The Sega Mega Drive (or Genesis to some of you) was one hell of a little machine. Not just home to some of Sega’s finest first-party titles, but also the landing zone for some of the best shoot-em-ups of that generation. Games like Sagaia, Musha, and Thunderforce paved the way for generations to come. Gleylancer […]
Few shoot-em-ups carry as much recognition and heft as Raiden. Gracing both Arcades and home consoles, Raiden’s mix of high challenge, slapping music, and iconic red and green sprite is known the world over. Unfortunately, Raiden has fallen on some hard times recently with Raiden V being a particularly poor entry in the venerable series. […]
Star Hunter DX is named as such because you’re a space bounty hunter. The game is a Shmup/Bullet Hell/Fly Shoot Dodge ’em up so it fits the naming convention of the genre. Is it worth jetting off to the stars for? Let’s have a gander, shall we? Fly Me to the Moon! Luna Starr (see […]
As far as genres go, few are as underappreciated, or as niche, as the Shmup. I have spent more time overlooking the genre than I would care to admit. Cotton Reboot takes this dirge of mainstream recognition and takes it to the next level. Cotton, despite being a long-running series of games, and this reboot […]
I am a recently converted fan of the Cult of Shmup, with the recently released Cotton Reboot being the catalyst to my indoctrination. Despite being a relative newbie, even I have heard of the Arcade Legend, Darius. When word reached my ear that a new title, lengthily named, Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ was releasing for Playstation 4 […]
Sometimes you just want to throw away any notion of complexity, plot, and emotional engagement. When the 15th JRPG of the year just doesn’t hit right, I just have to blow off some steam, explode everything on screen and do it to a banging set of tunes. Thankfully, Mighty Goose is here to saddle my […]
There is something that goes hand in hand; quality shoot ‘em up action games and language breaking names. Mushihimesama has been out on PC for a while but dropped onto Nintendo E-Shop recently. Developed by the legendary CAVE, it’s worth checking out. So let’s dodge bullets and blow up some bugs. Does that Bug you […]
When it comes to niche games, Nippon Ichi Software is one of the first developers you’re likely to think of. Sure, their most known claim to fame is the hilarious Disgaea series which began almost 20 years ago, but they’ve been busy with game creation all the way since the mid-90s. Their resume is certainly […]
I have a problem, one which I think I should share with you all… I am obsessed with the Neptunia franchise. Why is that? I’d say it’s the same reason I like Super Smash Brothers; it’s a love letter to gaming’s history! It’s not just that though; it also has a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor […]
I love IntiCreates! With 25 years of history in the gaming industry, they’ve established themselves as masters of 2D action platformers! From classics like the Mega Man Zero series, modern reimaginings like Azure Striker Gunvolt and Blaster Master Zero, or love-letters to gaming’s history like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and much, much more! But […]