"Epic" SHUMPS

jpolz · Post by **jpolz** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:19 pm

Name some SHMUPS that have that "epic" feel: grave/dark story line, orchestral musical score, very gritty feeling....almost cinematic. Games along the lines of:

-Radiant Silvergun
-Gradius V
-Silpheed: TLP
-R-Type Final

Let's here some more.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:22 pm

Ikaruga.

SuperGrafx · Post by **SuperGrafx** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:52 pm

IMO, Under Defeat fits this bill somewhat well. For me at least.

Such an awesome experience.

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:53 pm

radirgy.

so emotional it could be a movie...!

Nei First · Post by **Nei First** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:57 pm

Dodonpachi DOJ

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:55 pm

Sexy Parodius

Plasmo · Post by **Plasmo** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:10 pm

starcraft

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:15 pm

Compile

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:27 pm

Axelay and X-Multiply, definitely.

Soukyugurentai achieves this to a large extent, too.

J-Manic · Post by **J-Manic** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:31 pm

Giga Wing 2 and Layer Section.

zinger · Post by **zinger** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:32 pm

not a game, but garth marenghi's darkplace.

freddiebamboo · Post by **freddiebamboo** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:07 pm

The Dimahoo intro wins surely.

Gorecki · Post by **Gorecki** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:14 pm

G-Darius defeats everything. I once (in a drunken stupor, urged on by equally drunk heathen friends - don't judge me!) credit fed the whole game and was blown away by the epic melancholy nature of the ending. It's helped massively by the music, with epic synths breaking out all over the place. You will see the creation of new lives.

Pirate1019 · Post by **Pirate1019** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:38 pm

Garegga? It has a gritty feel.

Ikaruga because of the gave sort of helpless atmosphere.

Sexy Parodius. Because flying pigs, and women straddling missles just oozes the word 'EPIC'

agony · Post by **agony** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:45 pm

Nei First wrote:Dodonpachi DOJ

I second that

J-Manic · Post by **J-Manic** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:59 am

Definitely Ikaruga though. It's just too bad that the game doesn't have any cool cutscenes in between levels and after the game.

Pirate1019 · Post by **Pirate1019** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:06 am

J-Manic wrote:Definitely Ikaruga though. It's just too bad that the game doesn't have any cool cutscenes in between levels and after the game.

Would be cool, but have you seen any of the concept art? I can understand them not wanting to put cutscenes in. Plus I think that never hearing or seeing shinra or the other characters adds to the oppressive atmoshere.

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:33 am

serious answer: Raiden DX, New Release soundtrack

comedy answer: Ark Area

seattlexc · Post by **seattlexc** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:07 am

Gorecki wrote:G-Darius defeats everything. I once (in a drunken stupor, urged on by equally drunk heathen friends - don't judge me!) credit fed the whole game and was blown away by the epic melancholy nature of the ending. It's helped massively by the music, with epic synths breaking out all over the place. You will see the creation of new lives.

I agree, G Darius has an epic feel to it, mostly because of the bosses, but also because of the music and the action that takes place in the background.

Cyarc · Post by **Cyarc** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:12 am

For me, I got to say Radiant Silvergun and Layer Section. Both seem longer then the average shooter and have awesome atmospheres and music.

UnscathedFlyingObject · Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:33 am

Einhander.
R-Type Delta
Thunder Force V

J-Manic · Post by **J-Manic** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 5:04 am

Pirate1019 wrote:
J-Manic wrote:Definitely Ikaruga though. It's just too bad that the game doesn't have any cool cutscenes in between levels and after the game.
Would be cool, but have you seen any of the concept art? I can understand them not wanting to put cutscenes in. Plus I think that never hearing or seeing shinra or the other characters adds to the oppressive atmoshere.

Good point.

And yes, I've seen the art for the Ikaruga. It's fantastic if you ask me.

moonblood · Post by **moonblood** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:30 am

Viper Phase 1, especially the battleships level, though the whole game feels more "serious" than anything else imo. those explosions, that music... great stuff

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:52 am

I don't get to play it that much but, Guardic Gaiden comes to mind, aka Guardian Legend..

If that's not Epic, I don't know what is.

ED-057 · Post by **ED-057** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:20 am

How could you forget Gaiares? The earth is all ruined by pollution and stuff, and you're the last hope for it to become as beautiful and green? as it once was! Those anime girls are depending on you for heaven's sake!!1!

SteevTee · Post by **SteevTee** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:46 am

Raystorm (especially stage 3, the one with the fleet)

Kaede · Post by **Kaede** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:12 pm

zinger wrote:not a game, but garth marenghi's darkplace.

I beg your pudding?

A bit late I know.

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:14 pm

Imo IBARA soundtrack gives it a lot of "epic" taste!

Also Guwange have something epic....

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:49 pm

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Philosoma. Granted, not in the same league as most of the others mentioned, but definitely epic in scope & presentation.

ave · Post by **ave** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:59 pm

Ikaruga (its pure.. )

Radiant Silvergun (you know why

)

XMULTIPLY (like the Aliens movie^_^)

dodonpachi Daioujou (because of its Soundtrack and the great apocalypse
feeling which is contained in the last stage)

Layer Section (due to the great sound and plot. I just like to enter the atmosphere and to approach slowly the core of the planet)

Guwange (greatest atmosphere of ancient japan ever. I just love it though the game itself is not my favourite in Cave-stuff)