Shoot 'em ups
PlayStation 2 Shoot 'em Ups: Five Must-Have Titles
Shoot the core in 3D
May 25, 2017 - Although it doesn't feature an extensive library of shmups, the PlayStation 2 still has a handful of fantastic titles. Here, I'll take a look at five that were released in North America so put your seatbelt on and get ready for some awesome shooting action!
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ACA NeoGeo: Blazing Star Review (Switch)
Hey! A solid shmup comes
May 4, 2017 - When you think of the vast library of SNK games, you probably picture dozens of fighters. However, they also published some fantastic shmups and Blazing Star is definitely one that no genre fan should overlook.
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Shoot 'em Ups Review Roundup (Part 1)
Get your trigger finger ready
March 23, 2017 - If you've visited this humble site before then you probably know how much I love shoot 'em ups. Here, I'll take a look back at a few classics and a couple of more obscure titles so maybe you'll discover a shmup or two to add to your collection.
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Ghost Blade HD Review (PlayStation 4)
Shoot 'em up action with lingerie models
February 28, 2017 - Very few game genres remain as enjoyable as a good old shmup. Thankfully, Ghost Blade HD is a challenging and extremely enjoyable shoot 'em up so let's strap on our garter belts and take to the skies.
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Dariusburst: The Capcom DLC Pack Kicks It Old-School
Arcade shooting revitalised
February 26, 2017 - When it comes to retro arcade shoot 'em up greatness, very few developers are as legendary as Capcom. In this pack, we have three reinterpretations of classic Capcom shooters so let's fill our pockets with quarters and check them out.
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Dariusburst: Cave & Eighting DLC Packs Enter the Fray
DonPachi and Deathsmiles in Darius?!
February 16, 2017 - Get ready shoot 'em up fans because here are six more downloadable delights for Taito's latest shmup masterpiece. This time around, we're looking at packs from two of Japan's most respected names in arcade shooters.
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Dariusburst: Piloting the Taito & Sega DLC Packs
From RayForce to Fantasy Zone
February 15, 2017 - Taito's latest shoot 'em up has seen a ton of downloadable content so far. Seeing as I only recently discovered it, I figured I should take a look at what it's all about so please, enjoy reading my thoughts on the Taito and Sega packs.
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Steel Rain X Review (Xbox One)
Time to buy a thicker umbrella
January 3, 2017 - Whenever game developers experiment with combining game genres, the results are always interesting. Steel Rain X strikes a balance between shoot 'em up gameplay and simulation components so let's see if it's a cocktail worth ordering.
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Teslapunk Review (Wii U)
One of the craziest games you'll ever play
December 9, 2016 - If you've ever wanted to fend off alien forces as Nikola Tesla then here's a game for you. Teslapunk is a classic 2D shoot 'em up that's bursting with insanity so get ready to blast off in your steampunk ship and end Emperor Zongorax's reign of terror.
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Xenoraid Review (PlayStation 4)
What a load of ships
November 10, 2016 - There are so many shoot 'em ups that you'd think it's all been done by now. However, Xenoraid has an interesting ship-switching mechanic that breathes new life in the genre so get your thumbs ready for some intense space combat.
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