Back in the day, Cave was one of the more interesting arcade developers out there. Specialising in a special brand of shmup, called "danmaku" or “bullet hell”, they made quite a little name for ...

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Perhaps the STG’s close relationship with the origins of the medium is one of the reasons for its extremely dedicated, hardcore following. Shmups require dedication to master and inspire a special ...

Shoot-em-up games or shmups have been the staple titles since the release of early consoles. When Spacewar erupted in popularity, many gamers were searching for more similar games. As modern consoles ...

The quite rare and sought after 'Image Fight II' is included in this collection. While everyone knows of the R-Type games, Irem’s gaming lineage also has a lot else to offer. With the latest Irem ...

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Puzzle Steam's latest cozy game has a fascinating backstory: Not only is it a PS1 game that predates the 'cozy' era, but it's only officially available in English thanks to fan translators FPS Fan ...

If you're a fan of shoot-'em-up (or shmup) games, you're probably familiar with Radiant Silvergun. Developed by legendary studio Treasure, the game is famous for its high difficulty, its color-based ...

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Pawarumi is a tough-as-nails shmup with a unique central mechanic that takes time to master. Stick with it though and you’ll be rewarded with a slick, fast-paced shooter that looks and sounds amazing ...