Shoot 'em ups (Page 3)
Overdriven Reloaded: Special Edition Review (Xbox One)
An indie shmup done right
February 22, 2018 - It takes a lot of hard work to craft a worthwhile shoot 'em up with so many classics and modern takes on the genre already available. So, will this third iteration of Overdriven make shmup veterans' trigger fingers itchy?
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Samurai Aces Review (Switch)
Psikyo's debut shoot 'em up returns
February 21, 2018 - Switch owners sure have been treated to a lot of arcade buried treasures over the past months. Samurai Aces (AKA Sengoku Ace) is Psikyo's first game ever so how does it compare to their more contemporary shmups?
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Zero Gunner 2 Review (Switch)
Get to the chopper!
January 27, 2018 - The Switch is certainly seeing its fair share of Psikyo shoot 'em ups lately. Zero Gunner 2 is the most modern one yet complete with 3D graphics and novel gameplay but does it hold up to the classics?
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Strikers 1945 II Review (Switch)
A superb shmup sequel
January 27, 2018 - Psikyo has a long history of making incredible arcade shooters and the sequel to one of their most popular shoot 'em ups is no exception. Strikers 1945 II continues the frantic action of the first game but it's an entirely different beast so let's check it out.
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Top 10 Xbox 360 Shoot 'em Ups
Blasts from the not-so-distant past
January 9, 2018 - Shooting hordes of enemy forces while weaving through clouds of projectiles is as fun as it's always been. Very few consoles have a library of shmups as impressive as Xbox 360's so let's take a look at the 10 best shooters for Microsoft's sophomore console.
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Gunbird Review (Switch)
Mobile Light Force returns
December 22, 2017 - Psikyo has a fantastic library of action-packed shoot 'em ups and here's one of their first. Fill your pockets with quarters and set your time machine to 1994; we're heading to the arcade!
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Dimension Drive Review (Switch)
An innovative ship-shifting shmup
December 6, 2017 - Truly inventive retro-inspired indie shoot 'em ups are few and far between. Thankfully, Dimension Drive offers a fresh and exciting spin on the classic genre that's as enjoyable as it is brutally challenging.
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Sky Force Reloaded Review (PlayStation 4)
Haven't I already played this?
December 3, 2017 - When you boot up a sequel to a shoot 'em up, you expect some kind of innovative gameplay mechanics. Although Reloaded feels pretty much the same as last year's Sky Force Anniversary, does it offer enough new content to be a worthy sequel?
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Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Review (Switch)
Four player shmup action
November 21, 2017 - Modern shoot 'em ups either feel like long-lost classics or interesting new experiences. As a follow-up to their mobile shooter from a few years back, Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron takes the series in a fresh direction but is it a war worth enlisting to?
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Raiden V: Director's Cut Review (PlayStation 4)
A great game with a slight update
October 12, 2017 - Last year, Xbox One gamers experienced the incredible shoot 'em up action of the latest title in this classic series. Now that Raiden V: Director's Cut is available on PlayStation 4; let's see if it's worth picking up another copy.
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