Originally released in 2002 as an indie game before indie games, horizontal shooter Platypus gets a full remake as Platypus: Reclayed. Its main gimmick obviously comes from the clay, stop-motion visuals, but…
Tag: Shooter
X-Out Resurfaced (XSX) Review
Released as a remake of the 1990 Amiga original, X-Out Resurfaced (pronounced “cross-out”) has been ported to modern consoles thanks to the efforts of ININ, Ziggurat, and Rainbow Arts. This horizontal shooter…
Macross -Shooting Insight- (PS5) Review
Since the 1980s, there have been many Macross titles, but none have been officially released in the West until now. Macross -Shooting Insight- is an odd starting point for American gamers as…
Super XYX (XSX) Review
Super XYX, published by EastAsiaSoft, is a ridiculous, fluidly fast vertical eye-scorcher of a shooter. This ten-dollar action-heavy download is impressive for two main reasons. First, its visual fidelity never gets old…
Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 – Ninpo Blast (XSX) Review
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 – Ninpo Blast provides a ton of high-quality shooter gameplay for only five dollars. This vertical shooter is specifically designed to grow with the player….
Retaliate (XSX) Review
A retro-inspired vertical shooter, Retaliate might look like some sort of Space Invaders clone by glancing at the gameplay trailer. While retro in design, there one main gimmick and numerous modes to…
Over Horizon X Steel Empire (PS4) Review
Released by ININ and Mobius, the Over Horizon X Steel Empire compilation is a quality collection of shooters released with an appealing price point. The timing is a little odd, considering that…
Nephenthesys (XSX) Review
A vertical shooter published by EastAsiaSoft, Nephenthesys is a challenging and speedy shmup. In fact, the speed is too fast! Each playable ship, each with their own shot-type, all control the same….
Osyaberi! Horijyo! Gehihor: Anna Holinski Saves The Universe, Alright?! (Switch) Review
With a title that looks like a cat stepped on the keyboard, this 2D horizontal shooter has a bright art style, a ton of action, and a constantly leveling system. There is…
Astro Flame: Starfighter (XSX) Review with stream
A vertical shooter with a leveling upgrade system, Astro Flame: Starfighter is a Sometimes You published $10 digital download. The gimmick of this shmup comes from the upgrading system. Each defeated enemy…