Show your shmup desktop wallpapers!

Dandy J · Post by **Dandy J** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:22 pm

A couple I made awhile back.

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:26 pm

Thanks Ord!

By the way, that weird mech in your avatar, is it one of the batrider Bosses?
It's been quite some time that I was intending to ask you.

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:39 pm

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:45 pm

ST Dragon wrote:Thanks Ord!

By the way, that weird mech in your avatar, is it one of the batrider Bosses?
It's been quite some time that I was intending to ask you.

It's Shastas ship, which is the 4th boss in Ibara.

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:16 pm

Here is one of my all time favorite wallpapers / flyers:

Saint Dragon / AMIGA - Sales Curve (1989-1990)

Large:

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1810 ... rge3wx.jpg

Galderic · Post by **Galderic** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:29 pm

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/8243/escript6ov.jpg

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5500/escript26hg.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=last4ml.jpg

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:48 pm

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/4204 ... end2gs.png

dai jou bu · Post by **dai jou bu** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:21 am

ST Dragon wrote: So in what shooter is the "Touhou” Universe exactly?

The Touhou series has been around for a decade now, but I'd classify it under "Shikigami no Shiro maniac" style. If you're interested in learning more, check out this link.

Edit: I just realized I completely misinterpreted your question. Hopefully it was answered though.

J5983 · Post by **J5983** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:52 am

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:15 am

That's a nice one.
Is it also from the Touhou” Universe? or is it Cotton or Shikigami No Shiro?

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:19 am

Stefan_L wrote:Here is my messy desktop.... Delta was the first really good shoot'em up i ever played on C-64.

HHmm...
You need to clean up that jungle of a desktop!

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:43 pm

Although not technically a shmup by classic conventions, it IS Vic Viper...

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6753/zoe312803dv.jpg

J5983 · Post by **J5983** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:07 pm

They are the three main characters in Perfect Cherry Blossom, or Touhou 7.

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:01 pm

Blade wrote:Although not technically a shmup by classic conventions, it IS Vic Viper...

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6753/zoe312803dv.jpg

That Vic Viper Mech wallpaper from ZOE2 is so cool!
I was looking all over the net for that specific flyer!
Thanks!

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:37 pm

i used to have a screengrab from cyvern on my tated display.

now my desktop is neither shmup related or strictly appropriate for public discussion...

Minzoku · Post by **Minzoku** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:51 pm

I really want to reply to this thread on-topic, but it seems all the shmup-related images I have are the same ones all of you guys have, and my desktop at the moment is a picture of Ashura the Hedgehog that Kiken drew a few days ago

Zaarock · Post by **Zaarock** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:02 pm

Do you ppl have any more nice Gradius wallpapers?

ooh i really need to go play ZOE 2 again to fight Leo in the vic viper on single player ( wee! ripple, multiples and everything! )

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:52 pm

Zaarock wrote:Do you ppl have any more nice Gradius wallpapers?

http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/7758 ... 7686gv.jpg
Classic!!!

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:59 pm

I've wanted a nice, clear version of that image for ages. Thanks Ord!

crithit5000 · Post by **crithit5000** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:32 am

I just finished this, and it's currently residing on my desktop for now...

http://www.letsdestroytheinternet.org/misc/ika-gray.png

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:49 am

@crithit5000

That's an awesome wallpaper! I love the colours!

Here are few which I cycle through every week.

Alien Breed - Ending (AMIGA) - You gotta love the Team17 AMIGA graphics!

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8241 ... end7kq.png

Unknown Alien world. Similar scenery has been used as intros / cutscenes in various shooters in the past. (I think this one was generated by an AMIGA computer...)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2218 ... rld6ep.png

Darius (Arcade)

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3168/darius11ts.jpg

Darius II (Arcade)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8947/darius29ec.jpg

Darius II (Genesis)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/9012/dariusii7fw.jpg

E-Swat (JPN-MD)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9646 ... jap3qz.jpg

Gynoug - Wings of Wor - Cover By famous heroic/fanstasy artist Boris Vallejo

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4268 ... geyes0.jpg

Macross Explosion, after being hit by the Meltran particle beam in Macross DYRL.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3589 ... ion9sr.png

Macross - SDF-1. Back-cover of the Macross Saga.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1546 ... df18no.png

Macross SDF-1 Fortress Ramming the Zendradi Flag-ship.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6466 ... ing8pl.jpg

Macross 2036 (JPN-PCE DUO)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6956 ... ont7xm.jpg

Phalanx (JPN-X68000)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2750 ... 0004jx.jpg

Radiant Silvergun (JPN-Saturn)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2755 ... gun2tz.jpg

Ray Crisis (JPN-PSX)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3628 ... jap9ne.jpg

Ray Crisis (JPN-Arcade)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3994 ... sis0pz.jpg

Super Darius (JPN-PCE DUO)

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/5166 ... ius4ks.jpg

Super Manbow (JPN-MSX)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8112 ... bow1nc.jpg

Swiv (Euro-AMIGA)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3184/swiv4lq.jpg

Thunder Force IV - Rynex - Concept

The Chaos Engine (AMIGA)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8489/tf4c8ui.jpg

The Chaos Engine 2 (AMIGA)

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7500 ... ne25kl.jpg

Thunder Force Forever - Syrinx

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5369 ... inx159.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7708 ... x20012.jpg

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/7646 ... xspace.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4912 ... tf55dz.jpg

Thunder Force V - RVR-01 Gauntlet

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6711 ... et23vx.png

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7624 ... etchar.png

Winds of Thunder (JPN-PCE DUO)

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8944 ... erj3sc.jpg

Montario · Post by **Montario** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:11 pm

Had this as my wallpaper for a couple of months now, keep thinking its time for a change, but seeing as i haven't even had a chance to play ibara yet, it keeps me going while i wait the humble console release,

I could only find this image in the quality i needed it in the form of a scan od some promo stuff that was covered in jap text, so i using my weak photoshop skills managed to clone tool it all away, i have been happy with the results tho. yay!

my first post this is too by the way, been lurking around for a while, never been a forummy person before, all this technology frightens me, be gentle now :3

SteevTee · Post by **SteevTee** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:21 pm

Here is a pic I made a few years ago for my desktop. Fans of Turrican should like it.

http://www.st-web.co.uk/turricanst.jpg

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:39 pm

That is so cool!
Excellent colour work & the Lens Flares are very good.

Thanks for sharing!

Here are a few more:

Thunder Force V:

Thunder Force IV:

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/69/tf4c09yz.jpg

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/5867/tf4c10rx.jpg

Thunder Force III:

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/1460 ... pal6js.jpg

llaoyllakcuf · Post by **llaoyllakcuf** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:20 pm

currently using the 2nd one from the "Insanity Naked Hunter" page.
http://www.inhgroup.com/item/ketsui

yep, I'm lazy.

JigsawMan · Post by **JigsawMan** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:43 pm

Montario wrote:Had this as my wallpaper for a couple of months now, keep thinking its time for a change, but seeing as i haven't even had a chance to play ibara yet, it keeps me going while i wait the humble console release,

I could only find this image in the quality i needed it in the form of a scan od some promo stuff that was covered in jap text, so i using my weak photoshop skills managed to clone tool it all away, i have been happy with the results tho. yay!

my first post this is too by the way, been lurking around for a while, never been a forummy person before, all this technology frightens me, be gentle now :3

Could you upload the image somewhere so I could nab the original? I love shmup artwork almost as much as the games themselves. thx!

Defcon 5 · Post by **Defcon 5** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:19 pm

Sly Cherry Chunks wrote:Ive been using the same Irem desktop for about three years now.

My LJ background is cute though:

http://pics.livejournal.com/slycherrych ... c/000020yk

What version is this ? 6800 ? Its not Gaiden for sure!

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:56 am

Defcon 5 wrote:
Sly Cherry Chunks wrote:Ive been using the same Irem desktop for about three years now.

My LJ background is cute though:

http://pics.livejournal.com/slycherrych ... c/000020yk

What version is this ? 6800 ? Its not Gaiden for sure!

I think it's just a home made screen shot.

dementia · Post by **dementia** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:35 am

JigsawMan wrote:
Montario wrote:Had this as my wallpaper for a couple of months now, keep thinking its time for a change, but seeing as i haven't even had a chance to play ibara yet, it keeps me going while i wait the humble console release,

I could only find this image in the quality i needed it in the form of a scan od some promo stuff that was covered in jap text, so i using my weak photoshop skills managed to clone tool it all away, i have been happy with the results tho. yay!

my first post this is too by the way, been lurking around for a while, never been a forummy person before, all this technology frightens me, be gentle now :3
I second that request.

Could you upload the image somewhere so I could nab the original? I love shmup artwork almost as much as the games themselves. thx!

Zaarock · Post by **Zaarock** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:11 pm

kinda OT: Ah, i found the nice gradius V site here again: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/gra5/menu/menu.html lots of nice wallpapers here.