@MartinSavesTheUniverse They're among the purest examples of straight challenge Few people are *good* at Pac-Man but millions love it Vert/horizontal shooters definitely feel like part of that group
the quintessential game of what is known known as "euro-shmups". i think it came with duke nukem 3d if i remember correctly? might've been a shareware version. good memories, although nowadays i like shmups designed in the japanese style (i.e. dodonpachi) better :)
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Love Gradius
Love Einhander
Love Ikaruga
Love Shmups
Simple as
I have a soft spot for them too even though I'm generally terrible at them. I remember playing Xevious very fondly.
@MartinSavesTheUniverse They're among the purest examples of straight challenge
Few people are *good* at Pac-Man but millions love it
Vert/horizontal shooters definitely feel like part of that group
the quintessential game of what is known known as "euro-shmups". i think it came with duke nukem 3d if i remember correctly? might've been a shareware version. good memories, although nowadays i like shmups designed in the japanese style (i.e. dodonpachi) better :)
played a lot of this and Tyrian back in the day.
Top tip! Don't get hit.
What SHMUP should I play next?
There is one day in the year where the intro sound is completely different. Sounds like the team is singing the tune.
What?! Gotta love those crazy easter eggs in games
Set the date to March, 12th to hear it. :D
@@evilJazz1 May 16th is the only consistent date in all versions
There it is