I have no experience with game development or coding, just a desire to make a Shoot ‘Em Up. Imagine my surprise when the Shmup Creator landed on my desk! Will this let me fulfill my desire? Shmup Creator is a program created by Shmup enthusiasts Bulo Studios. It aims to give creative minds somewhere to […]
Shmups are a weird niche genre but there is the odd game that breaks that glass roof, Ikaruga being one of them. The best-known game that came before it was most famous for its high asking price. Now available more widely and at a reasonable price, is Radiant Silvergun worthy of being mentioned in the […]
Enjoy games where cute animals kill cute things and some minor comedy? Horgihugh and Friends by Aksys Games has you covered. An expansion on the PC title HORGIHUGH (ホーギーヒュー), it falls into the ‘Cute ‘Em Up’ subgenre, within Shoot ‘Em Up or Shmups. Raining Cats and Dogs Horgihugh and Friends throw players right into the […]
Remote Life is a Shmup title developed by Next Level Game. It aims to provide a more narrative-driven experience to the genre and brings a few very unusual features to the genre. Does it work? Let’s find out. Is This Real Life? Remote Life takes that tried and tested narrative of aliens threatening the very […]
Cotton Fantasy, known in Japan as Cotton Rock ‘N Roll is the latest release in the long-running “cute ’em up” franchise. So we have to ask; Is this real life? Or is it just Fantasy? Magical Night Dreams Cotton the Witch is funnily enough a Witch who has an unhealthy obsession with sweets known as […]
Z-Warp is the latest Shmup developed by Panda Indie Studio and published by Eastasiasoft. Grab some change, practice your hand exercises and rub your eyes – It’s shoot ’em up time! Just A Jump To The Left Z-Warp is developed by Panda Indie Studios who also crafted such Shmups as Project Starship, Null Drifter, and […]
Another month, another shooter. I’m sure you’re all either sick of me banding words around like shmup or danmaku. That or you’ve converted and are looking for your next fix. Whichever way, gather round – it’s time for me to talk about Last Boss 88’s latest title Shinorubi. Story – What is it Good for? […]
The pre-3D era was an exciting time. Developers were using all kinds of visual shenanigans to give off the impression of 3D, without actually being 3D at all. Arcade games like Space Harrier pioneered and even perfected, this faux-3D look, and some even hold up today. Panorama Cotton, a game that was previously only released […]
2021 has seen Cotton, a long-running series of Shmups, explode onto the scene. With Cotton Reboot!, Cotton 2, Boomerang, and even Panorama Cotton, there has been no end to the charming tirade of Cottony goodness. Cotton 100% is the latest entry to be ported over to modern hardware, but how does it hold up? 100% […]
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 […]