Best NES Shmups?

zaphod · Post by **zaphod** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:37 pm

For those who want a pure shooter expereince, for The GUardian Legend, try the password

"TGL"

Prepare to be pwned.

overdrive · Post by **overdrive** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:47 pm

zaphod wrote:For those who want a pure shooter expereince, for The GUardian Legend, try the password

"TGL"

Prepare to be pwned.

Ever so true. Some of those stages aren't so easy when you seem to be a good deal weaker going into them.

TGL's a great game. Lifeforce got me into shooters and Stinger was a fun little game that also had both hori and vert stages. Crisis Force also seems to be a fun one, although I haven't played it much. And speaking of NES games like Power Strike, what about that one by Compile called GunNac or something like that? It's a pretty good one.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:05 pm

overdrive wrote: And speaking of NES games like Power Strike, what about that one by Compile called GunNac or something like that? It's a pretty good one.

Hmmm....I have "Power Strike", but its on the Sega Master System.

Was there was a version released for the NES?

junkeR · Post by **junkeR** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:12 pm

No Power Strike is a different series.

Read here:
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... ompile.htm

for more on most of Compile's shooters.

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:14 pm

I rather enjoy SCAT, Zanac, Twin Cobra, and Burai Fighter. Legendary Wings is good for a go-through once in a while, though somewhat easy. I also occasionally pop in Gradius & Life Force, as well as Abadox, but I find those all to be more difficult, so I haven't given them much time. I should however, because I know they're all good games. I also enjoy the NES conversion of Fantasy Zone & play that once in a while.

overdrive · Post by **overdrive** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:05 am

ROBOTRON wrote:
overdrive wrote: And speaking of NES games like Power Strike, what about that one by Compile called GunNac or something like that? It's a pretty good one.
Hmmm....I have "Power Strike", but its on the Sega Master System.

Was there was a version released for the NES?

Wasn't saying that. Someone mentioned that Crisis Force was like Power Strike (I think), so I was bringing up another game along those lines because it was by the same company.

ubersaurus · Post by **ubersaurus** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:22 am

My favs have been:

Zanac
Recca
Life Force
Sky Shark

but most of all, and one I haven't seen mentioned yet, Sky Kid. I played the holy hell out of that game in my younger days. Still one of my favorite NES games, period.

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:07 am

SCAT has always been my favirit no other shmup is quite like it. The third level is one of the best scenes in any game ever(the backround and music really makes it).

Other then that though I like Galaga Zanac and sky Kid.

ARCADIA · Post by **ARCADIA** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:58 am

Crisis Force
Final Mission (S.C.A.T.)
Gradius II
Gyruss
Max Warrior (Isolated Warrior)

shinsage · Post by **shinsage** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:04 am

SCAT, god, I can't believe they still called it that.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:09 am

shinsage wrote:SCAT, god, I can't believe they still called it that.

It's actually called "Action in New York" in Europe.

My favorite NES shmups are:
1943
Life Force
Zanac
Gun Nac
Gunsmoke
Dragon Spirit

ccovell · Post by **ccovell** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:13 am

Uchuu Keibitai SDF is pretty damn impressive, too. And a bit tough and uncompromising too.

If you want to try something a little different, try Fuzzical Fighter -- a SHMUP RPG.

I second Gyruss; it's awesome. I'll also suggest Tetrastar the Fighter and of course Parodius!

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:22 am

shinsage wrote:What else than Starship Hector? Classic.

Yeah, that one's pretty obscure. While we're on obscure, how about the NES port of Thudercade? Or The Adventures of Dino-Riki?

Actually, scratch all 3 of those since none are very good. Sky Kid is great though, everyone should play that and then post of the high score thread we've got for it here.

Abadox is also pretty nice. Hard as hell though, but it's got a nice sense of style and some interesting level design.

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:17 am

How long has Scat been known as something to do with fecal pornography though? It couldn't have been past the 90's... if so then well... Scat music wouldn't have had a 1 hit wonder/1second phase here in the united states.

...

Then again...

But Americans were cooler in the 90's... and even cooler in the 80's. We just eat nuts now. Rambling... sry.

shinsage · Post by **shinsage** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:22 am

Andi wrote:
shinsage wrote:What else than Starship Hector? Classic.
Yeah, that one's pretty obscure. While we're on obscure, how about the NES port of Thudercade? Or The Adventures of Dino-Riki?

Actually, scratch all 3 of those since none are very good.

Haha, no doubt. I've never played Thundercade, but I'm always reminded of the NES Thunderbirds, which was also kinda shitty. The cinematics with the creepy puppets made up for it.

The only thing Starship Hector has going for it is its name (Starship...Hector?) and the box art, and that was stolen from the Famicom art of Star Soldier.

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:27 am

Andi wrote:
shinsage wrote:What else than Starship Hector? Classic.
Yeah, that one's pretty obscure. While we're on obscure, how about the NES port of Thudercade? Or The Adventures of Dino-Riki?

Actually, scratch all 3 of those since none are very good. Sky Kid is great though, everyone should play that and then post of the high score thread we've got for it here.

Hey, Thundercade is great in arcades...I think it's Toaplan, is it not?

Also, Sky Kid is great. I bet Bloodreign will be happy to hear some love for that one :) Surprised to hear that Thundercade isn't a good port; I'll have to check it out...

szycag · Post by **szycag** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:34 am

Recca's the best, but good luck getting your hands on it for a decent price!

My other favorites are Over Horizon and Gun Nac. I was glad to see someone said Over Horizon, but not nearly enough said it. One of the best Hori shmups for the system next to Lifeforce/Salamander.

Did anyone say Terra Cresta?

louisg · Post by **louisg** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:24 am

1943!

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:52 pm

louisg wrote:1943!

Man, I totally forgot about 1943

That's also a fav.

TheRed · Post by **TheRed** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:57 pm

my favorite is Gun Nac

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:36 am

shinsage wrote:Haha, no doubt. I've never played Thundercade, but I'm always reminded of the NES Thunderbirds, which was also kinda shitty. The cinematics with the creepy puppets made up for it.

Oh, I forgot about Thunderbirds. That game was WAY boring. Here's another mediocre one we also forgot, Captain Skyhawk! They remind me of one another somehow.

Ed Oscuro wrote:Also, Sky Kid is great. I bet Bloodreign will be happy to hear some love for that one Surprised to hear that Thundercade isn't a good port; I'll have to check it out...

Yeah, it's slow, flickery, with a too big hitbox and mushy controls. Plus, it's ugly. I actually sort've like it though. It plays a big like Tiger-Heli (or at least the NES port of Tiger-Heli).

I'm pretty into collecting NES games, so I've hardly played anything but the NES ports of arcade shooters.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:04 am

FRO wrote:
louisg wrote:1943!
Man, I totally forgot about 1943 That's also a fav.

I like how the NES 1943 has a charge laser and a unique leveling up system. I love the arcade 1943s too, but the charge laser makes sense in a game were you try to blow up a good percentage of stuff.

tekneekz · Post by **tekneekz** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:12 am

gyruss

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:29 am

Over Horizon

Fuzzical Fighter

ZOMBIE NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...kidding. Seriously crap game.

Ozymandiaz1260 · Post by **Ozymandiaz1260** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:43 pm

circuitface wrote:How long has Scat been known as something to do with fecal pornography though? It couldn't have been past the 90's... if so then well... Scat music wouldn't have had a 1 hit wonder/1second phase here in the united states.

...

Then again...

But Americans were cooler in the 90's... and even cooler in the 80's. We just eat nuts now. Rambling... sry.

Scat has always meant 'poop'.

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:45 pm

Well that just makes Scat music and that Scatman song so much more awesome.

Hilden · Post by **Hilden** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:40 pm

What about Image Fight? Wasn't that an inspiration for RSG? Anyone play that one on NES?

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:45 am

Hilden wrote:What about Image Fight? Wasn't that an inspiration for RSG? Anyone play that one on NES?

I did. I can't compare it the arcade version because I've only played the NES one. It's pretty fun, but has a power up system that's hard to get used to, and is hard as hell. The third level boss is practically luck.

shinsage · Post by **shinsage** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:26 am

The Image Fight port is pretty decent considering the system. Remains quite true to the original, and on its own it's a solid title.

I used to confuse Alpha Mission and Image Fight all the time, mainly because of how similar the title bars at the top of the cart look alike. I can't even remember what AM is like now...

X-Tech · Post by **X-Tech** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:03 pm

My fav:
RECCA
Milipede
Final Mission
Marcross
Burai Fighter
Guardian Legend
Over Horizon
Gradius
Zanac
Gun-Nac
1943

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