A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Chorus Worldwide and Alfa System announced the release of Sisters Royale, a vertical scrolling shoot ‘em up rooted in the style of classic title, ‘Castle of Shikigami’. Originally released in Japan on Nintendo Switch last year, Sisters Royale arrives globally on January 30, 2020 with pre-orders starting on December 19th on Nintendo eShop and December […]
Pawarumi is a 2D neon vertical shooter that incorporates a rock-paper-scissors gameplay balance. If you played the fan favorite Ikaruga, this new shooter takes it to the next level by including a third color. One color is always more powerful when attacking a corresponding color whereas another color can rebuild the life meter. It is […]
For a shmup, Rolling Gunner has strong emphasis on story. With cutscenes spliced between stages and a long opening video, the population of Rolling Gunner was being powered by a newer, energy efficient mineral that eventually became self-aware and needs to be destroyed. With the goal of blasting everything with your ship while avoiding hundreds […]
Aksys Games announced that Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is now available at theNintendo eShop. Developed by Dreamloop Games, Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter with four-player local co-op, light RPG elements with upgradable mech characters, and a variety of different gameplay modes for players to explore. As a new recruit […]
Dying With A Smile Several years ago, R-Type Dimensions was released on the Xbox Live Arcade then ported to PS3 about a year later. You can read my PS3 review of R-Type Dimensions here. Tozai Games now has ported this R-Type compilation to Switch as R-Type Dimensions EX but added some welcomed quality-of-life features which […]
A New Perspective Originally released in 2015 on PS4, Astebreed is now being ported to Switch here in 2018. Even though this 2.5D shooter is a few years old, don’t let that distract you as this is one fast paced bullethell. This isn’t a typical shooter as the main gimmick is the ever changing perspective. […]
It is Dangerous To Go Alone With 8-bit visuals and arcade quarter munching gameplay, Quad Fighter K on Nintendo Switch is an action packed four-player co-op new old school shooter. With a strong emphasis on co-op gameplay and priced under $10, this Aksys Games published vertical shooter can satisfy that arcade itch. The gimmick behind […]
Encouraging Their Arrival With a simple premise, addicting gameplay, intuitive controls, and beautiful pixel art, Let Them Come, developed by Tuatara Games and published by Versus Evil, is a surprise, must-play pleasure. This $7.99 indie title ($4.99 on PC) is essentially a real-time tower defense only you are the defense. You play as Rock Gunar, […]
Lacking Options For only $4.99, it is not fair to be harsh on Demon’s Crystals especially since the arcadey twin-sticker shooter gameplay is relatively smooth and offers a moment of mindless fun if you can gather four local players in one room. But the lack of options and gameplay elements ultimately results in a big […]
Lil Tanks is a new 2D Shump available on Steam for $9.99. With an RPG leveling system and progress that accumulates after you die, this shooter is a friendly romp that involves the occasional grinding. Watch as we get stuck on level 3, Gillman talks about this painful R-Type story, and we close with puppy […]
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