Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
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RawlingGunnar
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Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Especially when they go on sale for next to nothing. Kick ass.
What are your top-5s?
For me, in no specific order, it's:
DDP DFK
JAMESTOWN
STRIKERS 1999
DRAGON BLAZE
ESCHATOS
What are your top-5s?
For me, in no specific order, it's:
DDP DFK
JAMESTOWN
STRIKERS 1999
DRAGON BLAZE
ESCHATOS
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IS THIS WORLD SPINNING AROUND
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Should be "Trolling Gunner," amirite?
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Should be "Trolling Gunner," amirite?
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Not at all, it's a menace to user rights, privacy, and competition.
Of course, that's just an opinion.
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RawlingGunnar
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
There it is LOL Thread over. Lock it up. That was way faster than I thought.
Man, you're just the worst, dude.
Man, you're just the worst, dude.
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Should be "Trolling Gunner," amirite?
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Should be "Trolling Gunner," amirite?
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BulletMagnet
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Please don't make me actually lock this.
Anyone who wants to discuss shmups on Steam, do so. Anyone with a problem with Steam as a platform, the point's been made, move on.
Anyone who wants to discuss shmups on Steam, do so. Anyone with a problem with Steam as a platform, the point's been made, move on.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Yep Steam rules. I love the extra layer of protection it provides and the assurance of regulatory compliance.
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I can't believe that even after nine years, Steam is still the only place that carries the PC version of Jamestown.
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Flobeamer1922
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I like Steam. They host cool shmups like Mushi.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Since there's mention of Jamestown here, has anyone picked up the plus version (Jamestown+)? It finally got a PC release at the end of last year.
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Steam is great for shmups. Honestly, it ended up better than I thought it ever would--too many on my wishlist now (after already owning close to a hundred), too little money to buy, and even less time to actually play.
Top 5 I've put the most time into are Mushihimesama, Raiden V: Director's Cut, Deathsmiles, Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours, and Everyday Shooter.
Top 5 I've put the most time into are Mushihimesama, Raiden V: Director's Cut, Deathsmiles, Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours, and Everyday Shooter.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Mushi
DDP DFK
Deathsmiles
Crimson Clover
Super XYX
DDP DFK
Deathsmiles
Crimson Clover
Super XYX
That is Galactic Dancing
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Top 5 for me that I am playing right now on Steam (in no particular order):
Strikers 1945 III
Mushi
DariusBurst CS
DDP DFK
Super XYX
Strikers 1945 III
Mushi
DariusBurst CS
DDP DFK
Super XYX
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Yeah, I have it. Its pretty cool, some of the new customize-able ships are really broken and silly. The extended gauntlet is crazy long, and the boss on the moon is probably the best boss in the game.Jeneki wrote:Since there's mention of Jamestown here, has anyone picked up the plus version (Jamestown+)? It finally got a PC release at the end of last year.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Agreed. Steam is amazing for shmups. In fact, Steam is just amazing.
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scrilla4rella
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I love that these games are on Steam but it annoys me that almost all of the shmups from JPN devs have really lame configuration options. Want to play Raiden 3 or 4 in 1440p? too bad.
I know a lot of these ports are not priorities for the companies involved and probably aren't selling a ton but it's still frustrating.
I know a lot of these ports are not priorities for the companies involved and probably aren't selling a ton but it's still frustrating.
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versionfiv
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
dragon blaze
mushihimesama
raiden 3
deathsmiles
strikers 1945 2
i really hope to see deathsmiles 2 on steam someday, and raizing titles.
mushihimesama
raiden 3
deathsmiles
strikers 1945 2
i really hope to see deathsmiles 2 on steam someday, and raizing titles.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I would really like to see Deathsmiles 2 on PC as well. I have it on my 360 and even though it's not as good as the first it's still pretty fun.versionfiv wrote:dragon blaze
mushihimesama
raiden 3
deathsmiles
strikers 1945 2
i really hope to see deathsmiles 2 on steam someday, and raizing titles.
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versionfiv
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
been looking into it further and see these :
Kamui
Alltynex Second
Reflex
Ether Vapor
Satazius
Wolflame
Steel Vampire
they look nice, has anyone here played them before, thoughts?
Kamui
Alltynex Second
Reflex
Ether Vapor
Satazius
Wolflame
Steel Vampire
they look nice, has anyone here played them before, thoughts?
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EmperorIng
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Satazius and Kamui are top-notch indie games. The former is an excellent Gradius (and other hori series) homage with a lot of very inventive level design. The latter is almost indistinguishable from its inspiration RayForce, in terms of aesthetic and pacing. Very hard but polished to a sheen.
I've only played a little bit of Steel Vampire and I don't understand its mechanics enough to comment on it.
I've only played a little bit of Steel Vampire and I don't understand its mechanics enough to comment on it.
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I tried Kamui and Alltynex Second for the first time the other night. Blown away by how good they are, given their age. I still need to put time into Satazius, but it doesn't like my stick and I am too lazy to get a third party mapper.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Kamui, Alltynex Second, and Reflex are all definitely solid.versionfiv wrote:been looking into it further and see these :
Kamui
Alltynex Second
Reflex
Ether Vapor
Satazius
Wolflame
Steel Vampire
they look nice, has anyone here played them before, thoughts?
I haven't played the others though. I have heard good things about the two Astro Port titles on your list (Satazuis and Wolflame) and I keep thinking about picking up the Astro Saga bundle on Steam, but there is something about the trailers that just don't make them look that good...
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
It would be nice if they weren't all made only for Windows.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Blue RevolverRawlingGunnar wrote:What are your top-5s?
Exceed 3rd
Neko Navy
Eschatos
ZeroRanger
I wasn't as huge a fan of ZeroRanger as other people, I didn't think it properly got going until the second loop, but that new arrange mode they added was so much fun! It's what was missing, it's shot straight up my list now.
There's been a run of great shmups on steam recently, Super XYX, Zenodeath, Crisis Wing. Then we've got the Ginga Force port coming on the 24th and Astral Gunners is going into early access on the 2nd October!
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versionfiv
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
thank you for the replies on my doujin game questions
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
DFK
ESCHATOS
Kamui
Zeroranger
Hellsinker
as for ones other people have mentioned, all of the alltynex trilogy are p good from what ive heard. ether vapor is also p nice, the main deal with that one is the really dynamic camera. theres vertical sections, horizontal sections, rail sections. its flipping them all p often and looks like a lot of fun in a mildly disorienting way lol.
ESCHATOS
Kamui
Zeroranger
Hellsinker
as for ones other people have mentioned, all of the alltynex trilogy are p good from what ive heard. ether vapor is also p nice, the main deal with that one is the really dynamic camera. theres vertical sections, horizontal sections, rail sections. its flipping them all p often and looks like a lot of fun in a mildly disorienting way lol.
Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Don't forget Sturmwind EX and Strania, just saying
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To Far Away Times
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
I can vouch for Mushi, Eschatos, and Kamui as A+ shmups.
None of them are very expensive either.
None of them are very expensive either.
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Speaking of shmups on Steam, I was checking the current Indie Live Expo II sale, and I found a shmup called VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION that I was previously unaware of, and it's a lot of fun.
I'm not easily impressed, but this one came out of nowhere for me, and was a very welcome surprise.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/8928 ... E_EDITION/
The game has apparently been on Steam since 2018 (with barely any reviews, or exposure), and I can't believe I did not notice it before.
This is the first sale the game has, and from what I played it's well worth the price tag.
If anyone does buy the game, go for the game + OST pack, you will happy you did so (it's one heck of a soundtrack).
Here's a few sample tracks:
https://soundcloud.com/neotroinc/sets/vritra-ost
Gameplay wise, it has some similarities to Dariusburst CS, a personal favourite, so it seems I found a new game to play in the near future.
I'm not easily impressed, but this one came out of nowhere for me, and was a very welcome surprise.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/8928 ... E_EDITION/
The game has apparently been on Steam since 2018 (with barely any reviews, or exposure), and I can't believe I did not notice it before.
This is the first sale the game has, and from what I played it's well worth the price tag.
If anyone does buy the game, go for the game + OST pack, you will happy you did so (it's one heck of a soundtrack).
Here's a few sample tracks:
https://soundcloud.com/neotroinc/sets/vritra-ost
Gameplay wise, it has some similarities to Dariusburst CS, a personal favourite, so it seems I found a new game to play in the near future.
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Re: Steam sure does kick ass for shmups, doesn't it?
Jets N Guns 2
Jamestown+
Crimzon Clover
ZeroRanger
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Jamestown+
Crimzon Clover
ZeroRanger
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
My second video on Steam Shmups
https://youtu.be/SHYu_ETEmJE
https://youtu.be/SHYu_ETEmJE