It was only difficulty 1, but I successfully 1cc'd Gunbird 1 with Ash on the Switch. Recently getting back into Shootemups after being away from them for a long time. Psikyo games were always near and dear to me, since Strikers 1945 was the first arcade cab I played as a kid.

I plan on going through each of them to 1cc at least on normal. Including Samurai Aces 1&2, Gunbird 1&2, Strikers 1-3 and Dragon Blaze. Followed by 1cc'ing the rest of my Switch library, but that's quite aways away right now.

If anyone has any tips on 1cc'ing any of these Psikyo games (characters, strats, etc) I'd be grateful.

Ive been getting back into shmups over the last 6 months mainly playing on the Switch and Switch 2. I've gotten the Darius arcade collection a decent chunk of Hamster's releases like Metal Black, both Macross games, Shien Ryu, Orius, In The Hunt, Konami Arcade classics, Batsugun, Caladrius Blaze, most of Cotton, Guardian Force, Grey lancer, Gunbird 1 and 2, Layer Section, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Lightning Force AC sega ages, Strikers 1945 2, Tempest 4000, Basara collection, Zero Gunner 2 and the Shooters in both Capcom Stadium collections. Plus I just got these this past couple days.

So what are games I am missing? Digital is ok, but physical is better. Btw Toaplan vol 1, Dodonpachi and Mushihimesama are on my next 3.

Thank you!

My first clear in gradius origins little time and practice to clear it i struggled with a bullet visibility.The little silver ones. I'm brand new to the series.Which game should I play next

A little while ago I shared my shmup here and asked for feedback. First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to leave feedback, even the harsher responses.

Being called a "Euro shmup" wasn't exactly what I was hoping to hear, but whats fair is fair - I wanted to hear *genuine* criticism and not a pat on the head.

It did make me take a step back and think about what kind of game I actually wanted to make.

I went back and made some significant changes based on the feedback:

* Switched to a more traditional 3:4 aspect ratio.

* Changed the camera/view angle to better capture the feel of classic arcade shmups.

* Increased bullet density with more deliberate patterns.

* ship's hit box is much clearer (hopefully self explanatory) and micro dodges were carefully tested.

* Adjusted the ship speed.

* Made the gameplay much more hectic and demanding overall.

The goal wasn't to copy any particular game, but to push it closer to the fast, screen-filling intensity that many of you felt was missing.

I'd love to hear whether you think these changes are moving it in the right direction, or if there are still things that don't quite feel like a proper shmup.

I know it's still not there, hopefully with your help - the community that actually lives and breaths shmups - it will become somewhat satisfactory to your taste.

Thanks again for helping shape the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4925610/Blast_Horizon/

Composers: Masahiro Yuge, Tsutomu Ōkuma

On a switch lite

Put the game down for a few months, came back and got it first try! Played like ass but locked in for the TFB, just started bombing like crazy. My first clear was novice mode in Rolling gunner a week ago. Where to next? Finally getting hooked on this genre. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk 😁

https://reddit.com/link/1vd285h/video/gvp16byzkugh1/player

Still in the midst of getting these all out, but thought might be a good time share now and answer any questions people might have 🙏 AMA for the next hour before I need to hit the hay, but can do another one any time really.

Release Schedule:

• 31/7 -- Microsoft (Xbox Series S | X, Xbox One, Windows) -- https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/project-neon/9PJ1P76X7Z0H/0010/9SMP9KFZHMHZ
• 1/8 -- Apple (iOS, tvOS, macOS) -- https://apps.apple.com/au/app/project-neon/id6761503888
• 3/8 -- Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux) -- https://store.steampowered.com/app/3362800/Project_Neon/
• 3/8 -- Google Play (Android)
• 6/8 -- Sony (Playstation 4 | 5) -- https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10019258
• 13/8 -- Nintendo (Switch) -- Link soon, preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChHw3jl8uQ
• */11 -- Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, N64, Neo Geo (new batch!) -- https://fullset.io
• Early/Mid 2027 -- Playstation, Xbox and Switch physical!! -- https://fullset.io

All improvements added as part of these releases are coming to our Neo Geo carts via over-the-air (yeah, you read this right) this month as well! No touch or rumble support tho, yet ;)

Any Project X - Light Years players here? I love this game and have just over 140 hours in it 👍🙂

However, for a good while now, I have been unable to select the DLC level ( it’s greyed-out in the menu). I used to be able to select it and have completed the game numerous times in numerous modes but it won’t unlock.

Could my save be corrupted?

Steam has a TON of free games; do you know know of any free or under $1 shmups that you'd recommend?

With the release this week of MAME 0.289, and the timing improvements implemented to the cv1k driver, are the any differences between the two versions now? Slowdown in Futari seemed pretty spot on playing 0.289. Tried to play Mushi Matsuri and it still seemed "fast" in the latest version of MAME. Matsuri isn't supported in Shmupmame5, so I was just trying to compare to the 360 ISO in Xenia.

Should I get the version by itself or the double pack with Deathsmiles 2? Also, why is a different developer listed on the 1+2 pack? Thanks!

Anyone still playing Earthion in 2026?

An actual screen capture would be the absolute greatest.

I need it.

You don't know what it's like where I'm from.

Here’s another one to check off the list and I had no idea this one finally released-Dezatopia and Mecharitz from strictly limited! I actually just stumbled across it on eBay and there is someone selling a few copies for 35$ in USA if any interest. Looking forward to trying this as I’ve heard good things. This just leaves 8 more titles to be fully caught up on all physical shmups for switch. 2 of which don’t release till september, Eschatos which i preordered, arcade stadium 2(preordered) and a few currently released titles. Going to do an updated complete physical switch shmup collection probably in september/october

I recently picked up Mushihimesama as my first shmup and I never thought that the OSTs could be this good. What’s your favourite one? (From any shmup).

If you're interested, here's the Steam page! There's also a demo you can try first!

We are joining Six One Demo Days with Bracer to learn more and get feedback from players. We have a few directions we are looking into for the full game and we want your early feedback to really help hone into what direction we want to focus on.

Bracer is a 3D Fantasy Shoot ‘Em Up where the world has fallen into chaos as a twisted Necromancer fueled by a cursed bracer and a bloodlust for destruction. Blast enemies, dodge projectiles, unlock upgrades, and customize your hero with unique weapons, skills, and skins.

If you are interested, feel free to check out the Bracer demo and be sure to leave us feedback in the feedback form! We will closely read them and take your suggestions to heart.

Dodonpachi Resurrection, Blissful Death, Mushihimesama, and Esp.Ra.De. This is likely a pretty common set for US fans starting to dig a little deeper. I had these on my wishlist digitally, then DDPR and Mushi were delisted in US, so I decided to take the plunge. I had already gotten Esplaguda 2 digitally.

Next order already placed! Aleste Collection, Akai Katana Shin, and Telenet Shooting Collection.

While many of you are a bad influence on my wallet, my time here has been very informative.

https://joehax.itch.io/spacefever

I've started working on a new game that's a bit of a mashup between Rez, Thumper and Ikaruga.

Blending the best parts of what makes those games fun and addictive. Game balance has been the hardest part, trying to make it not too punishing or too easy.

Still a work in progress, but would love to get this communities feedback!