Shoot 'em ups
Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo Review (Switch)
6 more classics for Switch
February 11, 2020 - A few weeks after the first collection of Psikyo shooters, here's the second one so let's get ready to shoot! No quarters necessary.
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Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha Review (Switch)
6 classic shmups in 1 cool package
January 14, 2020 - With so many shoot 'em ups out there, it's fantastic whenever a compilation of them releases. Speaking of which, Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is here and it's a collection of 6 classic shmups so let's get shooting!
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Sturmwind EX Review (Xbox One)
A top-notch Dreamcast shmup
November 17, 2019 - I love shmups and if you do, too, then here's a fantastic remake of a wonderful Dreamcast shoot 'em up for modern consoles.
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Gradius vs. R-Type
Vic Viper and R-9 compete
August 23, 2019 - When you think of classic shoot 'em ups, the top 2 series that likely come to mind are Gradius and R-Type so let's take an in-depth look at both franchises and see which one comes out on top.
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Vasara Collection Review (PlayStation 4)
2 great shmups resurrected
August 13, 2019 - If you're as much of a shoot 'em up fan as I am, you probably love discovering long-lost hidden treasures. Thankfully, this brand new collection features 2 fantastic arcade shooters from the turn of the millennium that are sure to satisfy genre enthusiasts.
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ACA NeoGeo Shoot 'em Ups
Arcade shooting on Switch
August 12, 2019 - The NeoGeo is home to many fantastic shmups and now that you can play them on modern consoles, let's revisit 7 stand-out titles.
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Top 10 Nintendo Switch Shoot 'em Ups (First 2 Years)
Have a blast at home and on the go
May 12, 2019 - Over the past couple years, Nintendo's hybrid console has amassed a wealth of shoot 'em ups so here are the best ones so far.
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Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Review (PlayStation 4)
Vic Viper soars yet again
April 20, 2019 - When it comes to classic games, shoot 'em ups have definitely stood the test of time so let's celebrate Konami's 50th anniversary and check out 7 of their Arcade Classics in this new collection. Oh, and Haunted Castle, too.
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ACA NeoGeo: Twinkle Star Sprites Review (Switch)
Retro competitive shoot 'em up action
January 8, 2019 - Playing an action-intense shoot 'em up while competing against someone on the other half of the screen sounds fun and it is. SNK's 1996 arcade Twinkle Star Sprites is brimming with adorable sights and sounds and enjoyable gameplay so get ready to shoot!
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Gundemoniums Review (PlayStation 4)
Gundemonium Recollection: Recollected
December 5, 2018 - Platine Dispositif has been making enjoyable shoot 'em ups for years so here's my review of their remake of Gundemonium Recollection.
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