#verticalshootemup

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Multi-Platform 2D Action #2

Title: Fast Striker

Year: 2010, 2018

My Score: 75/100 [Very Good]

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: NG:DEV.TEAM

Platform (s) Originally Released: NEO GEO, Dreamcast

Pros: Fantastic Soundtrack, Fast, Challenging, Satisfying Action, Arcade Challenge And Simplicity, Very Slick and Sharp Controls.

Cons: Only Shootemup Enthusiasts Appreciate This Game For What It Is And What It Isn’t, The Different Characters/Ships Are Not Available And Used As Difficulty Play Settings Instead, The Overall Visuals Leave Much To Be Desired, Too Barren And Archaic For Today’s Overfed Gamer.

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Arcade 2D Action #7

Title: Armed Police Batrider

Year: 1998

My Score: 85/100 [Excellent]

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: Raizing

Platform (s) Originally Released: Arcade

Pros: Rock Solid Gameplay, Crisp Controls And Movement, Just Feels Right, The Character Teams And Substantial Character Roster, The Concept Of Unlockables In An Arcade Shootemup, Seems In Every Way A Cut Above Or A Polished Culmination Of Similar Games In That Era.

Cons: While Great, Jet Bike, Ship And Plane Movement Can Be Hypersensitive In The Wrong Ways, This Should Have Already Gotten A Modern Release In The Vain Of Battle Garegga REV.2016.

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PC/Steam 2D Action #2

Title: Blue Revolver

Year: 2016

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: Stellar Circle

Platform (s) Originally Released: Steam/PC

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Neo Geo 2D Action #3

Title: Alpha Mission II

Year: 1991

My Score: 68/100 [Above Average]

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: SNK

Platform (s) Originally Released: Neo Geo

Pros: Neo Geo Visual Charm, Similarities To Star Soldier Series, Plenty Of Ways To Play It Today, Solid Control.

Cons: I Personally Couldn’t Get A Zen-Like Flow Going In This Game, Begins To Feel Average Rather Quickly, It Certainly Is Not A Star Soldier Game.

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Arcade 2D Action #3

Title: ESP Ra. De.

Year: 1998

My Rating: 72/100 [Good]

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: CAVE

Platform (s) Originally Released: Arcade

Pros: CAVE Quality, Solid Bullet Hell Gameplay, Stiff Challenge And Slick, Responsive Controls.

Cons: Really Nothing Special About The Visuals, Particularly The Backgrounds, Nothing Mind Blowing, Just A Solid CAVE Release, I’ve Played A Lot Of Similar Games.

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Neo-Geo 2D Action #2

Title: Aero Fighters 2/Sonic Wings 2

Year: 1994

My Score: 70/100 [Good]

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: Video System

Platform (s) Originally Released: Neo-Geo [MVS]

Pros: Spanky The Dolphin, Good Controls, Crazy Characters, More Than Worthy Of Multiple Play-Throughs, Plenty Of Ways To Play This Game Today.

Cons: Uninspired Visuals, Uninspired Music, Fun In Short Spurts, A Slightly Better Than Middle Of The Road Experience, Doesn’t Really Distance Itself From A Bustling Crowd Of 2D Vertical Shootemups.

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Arcade 2D Action #2

Title: Air Gallet

My Score: 73/100 [Good]

Year: 1996

2D Genre: Vertical Shootemup

Developer: Gazelle

Platform (s) Originally Released: Arcade

Pros: Crisp, Vibrant Pixel Art, And Detailed Backgrounds, A Fun, Involving Playthrough, The Voice Within The Game, Something Of An Overlooked Gem.

Cons: Those Fabulous Visuals Overshadow What Is Merely A Standout Arcade Shootemup, Should Have Been Ported To The PS1 Or Saturn With Extra Stages And Game Modes.

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Multi-Platform 2D Action #1

Title: Shikhondo: Soul Eater

My Rating: 73/100 [Good]

Year: 2017

2D Genre: Vertically Scrolling Bullet Hell Shootemup

Developer: DeerFarm

Platform (s) Originally Released: Steam/PC

Pros: Easy To Digest Gameplay, Forgiving To Bullet Hell Novices, Beautiful Backgrounds, Although It’s Hard To Enjoy Them, Super Fun Two Tier Boss Fights, Good Music.

Cons: Needs A Few More Characters, Graphics Turn Ugly In Boss Conclusion Close Ups, Needs A Few More Stages, Lack Of Content Makes Paying For The “Limited Edition” Physical Releases Slightly Questionable.