Tag: Shmup

Arcade Archives 2 Tatakae! Big Fighter transforms a forgotten 1989 shooter into a compelling slice of arcade history, pairing brutal old-school action with modern preservation features that finally let its inventive mech-switching combat shine.

A blistering vertical shooter reborn through careful preservation and modern quality-of-life tools, Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu is both a love letter to late 90s arcade brutality and a reminder that brilliance and imbalance often share the same cartridge.

Cosmic Mirage does not reinvent the side scrolling shooter, but it understands the quiet appeal of the genre. Fast action, colourful worlds, and uncomplicated arcade thrills make it an enjoyable detour, even if it rarely rises above familiar territory.

R-Type Dimensions III proves that great shooters never really age. It refines decades of arcade brilliance into a slick modern package while preserving the brutal, methodical soul that made the series legendary in the first place.

FZ: Formation Z revives an obscure arcade shooter with surprising confidence, pairing retro action with modern polish. It never fully escapes its old school repetition, but beneath the nostalgia sits a charming, fast-moving shooter that still knows how to put a smile on your face.

Console Archives SONIC WINGS Special faithfully revives a cult-classic shooter, blending fast arcade action with branching routes and a colourful international roster that still shines decades later.

A faithful revival of arcade excellence — RAIDEN FIGHTERS REMIX modernises a 90s shmup classic with smart upgrades while preserving the razor-sharp gameplay that made it legendary.

A razor-sharp revival of an arcade legend — RAIDEN FIGHTERS JET REMIX delivers timeless shmup excellence with smart modern upgrades that appeal to newcomers and score-chasing veterans alike.

A fearless Reiwa-era shooter packed with systems, style, and savage risk-reward mechanics—Revolgear Zero proves that horizontal shmups still have room to evolve.

A sharp, cyber-infused vertical shooter that refines arcade intensity with a clever explosion mechanic — fast, focused, and built for score-chasing mastery.