horror-themed shmups and horror-themed stages

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:31 pm

Death Smiles and Undead Line look so great, though I haven't played either yet. What other horror-themed shmups are there out there?

The horror level in Harmful Park is one of my favorites. Can you think of others?

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:19 pm

ooooo....nice topic todd!!!

i too am interested in anything horror....deathsmiles is next on my list now that ketsui has been checked off

interested to see what others have to say on this

although it was wicked hard, psyche metal: the bleeding is pretty cool.....very gory design and very horror

lawnspic · Post by **lawnspic** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:20 pm

I cant recall, but im thinking Cotton Boomerang, dont know

zlk · Post by **zlk** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:28 pm

Dimahoo

worstplayer · Post by **worstplayer** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:29 pm

Is it horror-themed enough?

Octopod · Post by **Octopod** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:31 pm

All those doujin games that rip off the Giger themes. I think Dark Hell and Sister Skain games? I might not remember correctly.

MadScientist · Post by **MadScientist** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:32 pm

X-Multiply

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:36 pm

lawnspic wrote:I cant recall, but im thinking Cotton Boomerang, dont know

If memory serves the original Cotton is the most "horror-themed" - though the follow-ups have a handful of creepy moments, they're far more cutesy than the first one.

All those doujin games that rip off the Giger themes. I think Dark Hell and Sister Skain games?

The Akira Hut and Artesneit stuff comes most immediately to mind here.

Offhand I might make mention of "Slow Mode" in Geki-Oh Shienryu - not exactly "horror-themed," but has a bunch of creepy sound effects and whatnot going on.

mars man · Post by **mars man** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:37 pm

Phobia on the C64 is supposed to be horror themed, but I think from the sound of things you're more interested in later shmups with nice gory graphics, still a great game though, (if a little difficult)

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:21 pm

r-type

innerpattern · Post by **innerpattern** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:35 pm

Twinkle Tale is somewhat horror-ish

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:39 pm

Wings of Wor isn't horror themed, but it has plenty of horror-like influences.

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:38 pm

To me Microcosm (Psygnosys) was horror...altough could be more properly classified as Sci-Fi or shit..depending on your gameplay likings

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Necronom · Post by **Necronom** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:56 pm

Chimera Beast (Mame) is an interesting one.
Also, if you like the freaky creature design in Guwange have a look at Iwanaga which has a very similar mood. Iwanaga's not a shmup though, more like Alien Soldier.

ubersaurus · Post by **ubersaurus** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:48 pm

No one mentioning Satan's Hollow?

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:50 pm

Paranoia/Psychosis (PC-E/TG-16)

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:57 pm

ubersaurus wrote:No one mentioning Satan's Hollow?

Yeah, I saw a Satan's Hollow upright at a California Extreme show one year. It was in pretty good shape despite it's 1981 arcade release from the likes of Bally Midway back in the day. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Fudoh · Post by **Fudoh** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:08 pm

Harmful Park had a Halloween-themed level, right ? Boss pics, here:
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ ... ulpark.htm

t0yrobo · Post by **t0yrobo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:30 pm

Bio Hazard Battle is kinda horror themed.

MathU · Post by **MathU** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:02 am

Shippu Mahou Daisakusen has a haunted house stage.

TLB · Post by **TLB** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:45 am

Rob wrote:Paranoia/Psychosis (PC-E/TG-16)

Game. Is. WEIRD. You should do a review =)

Observer · Post by **Observer** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:01 am

jpj wrote:r-type

hahaha, was going to say the same. R-Type Delta Stage 6 is pretty much a horrifying moment... The music helps.

Also, does Guwange count? I mean, come on, Spider Kitty (MEOWWW!), Baby demon and more.

beam · Post by **beam** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:51 am

Dangerous Seed

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:42 pm

Well, Parodius Da! has a horror tales stage. Oh, oh, also, Philosoma is definitely horror-thriller with a haunting storyline.

kennyrh · Post by **kennyrh** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:47 pm

Well there's Horror Story on PC Engine CD . . .but a platform style shooter.

If interested, it's here . . .http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m9- ... -1x5w.html

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:51 pm

Definitely Guwange and Death Smiles is the most "horror" shooters.

Homura also has lots of monsters and gore.

The Cotton games have a cute halloween-style.

Fu · Post by Fu » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:08 pm

The series of Yakouga, PC doujins :

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:54 pm

innerpattern wrote:Twinkle Tale is somewhat horror-ish

Agreed, the art in this is great. Hidden gem? Not sure how hidden it is, but I'm loving the gameplay so far. Probably my best find in 2008.

BIL · Post by **BIL** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:39 pm

Observer wrote:
jpj wrote:r-type
hahaha, was going to say the same. R-Type Delta Stage 6 is pretty much a horrifying moment... The music helps.

Delta's sixth stage is my favourite, as far as creepy / horrific shooter moments go. Stage 5 is no slouch either, with the pitch blackness and various horrible things squirming around in it. But Stage 6 feels like a cross between a morgue and a filthy abattoir. It's just downright nasty.

I wish I knew exactly what Delta's story / progression was. I always put it down to the player busting into a Bydo-infested facility of some sort, but I'm not sure. Anyone know the game's background? The manual is kind of Engrish-ish, iirc.

third_strike · Post by **third_strike** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:03 pm

Shikigami no Shiro.
In other hand the last two game is about lolis, beautiful man, beautifum girl, emos,...
Cool!