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Neko Navy review
In a perfect world, cute-‘em-ups would be released with regular frequency. But save for two Deathsmiles titles, the disappointing Otomedius,…
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Blue Rider review
The combination of publisher-backed titles, remakes, and indies means that it’s often hard to keep up with the persistent barrage…
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DEXED review
Oh, dear Tech-Gamers, it has been some time, eh? Since I’ve been gone, I’ve acquired a BrideGear, a Pride(-and-Joy)Gear, and…
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Aqua Kitty UDX Xbox One Ultra Edition review
In the grand pantheon of arcade shooters, few are more prestigious than 1981’s Defender. While the William Electronics-developed coin-op wasn’t an…
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Xmas Shooting – Scramble!! review
Much like 1996’s Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams extended a holiday-themed remix for SEGA Saturn owners, Orange Juice’s Xmas Shooting –…
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DoDonPachi Resurrection review
Gaming’s early era was dominated by the shooter. It was a time when pioneering titles like Space Invaders and Galaga…
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Deathsmiles (PC) review
While new STG coin-ops might be distressingly rare, PC owners are experiencing a bullet-hell renaissance. At least some credit for…
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Shooting Stars review
Shooting Stars makes me feel like a 90 year-old who has ventured onto the internet for the first time. The…
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Dariusburst Chronicles Saviours review
Video game history is intrinsically entwined with the shoot-‘em-up game. While Pong and its paddle-based derivatives might have beaten the…
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Mushihimesama review
Although recent efforts are becoming increasingly infrequent, thanks to a thirty-five year old history, the shoot-em-up has natured a remarkable…
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