Eastasiasoft shares its gaming year

Let's hope Eastasiasoft keeps bringing the goods in 2020!

Xydonia has a big (alpha) update

For those with memories that stretch that far, way back in 2016 the shmup Xydonia was successfully kickstarted and (it seemed) all but abandoned soon after. But the Xydonia team has come up for air every now and again through the years and that happened most recently yesterday.

There is now a downloadable, playable "Alpha 3" of the game available:
The game's mechanics went through many changes since the last build and we'd like you guys to test them directly. We thought that the best way to showcase them would be by splitting this into two different versions.

The first build (ALPHA VER. 3) is a sneak peek at part of the new content (WIP) that was added to Xydonia. The other one (ALPHA FIGHTER SPECIAL VER. 01) is shorter, more gameplay-centered, with a new approach to level design and scoring, while also including some of the upgrades we made to the engine, like tighter controls, aspect ratio switching and precise collision detection. This build represents a more faithful vertical slice of the final game and will act as a blueprint for the upcoming playable content we'll be releasing exclusively for backers starting from the ALPHA FIGHTER tier.

So, considering that we have two builds on our hands, maybe sharing one of them with everyone would be a good way to repay both the trust and patience you've put into our project.
Click HERE to download XYDONIA ALPHA VER. 3!

Maybe Xydonia will see the light of day as a real game some day but with this development pace i'm placing release around 2030 for this one.

Shmups on Switch continues the top countdown

After the 25 through 11 best shmups/STGs available on the Shmup machine here's the top 10, the créme de la créme, of the lot:

What a list and what an abundance we have on the Switch now. The shmup/STG community is stronger than it has been for many years, a trend I hope continues.

Rolling Gunner Over Power new preview trailer

NG DEV Teams end of year news: new shmup coming!

Except for a gaggle of updates about releases shipping (Krautbuaster AES 1st Print starts shipping early 2020 (Collector's Editions first) as does MVS 2nd Printing) NG DEV also revealed they are working on a new shmup:
New NEOGEO game:

The next new vertizontal NEOGEO shmup made by our CGI graphics team (Razion/Fast Striker) will be announced for MVS between April and June.

They close out the letter saying that Gunlord X is available worldwide for PlayStation 4 on the Playstation Store/PSN.

Coming soon to Steam and eventually to Switch: Dark Gravity

Set to be released soon on Steam, Dark Gravity will also make an appearance on the Nintendo Switch in 2020:
The pitch:
I expect this to be a switch title later in the year... Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more!
"Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features a non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine! After the fifth world war, there was peace in the world.
For over a decade, the Grand Alliance has been leading humanity towards a better tomorrow by stifling all dangers in the bud. For some time, however, there is suspicion of a new threat that cannot be ignored. As a member of SAF forces, your mission is to take over the Shielton base, captured by unknown rebels. No one knows who they are and what they want. What's worse, even IMC forces couldn't drive them away from the base because of their advanced weaponry. Weaponry out of this world. But... are those rebels the main threat? Isn't there anything bigger behind all this? No time for questions! You must stop them at all costs!
Gameplay mechanics are very simple - destroy all enemies and try to avoid every bullet... well, at least those which can be avoided. Your special maneuver allows you to dodge normal projectiles. Even if you get hit, you will only lose one extra weapon! However, watch out for powerful bosses! They can thorn you into pieces with their ultimate unavoidable attacks! The story mode can be completed in a few various ways. Military operations are carried out on several fronts simultaneously. It's up to you which path you will choose. From battles high in the sky, through military bases, underground factories, collapsed mines and abandoned laboratories, to secret Arctic research facilities and the interiors of unknown civilization artifacts - you must go through all of this several times to accomplish all missions. Every difficulty level is different. Improving your skills and fighter will help you out at facing hard and insane mode bosses, as they don't appear at easier levels. Enemies' layouts will change as well as their shooting patterns.

Shmups on Switch sums up the best of the shmup/STG genre

What are the best shmups on Nintendo Switch? Well, here's one take:
One thing is for sure; we've been absolutely spoiled with great shmups and i'm eager to see places 1 to 10 in an upcoming video!

Reshoot Proxima 3: new Amiga shmup in development

The maker of Reshoot R is at it again with a new shmup in development for the Commodore Amiga, Reshoot Proxima 3:

Zunius, a new "psychedelic, rogue-like bullet-hell", is 25% off on Steam

25% off on Steam.

Rolling Gunner Over Power new Preview trailer

Bullet Heaven reviews Bangaio N64

Bangaio was a likeable 2D shooter on older systems that seems to have been largely forgotten. This is Bangaio for the Nintendo 64 being reviewed, and while the Nintendo 64 re-ignited my interest in console gaming when it came out it has a serious shmup/stg deficit.
An EverDrive 64 is still, however, very much worth it.

Blast from the (recent) past: The Cave Collection unboxing

Unboxing of the Cave Collection Kan, the second and most recent of the Cave Collections for the Xbox 360. Kan has an extra game included compared to the first edition, Akai Katana, but doesn't include the soundtracks for the games which are in a separate box included with the first collection.
The Cave Collections for Xbox 360 were released in 2013 and 2014 respectively and are quite pricey.

Besides getting the collection you also need a JP Xbox 360 or a modded 360 machine to play some of the games as they are decidedly region locked. Let's hope all these games get re-released on current consoles.

Shmups on Switch reviews Jamestown+

The EXA-arcadia hardware is getting Infinos

The EXA-arcadia hardware is available to pre-order. It's a new system meant for arcade systems and is not aimed at the consumer.

Infinos is one of the shmups getting ready to launch on the system. AKA & BLUE Type-R, Super Hydorah AC, Blazing Chrome AC, Rival Megagun XE and Akyrios EXA are other titles in preparation for the system.

Iro Hero comes to PlayStation 4

Iro Hero, already available on Steam and Nintendo Switch is coming to PlayStation 4.
What the blurb says:
Features: Iro Hero is a vertical shoot ’em up with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh approach to the popular color polarity mechanic, with interactive level elements, color zones, reflective surfaces and much more. Encounter 10 different types of enemies with over a hundred different behaviors, and defeat 10 final bosses in the vein of classic arcade games. Unlock special skills throughout the game to help you land a final blow or escape from desperate situations. Features: • A four-color polarity system, emphasizing risk vs reward gameplay where you charge up your powers in matching colors. • Discover an exciting story that takes place across 9 action-packed levels. • Encounter 10 different types of enemies with more than one hundred different behaviors. • Defeat 10 final bosses in the vein of classic arcades. • Unlock special skills, offering many creative and strategic options. • Play four exciting game modes offering varying degrees of difficulty. • Acquire upgrades to increase the firepower and capabilities of your spaceship. • Rise to the top of the online leaderboards.

Jets'N'Guns is heading to Switch

Jets'N'Guns is supposed to be released today for the Nintendo Switch but I can't for the life of me find a link to the eShop for it? You can get the game on Steam already if you can't wait for the Switch release.

Gemini Arms debuts December 19th on Switch

Gemini Arms debutes December 19th on the japanese eShop.



And the Nintendo Switch STG/Shmups wiki is updated too.

Mythical Xbox One STG Natsuki Chronicles gets December 25th release date

Natsuki Chronicles has been teased for Xbox One for a long time with some suspecting this was never actually going to be released. But now developers Qute has announced a December 25th release date for this (so far) Xbox One exclusive shmup and you can pre-order it. Seeing as the Xbox One is dying a quick and painful death when it comes to actual sales in Japan I think this title will jump to one or more of the other consoles in the not too distant future - or face a similar fate.

New trailer:

Jamestown+ for Switch releases today

Pawarumi & Gunlord X, more details

While the announcement trailers yesterday were very welcome to PlayStation 4 owners they were decidedly short on details.

Gunlord X is available on PSN today. Gunlord X will also be available in Asia and Japan for both PS4 and (a first) for Nintendo Switch.

Pawarumi on the other hand comes to PSN and gets a limited (2000 copies) physical edition available as per usual from Play-Asia on December 12th.

It's a great time to be a pilot these days with so many STGs/shmups that just keep on coming!

Pawarumi coming to PlayStation4 too!

This is turning out to be a great day for PlayStation 4 shmup gamers, first Gunlord X gets announced and now the neo-aztec bullet-hell shmup Pawarumi gets announced too!

Good times!

Gunlord X coming to PlayStation 4

Yes, soon PlayStation fans can enjoy this awesome run´n´gun.

Bosconian has been ported to the Atari 5200

Namco's 1981 multi-directional scrolling shooter Bosconian has been ported to the Atari 5200 in what is billed as an "ultimate" version:

M2 to port (almost) entire Toaplan library to modern consoles

There's just a lot of good new to spread around lately and this surely must come close to the cream of the crop: the absolute masters of porting old titles to modern hardware, M2, are going to port most of Toaplans library to modern consoles.

The titles are set to start arriving next year. Oh man! Toaplan has made so many great shmups!

Alpharay is a new shmup for Commodore 16/+4

Why target something s mainstream as the Commodore 64 or even the Amiga when you can aim for the decidedly more obscure Commodore 16 and +4 computers.



Well, that's exactly what the makers of Alpharay did and it's available to pre-order now in three different editions (and downloadable from itch.io).

Nintendo Switch Online gets some new interesting titles

Star Fox 2 (SNES) and Journey to Silius (NES) joins the roster of shmup-esque games available via Nintendo Switch Online. Full line-up below:

Blink: Rogues is a new PvP shmup on Steam

Plays like a Shmup, feels like a Deathmatch! Engage in short and intense matches, flip your ship, teleport to the enemy lane, steal their loot or simply frag for points! Own your opponent in PVP/Splitscreen or top the leader boards by mastering the Single Player missions.

50% off right now, launches December 16th. There's also a Facebook page.

R-Type Final 2 Development Update Volume 4

The November update has been live for a few days.

Wing Warriors: new homebrew shmup for SEGA Master System

Every once in a while these things happen, a very old console or home computer gets a new shmup.

This is such an occasion, Wing Warriors is a new homebrew shmup for the SEGA Master System. It's free so just go grab it!

Nicalis teases physical Ikaruga for PS4 and Switch again

As I reported way back in June, Ikaruga is coming around for another round of physical releases, this time for PS4 and Switch.

Nicalis tweeted yesterday that the physical releases are in production.

It's a great game so i'll be sure to get a fresh. new copy or two when it arrives. So should you.

The Darius games goes west and physical on Switch and PS4

Strictly Limited Games is celebrating their second anniversary with a very special release.

The games will release in 3 different editions for both PlayStation 4 and Switch.

As SLG puts it:
To start our celebrations, we are proud to announce the English localization of one of the highest revered game series in the history of video gaming. We are thrilled to inform you that the Darius Cozmic Collection will FINALLY get a proper localization for the west - for both the Nintendo Switch, and as a worldwide first release - the PlayStation 4!

The Darius series pioneered horizontal Shoot 'Em Up games and was developed by the legendary TAITO Corporation in Japan. The first Darius game was released for arcade machines back in 1986. In Darius, the player slips into the role of a spaceship pilot, either alone or in two-player mode. The objective is to save the Darius civilization by shooting and fighting through enemy hordes, using the famous space ship the Silver Hawk.

Numerous sequels and ports followed over the years, setting new standards for Shoot 'Em Up excellence each time, from the outstanding soundtracks to the unforgettable opponent design and the innovative branching paths at the end of each section. The Darius Cozmic Collection represents the classic 2D history of the iconic Shoot 'Em Up series.

The different editions:

Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade

The Arcade Collection contains 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions, as well as an exclusive DARIUS enamel pin badge for 39.99 EUR.

It will be limited to only 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 units for the Nintendo Switch! As mentioned previously, there will be no western physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade includes 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions:

• DARIUS (old version)
• DARIUS (new version)
• DARIUS (extra version)
• DARIUS II (dual screen version)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 1)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 2)
• DARIUS GAIDEN

The Arcade Edition will come with a unique DARIUS enamel pin badge.

Darius Cozmic Collection: Console

The Console Collection will feature 6 legendary console titles in a total of 9 versions, as well as an exclusive SAGAIA enamel pin badge for the price of 54.99 EUR.

It will be limited to 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 Nintendo Switch copies respectively. As mentioned previously, there will be no physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Console includes 6 different console titles in 9 versions:

• DARIUS II (Mega Drive JP version)
• SAGAIA (Genesis version)
• SAGAIA (Master System EU version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super Famicom JP version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS FORCE (Super Famicom JP version)
• SUPER NOVA (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS ALPHA (PC Engine JP version)
• DARIUS PLUS (PC Engine JP version)

The Console Edition will come with a unique SAGAIA enamel pin badge.

And the piéce du resistánce:

Darius Cozmic Collection: International Collector's Edition

The Collector's Edition is limited worldwide to only 900 copies for the Playstation 4 and 1500 copies for the Nintendo Switch, and contains exclusive fan items from the Darius universe:

• Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade & Console game cartridges/discs for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 respectively
• Omnibus I CD (1997) by Zuntata
• Omnibus II CD (2009) by Zuntata
• Hardcover Arcade Book
• SLG-Exclusive Acrylic Art Cards x6
• Stylish Marquee Stickers x4
• Darius Gaiden Instruction Card
• Instruction Stickers x2
• SLG-Exclusive Enamel Pin Badges x3
• SLG Collector's Box /w Magnetic Closure
• SLG-Exclusive Retro Arcade PCB Cardboard Box

The Darius Collections will be available in two batches:
Round 1: Sunday, 24. November 2019 at 12 AM (midnight) CET.
Round 2: Sunday, 27. November 2019 at 6 PM CET.

Bullet Heaven reviews Remote Life

Available on Steam.

Shmups on Switch raves about Black Bird

I think it's fair to say that it's a pretty unique experience and one you should at least try. Should Switch not be your platform of choice it's also available on Steam.

Buzz Kill Zero has arrived!

Available right now on Steam! There's a demo to try first if you like...

Bullet Heaven reviews Tiger-Heli for the NES

Archaic is a word used.

Rainbows, toilets and unicorns heading to all systems

Rainbows, toilets and unicorns (what is it with shmup naming lately?) is a new shmup heading for Steam, Xbox One, Switch and PlayStation 4.

Check it out:

Sisters Royale physical release for PS4 can be pre-ordered now

Sisters Royale, a previously Switch-exclusive shmup from the makers of Shikigami no Shiro, is heading for PlayStation 4 with a cool bonus: a physical release available to pre-order now.

Release date remains at January 30th 2020. Be sure to get your order in!

The Future Was 8 Bit releases physical C64 shmup Crazy Blaster

Been itching to buy a new physical shmup release for your collection? TFW8B can scratch that for you!


The pitch:

The game play on offer within Crazy Blaster is a mixture between arcade platforming and a shoot’em up game. Pushing up on the joystick will result in thrust being applied to your spacecraft allowing you to navigate from one platform to another. However, the ability to thrust is not infinite, meaning that you will need to apply multiple thrusts to be able to successfully pull off the longer jumps.

Once you eliminate all the aliens and rescue all the cosmonauts, you need to return safely to your base before you can move on to the next level. You will want to do all this before the timer expires as once the clock ticks down to zero, faster and more dangerous enemies will appear and hone in directly on you.

New Neo Geo shooter up on Kickstarter

Project Neon, a new shmup/STG for the Neo Geo platform has hit Kickstarter. You know i'm not the biggest fan of Kickstarter but don't let that deter you from tossing money at projects you care about.

R-Type Dimensions EX hits the App Store

With R-Type dimensions out on seemingly all current and last-gen consoles and  a new entry in the series on the way, perhaps it's only fitting that R-Type Dimensions EX is now also on iOS.

Go devade!

Devader is a new twin-stick shooter out on Steam whose presence had eluded me until just recently.

The pitch:
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.

Panzer Dragoon: Remake - The Interview

The guys (and gals?) over at Panzer Dragoon Legacy conducted an interview with Benjamin Anseaume who is the producer of the (hopefully epic) remake of the classic on-rails-shooter Panzer Dragoon.

The Panzer Dragoon remake has so far been announced for Switch (including physical release!) and Steam.

Bullet Heaven reviews Armed 7 for Dreamcast

Reminder: Starexcess and Exile Squadron are coming to Steam soon!

Starexcess debuts November 21st on Steam while Exile Squadron arrives a little earlier on the 11th of November. Wishlist now!

Shmups on Switch reviews Sturmwind EX

Sturmwind EX launched recently on Switch and Xbox One so a review is in order right?

For a game that started out on Jaguar, it sure has come a long way. And yes, of course I've played it on my Jaguar!

New Neo Geo shmup/STG Project Neon being teased

Named Project Neon (for now), there is an upcoming trailer and Kickstarter promised soon. It's fun to see the revival the Neo Geo platform has been getting.

Twin-sticker Xeno Crisis is out on literally everything now

After being successfully Kickstarted Xeno Crisis is now shipping for Sega MegaDrive, Sega Dreamcast, Neo Geo MVS/AES, Nintendo Switch, Sony Playstation 4 and Microsofts Xbox One (did I forget a platform?). I forgot a platform: Steam!

In a lovely twist you can buy just the game as a ROM for MegaDrive or a CD image for Dreamcast for people who just want to play the game without the added bulk (and wait for) of packaging.

The soundtrack is also available on vinyl and CD.

Bullet Heaven re-reviews some more shmups on Switch

Bullet heaven has reviewed these games before but takes a second look now that the game is on Switch:

Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo coming to PS4 & Switch in January 2020

Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo (yeah, really) is a new shmup heading for Playstation 4 and Switch on January 14th 2020.

The skinny:

A modern take on the retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup). Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo is an addictive, fast-paced space shooter with bullet hell elements, loads of unlockables, and leaderboards to climb. The ‘Turbo’ edition of Super Mega Space Blaster Special is the definitive edition giving you more ships, more game modes, more unlockables, more challenges, and more space blasting fun than any ever before. Blast your way through 5 unique game modes including 2 new Turbo edition modes. Save cute astronauts and destroy the boss to claim victory in ‘Save The Colony’ mode. Manage your fuel and ammo to survive to the big-boss in 'Survival' mode. Protect your mothership from damage for as long as you can in 'Protect Mother' mode. Blast your friends into space dust in local competitive multiplayer modes 'To The Death' mode and the new ‘One Shot’ mode. 

Play alone in single player, or with a friend in local co-op to take out the aliens. Collect coins to unlock more space blasters (ships), upgrade your weapons and power-ups, and explore the shop for extra perks. Complete over 40 fun challenges to get those extra coins. Use each space blaster's strengths to your advantage; from turrets that allow twin stick control, to fast manoeuvrable ships that can outrun your foes. Arm yourself to the teeth with awesome power-ups like big-bombs, homing missiles and lasers. Destroy the alien boss and continue the endless gameplay to rack up a massive score and become the ultimate space blaster pilot and top the leaderboards.

Ghost Blade HD for Switch review round-up

The Gamers Lounge thinks it pretty solid.
TwoBeardGaming likes the first bullet-hell they tried.

It's chapter 5. The Dreamcast STG Chronicles continues

Hey, I helped fund this, all you have to do is watch!

Another nice episode of what is shaping up to be (as promised!) the definitive chronicling of the Dreamcast library of shmups/STGs.

Deathsmiles for iOS is 40% off between Oct 28th and Nov 4th

If you want to try out playing shmups on your iOS device, now is the time!

Rival Megagun gets physical release on PS4 and Switch early next year

1st Press Games has announced that Rival Megagun will get a physical release in January of 2020.
Both Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch is targeted!

Amiga STG Reshoot R has a new homepage

The new Amiga shmup  (released back in May) Reshoot R has a new homepage where you can buy the game and/or its soundtrack. Also, besides the real old Amiga hardware version of the game, an AROS version is available.

New R-Type brings new trailer, REbootEROIDS back in stock

With R-Type Final 2 on the way, the team has produced a new trailer:



The team behind Rebooteroids, unsurprisingly an Asteroids knock-off, for the Atari Jaguar tells us the game is back in stock. Also Asteroids fans will have a blast playing Rebooteroids with its rocking soundtrack and a variety of gameplay options, including simultaneous 2-player modes. We had another run of boxes printed since we exhausted the first run. New and updated manuals as well!

Panzer Dragoon Remake headed to Steam

The previously Switch exclusive Panzer Dragoon Remake has been confirmed to be heading for PC via Steam.

Here's hoping it sells well either way!

The Nintendo Switch Shmup/STG wiki is complete (for now)

Unless I have overlooked a title, I'm calling it: as of right now the Nintendo Switch Shmup/STG wiki is complete! I'm hoping more genre games are coming so I need to keep updating it of course

Absolutely no-one else helped me with it, so it's a solo project from me. You're welcome!
Seriously though, if you notice omissions or errors, feel free to add or correct. After all, it IS a wiki.

The goal is to list every shmup/stg/twin-stick/run'n'gun and related (sub-)genres game for Nintendo Switch.

Panzer Dragoon remake to go physical

The Panzer Dragoon remake coming to Nintendo Switch is getting a physical release it was revealed today. More details are forthcoming...
I think it's fairly safe to say that Limited Run Games is the distributor.

More physicals, more  fun!

Vortex Attack EX is coming to Switch and Steam soon

The makers of Beekyr Reloaded are back with a new shmup, Vortex Attack EX, coming out in the next couple of days on both Steam and Switch.

Zunius launches on Steam today

Zunius is a grand-spanking-new psychedelic rogue-like bullethell shooter. Yeah, really. Out today on Steam.

Twin-stick shooter Battle Planet - Judgement Day launches today on PS4, Switch and Steam

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a new twin-stick shooter launching today on PlayStation 4, Steam and Switch.

Wii U(!) gets a shmup today: Space Intervention

The Wii U may or may not be pining for the fjords at this point but is it really dead? Space Intervention says no and challenges you to a Space Invaders-esque party.

Rolling Gunner getting DLC!

"Rolling Gunner" Additional content "Rolling Gunner Over Power" Coming soon! Please stay tuned.

Maybe this has been the hold-up for a physical  (Switch) release? We can hope!

Ghost Blade HD Nintendo Switch Trailer

Harmful Park review from Bullet Heaven

And when you see the eye-watering price Harmful Park fetches these days remember that the PSIO is a thing.

EDIT: The video is down, again, for additional editing apparently. Stay tuned.
EDIT 2: Third time's the charm?

Cotton Reboot scheduled for Spring 2020

C-Force is a new shmup in development, check it out!

C-Force Cetacean Force is a new shmup developed by Uruguayan outfit Dragonfly Game Studios.

I haven't seen a firm release date or even platform, but it looks cool!

Debris Inifinity is available on Xbox One now

Already available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and Xbox 360, Debris Infinity is now available on the Xbox One too.

Syder Reloaded coming to Switch

Studio Evil has revealed Syder Reloaded, an enhanced version of the shoot ’em up Syder Arcade will be coming soon to Switch, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced.

Nimblenaut: new(ish) free shmup for iOS

It's free, no in-app purchases. Why not give it a try?

Dezatopia is on its way to Switch and PC

Dezatopia is a new shmup from the makers of Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo.

It's coming Out later this year on Switch and PC and I have no idea why I haven't reported about this earlier. Oh well, better late than never!

I made a thing: The Nintendo Switch STG/Shmup WIKI is open

I may have threatened to do this, a wiki for the shmup/stg (and related) games for Nintendo Switch.

I include twin sticks and run'n'gun games for completeness.

Please help out, I have filled it up with entries but it still needs a lot of work.

Bullet Heaven Series 11 is coming!

Amiga is getting it's first Danmaku game: Hyperborea

Amiga DreamTeam is working on HyperBorea, a new Danmaku game for the Amiga.

Or as they put it:
World's first real Amiga 1200 Danmaku bullet hell classic vertically scrolling shmup Game! Requirements: stock A1200 or compatible! In this video: the bullet code has been further optimized - which allowed us to throw even more bullets around. And we added those typical small rotating oval Danmaku bullets too (those are aimed upwards in this video so that the two player-ships have a chance to survive ;) ). Up to around 250 bullets in this video... Okay, this will be it regarding the bullet-engine :) *This* is *real* bullet hell...

VIDEO

Bug Out available for Commodore 64

In a nice retro twist, Bug Out, a new run'n'gun game, is available for the Commodore 64.

Star Gods is available right now

Star Gods was Kickstarted a while back and is now available to purchase and download.

SHMUPS Roundup for September from JP's Switchmania

JP's Switchmania has posted its monthly SHMUPS Roundup for the month of September. If you follow this news outlet you can compare notes and see if I missed anything!

Also, suddenly, news everywhere today. :)

R-Type Final 2 adds additional crowdfunding round

R-Type Final 2 was successfully kickstarted in just a single week with just under a cool million bucks collected. But why stop there? A new crowdfunding round is on the way for those who missed out that single, meager week on Kickstarter.

Seeing as Kickstarter has come out as union-busting assholes, I much prefer this crowdfunding round on the projects own website.

Engadget guide to pairing PS4/Xbone controllers to iOS/Android devices

A guide to pairing.
This is mostly new to iOS since  newly released version 13 allows pairing, Android has done this for some time.

Summer Carnival '92: Alzadick gets reviewed by Bullet Heaven

Bullet Heaven reviews Captain Tomaday

Shmups on Switch reviews Freedom Finger

The game is out today... and so is this review!

Truxton/Tatsujin available for Android, iOS

Seminal Toaplan shooter Tatsujin (Truxton to us in the west) has launched for iOS and Android under the inspired name Tatsujin classic. The graphics seem stretched but the gameplay looks intact.

Sturmwind goes EX, surfaces on Steam

Sturmwind is a horizontally scrolling shmup released for the SEGA Dreamcast way back in 2013.

But the makers, Duranik, have now gone back and re-tooled the graphics for 4K displays and are prepping for a Steam launch on September 28th with an added EX to the name.

The pitch:
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it.
You can play missionmode with all 16 levels with saving your progress with every finished level or arcademode with 6 levels and no continues.

I really like this on the Dreamcast so I'll probably buy it again.

EDIT: It's coming to consoles as well, and Switch is a target.

Blazing Chrome goes physical on PS4/Switch tomorrow

Limited Run Games is at it again, giving us physical artifacts of games. In this case, Blazing Chrome both for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders go live tomorrow, September 27th, 10 am ET.

Exile Squadron coming to Steam

With a release date of November 11th, Exile Squadron is an action-packed, sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, inspired by the classics of the genre. As part of an elite fighter group, you will be granted a huge variety of upgradeable weapons, which you can use to stop the invading Colonial forces. Kill your enemies as fast as possible, collect points, and put your highscore on the online leaderboard.

Power Strike II review from Bullet Heaven

An ancient shmup for an ancient system. How fitting.

Habroxia coming to Switch too, Flying Girl Striker follows suit.

Habroxia that lands physically on PS Vita and as a download on PS4 will also debut on the Nintendo Switch as an eShop title in the near future.


And on September 25th 3D shooter Flying Girl Striker will land in the Japanese eShop.

Habroxia is coming to PS4 and PS Vita AND goes physical on the Vita

Habroxia is a new shmup in the style of 16-bit side-scrollers from Lillymo Games for the PlayStation Vita and PS4. It releases on September 24:th in America and September 25:th in Europe and will be available for pre-order from Play-Asia on September 19th in a physical release for the Vita. YES(!), yet another physical Vita release!

Deathsmiles & Deathsmiles II being ported to multiple platforms

Siliconera reports that Cave and City Connection has announced that Deathsmiles and Deathsmiles II are being ported to multiple platforms. In my mind that would be PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch but at this stage we just don't know.

Deathsmiles is available on Steam and Xbox 360 and Deathsmiles II has only appeared on Xbox 360 (outside of arcades).

Cave and City Connection also tells us that this is the first wave of planned multiplatform releases of Caves games.

There's no way to get around it: this is FANTASTIC news.

Shmup news roundup

Ghost Blade HD for Switch is up for pre-order and both the limited and regular versions are still available for pre-order as I type this. The LE is 3000 copies so you might want to visit the link and pre.order right now. Shipping included with Play-Asia exclusives, so that's a nice tie-in.

Here's a new review of Red Horizon (Steam).

Sky Racket is an upcoming Shmup/Block Breaker hybrid:



Shmups on Switch has a review of the new-to-me Oshaberi! Horijo! Gekihori! cute'em'up:


JPs Switchmania has a round-up of all the Nintendo Switch shmup news for August.

AAO Closer available for play in your browser

AAO Closer from Kapolab is a newly released shmup available for play in your browser right now.