Good Horizontal Shooter list, am I missing anything?

[Lawfer]

Serious Sci-Fish:

Thunder Force V
X2
Einhander
Gradius V
R-Type Final
R-Type Delta
Metal Black
Last Hope
Hyper Duel
Border Down
Gradius Gaiden
G-Darius
Thunder Force Gold Pack
Gradius II&III
Gradius Collection
Rayxanber I, II & III
Pulstar
Andro Dunos
Phalanx
Salamander series
Salamander Portable
Gaia Seed
X-Multiply
Thunder Cross
Arcade Treasures Vol 1 (Defender II)
Shooter Space Shot

Cute Fantasist:

Paradius series
Harmful Park
Tobi Tsukihime
Tengai
Cotton series
AirRade
Angeraze
Parodius Portable

Others:

Sol Divide
Blazing star
Sigma Star Saga
Zedblade
Xyanide

Please can someone fill titles of Horizontal Shooters I am missing? They can be on Dreamcast, Saturn, PC, Playstation, Playstation 2, PSP, GBA, DS, Game Cube, XBOX360, Playstation 3, Wii, FM-Town, PCFX and even Neo Geo...

[UnscathedFlyingObject]

Gradius Gaiden (PS)

[Lawfer]

Gradius Gaiden (PS)

Thanks forgot that one, added.

[Turrican]

there is NO vertical in that list.

[The Coop]

there is NO vertical in that list.

Glad I'm not the only one to notice that.


You also forgot Darius Gaiden, Thunder Force Gold Pack 1, Thunder Force Gold Pack 2, Gradius Deluxe Pack, Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus (All Saturn), and Gradius III & IV (PS2).

[BulletMagnet]

If it's "horizontal" you mean, I'd add Harmful Park to that list.

[Lawfer]

If it's "horizontal" you mean, I'd add Harmful Park to that list.

Oops I totally mixed up both. Fixed and thanks. Never heard of Harmful Park.

EDIT: WOW, that's not really what I had in mind when I asked for an horizontal shooter, but thanks though. I'll keep it on the list.

[Lawfer]

there is NO vertical in that list.

Glad I'm not the only one to notice that.


You also forgot Darius Gaiden, Thunder Force Gold Pack 1, Thunder Force Gold Pack 2, Gradius Deluxe Pack, Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus (All Saturn), and Gradius III & IV (PS2).

I volontary didn't include the old ones, think I should look unto them?

How much should I excpect to get Hyper Duel outside Japan?

[The Coop]

there is NO vertical in that list.

Glad I'm not the only one to notice that.


You also forgot Darius Gaiden, Thunder Force Gold Pack 1, Thunder Force Gold Pack 2, Gradius Deluxe Pack, Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus (All Saturn), and Gradius III & IV (PS2).

I volontary didn't include the old ones, think I should look unto them?

How much should I excpect to get Hyper Duel outside Japan?

Indeed you should.

While TF2 (Gold Pack 1) may not blow your socks off, TF3 (Gold Pack 1), TFIV and TF AC (Gold Pack 2) are very good. Gradius II (Deluxe Pack) is a very good older entry in the series, and the Salamander pack has the little seen Salamander 2 on it with two versions of the classic original game. Darius Gaiden is one of the best entries in that series, and while Gradius III & IV may not contain the best of the series, I enjoyed them (though III is noticeably tougher than the SNES port).


As for Hyper Duel, expect an average somewhere between $70-$100 depending on its condition.

[Edge]

The Parodius games are also awesome. I think you'll get all of them for PSX.

-Parodius Deluxe Pack
-Sexy Parodius
-Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius

and one collection for PSX also includes the very first Parodius for MSX. But don't ask me which one.

[Lawfer]

Indeed you should.

While TF2 (Gold Pack 1) may not blow your socks off, TF3 (Gold Pack 1), TFIV and TF AC (Gold Pack 2) are very good. Gradius II (Deluxe Pack) is a very good older entry in the series, and the Salamander pack has the little seen Salamander 2 on it with two versions of the classic original game. Darius Gaiden is one of the best entries in that series, and while Gradius III & IV may not contain the best of the series, I enjoyed them (though III is noticeably tougher than the SNES port).

I'll look unto that, I might pick up the ones who are readilly available (unlike the TF Goldpacks) Salamander is being ported on PSP, so why not wait for it instead? What about the Gradius on PSP?

As for Hyper Duel, expect an average somewhere between $70-$100 depending on its condition.

Hum I guess I will have to wait then as for ebay, the usual overpriced "directly from Japan" auctions are at it and same goes for the auctions on Japanese websites.

What about Border Down, how much should I excpect for the Deluxed Edition?

[Lawfer]

The Parodius games are also awesome. I think you'll get all of them for PSX.

-Parodius Deluxe Pack
-Sexy Parodius
-Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius

and one collection for PSX also includes the very first Parodius for MSX. But don't ask me which one.

Oh your from Europe, hum how is Dragon Blaze? And XII STAG?

[Turrican]

and one collection for PSX also includes the very first Parodius for MSX. But don't ask me which one.

Konami MSX Antiques Volume 3.

[rolins]

On the FM-Towns, Rayxanber is the only hori shooter I've come across.

There's also Viewpoint, it's isometric shooter though, but it's kinda horizontal.

[Lawfer]

On the FM-Towns, Rayxanber is the only hori shooter I've come across.

There's also Viewpoint, it's isometric shooter though, but it's kinda horizontal.

Arrrg that thing sucks big time, I watched the video on Youtube feels like it's on Master System or something. Honestly I have an FM-Town Marty 2 and I haven't even used it yet, does all FM TOWN games feels like they are comming from another dimension?

[rolins]

On the FM-Towns, Rayxanber is the only hori shooter I've come across.

There's also Viewpoint, it's isometric shooter though, but it's kinda horizontal.

Arrrg that thing sucks big time, I watched the video on Youtube feels like it's on Master System or something. Honestly I have an FM-Town Marty 2 and I haven't even used it yet, does all FM TOWN games feels like they are comming from another dimension?

Rayxanber is a highly overrated game. Other games like Tatsujin Ou, Kyukyoku Tiger, and Raiden Densetsu are very close to arcade and run smooth and fast. But those are vertical shooter, if you're only interested in horis then this system will only disappoint you.

I recently posted a Alltynex on youtube. It's a doujin shooter on the FM-Towns but it was developed by Siter Skain the creators of Kamui. Check it out and you'll see the FM-Towns games do run quite fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpXJPTV5yw

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[Lawfer]

On the FM-Towns, Rayxanber is the only hori shooter I've come across.

There's also Viewpoint, it's isometric shooter though, but it's kinda horizontal.

Arrrg that thing sucks big time, I watched the video on Youtube feels like it's on Master System or something. Honestly I have an FM-Town Marty 2 and I haven't even used it yet, does all FM TOWN games feels like they are comming from another dimension?

Rayxanber is a highly overrated game. Other games like Tatsujin Ou, Kyukyoku Tiger, and Raiden Densetsu are very close to arcade and run smooth and fast. But those are vertical shooter, if you're only interested in horis then this system will only disappoint you.

I recently posted a Alltynex on youtube. It's a doujin shooter on the FM-Towns but it was developed by Siter Skain the creators of Kamui.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpXJPTV5yw

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Oh, so your the guy with those nice videos! I have watched them before, actually you were the only one that posted a video of Tatsujin Ou (one of the 3 rare/collectors game on FM-TOWN Marty)

I actually like that trailer by the way, but the music sounds like it's comming from a DS or something.

Check it out and you'll see the FM-Towns games do run quite fast.

Not Shadow of the Beast II lol, I even prefer the Genesis version more.

In all honesty, I don't find the FM-Town Marty to be that much of a good system. I mean, compare Rayxanber (1991?) from the FM-TOWN Marty to Last Resort on Neo Geo (1992?) and that's like comparing a Master System game to a SNES game (Literally)

EDIT: Thanks for the videos on Youtube and filling up the list by the way.

[Lawfer]

You guys forgot Tobi Tsukihime (Not that it looks like it was even worth mentioning, but I still want to fill my list of Horizontal shooters)

[Lawfer]

Oh and did anyone in here buy the AES version of Last Hope?

[The Coop]

I'll look unto that, I might pick up the ones who are readilly available (unlike the TF Goldpacks) Salamander is being ported on PSP, so why not wait for it instead? What about the Gradius on PSP?

What about Border Down, how much should I excpect for the Deluxed Edition?

The Gradius Pack on the PSP has 1, 2, 3, 4 and Gaiden on it. From the reviews I've read, they turned out well.

As for the special edition of Border Down, expect to pay quite a bit. By the time Under Defeat came out on the Dreamcast, it somehow became "OMG RARE L@@K!!!". As a result, the price doubled. So expect at least $120-$150 for that one.

[Lawfer]

The Gradius Pack on the PSP has 1, 2, 3, 4 and Gaiden on it. From the reviews I've read, they turned out well.

Hum sounds tempting. But right now i don't have a PSP rightly available, but in the future I could get a hold of my cousin PSP and get the game.

As for the special edition of Border Down, expect to pay quite a bit. By the time Under Defeat came out on the Dreamcast, it somehow became "OMG RARE L@@K!!!". As a result, the price doubled. So expect at least $120-$150 for that one.

HAHAHAH, well so then I would pay that money for the game.... If I had the opportunity that is. (No good offers on ebay right now, neither in the japanese auctions)

[Lawfer]

Rayxanber is a highly overrated game. Other games like Tatsujin Ou, Kyukyoku Tiger, and Raiden Densetsu are very close to arcade and run smooth and fast. But those are vertical shooter, if you're only interested in horis then this system will only disappoint you.

I recently posted a Alltynex on youtube. It's a doujin shooter on the FM-Towns but it was developed by Siter Skain the creators of Kamui. Check it out and you'll see the FM-Towns games do run quite fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpXJPTV5yw

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Rolins, I just rewatched your video and... is it just me or your not playing on an actual FM-Town Marty?

EDIT: Rolins don't you actually own an FM-TOWN Marty?

[Lawfer]

You guys forgot a couple lol. I can't believe no one mentioned Assault Suit Valken and neither the half-remake of Front Mission: Gun Hazard (well not really a typical shooter though, so I won't add it to the list.)

Oh and how is Tengai? Doesn't look very good, but is it any good though?

[rolins]

Rolins, I just rewatched your video and... is it just me or your not playing on an actual FM-Town Marty?

Well I clearly stated in my description that I'm using an emulator.

EDIT: Rolins don't you actually own an FM-TOWN Marty?

Yup, I don't own one. I've been trying to get my hands on a Marty for several months now. I check ebay everyday, but they're all out of my price range. I'm waiting until I buy a Marty 2 for under $120 with shipping included.

[Lawfer]

Well I clearly stated in my description that I'm using an emulator.

Don't get mad about it lol

Yup, I don't own one. I've been trying to get my hands on a Marty for several months now. I check ebay everyday, but they're all out of my price range. I'm waiting until I buy a Marty 2 for under $120 with shipping included.

For what need? You must already have played all the games that the Marty had to offer (at least the interesting ones and they are few)

I highly doubt you will be able to get one outside of Japan for such a low price and I am sure you're looking for one in mint condition, right?

FM-TOWN Marty are hard to come by outside of Japan and FM-Town Martys 2 are even harder. Your best bet is to get one directly from Japan of you want to get it in that price range.

And even if you get a Marty 2 for the price you want, what then? The rare good games on this console are way overpriced. Splaterhouse and Tastjuin Ou are very expensive. That's also the main reason I only have Shadow of the Beast 2 on this console, regarding the quality of those games they aren't worth the 200$ for splatherhouse neither the 100$-150$ for Tastjuin Ou.

[rolins]

For what need? You must already have played all the games that the Marty had to offer (at least the interesting ones and they are few)

Because I love the games so much that I want to experience the real thing. Also I haven't played all the shooters yet. I still have yet to play Microcosm, Shooting Towns, Super Shooting Towns, and Excellent 10.

And even if you get a Marty 2 for the price you want, what then? The rare good games on this console are way overpriced. Splaterhouse and Tastjuin Ou are very expensive. That's also the main reason I only have Shadow of the Beast 2 on this console, regarding the quality of those games they aren't worth the 200$ for splatherhouse neither the 100$-150$ for Tastjuin Ou.

Maybe I'll buy some games along the way. I really want to pickup a complete copy of Tatsujin Ou some day. But in the mean time I'll be happy just playing games from CDRs.

[Lawfer]

For what need? You must already have played all the games that the Marty had to offer (at least the interesting ones and they are few)

Because I love the games so much that I want to experience the real thing. Also I haven't played all the shooters yet. I still have yet to play Microcosm, Shooting Towns, Super Shooting Towns, and Excellent 10.

And even if you get a Marty 2 for the price you want, what then? The rare good games on this console are way overpriced. Splaterhouse and Tastjuin Ou are very expensive. That's also the main reason I only have Shadow of the Beast 2 on this console, regarding the quality of those games they aren't worth the 200$ for splatherhouse neither the 100$-150$ for Tastjuin Ou.

Maybe I'll buy some games along the way. I really want to pickup a complete copy of Tatsujin Ou some day. But in the mean time I'll be happy just playing games from CDRs.

Are you familiar with Neo Geo games? Is it worth buying a Neo Geo AES for the shooters? (the only shooters I know on Neo Geo is Last Resort and Last Hope)

[NTSC-J]

Are you familiar with Neo Geo games? Is it worth buying a Neo Geo AES for the shooters? (the only shooters I know on Neo Geo is Last Resort and Last Hope)

Unless you like paying up to $700 for each of them, no. MVS is the way to go, the only reason to get AES is for collectability purposes. Prehistoric Isle 2 is my favorite Neo Geo hori, btw.

There's lots of good arcade-only shooters that you'd probably like to check out. Progear no Arashi, for one.

[Lawfer]

Are you familiar with Neo Geo games? Is it worth buying a Neo Geo AES for the shooters? (the only shooters I know on Neo Geo is Last Resort and Last Hope)

Unless you like paying up to $700 for each of them, no. MVS is the way to go, the only reason to get AES is for collectability purposes. Prehistoric Isle 2 is my favorite Neo Geo hori, btw.

There's lots of good arcade-only shooters that you'd probably like to check out. Progear no Arashi, for one.

Yeah I know of the price, but I saw some on ebay that aren't 700$ lol. Anyway, MVS uses the same stuff as AES, but there is surely is a little difference, no? Besides the price that is...

[PFG 9000]

Perhaps some of the Cotton games should be listed under Cute/Fantastic...?