Got a new Jap PS2 and DC, so what shmups shall I buy?

neorichieb1971 · Post by **neorichieb1971** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:50 am

I am considering going on a PS2 binge and buying up all the good shmups. I only want Jap exclusives as I will buy the localized versions if they are available. Same for the DC.

The games that I am interested in are -

ESP galuda
Psyvariar 2/final (DC or PS2?)
Shikigami no shiro 1 & 2 (DC or PS2?)

On DC I would like to take a look at Gunbird 2, Gigawing 2, Mars Matrix etc. I have none of the recent releases.

I already have DDP DOJ and Rtype final.

I will be playing on a VGA monitor via adaptors or XRGB2. So I assume DC is the way to go for high res stuff.

I like bullet shooters, manic or not. Favourites are ESP ra.de and Dodonpachi. Just to give you an idea of what I like.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:11 am

Its DC all the way if highres (VGA) shmups is what you're after. As close to Naomi as you can get. Don't forget Zero Gunner 2 and Psyvariar 2.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:20 pm

Offhand I don't think that the first Shikigami game was ever released on the DC (I think that's an error in the Xyanide files), though the second one was...from what I've seen most people consider the DC version the better one because it's better-looking, but apparently the gameplay in both is pretty much the same.

If you like Psikyo stuff there are a couple of 2-game compilations available on the PS2, though supposedly releases of most of the games are better on other systems...I'm sure someone will also recommend Border Down on the DC to you, though personally, while I like it overall, I don't think it's worth the prices it goes for nowadays.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:05 pm

I just recently acquired the ability to play PlayStation 1 and 2 and DC imports. The only game I have so far is Gradius Gaiden. I would love to hear what recommendations people have for both systems.

mirkvid · Post by **mirkvid** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:09 pm

Border Down!
Border Down!
Border Down!
....
and Zero Gunner 2 of course!

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:25 pm

Definately get ZanacXZanac and Zero Gunner 2; both are outstanding.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:47 pm

I'd recommend Harmful Park on the PS1 if you can find it, but beware, it's hard to locate and expensive to buy. The PS1 versions of DonPachi and DoDonPachi are also said to be overall superior to their Saturn ports (moreso with the former than the latter), but they're also rarer and more expensive.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:51 pm

BulletMagnet wrote:I'd recommend Harmful Park on the PS1 if you can find it, but beware, it's hard to locate and expensive to buy. The PS1 versions of DonPachi and DoDonPachi are also said to be overall superior to their Saturn ports (moreso with the former than the latter), but they're also rarer and more expensive.

Donpachi PSX is still 30 dollars at play-asia.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:43 pm

Hmm, guess it applies more to the sequel then...it can go for twice as much as the Saturn port.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:46 pm

Yeah, Saturn Dodonpachis go for about $45. PS Dodonpachis go around $65 but crazy foreign Ebay bidders jack the price up to $80-100.