Shoot 'em Ups
B.ARK: Bio-Interstellar ARK Review (Switch)
What do you mean B.ARK's has bite?
August 1, 2021 - The Nintendo Switch library is full of great shoot 'em ups so let's enter the Bio-Interstellar ARK and see how this furry shmup holds up.
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Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ Review (PlayStation 4)
Modern arcade shmup greatness
July 26, 2021 - Darius has been delighting shoot 'em up fans for decades and its most recent arcade offering is now newly-upgraded for consoles.
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Risk System Review (Xbox One)
Don't shoot so close to me
July 23, 2021 - When a cool shoot 'em up releases, I just have to play and review it so here's the stylish and intuitive Risk System from Newt Industries.
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Cotton Reboot! Review (PlayStation 4)
Have some Fantastic Night Dreams
July 17, 2021 - Cotton released in 1991 and it's back 30 years later in a newly arranged Reboot so scarf down some candies and get ready to shoot.
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1976 - Back to midway Review (PlayStation 4)
Finally, a VR shoot 'em up
July 11, 2021 - Out of all the old-school video game genres out there, few are as satisfying as a classic shmup and now, you can enjoy one in VR.
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Arcade Archives: Raiden Review (Switch)
Bring the thunder... and lightning
July 6, 2021 - The Raiden series is full of must-have shoot 'em ups so let's go all the way back to the original and see if it holds up as well as its sequels.
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Mushihimesama Review (Switch)
More shmup greatness from CAVE
June 18, 2021 - CAVE has a long history of creating top-notch shmups and their 2004 bug-themed classic is finally out on Switch so get ready to shoot.
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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix Review (Switch)
An excellent shmup with new tunes
May 2, 2021 - Raiden IV has been around for well over a decade and it now has a brand new iteration for Nintendo Switch that's chock full of content.
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R-Type Final 2 Review (PlayStation 4)
A legendary shmup franchise returns
May 1, 2021 - The early 2000s was a great time for shmups and we now have a sequel to one of the best from that era with R-Type Final 2.
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Natsuki Chronicles Review (PlayStation 4)
A must-have shoot 'em up
February 17, 2021 - Having enjoyed Qute's fantastic Ginga Force, I figured I'd play Natsuki Chronicles and I'm pleased to say that it's an even better shmup.
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