What is the future of shmups on new gen consoles?

[Formless God]

I would like to see the next gen of shmups move away from the trend towards ridiculous screen filling antics with shots/explosions/bonus tokens constantly obscuring the game underneath. If the sprite work and backgrounds are beautiful, let people see them properly

I agree wholeheartedly. By toning down the gameplay and design and putting a bigger focus on the beautiful and skillfully crafted art (in other words, going down the exact same path as everything else on the market right now), we can open up the genre to everybody while making its games feel not so outdated anymore. Video games should never be too video gamey.

[o.pwuaioc]

I'm looking forward to another Duranik game on the Dreamcast.

[Doctor Butler]

Historical Fanfiction

- HAMSTER ports Arcade games to PS4

- Critics pan them, and claim they are "obsolete fossils"

- Vlambeer creates a no-frills Galaga-clone with 1,000 eye-rending special-efects

- THE CLASSIC WE'VE BEEN WAITING FORRR!!!!!!

[PAPER/ARTILLERY]

video games should never be too video gamey.

Eh? Not sure I agree with you there, can you elaborate on that?

[cubadoo23]

The pc will be the last bastion for shmups im afraid . Hopefully Cave will follow treasure suit and port to pc .

[MathU]

Hopefully nobody follows Treasure's example and decides not to take a steamy DRM shit on their PC ports.

[Doctor Butler]

video games should never be too video gamey.

Eh? Not sure I agree with you there, can you elaborate on that?

Almost certain he's being sarcastic.

[nekketsu]

-8ing starts a crowdfunding campaign to bring ports of Battle Garegga, Armed Police Batrider, and Battle Bakraid to XBLA, PSN, and Steam (with a full western release as well)

-The crowdfunding campaign is barely successful, and the games get released.

I wonder if petitions to release classics onto XBL/PSN would be effective. I mean it's practically just free "market research." Provided that, you know, enough people actually sign it.

Btw, I might be new here but best post ever!

[CKR]

I wonder if petitions to release classics onto XBL/PSN would be effective. I mean it's practically just free "market research." Provided that, you know, enough people actually sign it.

Signatures don't equal sales, but sometimes vocal minorities can make things happen. (Prognosis doubtful)

[nekketsu]

I wonder if petitions to release classics onto XBL/PSN would be effective. I mean it's practically just free "market research." Provided that, you know, enough people actually sign it.

(Prognosis doubtful)

Pretty much my thoughts as well. In my head everything works out splendidly though.

[Skykid]

Maybe the next re-re-release of cave Shooting Collection for Xbox One (now with kuro).

So going to happen. Although maybe for PS4 if Cave are sensible.