Good 360/XBL shmups?

IsamuBlue · Apr 30, 2010

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times before, but I don't know what's good besides Ikaruga, Triggerheart, the Raiden games, and Esgaluda and Futari. I also got Deathsmiles pre-ordered. I saw that Raystorm is coming out next week, so I'll prolly pick that up. What else is out there, or what's coming up that you're looking forward to?

Austin · Apr 30, 2010

I played a s***load of Omega 5 on XBLA. I thought it was very well done and a lot of fun to play. Not everyone digs it as much, though. Download the demo for it.

There's also R-Type Dimensions, essentially an enhanced/remade port of the original R-Type.

fake · Apr 30, 2010

I think that pretty much covers it unless you count Senko no Ronde as a shooter.

Edit: Oh, and there's Rez if you count rail shooters.

Vectorman0 · May 2, 2010

Xevious and Galaga are both on XBLA if you don't mind kicking it old school. 1942 Joint Strike, Space Invaders Extreme and Galaga Legions are all worth checking out as well. Aegis Wing isn't particularly good, but it's free.

I think that covers everything you can play on a US 360 system.

RyuNeo · May 3, 2010

Definately give R-Type Dimensions a go. Although it costs 1200 MP it's worth every penny.
The graphics have been given a complete overhaul to bring it into the current generation, but they have kept the original gameplay intact.

I prefer vertical shooters but i couldn't get enough of this game when it first came out!

fake · May 3, 2010

I'm not a fan of the 3D in Dimensions. It looks like an N64 game. I'm so glad you can turn it off.

alec · May 3, 2010

There's an indie game called Shoot1up or something. Its neat and its only a buck. Cheapest shooter this side of Aegis Wing, and a shit load more fun!

Good 360/XBL shmups?

IsamuBlue

Formerly Megatron2929

Austin

n00b

fake

Warrior of the Innanet

Vectorman0

Raiden's Valet

RyuNeo

n00b

fake

Warrior of the Innanet

alec

Hardcore Neoholic