What shmup are you playing now?

[EllertMichael]

Yep, iirc both versions are in both games. It just checks the region of the system.

^That's correct, just like a Neo Geo game.

[ExedExes]

That's really cool that cartridges outside the Neo have more than one region inside them. Is that only for Toaplan games or is this for more cartridges/consoles than one would think?

[Omerta]

Started Axelay last night and I came to the realization pretty quick:

I suck at shmups.

I'd imagine that one is pretty brutal if you're just getting used to the genre.

[skate323k137]

Just got some extra PVMs, so I put one up tate and played some espgaluda. 10 seconds from a 1cc, I died still got my high score, I WILL 1cc this one of these days/months/years.

[graffix_13]

Started Axelay last night and I came to the realization pretty quick:

I suck at shmups.

I'd imagine that one is pretty brutal if you're just getting used to the genre.

Yeah. I also bought Phalanx, and that one is a little bit more agreeable with my novice skillset.

I still suck though, LOL

[DocHauser]

Currently playing Master of Weapon in trap15's shmup tournament. Argh!

Started off hating it, but I've figured out the early stages now, so it's not too bad. I think there are a few other games I'd rather be playing, though... (On the plus side, currently 5th in the overall standings! )

[dunpeal2064]

No offense to anyone that enjoys it, but I think Master of Weapon is a terrible shmup. Not due to its difficulty, it just doesn't have anything in it that makes me want to keep playing it.

[beatnix]

Playing Raiden 3 on my PS2 with a buddy. I'm not very good in 2 player mode I've realized... But it's fun

[pierrot]

I just noticed that you have the Japan version. Are you playing it on a Japanese Mega Drive or are you able to play the Japan version on a Genesis?

Yep, iirc both versions are in both games. It just checks the region of the system. Similar to Grindstormer having both it and V-V available.

Is there a Game Genie code to switch the version in Fire Shark? (I guess Mystic Defender also has Kuujaku-O II on the cartridge.) Grindstormer and V-V aren't exactly the same game, though, and there's a menu option to switch versions in-game. Outside of carving a slot into the side of the cartridge on Fire Shark, and popping it into a Mega Drive, I don't know how I would get the JP version to load.

[noiseredux]

Playing Raiden 3 on my PS2 with a buddy. I'm not very good in 2 player mode I've realized... But it's fun

did you try 1 player 2 player mode yet? Pretty much the reason to own Raiden III.