PS2 shmups?

Pshooter · Post by **Pshooter** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:20 pm

sorry, i'm interested in the good shmups for the different systems. So far i've read about R-Type Final which looks awesome with all the unlockable ships, and Gradius V looks okay. What are some other good shmups for PS2?

freddiebamboo · Post by **freddiebamboo** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:34 pm

Dodonpachi DOJ http://www.ntsc-uk.com/review.php?platf ... DoDonPachi
ESPGaluda http://www.ntsc-uk.com/review.php?platf ... =Espgaluda
Mushihimesama
Dragon Blaze (comes with sol divide)
Shikigami No Shiro 2
Raiden 3
Gunbird 1&2 http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/gunbird2/
Psyvariar 2 http://www.ntsc-uk.com/review.php?platf ... Psyvariar2

That's most of the good ones there, can't remember off the top of my head anymore

Pshooter · Post by **Pshooter** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:44 pm

were Gradius V and R-Type Final the only PS2 shmups released in the US?

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:47 pm

nah, shiki 2 came out here. priced at $10 retail no less.

Pshooter · Post by **Pshooter** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:22 pm

which is the best shmup though? does R-Type Final have the most variety/replay as far as unlockables?

TalkingOctopus · Post by **TalkingOctopus** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:28 pm

Pshooter wrote:which is the best shmup though? does R-Type Final have the most variety/replay as far as unlockables?

I don't know if that can be answered. It depends on taste. I like Gradius V and Espgaluda the best. R-type final is one of my least favorites. I find it slow paced and dull. Howeverm I am pretty sure it has the most unlockables.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:38 pm

Pshooter wrote:which is the best shmup though? does R-Type Final have the most variety/replay as far as unlockables?

My favorites (including imports) are:
Shiki 2
Gradius V
Dragon Blaze
Gunbird 1 + 2
There's enough here to keep you busy for at least a year.

Indeed, if I owned only these four games, I'd still be a pretty happy gamer.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:13 pm

Pshooter wrote:which is the best shmup though? does R-Type Final have the most variety/replay as far as unlockables?

As far as unlockables go, then it's a definite yes. However, please note that most people grew very weary of the game trying to unlock all the ships.

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:36 pm

My wife just bought me a PS2 for Christmas

& I already have 2 shmups:

Mobile Light Force 2 (aka Shikigami no Shiro)
Silpheed: The Lost Planet

I got a chance to test it all out since it's all used, & I say MLF2 (or the import) is a cool game, utilizing the "grazing" effect to add to your firepower. Also, I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about, but I found Silpheed: The Lost Planet to be kinda fun, though the pacing is rather slow. I was instantly wowed by the graphics, & I thought the game was pretty cool. I am a fan of the original for Sega CD & I have to say the gameplay mechanics in the sequel are spot-on & very faithful to the original, so if you like the original, the sequel will be enjoyable (presumably) as well.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:45 pm

The original Silpheed was for the PC...

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:06 pm

I tried ordering Raiden III but they were out of stock over at Lik-Sang...ugh.

Arcatech · Post by **Arcatech** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:14 pm

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/p ... ion-games/