12th Annual Top 25 Shmups of All Time - Voting - CLOSED

[Kollision]

[25] [Mushihimesama]
[25] [Mars Matrix]
[25] [Gradius V]

[22] [Border Down]
[22] [Radiant Silvergun]
[22] [Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou]
[22] [Under Defeat]

[18] [Chaos Field]
[18] [Giga Wing]
[18] [Judgement Silversword]

[15] [Darius II]
[15] [Einhänder]
[15] [Shienryu]
[15] [Darius Gaiden]

[11] [Deathsmiles]
[11] [Omega Five]

[9] [Axelay]
[9] [Raiden DX]
[9] [Twin Cobra]
[9] [R-Type]
[9] [Rayforce]

[4] [Silpheed SCD]
[4] [Wings of Wor]
[4] [Choplifter SMS]
[4] [Zanac]

[CHI]

Arcade/PCB/Original hardware of course

[25] [Batsugun Special Version]
[25] [Deathsmiles Mega Black Label]
[25] [Darius Burst Another Chronical EX]
[25] [Muchi Muchi Pork]

[20] [Mushihimesama Futari 1.5/Black Label]
[20] [Kyukyoku Tiger/Twin Cobra]
[20] [Mushihimesama]
[20] [Espgaluda]
[20] [Darius Gaiden]

[15] [Raiden Fighters Jet]
[15] [V-V]
[15] [Hishouzame/Flying Shark]
[15] [OutZone]
[15] [Ketsui]

[10] [Crimzon Clover]
[10] [Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive]
[10] [Dodonpachi Daioujou]
[10] [Operation Ragnarok]
[10] [Espgaluda 2]
[10] [Dodonpachi Saidaioujou]
[10] [Dodonpachi]

[5] [Progear]
[5] [Esprade]
[5] [Battle Garegga]
[5] [Armed Police Batrider]

Edit: PS: rearranged from last years post

[jepjepjep]

[3] [Ketsui]
[3] [Battle Garegga]
[3] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[3] [Dodonpachi Daioujou]
[3] [Dodonpachi]
[2] [Armed Police Batrider]
[2] [Batsugun]
[1] [Gradius IV]
[1] [Hishouzame]
[1] [Muchi Muchi Pork]
[1] [Tatsujin Oh]
[1] [Great Mahou Daisakusen]
[1] [Fantasy Zone]
[1] [Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu]
[1] [Gradius II]
[1] [Ibara]
[1] [Twin Cobra]
[1] [Blazing Star]
[1] [Darius Gaiden]
[1] [Esprade]
[1] [Soukyugurentai]
[1] [Progear]
[1] [Ikaruga]
[1] [Viewpoint]
[1] [Radiant Silvergun]

[Jaimers]

[10] [Ketsui]
[10] [Dodonpachi Daioujou Black Label]
[10] [Dodonpachi]
[10] [Dangun Feveron]
[10] [Crimzon Clover World Ignition]
[10] [Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu 1.5]
[10] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[5] [Dodonpachi Saidaioujou]
[5] [Espgaluda II]
[5] [Raiden Fighters Jet]
[5] [Rayforce]
[5] [Ikaruga]
[5] [Gunbird 2]
[5] [Eschatos]
[1] [Stella Vanity]
[1] [Kamui]
[1] [Raiden DX]
[1] [Darius Gaiden]
[1] [Battle Garegga]
[1] [Sora]
[1] [Cho Ren Sha 68K]
[1] [Magical Singular Day -Absolution-]
[1] [eXceed 2nd]
[1] [Blue Wish Resurrection]
[1] [Phantasmagoria Trues]

Draft for now.

[SunJammer]

[25] Mushihimesama Futari
[25] Dodonpachi
[25] Ketsui
[25] Mushihimesama
[25] Lords of Thunder

[20] Dononpachi Saidaioujou
[20] Raiden DX
[20] Strikers 1945 II
[20] Blazing Lazers
[20] Thunder Force IV

[15] MUSHA Aleste
[15] Super Fantasy Zone
[15] Battle Bakraid
[15] Gradius Gaiden
[15] Deathsmiles

[10] Muchi Muchi Pork!
[10] Harmful Park
[10] Darius Gaiden
[10] Espgaluda
[10] Fantasy Zone II DX (PS2)

[05] R-Type
[05] Recca
[05] Zanac
[05] Gunbird 2
[05] Crimzon Clover

[Lilium]

[25] [Undefined Fantastic Object]

[20] [Ketsui]
[20] [DoDonPachi]

[15] [Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu]
[15] [Dodonpachi Daioujou]

[10] [Mountain of Faith]
[10] [Subterranean Animism]
[10] [Gunbird 2]
[10] [EspGaluda 2]
[10] [Dragon Blaze]
[10] [Strikers 99]
[10] [Deathsmiles]

[5] [Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]
[5] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[5] [Fairy Wars]
[5] [Ten Desires]
[5] [Double Dealing Character]
[5] [Imperishable Night]
[5] [Strikers 1945 II]
[5] [Perfect Cherry Blossom]
[5] [Double Spoiler]
[5] [Shoot the Bullet]

[1] [Crimzon Clover]
[1] [Flame Zapper Kotsujin]
[1] [Phantasmagoria of Dimensional Dream]

[Imhotep]

[17] [Gun Frontier]
[17] [Pink Sweets]

[7] [Battle Bakraid]
[7] [G-Darius]
[7] [Metal Black]
[7] [Rayforce]
[7] [Recca]

[5] [Black Heart]
[5] [Battle Garegga]
[5] [Armed Police Batrider]
[5] [Muchi Muchi Pork]
[5] [Darius Gaiden]
[5] [Argus]
[5] [Raystorm]

[2] [Ibara]
[2] [Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label]
[2] [Brave Blade]
[2] [Dimahoo]
[2] [Dragon Blaze]
[2] [Strikers 1945 Plus]
[2] [Raiden Fighters]
[2] [P-47 Aces]
[2] [Thunder Dragon 2]
[2] [Raycrisis]
[2] [Night Raid]

[system11]

[25] [Mushihimesama (arcade)]
[25] [R-Type Delta (PSX)]
[20] [DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label (arcade)]
[20] [Radiant Silvergun (arcade)]
[15] [Mushihimesama Futari (arcade)]
[15] [Gradius V (PS2)]
[15] [R-Type (arcade)]
[10] [Einhander (PSX)]
[10] [Nemesis (arcade)]
[10] [Battle Bakraid (arcade)]
[5] [Rayforce (arcade)]
[5] [Imperishable Night (PC)]
[5] [G-Darius (arcade)]
[5] [Espgaluda 2 (arcade)]
[5] [Batsugun (arcade)]
[5] [Viper Phase 1 (arcade)]
[5] [Thunderforce III (Megadrive)]
[5] [Battle Garegga (arcade)]
[5] [Vasara 2 (arcade)]
[5] [Soukygurentai (arcade)]
[5] [MUSHA Aleste (Megadrive)]
[5] [Thunderforce IV (Megadrive)]
[5] [DoDonPachi (arcade)]
[5] [Gunhed (PC Engine)]
[5] [Dragon Breed (arcade)]

[God]

[25] [Ikaruga]
[24] [Gradius Gaiden]
[20] [Gradius 5]
[19] [Radiant Silvergun]
[14] [R-Type Leo]
[8] [Salamander 2]
[7] [R-Type]
[7] [R-Type 2]
[7] [R-Type 3]
[7] [R-Type Delta]
[7] [R-Type Final]
[7] [Gradius Galaxies]
[7] [Gradius 3 (snes)]
[7] [Gradius II]
[7] [Gradius]
[4] [Dragon Spirit]
[2] [Salamander]
[1] [X-Multiply]
[1] [Xexex]
[1] [Gallop]
[1] [Dragon Breed]
[1] [Metal Black]
[1] [Mars Matrix]
[1] [Bangai-o]
[1] [Hydorah]

[pegboy]

I'll prob change these before the poll closes, but here's the preliminary vote:

[25] Gradius V
[25] Gradius Gaiden
[8] Salamander 2
[7] Strikers 1945 II
[5] Gradius II
[5] DoDonPachi
[4] R-Type
[4] Gradius
[1] Einhander
[1] Ikaruga
[1] Raiden
[1] Battle Garegga
[1] Axelay
[1] Recca
[1] Strikers 1945 Plus
[1] Salamander
[1] Gradius III (Arcade)
[1] Gradius III (SNES)
[1] Truxton
[1] MUSHA
[1] UN Squadron (SNES)
[1] Gun.Smoke (NES)
[1] Raiden III
[1] Gradius IV
[1] DonPachi

[Cagar]

(((Everything subject to change)))

[25] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[20] [Ketsui]
[15] [Crimzon Clover World Ignition]
[10] [Dodonpachi Saidaioujou]
[10] [Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu 1.5]
[5] [Espgaluda II]
[5] [Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou black label]
[5] [Ikaruga]
[1] [Mushihimesama]
[1] [Dodonpachi]
[1] [Donpachi]
[1] [Espgaluda]
[1] [Dangun feveron]
[1] [Deathsmiles]
[1] [Akai Katana]
[1] [Chorensha]
[1] [Mountain of Faith]
[1] [Ten Desires]
[1] [Perfect Cherry Blossom]
[1] [DonPaccin]
[1] [Deathsmiles 2]
[1] [Gunbird 2]
[1] [Undefined fantastic object]
[1] [Embodiment of scarlet devil]
[1] [Ibara]

[Bloodreign]

[25] [Kingdom Grandprix]
[24] [Castle Shikigami 3]
[23] [Parodius Da!]
[22] [R-Type II]
[21] [Twin Cobra]
[20] [Dodonpachi Daiou Jou]
[19] [Darius II]
[18] [Sonic Wings Special]
[17] [Shienryu]
[16] [Metal Black]
[15] [Gokujou Parodius]
[14] [G Darius]
[13] [R-Type 3]
[12] [X-Multiply]
[11] [Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius]
[10] [Sexy Parodius]
[09] [Gradius IV]
[08] [Rayforce]
[07] [Thunder Force IV]
[06] [Darius Gaiden]
[05] [Kyukyoku Tiger II]
[04] [Gekirindan]
[03] [Truxton II]
[02] [Fire Shark]
[01] [Gradius Gaiden]

[eatfrog]

[25] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[25] [ESPGaluda II]
[25] [Ikaruga]
[23] [Crimzon Clover World Ignition]
[18] [Battle Bakraid]
[17] [Akai Katana]
[15] [Twinkle Star Sprites]
[14] [Ginga Force]
[13] [DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou]
[12] [DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou]
[11] [Muchi Much Pork!]
[9] [Eschatos]
[8] [DoDonPachi]
[7] [DoDonPachi Dai-Fukkatsu 1.5]
[6] [Giga Wing 2]
[5] [Guwange]
[5] [Radiant Silvergun]
[5] [Revolver360 RE:ACTOR]
[4] [ESP Ra.De.]
[4] [Gunbird 2]
[4] [Strikers 1945 II]
[3] [Gradius 5]
[3] [Under Defeat]
[2] [R-Type Final]
[1] [Battle Garegga]

[pestro87]

First time doing this and damn, this was haaard... :/ Plenty of games that I haven't played or haven't put enough time into to justify putting them on my list like Batrider for example.

[25] Battle Garegga
[24] Ginga Force
[23] Mushihimesama Futari: Black Label
[22] Mushihimesma 1.5 (matsuri)
[21] DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu: Black Label
[20] Deathsmiles: Mega Black Label
[19] Ketsui
[18] Raiden Fighters Jet
[17] Radirgy Noa
[16] Progear no Arashi
[15] Karous
[14] Undeadline
[13] Hellfire
[12] ESP Ra. De
[11] Mr. Heli no Daibouken
[10] Battle Mania Daiginjou
[9] Chaos Field
[8] Shienryu
[7] Thunder Force IV
[6] DoDonPachi DaiOuJou: Black Label
[5] Ryu Jin
[4] Revolver360 RE:ACTOR
[3] Gunbird 2
[2] DoDonPachi
[1] Eschatos

[Tregard]

[25] [Gradius V]
[25] [R-Type Delta]
[25] [G.Darius]
[25] [Mushihimesama]
[25] [Dodonpachi]
[20] [Dodonpachi Daioujou]
[20] [R-Type]
[20] [Darius G]
[15] [R-Type Leo]
[15] [R-Type Final]
[15] [Battle Garegga]
[15] [Gunbird 2]
[15] [Shikigami no Shiro II]
[15] [Ketsui]
[15] [Dragon Blaze]
[10] [Strikers 1945 II]
[10] [Ikaruga]
[10] [Mars Matrix]
[10] [Armed Police Batrider]
[10] [Apidya]
[10] [Progear no Arashi]
[10] [R-Type III]
[10] [Salamander II]
[5] [Satazius]
[5] [X-Multiply]

[Randorama]

[25] Battle Garegga
[25] Batsugun
[25] Rayforce
[20] Mars Matrix
[20] Border Down
[20] G-Darius
[20] Darius Gaiden
[15] Thundercade
[10] Esp.Ra.De
[10] Esp.Galuda II
[10] In the hunt
[5] Muchi Muchi Pork
[5] Donpachi
[5] Acrobat Mission
[5] Darius II
[5] Sokyugurentai
[5] Flying Shark
[5] Shikigami no Shiro III
[5] Raiden DX
[5] Raiden III
[5] Metal Black
[5] Side Arms
[5] Darius
[5] Kingdom Grandprix
[5] Dimahoo

...and that's about it.

Not playing much, but I am a playing enough to know the handful of shmups I still love.

[Austin]

[25] Radiant Silvergun
[24] Raiden
[23] R-Type Delta
[22] Giga Wing
[21] Layer Section/Rayforce
[20] Strikers 1945 II
[19] Darius Gaiden
[18] Twin Cobra/Kyukyoku Tiger
[17] Soukyugurentai
[16] Ikaruga
[15] Mars Matrix
[14] Esp.Ra.De
[13] Espgaluda
[12] MUSHA
[11] R-Type (arcade)
[10] Super R-Type (SNES)
[9] Lords of Thunder/Winds of Thunder
[8] Giga Wing 2
[7] Gunbird 2
[6] UN Squadron (arcade)
[5] Batsugun
[4] Raystorm
[3] Gradius V
[2] Raiden Fighters 2
[1] Gradius Gaiden

[Despatche]

Votes rescinded. G.I. Joe really should be allowed.

[PAPER/ARTILLERY]

[25] Dodonpachi Daioujou Black Label
[22] Armed Police Batrider
[21] Espgaluda
[21] Dodonpachi
[18] Gunbird 2
[18] Battle Garegga
[17] Ketsui
[14] Raiden Fighters
[14] 19xx
[12] Strikers 1945 2
[10] Giga Wing
[9] Donpachi
[8] Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu
[7] Mushihimesama Futari
[7] Batsugun Special
[6] Layer Section
[6] ESP Ra.De.
[5] Blazing Star
[4] Crimzon Clover World Ignition
[3] Dimahoo
[3] Raiden
[3] Ikaruga
[2] Akai Katana
[1] Battle Bakraid
[1] Raystorm

First time voting. Hopefully I've understood the voting system.

[eatfrog]

[25] Battle Garegga
[25] Batsugun
[25] Rayforce
[20] Mars Matrix
[20] Border Down
[20] G-Darius
[20] Darius Gaiden
[10] Esp.Ra.De
[10] Esp.Galuda II

...and that's about it.

Not playing much, but I am a playing enough to know the handful of shmups I still love.

You didn't read the rules:

02. You must vote for exactly 25 games.

[Randorama]

You didn't read the rules:

02. You must vote for exactly 25 games.

I didn't, but you can certainly mind your manners, and use a different tone, thanks.
Please, do not answer if you have nothing else to say.

[LSU]

[25] [Robotron: 2084]
[20] [Mushihimesama]
[20] [Radiant Silvergun]
[20] [Ikaruga]
[20] [Gradius Gaiden]
[15] [Mushihimesama Futari]
[15] [Battle Garegga]
[15] [Soukyugurentai]
[15] [Last Resort]
[15] [Zanac Neo]
[10] [Gradius V]
[10] [RayCrisis]
[10] [Raiden DX]
[10] [DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu]
[5] [Darius Gaiden]
[5] [Under Defeat]
[5] [Border Down]
[5] [Sengoku Blade]
[5] [Strikers 1945 II]
[5] [Thunder Force V]
[5] [Salamander 2]
[5] [Mars Matrix]
[5] [Batsugun]
[5] [Rayforce]
[5] [Pulstar]

[hnns]

[25] [DoDonPachi]
[25] [DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou]
[25] [Ketsui]
[25] [R-Type (PCE)]
[25] [Sengoku Blade/Tengai]

[20] [Batsugun]
[20] [Dangun Feveron]
[20] [Blazing Star]
[20] [Pulstar]
[20] [Giga Wing]

[15] [Gunhed (PCE)]
[15] [ESP Ra.De.]
[15] [Mars Matrix]
[15] [Last Resort]
[15] [Neo XYX]

[10] [Viewpoint]
[10] [Shienryu]
[10] [Axelay]
[10] [Mushihimesama]
[10] [Soukyugurentai]

[05] [R-Type Leo]
[05] [DonPachi]
[05] [R-Type III: The Third Lightning]
[05] [Parodius (SNES)]
[05] [Tatsujin (MD)]

[louisg]

[25] RayForce
[24] Galaga '88
[23] Galaga
[22] Under Defeat
[21] Mars Matrix
[20] Batsugun
[19] Nexzr
[18] Lords of Thunder
[17] Soukyugurentai
[16] Thunder Force 3

[15] Darius Gaiden
[14] Ikaruga
[13] Strikers 1945 II
[12] Giga Wing
[11] Soldier Blade
[10] Thunder Force 4
[9] Space Megaforce
[8] Raiden Fighters
[7] Air Zonk
[6] Zero Gunner 2

[5] Time Pilot '84
[4] Millipede
[3] Fire Shark
[2] Metal Black
[1] Battle Squadron (Amiga)

[soupbones]

[25] [Dogyuun]
[25] [Thunderforce 3]
[25] [Armed Police Batrider]
[22] [Rtype]
[22] [Batsugun Special]
[22] [Dodonpachi Saidaioujou] (X360)
[22] [Akai Katana Shin] (X360)
[18] [Battle Garegga]
[18] [Thunderforce IV/Lightening Force]
[18] [Outzone]
[15] [Omega Fighter]
[15] [Dimahoo]
[15] [Dragon Blaze]
[15] [Viper Phase 1]
[11] [Super Fantasy Zone]
[11] [Mushihimesama Futari] (X360)
[9] [M.U.S.H.A. Aleste]
[9] [Ginga Force]
[9] [Muchi Much Pork!]
[9] [ESP Ra.De.]
[9] [Espagaluda II] (X360)
[4] [Zaxxon]
[4] [Time Pilot 84']
[4] [Battle Bakraid]
[4] [Summer Carnival '92 Recca]

[AeroCityMayor]

[25] [Strikers 1945 pt II ] [Arcade]
[20] [Thunderforce III] [megadrive ntsc-j]
[20] [Gunbird ] [Arcade]
[20] [Strikers 1945 ] [Arcade]
[18] [Twinkle Star Sprites ] [Arcade]
[18] [Mushihimesama Futari 1.5 ] [Arcade]
[18] [Varth ] [Arcade]
[16] [Thunderforce AC ] [Arcade]
[16] [Gunbird 2 ] [Arcade]
[16] [Strikers 1999 ] [Arcade]
[16] [Sengoku Ace ] [Arcade]
[15] [Hishouzame ] [Arcade]
[14] [Progear No Arashi ] [Arcade]
[13] [Dragon Blaze ] [Arcade]
[12] [Guwange ] [Arcade]
[12] [R-Type 2 ] [Arcade]
[11] [Game Tengoku ] [Arcade]
[10] [Tengai ] [Arcade]
[10] [Galaga ] [Arcade]
[09] [Phoenix ] [Arcade]
[09] [Gyruss ] [Arcade]
[09] [E.D.F. ] [Arcade]
[08] [Strikers 1945 Plus ] [Arcade]
[08] [Galaxians ] [Arcade]
[08] [Choplifter ] [Arcade]


I'd better leave it at that as it'll be completely different tomorrow

Cheers,

Ralph.

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

[25] [Raiden DX]
[24] [Raiden IV]
[23] [Alltynex Second]
[22] [Ketsui]
[21] [G-Stream G2020/DeltaZeal]
[20] [Ashura Blaster]
[19] [Gun Frontier]
[18] [RefleX]
[17] [Air Gallet]
[16] [Strikers 1999]
[15] [Dodonpachi]
[14] [Kamui]
[13] [Lightning Fighter (iOS game)]
[12] [Raiden Fighters 2]
[11] [Raiden Fighters Jet]
[10] [Raiden Fighters]
[09] [Viper Phase 1]
[08] [Raiden II]
[07] [Raiden]
[06] [Raiden III]
[05] [Armed Police Batrider]
[04] [Battle Bakraid]
[03] [Donpachi]
[02] [Flying Shark]
[01] [Xeno Fighters R]
List is subject to change

[plasticxo]

[25] [Armed Police Batrider]
[25] [Deathsmiles]
[25] [Dodonpachi]
[25] [Great Mahou Daisakusen]
[25] [Guwange]
[20] [Caladrius]
[20] [Donpachi]
[20] [Eliminate Down]
[20] [Gates of Thunder]
[20] [Soldier Blade]
[20] [Thunder Force III]
[15] [Bullet Soul]
[15] [Dodonpachi Dai Ou Jou Black Label]
[15] [Dragon Blaze]
[15] [Layer Section]
[15] [Mahou Daisakusen / Sorcer Striker]
[15] [Thunder Force IV]
[15] [Undead Line]
[10] [Eschatos]
[10] [Musha Aleste]
[5] [Dogyuun]
[5] [ESP RA.DE.]
[5] [Ikaruga]
[5] [Ketsui]
[5] [R-Type]

[royalfan84]

[16] Radiant Silvergun

[14] Armed Police Batrider

[12] Raiden Fighters Jet
[12] Einhander
[12] Thunder Force IV
[12] Battle Garegga

[10] Ikaruga
[10] Blazing Lazers\Gunhed
[10] Darius Gaiden
[10] Sturmwind
[10] Mars Matrix
[10] Strikers 1945 II
[10] Progear
[10] Gradius V

[5] Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive
[5] DonPachi
[5] Mushi Futari
[5] Hyper Dual

[4] Akai Katana
[4] DoDonPachi Resurrectuon

[3] Lords of Thunder
[3] Gaieres
[3] Gradius IV
[3] U.N. Squadron

[2] Dimahoo

[near_miss]

[25] [Radiant Silvergun]

[23] [Battle Garegga]
[23] [Under Defeat]

[20] [Battle Bakraid]
[20] [Ketsui]
[20] [Gradius V]
[20] [R-Type Delta]

[18] [R-Type Final]
[18] [Soukyugurentai]
[18] [Ikaruga]

[15] [Mars Matrix]
[15] [Brave Blade]

[12] [Rayforce]
[12] [Darius Gaiden]
[12] [Border Down]

[10] [Akai Katana Shin]
[10] [Darius Burst: Second Prologue]

[08] [Raiden IV]
[08] [Deathsmiles]

[05] [Zero Gunner 2]
[05] [Summer Carnival 92' Recca]

[03] [R-Type]
[03] [Psyvariar 2: The Will To Fabricate]

[01] [Soldier Blade]
[01] [Star Soldier R]