COMPLETE list of all dreamcast shmups

uwfan · Post by **uwfan** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:52 pm

im looking for a COMPLETE list of ALL dreamcast shmups released so far, both US and JAPANESE.

any links appreciated.

or we could make our own i guess.

thanks!

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:09 pm

Chaos Field
Gunbird 2
Zero Gunner 2
Cannon Spike/Gun Spike
Trizeal
Bakuretsu Muteki Bangaiou
Giga Wing
Giga Wing 2
Mars Matrix
Shikigami No Shiro 2
Psyvariar 2
Border Down
Ikaruga
Twinkle Star Sprites
Radirgy
Under Defeat

Zweihander · Post by **Zweihander** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:36 pm

http://www.classicgaming.com/shmups/xen ... mcast.html

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:53 pm

Here is a complete llist of DC shooters:

8-Way
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Bakuretsu Muteki Bangaiou

Horizontal:
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Border Down

Vertical:
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Chaos Field
Giga Wing
Giga Wing 2
Gunbird 2
Ikaruga
Mars Matrix
Psyvariar 2 - The Will To Fabricate
Shikigami No Shiro 2
Trizeal
Twinkle Star Sprites
Zero Gunner 2

Border Down is similar to Aero Blasters/Air Buster (Arcade/PCE/Genesis) in the Level design & layout department.

Well, there is also G-Rev's Senko no Ronde for the NAOMI that's coming for the X-Box 360 (Possible DC port), but its a combination of 8-way shooter (Aka Thunder Force II, judging by the pics) & Mecha high speed fighting like Zone of the Enders. So it’s not exactly your average shooter like Border Down.

http://www.grev.co.jp/ronde/
http://www.game-attitude.com/article5345.html

zyloj · Post by **zyloj** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 12:33 am

Rail shooters:
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Rez
Rainbow cotton

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 1:03 am

^^^I saw a copy of sealed copy of Rainbow Cotton at a nearby shop for $25 yesterday, slight crack in case. If that's a real good deal, maybe I should get it. But I haven't heard anything good about the game.

Oh, and they had Armada sealed for $15-- another DC shooting-type game about which I've heard nothing good.

kidneythief · Post by **kidneythief** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:56 am

I'd play a pirated copy of it first... it's really not very good, which is one of the few games where I can actually agree with retrocore guy's verdict.

Zweihander · Post by **Zweihander** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:31 am

kidneythief wrote:I'd play a pirated copy of it first... it's really not very good, which is one of the few games where I can actually agree with retrocore guy's verdict.

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truth. clunky play control makes this game virtually unplayable.

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:45 am

Are you talking abut Rainbow Cotton or Armada?

I've got a nero image of Cotton which I haven't been bothered to burn & try yet... and an original copy of Armada whcih I got for 5Euros, but I haven't burned the JPN boot disc yet ro try it out?...

Should I spend the CDs & time on them?

Samudra · Post by **Samudra** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:42 pm

ST Dragon wrote:Are you talking abut Rainbow Cotton or Armada?

I've got a nero image of Cotton which I haven't been bothered to burn & try yet... and an original copy of Armada whcih I got for 5Euros, but I haven't burned the JPN boot disc yet ro try it out?...

Should I spend the CDs & time on them?

I guess Rainbow Cotton, as that game was covered by retrocore.

Armada I have as well, but I can't even remember what it was like. Cotton I wanted to try as I love Space Harrier (II). I was disappointed.

The character is too big and obscures the projectiles. Also it doesn't feel right.

Even so I would recommend trying them out yourself. I have on many occasions have heard only bad things about games I love dearly (and vice versa).

ST Dragon · Post by **ST Dragon** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:13 pm

Judging from the reviews posted in various threads, I would say they're pretty accurate & trustworthy....

But yes, you're right I should try them both.

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:50 pm

Though Rainbow cotton is a gameplay disaster, I still fire up the game now and then just for the enjoyment of the beautiful graphics.
In fact the it's the only reason why I haven't sold the game.

Toxi · Post by **Toxi** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:29 pm

Here's a more or less complete list of all Dreamcast shmups including Screenshots, High Score competitions and information on the developer, No of players etc.

http://www.triggerzone.de/gamesdb/index ... stem&id=51

Regards,

Carsten

KBZ · Post by **KBZ** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 1:05 am

DCS has a decent dc shmup page with penty of info, screenshots, and reviews. still missing a couple though.

http://www.dreamcast-scene.com/index.php/Main/ShootEmUp

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:55 pm

The above complete list needs updating to include Under Defeat and Radilgy. Anything else?

Last night I played Shiki II on the DC for the first time and it was a significantly different experience from both PS2 and GC. The soundtrack was a bit different, it seems, and it seemed that there was absolutely no slowdown, which made the 2-2 boss' final form a whole new beast.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:01 pm

professor ganson wrote:...it seemed that there was absolutely no slowdown, which made the 2-2 boss' final form a whole new beast.

Does the DC port have a "wait control" option? I think the PS2 port does...

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:14 pm

Last Hope

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:01 pm

professor ganson wrote:The above complete list needs updating to include Under Defeat and Radilgy. Anything else?

Last night I played Shiki II on the DC for the first time and it was a significantly different experience from both PS2 and GC. The soundtrack was a bit different, it seems, and it seemed that there was absolutely no slowdown, which made the 2-2 boss' final form a whole new beast.

I need to edit my post to include Radirgy and UD.

Also, the soundtracks in the PS2 and GC revs of Shiki 2 are remastered. The DC soundtrack is the same as the NAOMI original. And you ought to be able to turn WAIT on and off (you would want it set to ON).

Gorecki · Post by **Gorecki** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:12 pm

Are there any DC shmups that were only released in Japan? I'm currently looking to pick one up (mostly for Ikaruga and the Gigawings), and I'm not sure whether I should go for a US model or a Japanese one.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:30 pm

Gorecki wrote:Are there any DC shmups that were only released in Japan? I'm currently looking to pick one up (mostly for Ikaruga and the Gigawings), and I'm not sure whether I should go for a US model or a Japanese one.

You clearly want to be able to play imports, as the following lists makes clear:

US releases:
Bangai-O
Cannon Spike
Giga Wing
Giga Wing 2
Gunbird 2
Mars Matrix

Only in Japan:
Ikaruga
Psyvariar 2 The Will To Fabricate
Radirgy
Shikigami No Shiro II
Trizeal
Twinkle Star Sprites
Under Defeat
Zero Gunner 2
Border Down
Chaos Field

With that said, it is very easy to play imports on a US console. E.g. with GameShark's CDX.

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:32 pm

Gorecki wrote:Are there any DC shmups that were only released in Japan? I'm currently looking to pick one up (mostly for Ikaruga and the Gigawings), and I'm not sure whether I should go for a US model or a Japanese one.

About half of the DC shmups were only released in Japan.

As for which region to get, it doesn't really matter. With a DC-X (disc swap converter), you can play games from both regions. Though it's really up to you, if you already have a US Dreamcast, I'd say just go with a DC-X and whatever Japanese shmup you want.

Gorecki · Post by **Gorecki** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:39 pm

^^^

Thanks for the info! I live in the UK so even the US games would be imports. There's no way I'm buying any more 50hz PAL games though.

Right then, time to start trolling Ebay...