I play some Chaos Field, then Shiki games are easier

[Pixel_Outlaw]

....So I have spent a good hour trying t get better at Chaos Field and I took a break to play some CoS and Mobile Light Force 2. They both seem MUCH easier after playing Chaos Field.


Any good games to train for other games?

[Daigohji]

I find playing a Psikyo game first improves my performance on most Cave games. I think the relative bullet speed and number of aimed bullets are the main reasons.

[xghostsniperx]

Psyvariar 2 and Castle Shikigami 2 have kind of a direct relationship for me. I kind of get used to buzzing and it really helps in Shikigami 2.

[Ed Oscuro]

I often find that (Toaplan shmup here) is easier after playing Recca. Could it be relative speeds or something?

[Smraedis]

Playing DoDonPachi made everything else at the time much easier.. same could be said about DOJ and anything new, so playing hard games can help a huge amount.

[Blade]

You want something that helps you with bullet training, try playing a few rounds of Change Air Blade. Not only can you "control" the bullet patterns with another player, but you can also learn how to pick up powerups better, IMO.

[ktownhero]

Any good games to train for other games?

I think the most important thing is to play a variety of different shmups. Don't overload yourself at once though. I findn that it's always good for me to be playing 1 game mainly, and then one or two others that feel different on the side. I go to the side games when I feel lke I'm not improving in the main game, or when I'm just frustrated.

Clearing your mind and getting a different perspective (playing a different game) just in general i think will help your skill in any game.

[tiw]

i play battle garegga then get steamrolled on raiden fighters as i ram both of my ships on the chopper