shmup

I found that Robo Aleste on Sega CD have a few unused images, one of them looked hella sick, but I didn't like the tomato red skin color of the character and chaged it to a more skin beige colored hue. I also lightned up a bit the sword. Any criticism is welcomed

For the uninitiated (like I was until recently) I had no idea this was a thing until I played Donpachi & DoDonpachi (eBoots) on my PSP, and I was blown away with being able to play vertical schm'ups this way.. Are there any others that you are aware of?

Yeah well basically I've been meaning to get into touhou for a couple of years now and some1 recommended I start with EoSD(which I did). I'm totally new to this and I SUCK. Honestly I don't think there's ever been a game which I'm particularly good at. That aside, any tips for a total beginner...

Where's the love for one of the most classic genres of arcade gaming? The venerable "little ship games" the shoot 'em ups, the bullet hells! From the early days of Toaplan games and Raiden, to Taito, Konami, Capcom and the legendary CAVE! And many more. What are your favorite oldschool shmup...

Some people like and or want to create their own games. Here is a Shmup Creator Game where info on it says you can Code, and Create your own Shmup. Has any played this game and can give more info on it? What other programs are like this, for those in this Community who want to begin to make...

I have recently obtained a Sega Genesis, a CRT and a MEGA Everdrive Pro. Growing up, the Genesis was my favorite/most played console but I was not into SHMUPS at all, as I found them just way too difficult. However, I have recently grown an affinity for the SHMUP genre but I'm just as terrible...

The concept behind this thread is quite simple, one (or more) game(s) are chosen and you are all invited to play till completion (or at least as far as you can) and we use this thread to discuss the game and anything relating to it. The deadline for this current thread is that of 14 days or two...

not seeing a lot of love for sega in this thread, so lets talk games! what is everyones fave shmup on megadrive? mine is probs panorama cotton :3

Flight of Pigarus, you play as a flying pig and shoot at cows. There's a cool boss fight at the end of the stage if you can make it all the way though. There's also two different time limits you can pick to challenge yourself. No idea what the high score is for the game because I never...