Let's talk about NES shmups!!!

[ExedExes]

It turns people away by being for the Famicom only, and not being released outside Japan.

Sadly, so was Exed Exes -_-

[ExedExes]

Lol. You realize how many shmups are japan only?

An insanely large amount?!

[ExedExes]

Oh, and if we are counting hybrids, I quite enjoy Xexez.

Zanac is awesome! I still need to try Guardian Legend.

Xexyz (Hudson) -- YES -- it's also a hybrid but it's got its fair share of shmup-ing.

GET TGL NOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[dunpeal2064]

Lol. You realize how many shmups are japan only?

An insanely large amount?!

Dodonpachi
Esp Ra De
Dangun Feveron
Dodonpachi Dai Ou Jou
Ketsui
Mushihimesama
Espgaluda
Espgaluda II
Mushihimesama Futari
Muchi Muchi Pork/Pink Sweets

And those are only the Cave shmups. Importing and shmups go hand in hand.

I really need to try Exed Exes.

[o.pwuaioc]

I just don't hear too much about NES repro shmups like I do about modding a Saturn and importing.

[ExedExes]

Importing and shmups go hand in hand.

I really need to try Exed Exes.

True dat.

And yes. Ports available are

Famicom import
Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 1 (PS2)
Wii VC Arcade

and of course if you can find the Ultracade arcade unit too.

Just a warning, being from 1985, there are no hitboxes, bullet hells, reflect barriers, experience/power meters to build up, medallions/stars/point items, anime characters, heavy metal music, huge gigantic multi-part bosses and 3 part final bosses, 1 credit bonuses, spammy lasers and missles, and all that stuff I'm sure you're used to. Just a humble ship, power ups, shot-canceling bombs, other big point opportunities and a droning soundtrack that stays the same for much of the game -- see why I love it so much?

[dunpeal2064]

I just don't hear too much about NES repro shmups like I do about modding a Saturn and importing.

True. The Saturn has around 50 shmups, and only 3 of them were localized.

The NES has quite a few shmups as well, probably in the 20 range, but maybe 3 were not localized?

The only shmup really worth getting a repro of for the NES imo is Recca. It probably would not be worth importing a famicom and a realy copy of the game to most people, but the game is well worth having a repro of, considering it is by far the most impressive game I have ever played on the NES. The game moves about 5 times faster than Gradius, while having none of the slowdown (although quite a bit of sprite flickering to achieve this)

Sure, the NES isn't quite the shmup powerhouse that the Saturn is... but this thread is about NES shmups, and I thought mentioning the best one I have played thus far was legit.

A cart only repro could probably be had in the $35 range, considering I got mine with a box and manual for $45. This is far less than someone would spend on Battle Garegga, Hyper Duel, Blast Wind, Guardian Force, Image Fight/X-multiply, Zanac X Zanac, etc

And, to be honest, quite a few of those games are not the best example of a shmup for their system (aside Garegga)

I personally think investing in a repro cart of Recca is a must for any fan of NES shmups.

[GSZX1337]

Just a warning, being from 1985, there are no hitboxes, bullet hells, reflect barriers, experience/power meters to build up, medallions/stars/point items, anime characters, heavy metal music, huge gigantic multi-part bosses and 3 part final bosses, 1 credit bonuses, spammy lasers and missles, and all that stuff I'm sure you're used to.

Nooooooo!

[dunpeal2064]

Importing and shmups go hand in hand.

I really need to try Exed Exes.

True dat.

And yes. Ports available are

Famicom import
Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 1 (PS2)
Wii VC Arcade

and of course if you can find the Ultracade arcade unit too.

Just a warning, being from 1985, there are no hitboxes, bullet hells, reflect barriers, experience/power meters to build up, medallions/stars/point items, anime characters, heavy metal music, huge gigantic multi-part bosses and 3 part final bosses, 1 credit bonuses, spammy lasers and missles, and all that stuff I'm sure you're used to. Just a humble ship, power ups, shot-canceling bombs, other big point opportunities and a droning soundtrack that stays the same for much of the game -- see why I love it so much?

Wow, I must play this. Although, with no hitbox the game might be a bit too easy

[brunoafh]

A cart only repro could probably be had in the $35 range, considering I got mine with a box and manual for $45. This is far less than someone would spend on Battle Garegga, Hyper Duel, Blast Wind, Guardian Force, Image Fight/X-multiply, Zanac X Zanac, etc

And, to be honest, quite a few of those games are not the best example of a shmup for their system (aside Garegga)

Hyper Duel is pretty damn good, if not for the aesthetics alone. Not the most exciting shmup but definitely a personal fav of mine on the Saturn. I think it's certainly a cut above the rest on your list (again, Garegga aside).