Using Bombs in Shmups , a sin ?

[Bradtemple87]

I use bombs for the most brutal "O,Shit" moments that give me no escape

[Hatta]

I have trouble using bombs, even if I've decided to use as many as possible. It seems like I'm always killed by something I didn't see. I never really get into "oh shit" moments, because I'm dead before I realize I'm in an "oh shit" moment. I do best when I try to avoid the circumstances that would make me use a bomb.

[o.pwuaioc]

I have learned to stop worrying aobut it.

Do you also fight in the war room?

[dunpeal2064]

Some shmups WANT you to bomb. I can see avoiding the bomb in Dodonpachi games, as bombing will cut your entire chain down.

In games like Mushihimesama or Espgaluda, bombing might not be the best idea for score, but it won't totally wreck you, so it could be worth it for survival.

In games like Ibara or Battle Garegga, you should definitely bomb. The games were built around you bombing everything. Granted, the bombs in these games don't make you invincible, so they are actually not too useful to get out of a situation, unless you have it planned out well.

All in all, I'd say that once you hit the point that you can consistantly hit without using bombs, start using them to get further. There are some spots in shmups where I know I'm going to bomb, just to get past a tough point.

Now, using credits... thats a sin!

[Erik_Twice]

They are there for a reason, aren't they?

[wip3outguy7]

I use bombs for the most brutal "O,Shit" moments that give me no escape

This. The panic bomb.

[Bradtemple87]

I use bombs for the most brutal "O,Shit" moments that give me no escape

This. The panic bomb.

, sometimes its out of panic, but most of the time I misread the bullet pattern and get myself stuck

[dsheinem]

Now, using credits... thats a sin!

Wait, wait - so my technique of starting the game, using bombs, dying, reviving, using bombs, dying, reviving, using bombs, dying, inserting a credit, reviving, etc. --- that's no good?

Some of you actually use the "fire" button? That's like using a BB gun when you have a Rocket Launcher at your disposal.

[Dylan]

No credits, then no bombs? At this rate the joystick and fire buttons will be off limits within the decade.

[Opa Opa]

No credits, then no bombs? At this rate the joystick and fire buttons will be off limits within the decade.

I'm willing to go so far as to not even turn the system on!