![]() The original JPN region PSX version of Strikers 1945 II does have tate option included from the get-go. There's the Agetech release of Strikers 1945 (aka Strikers 1945 II on the original Psikyo SH-2 based arcade PCB) but with no proper "Tate" option. And even if you do, Japanese releases are better. But unless you mod your console, PAL releases are probably not ideal. I also wasn't aware that Homura had received a PAL release. And about 10 other awesome games like Elevator Action Returns, Chase HQ, and Growl, the most violent game about environmental protection, ever. all of which more than make up for a lack of RayForce (sadly) and a poor port of Metal Black. Legends 2 (USA) still has the best port of G-Darius, as well as RayStorm, Gun Frontier, arguably the best port of Gekirindan, KiKi KaiKai, Syvalion (which is really cool), Space Invaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies (the best Space Invaders, no question!). My bad on the confusion of Taito Legends 2 with RayForce and Darius II - the Taito things are really confusing and it's hard to keep track of what's what. Like RayStorm, using your normal shot is discouraged, except in the specific instances of weakening larger enemies enough so that a hyper-laser attack can finish them off. Ra圜risis is an interesting game, where the Encroachment provides a unique, engaging dynamic, but some serious flaws (mainly arising from the perspective and the wobbliness of the ship) keep it from being in the same league as RayForce. The blister on my thumb has sworn me off PS2 shmups until I fix the control situation. I've put off playing Ra圜risis until I get a d-pad for the PS2 that's worth a damn, like the Logitech or a hori pad, or I become fabulously wealthy and get a Ra圜risis cab (which would be ideal). You can check out my valiant (yet futile?) attempt to work out Ra圜risis' scoring system in this GD I've started. It's also danmaku, while the PS1 games I've been talking about aren't. There aren't many choices for a US PS2, but fortunately, Shiki II is an extremely good game. These are also import-only, unless you use a PS3 and download the PSOne Classics version of SWS. I'll also mention the Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus, though the Salamander games alternate between horizontal and vertical stages. And Xevious 3D/G+ also nets you the original Xevious, Super Xevious, and Xevious 3D/G, though after Xevious Arrangement I wasn't too interested in the others.Ī decent vert that hasn't been mentioned is Sonic Wings Special. it's too bad the compilation wasn't of Raiden II and Raiden DX instead, since they're paired on some PCBs. The Raiden Project also includes the original Raiden, but I don't particularly like that game. ![]() I think the absolute best verts for the PS1 are Zanac X Zanac (Japanese only), Raiden II (included on The Raiden Project), Raiden DX (Japanese only), and Xevious Arrangement (included on Xevious 3D/G+). They can be run from either the actual discs or images, and there are adapters so you can use a PS1/PS2 controller as well. You can also play Japanese PS1 games on your PC using an emulator. *Double Shienryu (Geki Oh and sequel, Shienryu Explosion)ĭEMON'S TILT - Music Composer || EC2151 ~ My FM/YM2612 music & more! || 1CC List || PCE-CD: The Search for Quality **Psyvariar: Complete (Psyvariar 1 and 1.5, I believe) Taito Legends 2 (contains RayForce, RayStorm, Darius 2, Darius Gaiden, G-Darius, and Gun Frontier, among other shmups) *Night Raid (haven't played it, but it's Takumi so it should be good) *denotes import-only, and absurdly expensive! ![]() If you try, it gets changed to 'ISH'.No horizontal love? There's lots to offer! The game forbids the initials 'SEX' on the high score table. The 1st player navigator's name, Felis Catulus, refers to the commonly domesticated genus of cats known as Felis catus. The names of the led pilots Herrenlose Katze and Kluger Hund translate in German as 'Abandoned Cat' and 'Clever Dog' while the 2nd player navigator Chien de Chasse translates in French as 'Hunting Dog'. The four pilot's names all translate or refer to gender-specific animals that simultaneously refer to their personalities. Perhaps more inspirations to find? (The main reason is that this game is actually produced by Daioh's staff). Also, the 3rd boss is clearly inspired by the 3rd boss in " Daioh". The 1st boss design and combat environment in this game is clearly inspired by the 1st boss of " Daioh", a 1993 shoot-em-up produced by about the same staff. before joining with Warashi - In the game entitled Daioh, hence the similarities of Daioh's ships, power-ups and innumerous boss designs. Most of the developers responsible for Shienryu had worked previously at Athena Co. The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Purple Flame Dragon'. Shienryu was released in December 1996 in Japan.
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