If I got just 2 PS2 Import Shmups...

[GodOfHardcore]

Am I doing right by Espgaluda and Do Don Pachi Daioujou DV ?

 

[subcons]

Those would be my two picks personally. I'm sure opinion may vary though.

 

[Kiken]

Am I doing right by Espgaluda and Do Don Pachi Daioujou DV ?

Yes. Arguably the two best PCB-to-PS2 conversions on the console. You should also consider grabbing Homura and Twinkle Star Sprite La Petite Princess (both got budget re-releases).

 

[Jedah Doma]

Yep, both games are great. Though pick up a copy of Mushimesama if you get a chance. Though the port isn't as solid as the Arika ports, it's still a fun game.

 

[neo_mao]

If you are only going to get 2, I would definitely recommend 2 of the cave ports.

I think DDP DOJ is a sure bet, but I actually prefer both Mushi and Ibara over Espgaluda. But they are all great games and you can't go wrong with any of them...

 

[Capt. Lurker]

Me, it's Ibara and Homura with TF VI right on their asses.

Really, any of them are great! If you have the funds, collect them all. Damn, why not?

 

[GodOfHardcore]

Shmups tend to be a bit expensive and the lack of a paypal account cuts out ebay.
Hence why only 2.
I can't seem to find murawhatsitcalled anywhere either.

 

[OldSchoolGamer]

its Mushemesama and its gotten quite pricy as of late. I think its almost $100 for a regular release now. Insane

 

[Kiken]

Shmups tend to be a bit expensive and the lack of a paypal account cuts out ebay.
Hence why only 2.
I can't seem to find murawhatsitcalled anywhere either.

http://www.videogameimports.com/get_game.php?product=8383

Oh, you were talking about Mushi... yeah.. good luck with that. Check the selling sections here and on Shmups.com.

its Mushemesama and its gotten quite pricy as of late. I think its almost $100 for a regular release now. Insane

Mushihime-sama

 

[OldSchoolGamer]

http://www.videogameimports.com/get_game.php?product=8383

Oh, you were talking about Mushi... yeah.. good luck with that. Check the selling sections here and on Shmups.com.



Mushihime-sama

Haha, I stand corrected :P

 

[cannonball]

DDP DOJ for sure, and i'd say Homura or Espgaluda are both great buys to get you started on JP PS2 shmups.

 

[GodOfHardcore]

I'm no stranger to paying a ton for Shmups, I remember paying $80 for a mint (and it's still mint) copy of Border down a game I can't even make a dent in.

Apparently my copy of Zero Gunner 2 is worth $100+

Dunno what my GC Shiki 2 is worth.

When Senko no Ronde came out in the US I paid it's FULL release price.

It sure sucks to be a Shmup lover in the US and I presume Europe. The purest form of gaming isn't mainstram and released in large numbers.

We were lucky we even got Rtype Final and Raiden III

 

[alec]

I've never had a japanese PS2, but I can say both those games are and i'd recommend them over the other two cave titles. as far as the entire system though, i can't really say.

 

[AppleiDog]

It sure sucks to be a Shmup lover in the US and I presume Europe. The purest form of gaming isn't mainstram and released in large numbers.

Nope We get alot of Ps2 shmup's that go to budget range around $15 on release day like pyvasiariar 2, XIII stag ect.......

 

[GodOfHardcore]

I assume the Euro shmups are cheaper to get too?

I shouldn't have any issue running them with Swap Magic should I?

 

[chewurface]

If they were PAL optimized then I think the speed, screen size, and color would be off if played on an NTSC PS2. Not 100% sure on this, though.

 

[GodOfHardcore]

well there's an option in Sawp magic to play NTSC Games in PAL so...

 

[GaijinPunch]

Yes. Arguably the two best PCB-to-PS2 conversions on the console.

Galuda & DOJ are arguably the best PCB-to-console conversions.

 

[Saturn2dfreak]

Galuda & DOJ are arguably the best PCB-to-console conversions.

didnt know you were a n-g.com mod either