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| sheep2001:
--- Quote from: akumaizer on June 19, 2013, 09:52:42 PM ---Since this is called 'shmup chat' and the word chat sounds so open and inviting, I will ask: What would you recommend to the total shmup n00b? System probably won't matter, but let's keep it affordable. --- End quote --- For some that won't cost you a fortune, and are truly timeless: (and accessible to someone new to the genre - ie you won't die every 3 seconds like a bullet hell game) Sega Genesis - thunder force series Snes - axelay, super r-type, Ps1 - r-types Sega master system - astro warrior Xbox 360 - radiant silvergun (only because it's bloody expensive to get the saturn version) Amiga - hybris, battle squadron, swiv In honesty I could go on and on, but those are some of my favourites. |
| amarthar:
Don't you guys forget doujin shmups. Some of those can be very fun. There are of course those that made it onto Steam, but that's only a fraction of what is good. Some of my favorites include: Valhellio - Great vertical shmup/visual novel with character designs by Tony Taka and pretty decent voice acting. RefRain -Prism Memories- - Very atmospheric vertical shmup. Crimzon Clover - A freakin' fun as hell bullet hell with an interesting unlock system. The only problem is availability of those titles, cause not that many Japanese stores that sell doujin games ship outside Japan. The only option is to hope that some pop up on ebay. So here are some freeware alternatives: * Genetos - A game that takes you through the evolution of vertical shmups (from Space Invaders to modern bullet hell games). * Shmups by x.x - A collection of very good vertical shmups. Of course, all those games are for Windows. |
| Dr.Agon:
--- Quote from: akumaizer on June 19, 2013, 09:52:42 PM ---Since this is called 'shmup chat' and the word chat sounds so open and inviting, I will ask: What would you recommend to the total shmup n00b? System probably won't matter, but let's keep it affordable. --- End quote --- r-type 1 or gradius 3 neither have too many bullets or enemies on screen at once, and have excellent power-ups |
| BadChad:
I was never really a big fan of shmups when I was younger because they'd always tear my ass apart. Since I've gotten older, I've grown to like the intensity and the challenge and have actually been collecting shmups at a pretty frequent rate lately. While I'm pretty decent and I get a little better every time I play shmups, I'm by no means no comparison to what a regular shmup would be and usually play on lower levels if infinite continues are not available. Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my favorite shmups! Crisis Force - NES Final Soldier - PC Engine Soldier Blade - TG16 Eliminate Down - Mega Drive Gleylancer - Mega Drive Hydorah - PC (Amazingly high quality free fan made shmup) http://www.locomalito.com/hydorah.php |
| wiggy:
--- Quote from: RealPlumpBox on June 19, 2013, 08:55:53 PM --- --- Quote from: segamer on June 19, 2013, 06:39:14 PM ---Your collection is missing 8-bit and 16-bit shmups. :'( The best shmup's can be found on Genesis, SNES, TURBOGRAFX/PC ENGINE, NES. You only have one Thunder Force game... Bad shooter fan... Bad!!! --- End quote --- I got lazy. SNES has great shmups. Also I beg to differ. Sega Saturn (in Japan) is the Shmup console!! Thats why I dont own a US Saturn ony a JP one. --- End quote --- This so much. King of kings. So, this thread makes me drool. I'm also seriously jelly. I gotta get outta here before I make a rash decision to blow several hundred dollars on a mess o' shmups. |
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