - * * * * * *
16. Gunbird 2 (ARC/DC) 3.19 + - - + = * * + - - + + *
17. R-Type (ARC/PCE/PSX/etc.) 3.08 - - - - * - + - + = + - -
18. Dangun Feveron (ARC) 3.05 * * * * * * - - * * * * *
19. Raiden Fighters Jet (ARC/360) 2.91 * * * * * * - - - - - + -
20. Gradius Gaiden (PSX/PSP) 2.904 + - - - - - * - * + * * +
21. Raiden DX (ARC/PSX) 2.901 * * - + - * - * - * - * *
22. Batsugun / Batsugun Special (ARC/SAT) 2.84 * - - * - - - + - - - - -
23. Darius Gaiden (ARC/SAT/PS1/PS2/PC) 2.80 * * * * * * * * = * * - -
24. Under Defeat (DC/ARC/360/PS3) 2.64 . . . * + * * * * * * * *
25. Darius Burst: AC/EX/Chronicle Saviours (PC/etc.) 2.48 . . . . . . . . * * * * -

NeoPancho · Nov 25, 2017

I'm terrible at playing them but i love the side scrolling shmups. My all time favourite is Pulstar, i hope it gets released for Switch soon!

Sanctuary · Nov 25, 2017

grendelrt said:
Yes they do, those are the first vertical shmups, hell centipede probably counts. When Toaplan split , the employee founded cave, raizing, and other studios, they didnt just start in the 90s. There are a lot of great horizontal, shmups, I play a lot of horizontal (shit I have skycurser man lol) but I recognize how much more popular vertical has been and still is. You are also not counting series like 19xx (including strikers), Rayforce, Armed Police Batrider, Battle Bakraid, Batsugun, Raiden, Don Pachi, etc

Lets take a look at the shmups forum top list, which is done every year based on member vote on an entire forum dedicated to shmups.

##. Game Score '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '12 '13 '14 '15
01. DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou / Black Label (ARC/360/etc.) 7.66 * + + + + + + ~ + + + + +
02. Battle Garegga (ARC/SAT/PS4) 7.58 + + * + + + - - - - - = -
03. Ketsui ~Kizuna Jigoku Tachi~ (ARC/360/PS3) 6.71 . * * * * * + = + = = + -
04. Mushihimesama Futari / 1.5 / Black Label (ARC/360) 6.10 . . . . * * + ~ ~ - - - -
05. Armed Police Batrider (ARC) 6.04 * * + * - + = - - = + + =
06. DoDonPachi (ARC/SAT/PSX) 5.59 - - - - - - - - - = - - +
07. Crimzon Clover / World Ignition (PC/NESiCA) 4.42 . . . . . . . . * * * + -
08. RayForce / Layer Section / etc. (ARC/PS2/SAT/etc.) 4.15 * - + + + + + * * * + = =
09. Radiant Silvergun (ARC/SAT/360) 3.95 + - - - - - + + * + + + +
10. Ikaruga (ARC/DC/GC/360/PC) 3.80 - - - - - - - - - + + - =
11. Mushihimesama / 1.5 (ARC/PS2/360/PC) 3.48 . . * + + - - + * = - - =
12. Mars Matrix (ARC/DC) 3.43 + + - - + + = - + - + + +
13. Gradius V (PS2) 3.41 . . - - - - - - + * - = -
14. Strikers 1945 II (ARC/SAT/PSX/PS2) 3.29 - + = + * + + + + + + + +
15. Progear no Arashi (ARC) 3.22 * * * * * - - * * * * * *
16. Gunbird 2 (ARC/DC) 3.19 + - - + = * * + - - + + *
17. R-Type (ARC/PCE/PSX/etc.) 3.08 - - - - * - + - + = + - -
18. Dangun Feveron (ARC) 3.05 * * * * * * - - * * * * *
19. Raiden Fighters Jet (ARC/360) 2.91 * * * * * * - - - - - + -
20. Gradius Gaiden (PSX/PSP) 2.904 + - - - - - * - * + * * +
21. Raiden DX (ARC/PSX) 2.901 * * - + - * - * - * - * *
22. Batsugun / Batsugun Special (ARC/SAT) 2.84 * - - * - - - + - - - - -
23. Darius Gaiden (ARC/SAT/PS1/PS2/PC) 2.80 * * * * * * * * = * * - -
24. Under Defeat (DC/ARC/360/PS3) 2.64 . . . * + * * * * * * * *
25. Darius Burst: AC/EX/Chronicle Saviours (PC/etc.) 2.48 . . . . . . . . * * * * -

So I asked if the run and gun games count, and I'm told "no" by the few who replied in this thread, yet elsewhere they do count as a "shmup". Just like Bullet Hell, it's a subgenre under the shmup blanket. The list below is 11:9 in favor of vertical. Many of which are well after the first two booms, one of them is even a freaking mobile game, so I'd hardly say that vertical is "vastly" more popular. At least not from that list alone anyway.

https://gonintendo.com/stories/283641-famitsu-readers-pick-the-top-20-best-shmups-of-all-time

grendelrt said:
Huh its 19 to 6, 3x as more. You asked according to who, I gave you a list from the biggest shmup forum on the internet. You honestly dont believe Galaga is a vertical shmup?

At a glance, I thought it was the same list as above, and then edited my reply. And I never said Galaga and Space Invaders weren't shmups. I was asking if they counted. Because why would those games count by the supposed "experts", while run and gun is dismissed entirely? What's the primary difference between a game like Forgotten Worlds and Contra? In one game the screen is perpetually moving and in another it's not, yet the overall manuverability compared to what's on screen is similar.

grendelrt · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
So I asked if the run and gun games count, and I'm told "no" by the few who replied in this thread, yet elsewhere they do count as a "shmup". Just like Bullet Hell, it's a subgenre under the shmup blanket. And yeah, I saw that list. It's 11:9 in favor of vertical. Many of which are well after the first two booms, one of them is even a freaking mobile game, so I'd hardly say that vertical is "vastly" more popular. At least not from that list alone anyway.

Huh its 19 to 6, 3x as more. You asked according to who, I gave you a list from the biggest shmup forum on the internet. You honestly dont believe Galaga is a vertical shmup?

BojTrek · Nov 25, 2017

I met R-Type in college, the year was 1990/1991 and I was hooked. I had it on Turbo Graxf 16 and the arcade machine was close.

My roommate and I would see who could get further and the better score.

I used to get on a run where I'd be full power through 3-5 levels and get a speed up and I was just toooo fast and die...

I have never beaten the final R-Type final boss vagina thing with babies crawling... but I have beaten it with unlimited lives and just flew into the boss...

I'd love to figure the final boss pattern or strategy.

grendelrt · Nov 25, 2017

BojTrek said:
I met R-Type in college, the year was 1990/1991 and I was hooked. I had it on Turbo Graxf 16 and the arcade machine was close.

My roommate and I would see who could get further and the better score.

I used to get on a run where I'd be full power through 3-5 levels and get a speed up and I was just toooo fast and die...

I have never beaten the final R-Type final boss vagina thing with babies crawling... but I have beaten it with unlimited lives and just flew into the boss...

I'd love to figure the final boss pattern or strategy.

R-Type on turbo was the game I loved to hate as a kid. I never did beat it either though, if you died late in the game you were so screwed haha. If you haven't tried it, Pulstar on Neo Geo (or newer platforms as a emu rom) is a great R-Type clone, I also enjoy Last Resort.

raterpillar · Nov 25, 2017

Sanctuary said:
I also didn't realize this was a thread where only the "hardcore shmup" crowd were allowed to say anything.

You're talking to someone who just blithely dismissed hardcore shmup fans as people with piss jugs in their rooms. I just meant the games you listed are pretty arbitrary choices, and your notion of what delineates a classic vs modern comparables is equally arbitrary and was not at all clear - the whole post was really hard to parse, tbh, and I didn't interpret it generously because A) I just didn't see your point before you were challenged on it and B) I was disinclined to - you didn't interpret Poimandres' post generously (they were pretty clearly talking about the modern state of the genre, imo). Sorry if I'm rambling, it's 4:30AM here.
How the modern state of the genre got this way is a conversation worth having - I mean, you're right: in the heyday horis absolutely were on top. My favourites are obviously horis, going by my posts.

Tesser · Nov 25, 2017

I long for an Ikaruga sequel...and I mean an actual sequel with that same art direction and manner of soundtrack - give me tracks like thisandthisthat I can MAXCHAINMAXCHAINMAXCHAIN to.

adamblue · Nov 25, 2017

Do we have the same shmup community here from the other place? This is my favorite genre. But, it tends to favor vertical and new games aren't as interesting.

Raiden V was ok, Sine Mora is even on Switch and it never grabbed me. Crimson Clover <--- that one is honestly amazing. Danmaku Unlimited 2 is great.

What I want is a new Thunder Force. That's my favorite series, even if Gradius V is one of my favs. With TF, you have stage variety, atmospheric music that gets badass metal-like by the 4th game. And awesome bosses.

Deleted member 6056 · Nov 25, 2017

Sounds like some folks here need to buy them some Akai Katana and Deathsmiles!

Just a heads up but Deathsmiles 2x and its awesome evil xmas themed glory is on 360 digitally as well and its incredible. Greatly improves upon the scoring in Deathsmiles.

Neo-Saiyan · Nov 25, 2017

I'd kill for an update/remake of Hellfire!

Frunkalicious · Nov 25, 2017

Some recommendations on PS4:

Vertical:

Jamestown+
Great indie shmup originally released on PC in 2011. Looks and feels like a 90s shmup akin to what you would find in the great saturn library of the genre. Adjustable difficulty and lots of different ships. One of my favorites for sure!

Caladrius Blaze
Released on arcade and 360 in 2013, this game has alot of stuff going on for sure. Lots of ships and abilities with quite the story to boot. Got some lewd stuff in it but it can be turned off.

Ghost Blade HD
Despite its title its actually a 2015 dreamcast game released on PS4 this year. Great game even though its a little bit short (only 5 stages iirc).

Horizontal:

Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours
To me, this is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to modern shmups. Loads of content and near endless replayability. Fantastic soundtrack. DLC ships from classic shooters. Cant go wrong with this one!

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
So I never see anyone mention this game, which is a shame 'cause I really like it! Similar gameplay style to dariusburst and lots of customization; you can edit tons of parameters to make the experience just how you want it. The production values are not on par with dariusburst since its a indie game but its very much worth checking out.

Sterdenn
So this is a cool little rouge-like shmup. It doesnt set the world on fire but its still a great game to pickup for a daily run.

Other:

Astebreed
Fun and rather unique game thats mostly a horizontal shmup with some other stuff going on. Great production values and a pretty cool story.

Velocity 2X
I guess this is more of a vertical shmup racer if thats even a thing but I really enjoyed the fast paced gameplay. It might not be a standard shooter but I think it speaks to people who like the genre.

Its also worth checking out the Arcade Archives on PSN. Some good titles have been ported over from both arcade and neogeo like Pulstar and Aero Fighters 2.

So yeah, the genre might not be thriving but its not exactly dead either. I just wish we get more new games that really nails the formula like Jamestown in the future.

j^aws · Nov 25, 2017

Akira619 said:
I think it's about time companies bring back side scrolling shooters. I remember playing Gradius on NES, R-Type on PC Engine and It was a blast!

If they can bring those games to current gen console, I would love it!

If you like R-Type, you should pick up Last Resort and Pulstar - both by SNK on modern systems such as PS4.

EDIT: Pulstar, not Blazing Star (its sequel not available yet).

EXMaster · Nov 25, 2017

Super Hydorah. You need to buy it:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/Super_Hydorah/

Also, I'd keep an eye on INFINOS Gaiden (coming sooner, released at the next comiket) and Xydonia (coming later)

Corine · Nov 25, 2017

I remember going to the arcade at the mall one day as a kid and seeing that new R-Type machine.........I could have watched and played that game for hours. Such amazing graphics back then.

Host Samurai · Nov 25, 2017

I remember I beat Super R-Type as a kid in 3rd grade. That was my first Shmup and I loved it. Tough as nails but I did it. Always preferred horizontal to vertical because it felt more familiar to me from playing games like Contra. Also its much easier to follow whats going on screen than its vertical brother.

Fularu · Nov 25, 2017

j^aws said:
If you like R-Type, you should pick up Last Resort and Pulstar - both by SNK on modern systems such as PS4.

EDIT: Pulstar, not Blazing Star (its sequel not available yet).

Blazing Star is available for the Switch if one has it

Linkhero1 · Nov 25, 2017

I recently ordered Sine Mora EX for the Switch. How is it?

NICHIJOUDENSETSU · Nov 25, 2017

31GhostsIV said:
UN Squadron on the SNES (SNEZ!!!) is my favourite side scrolling shooter of all time, I would love for it to appear on the current gen consoles.

Area 88 is god tier.

Side Scrolling Shoot-Em-Up (R-Type, Gradius, etc)

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