I'd probably say Deathsmiles as it's just so easy to pick up and play...
but I really, really love Sexy Parodius because it has objectives to the stages and completing or failing them presents you with different stages and bosses, so it has an amazing amount of replay value. (Gokujou Parodius is all around excellent also, just a bit on the easy side, but great for seeing how far you can get on 1 credit.)
you like Sexy Parodius ? You are the first I know
What's not to like about Sexy Parodius ?
Completing the special missions in every level makes it more interesting .
Best Parodius !
fantasy zone is always fun
My personal faves... R-Type and Lifeforce!
Its no secret I like my shooties old skool tho, I sux @ bullet hell and all fighting games.
My favorite hori Shmup is Deathsmiles. I dig the music and who doesnt like a good zombie cow? Honorable mention goes to the NES version of LifeForce...I love that fucking slowdown.
El arte del esquive!
The greatest fun I could have ever had with my brother playing NES was with that game.
Only reason I ever played this version was because of that story! What an awesome game!
My picks growing up:
Gate of Thunder
Thunder Force III/IV
Those soundtracks cant be beat.
Yes...Yes!!....and YES!!!!!!!
I feel there is one more game that rounds out that trio....Lords of Thunder
Where'd you hear that?
Nowhere... I was introduced to it via the virtual console and later purchased a PCE and the disc... it just didn't occur to me that it was an arcade port...
it just didn't occur to me that it was an arcade port...
Because there wasn’t. It’s PCE exclusive.