New shmup or re release of the year 2024

[soupbones]

As for anything new, I really like Xelan Force and Crystal Breaker (both on Switch).

You should get Viper Phase 1 on the switch.

I own the PCB

Fantastic game!

[Bassa-Bassa]

Any positive general consensus on this one?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3198 ... adeCannon/

Somehow seems to be the year's most overlooked STG?

Thanks for that link Bassa-Bassa,

First time hearing and learning about this newfangled stg from developer Machine Code. That link to the "Sorcerial Blade Cannon" stg is an interesting romp -- it takes place in the far future, hence the date depicted just before the start of a session along with it's overall cyberpunk visual flair going on throughout the entire game itself. Is presented entirely in yoko and tate is nowhere to be found. The entire stg itself is only a mere 138.66mb d/l as it is and is perfectly playable on a Steam Deck setup if you have access to one (and runs just fine without the need for a Proton loader app necessary).

SBC strongly reminds me of a Cave stylized type of stg as developer Machine Code was aiming in that particular direction as the main source of inspiration. Sure would be nice if tate was included from the "get-go" though as it'd truly benefit from a larger overall screen "real estate" space-wise, indeed. No "on-line" leaderboard support is present but it does save your highest scores for both AC and EX modes nevertheless for posterity and safekeeping purposes. No replay saving functionality is available either.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

No problem. No tate screen mode is indeed a shame, but glad to read it's apparently the only worth-mentioning flaw.

[Jonpachi]

As for anything new, I really like Xelan Force and Crystal Breaker (both on Switch).

Picked up Crystal Breaker on this recommendation and it’s taken over my life. I’m not even a huge caravan shmup fan (though I love the PC Engine suite for what it is) but this one is just so well balanced and encouraging of aggressive play that I keep pushing harder.

[Quips]

Devil Blade Reboot is my pick on the sheer strength of being shit-talked by a text-to-speech zealot as their mech is going down in flames.

[Ms. Tea]

A friend gave me Devil Blade Reboot for Christmas, and I can *definitely* see what all the fuss is about. I've done a few runs so far; appreciating how easy it is to 1cc normal mode. Gives me some incentive to go back for the harder modes!

That said, Radirgy 2 is still my pick for game of the year.

[dmk1198]

Blue Revolver Double Action is easily the standout for me. It's basically Blue Revolver but better - better stage 5, more characters, and fun new missions. What's not to like?

How do I find this?

I thought it was free update for blue revolver 360 on steam which I own but seems nothing has changed in menus?

[dmk1198]

Found it cheers

[soupbones]

As for anything new, I really like Xelan Force and Crystal Breaker (both on Switch).

Picked up Crystal Breaker on this recommendation and it’s taken over my life. I’m not even a huge caravan shmup fan (though I love the PC Engine suite for what it is) but this one is just so well balanced and encouraging of aggressive play that I keep pushing harder.

If you haven’t already, check out Terarin’s other games. Especially Moon Dancer and Raging Blasters.