Daily Check: What shooters are you guys playing ATM?

[Piratero]

You're not the only one. I find it confusing too! Take a look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZaxHR1lR8Y --it helps a bit. There seems to be a LOT going on though, so I have a feeling this one's learning curve is a bit steeper. I've been following the thread on Shmups and it helps a little bit too.

That's the video I saw... I now at least know what the Power Ups are...

[Kiel]

@Dub - is your Espgaluda PCB or PS2? I've got the PCB on the way--can't wait!

I have the PCB and as good as the PS2 port is it doesnt compare to the PCB, congrats

As far as Karous goes, the shots that you really need to avoid are the circle shaped ones that cannot be canceled by your shot or sword. All shots except for big laser beams can be canceled by the shield. And of course the d.f.s. protects you from everything. That help any?

Just make sure you level up that sword the most.

[themisterfalcon]

@Dub - is your Espgaluda PCB or PS2? I've got the PCB on the way--can't wait!.

PCB. Only ports I have are on DC.

[68k]

No cab here, and no room for a cab, so I play the PS2 ports

[DeadPixels]

Castle Shikigami II
Einhander
Darius Gaiden
Chaos Field

[brumma]

No cab here, and no room for a cab, so I play the PS2 ports

I've no room for a cab either-->supergun hooked up to VGA monitor or a small Sony PVM. Used PVMs are pretty common on eBay--just make sure you get the right kind.

[brumma]

PCB. Only ports I have are on DC.

You have a Naomi as well, don't you?

[Piratero]

I have the PCB and as good as the PS2 port is it doesnt compare to the PCB, congrats

As far as Karous goes, the shots that you really need to avoid are the circle shaped ones that cannot be canceled by your shot or sword. All shots except for big laser beams can be canceled by the shield. And of course the d.f.s. protects you from everything. That help any?

Just make sure you level up that sword the most.

I understand. How would you level up the sword?

[Tron]

Twinklestar Sprites

[68k]

Twinklestar Sprites

Lucky

[twalden]

Karous and Trigger Heart Excelica. My Dreamcast is getting some attention again.

[Kiel]

I understand. How would you level up the sword?

The fastest, easiest way is to only use the sword to attack enimies. What I like to do is build up my D.F.S. and when I activate it I just put my ship on top of a large enemy and only use my sword while the D.F.S. is active. It causes big damage and quick leveling up. Son of a bitch this game rocks so hard.

[Piratero]

The fastest, easiest way is to only use the sword to attack enimies. What I like to do is build up my D.F.S. and when I activate it I just put my ship on top of a large enemy and only use my sword while the D.F.S. is active. It causes big damage and quick leveling up. Son of a bitch this game rocks so hard.

Thanks for the explaination! I'm going to go play some Karous and DoDonPachi!

[TWE]

Does Ibara: Black Label really require four buttons?

Yes. Button 4 is the weapon change button, and you need to change your weapons throughout the game if you want any hope of scoring well or beating the game.
Button 3 is the rapid fire shot. Too bad they didn't give you the different control options like in Galuda 2, as mapping rapid fire to Button 4 for people with 3 buttons setups would be ideal. I rarely use the rapid fire button, could easily play without it or just tap the A button when needed.

[alec]

Played Border Down. Thats it really, left the shooter cabs alone for the most part.

[Piratero]

Yes. Button 4 is the weapon change button, and you need to change your weapons throughout the game if you want any hope of scoring well or beating the game.
Button 3 is the rapid fire shot. Too bad they didn't give you the different control options like in Galuda 2, as mapping rapid fire to Button 4 for people with 3 buttons setups would be ideal. I rarely use the rapid fire button, could easily play without it or just tap the A button when needed.

Yeah, I do the same with EspGaluda II. I just don't map button D. Don't need it really. Are there any other shmups that absolutely require 4 buttons? Just curious because I'll be using a 3-button only control panel.

[68k]

Played quite a few shooters this weekend:

Lightening Force-Genesis
Mushihime-Sama (ultra mode)- PS2
Dodonpachi Daioujou- PS2
Thunder Force III- Genesis
Power Strike- Master System

[alec]

Aero Fighters 2! The classic strikes back!

Brave Blade.

[pixeljunkie]

Been playing some Dimahoo tate on my PSP during lunch.

[alec]

man, I kinda miss the old PSP tate. good shit. but the d pad is just total ass, ruined what otherwise would have been a great system imo.

[pixeljunkie]

man, I kinda miss the old PSP tate. good shit. but the d pad is just total ass, ruined what otherwise would have been a great system imo.

modded mine, works like a charm

[alec]

modded mine, works like a charm

really? like a charm you say? what did you do to it? how complex was the whole proccess? I would consider getting another PSP if I could actually play it.

[Piratero]

Played quite a few shooters this weekend:

Lightening Force-Genesis
Mushihime-Sama (ultra mode)- PS2
Dodonpachi Daioujou- PS2
Thunder Force III- Genesis
Power Strike- Master System

How are you doing with DoDonpachi Dai Ou Jou? Having a hard time? I'm planning on getting the PCB pretty soon along with a few other shmups.

On topic: I'm currently playing DoDonPachi on my Saturn. I suck. I can barely get to the second boss with 1 credit.

[pixeljunkie]

really? like a charm you say? what did you do to it? how complex was the whole proccess? I would consider getting another PSP if I could actually play it.

i did the popular NES sleeve mod, except the NES sleeve was too thick and wasn't working well for me, so I used some thin plastic from a baseball card sleeve and coated it with scotch tape on both sides to give it a little more thickness. Works great. It wasn't difficult. Just be sure to have canned air.

[alec]

thanks for that response. I may get another one some time when I get bored of my GB micro.



As for shooters, I'm hoping some will have arrived in the mail today. I've got my fingers crossed (X (only not thumbs))