The Shmup Lounge

[Mattatsu]

Hey guys,

 

Just figured it would be nice to have a thread specifically for Shmups (arcade-style shoot ‘em ups).

 

Feel free to post about games, scores, tips, what you’re playing/working on, etc - and have fun!

 

I just bought R-Type Final 4 (PS4) and am very excited! I’m hoping to one day do a no-miss  (no death) run.

 

Edited March 22, 2022 by Mattatsu

[Mattatsu]

Found this video about practicing, which has been pretty interesting so far (only about 1/3 through).

 

 

[Mattatsu]

Just had an interesting idea…

 

If a few people here are willing, we could do monthly challenges, where we pickup a new shmup (or one we haven’t played in a while) and at the end of the month, we post our best scores, or how far we got with one credit/continue, etc.

 

MAME games would probably be the best (cheapest) way to go.

 

I haven’t really put much thought into it, so we’d definitely have to nail down the logistics more, but it sounds like a fun idea.

[Camacho]

I can't recommend Crimzon Clover enough- hands down my favorite game in the genre.

[Mattatsu]

1 minute ago, Camacho said:

I can't recommend Crimzon Clover enough- hands down my favorite game in the genre.

I appreciate the recommendation! I’ve heard nothing but great things about it.

 

R-Type Final 2 is the first shmup I’ve played since Ikaruga on the Dreamcast like 17 years ago, and even then, I didn’t play them that much, so I definitely have a lot to catch up on!

[OPTIMUS124]

Awesome! This is a genre of game that I enjoy but I'm honestly not all that great at. Ikaruga (Gamecube) was the first one that I really latched on to.

[Mattatsu]

46 minutes ago, OPTIMUS124 said:

Awesome! This is a genre of game that I enjoy but I'm honestly not all that great at. Ikaruga (Gamecube) was the first one that I really latched on to.

I stumbled on this video last night and figured I’d post it for you (or anyone else), if you’re interested:

 

 

I am not sure how solid the advice is, but it seems like a good structure that can’t hurt.
 

I then watched his recommended games for beginners and picked up Natsuki Chronicles and had an absolute blast on easy. Some parts so far were challenging but manageable. It never felt like I couldn’t beat it, and it was usually pretty clear why I died. It just seems like a good game to really dig into. There are quite a few beginner UI options, but honestly, I disabled most of them as they were putting too much on the screen, taking my attention away from the enemies and bullets.

 

I have a feeling I’m really going to love getting back into this genre. I’ve always loved fast-paced games with an emphasis on movement, and replaying a short game while trying to perfect my run is right up my alley. Plus the OSTs have so far been awesome. It also feels really nice to play these on stick.

[RSG3]

The makers of Natsuki Chronicles, Qute, (Prnonounced Cute) make great shmups. One of their older games (360 era) got ported to modern hardware and Steam with Eschatos. I highly recommend Eschatos if you liked Natsuki Chronicles. It's Vert instead of Hori, but I think it's Qutes work to this date. It's a real roller coaster ride. 

 

I also have to second Chrimzon Clover really really hard that's one of the best Shmups of the last 10 years easily. 

 

RollingGunner and it's update Overpowered  are also well worth the money. 

Edited March 23, 2022 by RSG3

[RegH81]

If you like going for high scores, Arcade Archives OMEGA FIGHTER is excellent. There are only two weapon types, one for wide, long range shooting and another for slim, close range shooting. The closer you are to enemies when you kill them the higher score you earn. You can also kamikaze at the right time and get a huge score boost. This shooter was way ahead of it's time

 

Also WHY IS BATTLE GAREGGA NOT ON THE MF SWITCH YET??!!!

 

[RSG3]

5 hours ago, RegH81 said:

WHY IS BATTLE GAREGGA NOT ON THE MF SWITCH YET??!!!

M2 has terrible release practices unfortunately.