Best Shmups?
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Best Shmups?
So I'm in the mood to shoot some shit.
Can you all recommend some Shmups for me to get my hands on? It would be a plus if the premise was something other than space ships (like Phelios), but I'm up for those too.
Systems I need suggestions for are GBA, SNES, and Genesis.
Can you all recommend some Shmups for me to get my hands on? It would be a plus if the premise was something other than space ships (like Phelios), but I'm up for those too.
Systems I need suggestions for are GBA, SNES, and Genesis.
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Gunstar Heroes.
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Originally Posted by Lastblade
Ikaruga would be a good start (not too expensive if you can find it for Gamecube). Raiden 3 just came out for PS2, $30 and a decent shmup.
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You need an import-capable PS2 to enjoy modern shooters. Raiden III and Castle Shikigami 2 were released stateside for PS2, though. Shikigami is good, but I've yet to play Raiden III.
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Not much for GBA...unfortunately the screen is a bit too small for shmups IMO.
For SNES, the big 3 IMO are:
Space Megaforce (amazing game)
Axelay
R-type 3
Unfortunately, you'll pay a premium for all 3 I think.
None of the Genesis shooters ever really grabbed me, unfortunately.
For SNES, the big 3 IMO are:
Space Megaforce (amazing game)
Axelay
R-type 3
Unfortunately, you'll pay a premium for all 3 I think.
None of the Genesis shooters ever really grabbed me, unfortunately.
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Space Megaforce video...a bit grainy, but gives a general idea...most diverse power up system ever...and one of my favorite games ever...a bit on the easy side for the shmup vet...but still a blast to run through.
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Originally Posted by chess
None of the Genesis shooters ever really grabbed me, unfortunately.