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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection review
In Japanese, raiden means thunder and lightning, and few franchise titles feel as appropriate. From the breakneck speed and intensity…
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Revolgear Zero review
If you’re following Osaka-based Bikkuri Software’s growing library of STGs, Revolgear Zero feels like a logical evolution of the doujin…
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Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 — Daughters of Amalgam review
With its debut at 2007’s Summer Comiket 72, Trouble Witches Episode 1 ~Daughters of Amalgam~ quickly seized attention. Although prominent…
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Telenet Shooting Collection review
Toshima, Tokyo-based Telenet Japan was one of the quiet powerhouses of the 16-bit era. Although Kazuyuki Fukushima’s studio didn’t achieve…
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Schildmaid MX review
Schildmaid MX arrives on Switch after cultivating a dedicated audience on PC. Undoubtedly, the taut mechanics and classic shooter sensibilities…
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R-Type Delta: HD Boosted review
Across the late ‘90s, a handful of sprite-based shooter franchises experimented with the polygonal abilities of the Saturn, PlayStation and…
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RANDOMAX review
Any respectable shooter needs at least one good gimmick. With the release of RANDOMAX, the doujin circle known as Astro Port…
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Mamorukun ReCurse! review
Like many classic STGs, Mamorukun ReCurse! has an involved history. Originally released in Japanese arcades in 2008 under the title…
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ZOE Begone! review
ZOE Begone! wastes no time setting up its premise. Here, a green and triangular heroine leaps straight off a sketchpad…
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PC
Platypus Reclayed review
When Platypus debuted in 2002, the shoot ‘em up gained attention for its handcrafted visuals. Developer Anthony Flack molded each…
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