Favorite Current-Gen Shmuping Platform

Sheado · Post by **Sheado** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:27 pm

Hey All,

I'm an indie dev working on a twin-stick shmup and I'm wondering what your most used or favorite current-gen shmuping platform is.
The poll can only do 10 options, so please use other if your platform isn't listed.

Thanks!

Xyga · Post by **Xyga** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:46 pm

Voted 'other' because: Xbox 360.

It's still alive (will be until the end of 2016 AFAIK) and by far carries the most shmups.

PC would rank second.

bobrocks95 · Post by **bobrocks95** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:33 pm

I would sure love to use my Wii U for shmups, but I don't know of any new ones on there right now (maybe you'll be cornering the market?)

blizzz · Post by **blizzz** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:43 pm

I voted PC, though I would also love a great shmup on the Wii U.

quash · Post by **quash** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:52 am

360 without a doubt. If it weren't for the region lock on a select few titles, I wouldn't own any STG on PS3.

That being said, I can't recommend anyone release an indie game on the 360 these days. PS4 and/or PC is the way to go right now.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:22 pm

Current gen? As in Wii U, PS4, and Xbone?

Do they have any shmups?

I have to go with PC, because at least I can play old shmups on it. And there's some newer ones on it as well. Not many, but a couple.

I'll be surprised if we get many new shmups on the "current gen" consoles.

The only reason that Xbox 360 is such a favorite, is because CAVE went gonzo, and released tons of games on it. But they're practically dead now. Who is going to fill the void? Moss? I don't think so.

At best, maybe we'll get some nice compilations or HD remasters. AT BEST.

Sheado · Post by **Sheado** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:26 pm

Thanks for voting everybody =]

Interesting results so far. Saw the PC thing coming, but didn't expect interest in Wii U.
And I totally understand about the XBox 360. I still use my previous gen consoles all the time.

All three current gen consoles have indie programs now. Not sure how difficult it is to get approved (my team and I will find out soon I guess) - but maybe small indies will be able to fill the void since we don't need to make a bajillion dollars off our titles.

Keep the votes coming!

Post by **system11** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:18 pm

Voted PS4 because PCs are mostly for Excel and porn.

bobrocks95 · Post by **bobrocks95** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:47 am

system11 wrote:Voted PS4 because PCs are mostly for Excel and porn.

Ah, the old Phil Fish approach to life.

trap15 · Post by **trap15** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:49 am

system11 wrote:Voted PS4 because PCs are mostly for Excel and porn.

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 2:41 am

how u gon get fresh wid no g-sync / a-sync @______________@
sync it, baby

blank964 · Post by **blank964** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:02 am

Consoles are fun, but at the end of the day, there's a personal computer I can always count on (especially if it runs debian).

Sheado · Post by **Sheado** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:05 pm

awesome! more votes!
18 votes and PC is in the lead, but it also sounds like everybody loves their consoles too. Also, glad to see a Linux fan in here too =]

I set no end date on the poll, so latecomers please feel free to vote!

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