Japan-Only PS2 Shmups

Badaro · Post by **Badaro** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:30 pm

Hey,

I need to purchase a few things from Play-Asia, and I'd like to use this opportunity to get me a shmup (or two).

Can you give me some suggestions?

- No games released in the US, unless the US version is crippled/buggy
- I already own Shikigami no Shiro 2 and Chaos Field for the GCN

[]s Badaro

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:39 pm

depends what you like, for my money, restricted to playstation games, i'd get mushihimesama, and the dragon blaze psikyo pack, or the gradius deluxe pack on ps1.

mushi is, of course, a personal choice. 3 distinct modes (psikyo mode, cave mode, and fuckin' fun mode) that each have unique features, with an arrange mode which is easier to score in and just plain easier.

and gradius deluxe. its got gradius, and moreover its got gofer. two unbelievably unbelievable games for the price of... one and a half...
its cheaper on saturn, and i've heard that the playstation version is sort of stupid (perhaps others will elaborate, as i have it on saturn).

and the psikyo pack. its got sol divide, but i'm going to pretend its not there. buy it for dragon blaze. this is the only place its available besides arcade. its psikyo, deeper than hell, and harder than balls. go fall in love.

mannerbot · Post by **mannerbot** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:43 pm

Dodonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou and ESPGaluda. Duh.

Xexyz · Post by **Xexyz** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:49 pm

*cough* http://forum.shmups.com/forum/viewtopic ... f9a2a70f97
*cough*

Let's keep that thread going, it's in need for a BUMP already.

visuatrox · Post by **visuatrox** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:51 pm

mannerbot wrote:Dodonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou and ESPGaluda. Duh.

^^ That advice gets my approval. Although those games are a bit similar in style, so if you want something different then Gradius V and Raiden III are good games too

kennyrh · Post by **kennyrh** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:08 pm

visuatrox wrote:
mannerbot wrote:Dodonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou and ESPGaluda. Duh.
^^ That advice gets my approval. Although those games are a bit similar in style, so if you want something different then Gradius V and Raiden III are good games too

Yep . . .what HE said. Both absolutely essential and i don't think you'll find two more entertaining.

Unless you want a good kicking and try Dodonpachi Dai Ou Jou . . .

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:52 pm

Defenitely DOJ!

Another shmup offering excellent value for money and being enormously fun:
Star Soldier (Remake). I recently got back into it on the Gamecube and am again pleasantly surprised with this titles quality. That and it's only about $25 new. I am not entirely sure of it not getting a US release though.

PsikyoPshumpPshooterP · Tue Oct 04, 2005 12:22 am

DDP DOJ
Mushi
Psikyo Collection 2 and 3

Thats all you ever need for the ps2

Guardians Knight · Post by **Guardians Knight** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 2:35 pm

altho i dont own them and therefore cant vouch for the quality herein the Taito collections both have some shooters in and if they are arcade perfect should be great buys, im gonna get em when i got some spare cash