Tag Archives: shmup

Rangerdog review

Rangerdog is a shooter where you’ll never know where the next stage will be set. You’ll travels from space, suburbia, and into the jungle, encountering unlikely enemies and unexpected bosses. Fans of games like Gradius ...

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Mushihimesama (Switch) review

Cave’s classic shooter hasn’t always been easily accessible to Westerners. This release is the definitive edition, even if leaderboards and replay functionality hasn’t been activated. Although contemporary efforts might not arrive as frequent, the shoot ...

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Jetboard Joust review

While the concept of a bidirectionally-scrolling shooter with roguelike qualities might sound like a hit, Jetboard Joust is thoroughly enjoyable jaunt. There’s an abundance of different enemy types and enough weapons to ensure longevity, too. ...

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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix review

Seibu Kaihatsu/MOSS’ Raiden franchise has earned its place in the STG pantheon, thanks to meticulously polished play and that iconic plasma laser. This definitive edition stives to improve on an already distinguished shooter, with several ...

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Barrage Fantasia mini-review

Barrage Fantasia offers a lot of variety through different familiars and specials that manipulate play style. While the pixelated visuals signal a doujin effort, the action feels straight out of arcades. Between the Psikyo Shooting ...

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Explosionade DX review

For a modest price, Explosionade DX provides players with an ample arsenal and sixty enemy-filled stages to make use of it. As the title implies, Explosionade DX is an ode to the joy of destruction. ...

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Natsuki Chronicles review

With an ever-expanding arsenal of weaponry and defensives, Natsuki Chronicles makes for some enjoyable shoot ‘em up action despite the plainness of the game’s stages. With its succession of horizontally-scrolling, simple-looking stages, Natsuki Chronicles exactly ...

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Shoot 1Up DX (PS4/PS5) mini-review

Elevated by an ingenious play mechanic that lets plays shift between a tight formation of ships or a loose formation of firepower, Shoot 1UP DX shouldn’t be overlooked by fans of the genre. In their ...

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Space Invaders Forever review

Space Invaders Forever bundles three of the property’s more interesting moments. A few missteps mar an otherwise respectable effort. 42 years later, it’s all too easy to overlook Tomohiro Nishikado’s contribution to popular culture. But ...

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