Essential shooters

genjiglove

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I find myself being drawn more and more into shooters these days. I've always enjoyed them, but it was never one of my favorite genres. But I'm looking to change that.

Unfortunately, I know nothing about them. It seems like most of the good ones you guys mention are on the Saturn or whatever and cost an arm and a leg. So I need some great games that can be had for a reasonable price.

I own Ikaruga and plan to buy R-Type Final along with Gradius V. What else is recomended?
 
Baseley09

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What systems are you sporting??

PS2 Silpheed gets a bit of a luke warm reception, but I like it, especially the fmv's, nice cheap alternative.

I wish for the life of me I could find Gradius III & IV pack, but the pal version is the most expensive ps2 game ive seen over here :emb:
 
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PS2, GC, Xbox, Dreamcast, Genesis, SNES, and GBA.

I realize there is the "All About Shooters" thread, but they seem to be talking a little more in depth than "Which shooters should I get".
 
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Get Raiden I & II in any form possible. Great over head shumps.
 
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Saturn: Layer Section - cost me £15 ($25 or so) and is my fave shooter ever! also known as Galactic Attack on UK/US Saturn!
 
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PS2
-Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou
-Gradius V
-R-Type final
-Espgaluda
-Psyvariar (complete edition)
-Shikigami no Shiro
-Gradius 3&4
-Silpheed
-Double Shienriyu

DC
-Zero gunner 2
-Gunbird 2
-Gigawing
-Gigawing 2
-Mars Matrix
-Psyvariar 2
-Shikigami no Shiro 2

GC
-Star Soldier

SNES
-R-Type III

Genesis
-Musha Aleste
-Alien Soldier
(Spike is selling both of'em, in market section ;) )


I'm SURE I missed something, especially on SNES and Genesis/MD
but not bad to start with
 
Mushiki

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The ones kaos mentioned are great, though some of those I would not consider as "must have", like ESPGaluda. That game is good, but gets old fast.
 
galfordo

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Big Shady said:
Get Raiden I & II in any form possible. Great over head shumps.
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What he said. Raiden II is actually my favorite shooter to this day. The newer shooters have higher res graphics, yada yada yada, but I just find playing a nice game of Raiden II to be more satisfying. The detail and beefiness of the explosions is unsurpassed to this day, IMO.

Don't pass these up.
 
Verbatum

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PC Engine:

Winds of Thunder

Gate of Thunder

Spirit Fighter Spriggan

Cho Aniki (The first)

Gunhed


SNES:

Axelay

Super Aleste (Space Mega Force)


Mega Drive:

Musha Aleste

Elminate Down


PS:

Einhander

Philosoma


Saturn:

Panzer Dragoon Zwei

Radiant Silvergun


Dreamcast:

Zero Gunner 2

Gigawing 1 & 2


PS2:

Gradius V

Silpheed

ESP Galuda

Shienryu Explosion


Gamecube:

Ikaruga


GBA:

Iridion 2


XBOX:

Panzer Dragoon Orta


Arcade:

Guwange

DoDonPachi

ESP Rade
 
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Get Life force for thee NES !
 
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Verbatum said:
PC Engine:

Winds of Thunder

Gate of Thunder

Spirit Fighter Spriggan

Cho Aniki (The first)

Gunhed


SNES:

Axelay

Super Aleste (Space Mega Force)


Mega Drive:

Musha Aleste

Elminate Down


PS:

Einhander

Philosoma


Saturn:

Panzer Dragoon Zwei

Radiant Silvergun


Dreamcast:

Zero Gunner 2

Gigawing 1 & 2


PS2:

Gradius V

Silpheed

ESP Galuda

Shienryu Explosion


Gamecube:

Ikaruga


GBA:

Iridion 2


XBOX:

Panzer Dragoon Orta


Arcade:

Guwange

DoDonPachi

ESP Rade
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This guy knows what he's talking about

*bows*
 
ttooddddyy

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As quoted by verbatum

Arcade:

Guwange

DoDonPachi

ESP Rade

Have to agree, awesome shmups.

Also some of the old school stuff, I have boardsets for, R-Type, Raiden2, Truxton, Gunbird. Love them all

Lets not forget Aero Fighters. ;)
 
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I'd recommend some of my favorites like Strikers 1945+, Pulstar, and Last Resort, but you didn't mention Neo Geo in that list. :emb:
 
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raidensetup.JPG


As much as I think having good games is important. I recommend first getting or making some joysticks. Having a joystick will make you not get tired of certain games. Let's all admit it, playing a shoot em up on a gamepad just isn't right :shame:

I pretty much have all the PS1 and PS2 shooters, and they have all been named already except for a few. Ones that come to mind are Raystorm, Raycrisis, & G Darius.
 
ttooddddyy

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legendofspeed said:
raidensetup.JPG


As much as I think having good games is important. I recommend first getting or making some joysticks. Having a joystick will make you not get tired of certain games. Let's all admit it, playing a shoot em up on a gamepad just isn't right :shame:

I pretty much have all the PS1 and PS2 shooters, and they have all been named already except for a few. Ones that come to mind are Raystorm, Raycrisis, & G Darius.
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Wow, nice set up. Is it possible to rotate the monitor for these games on other ports , other than arcade I mean, where they are designed to run on a horizontal monitor/TV
 
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