Shmup levels in non-shmup games

Post by **Shatterhand** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:41 pm

This thread used to exist in the older forum, but I can't find it here.

So, what non-shmuo games have shmup on them?

I just remembered that becaus I am playing Pacman World 20th Anniversary (The 1st one), and it has a very cool shmup level called "King Galaxian".

Herr Schatten · Post by **Herr Schatten** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:47 pm

The two shmup stages in Keio Yuugekitai: Katsugekihen are great, but then its predecessor was a proper shmup anyway.

The ones in Astro Boy: Omega Factor are also pretty cool. Great game, although it's slightly over-ambitious like every Treasure game.

In Wonderboy III: Monster Lair, every second half of a level is a shmup stage.

And who could forget the shmup stages in Turrican II?

Zelikazi · Post by **Zelikazi** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:06 pm

Gunstar Heroes, Dynamite Headdy, and Rocket Knight Adventures, my three favorite Genesis games, all have shmup levels in them.

Coincidence? I never really noticed it before...hmm....

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:29 pm

Viewtiful Joe had a shmuppy cloud level i believe.

SheSaidDutch · Post by **SheSaidDutch** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:43 pm

Shockman 2 Level 2

gunbird18 · Post by **gunbird18** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:57 pm

Metal Slug 3

Love that game!

gunbird18 · Post by **gunbird18** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:02 pm

In Wonderboy III: Monster Lair, every second half of a level is a shmup stage.

I love Wonderboy III, too. Great subject, now I am going to go try out some of these games!

zimeon · Post by **zimeon** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:06 pm

Turrican 2 (platform game: Amiga, C64, SNES) has two shmup stages.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:15 pm

Kirby Super Star has a brief shmup section in the "Milky Way Wishes" game.

Post by **Ghegs** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:21 pm

Game Boy's Super Mario Land has a few (one in a submarine, one in an aeroplane).

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:21 pm

Xexyz on NES has a few shmup levels, as well as some shmup-level boss fights.

Kiel · Post by **Kiel** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:49 pm

gunbird18 wrote:Metal Slug 3

Love that game!

That part of the stage is sooooo damn good it could be a game in itself. The first time I played it I was just amazed.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:33 pm

Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, the GB b/w Batman, Konami Wai Wai World 1, Konami Wai Wai World 2, Wario Ware, Dynamite Headdy, and the original Kirby's Dreamland have shmup levels. A couple of the Goemon games have levels of classic shmups and Goemon 4 SNES has a hidden udapted Time Pilot.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:42 pm

Kiel wrote:
gunbird18 wrote:Metal Slug 3

Love that game!
That part of the stage is sooooo damn good it could be a game in itself. The first time I played it I was just amazed.

I'm trying to figure out which part of the game you have in mind. Probably I haven't gotten to it yet. There is, if I'm not mistaken, a section where you are moving downward in water. But presumably this isn't what you're talking about.

dementia · Post by **dementia** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:24 pm

professor ganson wrote:
Kiel wrote:
gunbird18 wrote:Metal Slug 3

Love that game!
That part of the stage is sooooo damn good it could be a game in itself. The first time I played it I was just amazed.
I'm trying to figure out which part of the game you have in mind. Probably I haven't gotten to it yet. There is, if I'm not mistaken, a section where you are moving downward in water. But presumably this isn't what you're talking about.

I believe he's referring to Mission 5. Without giving too much away, the level starts like a horizontal shooter and later turns into a vertical shooter.

Mission 3 in Metal Slug X was shmuppy towards the end.

TWITCHDOCTOR · Post by **TWITCHDOCTOR** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:59 pm

You guys forgot to mention Jim Power.
I also always considered the second stage in Altered Beast to be kinda "shmupy". (when you power up into a flying dragon shooting electricity)

Darkcomet72 · Post by **Darkcomet72** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:33 pm

Kirby's Dreamland's Final boss is a shmup boss...

Rendering Ranger(Targa) is a hybrid Shmup/run 'n gun!.

Devilsheep · Post by **Devilsheep** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:50 pm

I'm pretty sure that new game Alien Hominid has a shmup level.

Nei First · Post by **Nei First** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:10 pm

FRO wrote:Xexyz on NES has a few shmup levels, as well as some shmup-level boss fights.

Love that game man...

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:27 pm

Darkcomet72 wrote:Kirby's Dreamland's Final boss is a shmup boss...

Rendering Ranger(Targa) is a hybrid Shmup/run 'n gun!.

I think you got Kirby's Dreamland GB b/w confused with Kirby's Adventure NES. The final boss in the original Kirby's Dreamland is not a shmup boss. Kirby's Dreamland, the one I mentioned in a previous post, the one without the special powers from enemies, does have a shmup level, though.

tehkao · Post by **tehkao** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:30 pm

Batman (Genesis)
Captain America and the Avengers (Arcade/Genesis)
Alien Storm

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:35 pm

If I remember correctly, Batman Return of the Joker NES has some shmup levels. I can't believe I forgot the Game Boy b/w Battletoads. That game has a shmup level!

Stormwatch · Post by **Stormwatch** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:01 pm

Pulseman has a level inspired in old hori shmups... it's still platforming, though.

Nemo · Post by **Nemo** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:08 pm

An awesome but little known Action/Rpg for the Duo called Xak I&II has a a shmuppy part which is a throwback to the Dragon Spirit games.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:12 pm

^ i love this game's cover art. seriously.

Cover at Crazybanana

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:19 am

Herr Schatten wrote:The two shmup stages in Keio Yuugekitai: Katsugekihen are great, but then its predecessor was a proper shmup anyway.

There was a third shooter stage that was cut from the game.

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:32 am

This is kind of an Isometric "you face the screen and stuff comes at you" kind of shmup but I will mention it. The bonus stages in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus for PS2, you basically shoot stuff while dodging tons of obstacles and collect Shell Coins.

Superman's side stages come to mind, but they suck.

Oh, and who could forget Zone of Enders 2: The 2nd Runner's ZORADIUS...Vic Viper is Awesome in that game!

EvilAkito · Post by **EvilAkito** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:34 am

Don't forget Mega Man 8. It has two shmupping segments. One in Tengu Man's level, and the other in Dr. Wily's castle.

SFKhoa · Post by **SFKhoa** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:36 am

Sparkster
Milky Way Wishes in Kirby Superstar for the SNES.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:57 am

EvilAkito wrote:Don't forget Mega Man 8. It has two shmupping segments. One in Tengu Man's level, and the other in Dr. Wily's castle.

That reminds me. Mega Man V GB has a shmup segment too.