What SHMUP(s) are you playing right now?

[dsheinem]

I am in a love it/hate it relationship with Gradius V right now. I WILL beat this game without having to resort to free play!

I just got Geometry Wars: Galaxies for the Wii in the mail today. While the game looks like a lot of fun (I am new to the series), I've found it virtually unplayable with the Wiimote after an hour or so of trying. Now I am in the market for a classic controller, since the GC controller isn't supported by the game.

[gennss]

Playing 360 and dreamcast versions of triggerheart excelica when i'm not playing ffxi online or something else.

[bobbynewmarkiii]

Boootaay - I'm proper confused - you're in the UK, but downloaded R-type from the japanese PSN store - how is that possible, and also, how are u playing Mushime-sama - which I didn't think had a PAL release?


...by way of update - Im ballsed up to the nuts to be able to play Mars Matrix on the go now with CPS2PSP

[Haoie]

R-Type Delta was really worth what I paid for it.

It's easily on my top 3 shmups now.

I can't decide if it's better than Einhander though.

[Bootaaay]

Boootaay - I'm proper confused - you're in the UK, but downloaded R-type from the japanese PSN store - how is that possible, and also, how are u playing Mushime-sama - which I didn't think had a PAL release?

You can make an account for the Japanese PSN and then buy a JP PSN prepaid card from ebay or ncsx.com, they've got a huge selection of SHMUPS and other PSX games on the JP PSN. Also, Mushihime-sama is JP only, but my PS3 is a JP launch unit so it's fully backwards compatible with JP PS2 games.

[nateup2]

Under Defeat

How the F did I overlook this one? Looks absolutely amazing on my vga monitor.

[black flag nc]

Finally got myself a copy of Mars Matrix (DC). It's amazing... and hard as a coffin nail.

On my good old Genesis, Bio Hazard Battle and Lightening Force are getting a lot of play.

[gennss]

Finally got myself a copy of Mars Matrix (DC). It's amazing... and hard as a coffin nail.

On my good old Genesis, Bio Hazard Battle and Lightening Force are getting a lot of play.

Tried Karous briefly back to visiting my friend and doing 2 player mars matrix. the blister / callous on my thumb exploded 2 days ago. Still going. I need a band-aid.

[Bootaaay]

Just hit on the idea of using MAME to play some of the Cave SHMUPs never to receive a console a release, can't beleive I didn't think of it before, d'oh Anyways, today i've played EspRaDe, Dangun Feveron and Guwange - can't wait to get more involved with them, especially Guwange as I love the art style and setting, now to get my PS3 controller working with the PC :p

[ott0bot]

Just hit on the idea of using MAME to play some of the Cave SHMUPs never to receive a console a release, can't beleive I didn't think of it before, d'oh Anyways, today i've played EspRaDe, Dangun Feveron and Guwange - can't wait to get more involved with them, especially Guwange as I love the art style and setting, now to get my PS3 controller working with the PC :p

Guwange is awesome! It plays great on mame. I can't find a good ROM for EspRaDe or Dangun Feveron that works on mameOSX. Where you find yours?