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Deathsmiles by CAVE and AMI is a retro #shmup from 2007 for arcades and Xbox 360 🦇 OST produced, directed and composed by Yasushi Imai, Manabu Namiki, Takayuki Hirose, Natsuko Naitou J.S. Bach 🎸🎹 Illustrated and designed by Junya Inoue, Yasushi Imai, CHAKO 🎨🖌️

Espgaluda by Cave, Arika and AMI is a retro #shmup from 2003 for arcades and PlayStation 2. The console version features an exclusive Arrange mode with new characters, patterns and an arranged OST.

Mamorukun ReCurse! (まものろKAI！ ～まもるクンは呪われてしまった！～) by City Connection and TAKE×0FF is a rerelease of the shmup by G.Rev and Gulti for arcades, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from 2009 ✨ store.steampowered.com/app/3273980/...

DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu (怒首領蜂大復活) / Resurrection by CAVE is a #shmup from 2010 for arcades and Xbox 360. Pictured: assorted art works.

Puzzle! Mushihimetama (パズル！虫姫たま) by CAVE and AMI is an arcade puzzle game from 2005. It features Reco from the #shmup Mushihimesama. Gameplay is like Puzzle Uo Poko from 1998. The cat from that game is a secret character in Dangun Feveron.

GAME TENGOKU (ゲーム天国 ): THE GAME PARADISE by Jaleco is a 1997 retro #shmup for arcades and Sega Saturn. The Gokuraku Pack edition came with a VHS tape feat. an animated short and VO interviews. 2017 rerelease is called CruisinMix and 2018 CruisinMix Special.

SUMMER CARNIVAL '92: ALZAD1CK (サマーカーニバル'92 アルザディック) by NAXAT is a retro #shmup for the PC Engine CD from 1992. It was designed for the Naxat caravan tournament of that year.

MOERO! TWINBEE: CINNAMON HAKASE O SUKUE (もえろツインビー シナモン博士を救え！) / STINGER by Konami is a retro #shmup for the Nintendo Famicom from 1986. It is part of the TwinBee universe.

SEI SENSHI AMATELASS (聖戦士アマテラス) / SOLDIER GIRL AMAZON by Nichibutsu is a retro game for arcades from 1986.

ROBOTECH: THE MACROSS SAGA by Lucky Chicken and TDK is a retro #shmup for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance from 2002. Robotech was produced by Harmony Gold USA in the 80s and based on Super Dimension Fortress Macross.

Tsuneki Ikeda ( 池田 恒基) is a legendary Japanese game programmer & director, known for his work at Toaplan and CAVE on titles such as Batsugun, V-V, Donpachi, Espgaluda II, Mushihimesama Futari, Akai Katana and many, many more! Check the thread for a list of all his work.

RADIRGY NOA (ラジルギノア) by Milestone is a retro #shmup for arcades, Wii and Xbox 360 from 2009. The Xbox version is called MASSIVE and has additional features and modes.

KETSUI: KIZUNA JIGOKU TACHI (ケツイ ～絆地獄たち～) by Cave and AMI is a retro #shmup for arcades from 2003. Amazing OST by Manabu Namiki. It was ported to the DS in 2008, Xbox 360 in 2010, PlayStation 3 in 2013 and it finally received the M2 treatment for PlayStation 4 in 2018.

ITAZURA TENSHI (いたずら天使) / LOVELY ANGEL by Alice and Nihon Bussan is a retro #shmup for arcades from 1984.

CHŌTETSU BRIKIN'GER (超鉄ブリキンガー) / IRONCLAD by Saurus and SNK is a retro #shmup for arcades and Neo Geo CD from 1996.

Hacha Mecha Fighter (ハチャメチャファイター) by NMK is a retro #shmup for arcades from 1991.

GUNNAIL (ガンネイル) by NMK and Tecmo is a retro #shmup for arcades from 1992.

GUN-NAC (ガンナック) by Compile and Tonkin House is a retro #shmup for the Nintendo Famicom from 1990.

GOKUJŌ PARODIUS! (極上パロディウス ～過去の栄光を求めて～) / FANTASTIC JOURNEY by Konami is a retro #shmup for arcades and Super Famicom from 1994.

G-DARIUS (Gダライアス) by Taito is a retro #shmup for arcades and PlayStation from 1997. It recieved the M2 treatment for PlayStation4, Switch and Windows in 2021. It features an amazing OST by the legendary Zuntata.

BATTLE BAKRAID (バトルバクレイド) by Raizing and Eighting is a retro #shmup for arcades from 1999. It is the successor to GAREGGA from 1996.

FINALIZER: SUPER TRANSFORMATION (ファイナライザー) by Konami is a retro #shmup from 1985. It was ported to Xbox 360 in 2010 by KDE, and PlayStation 4 and Switch in 2024 by Hamster.

BATTLE GAREGGA (バトルガレッガ) by Raizing and Eighting is a retro #shmup for arcades and Sega Saturn from 1996, featuring a fantastic OST by Manabu Namiki. It received the M2 treatment for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One called Rev.2016.

DRAGON BREED (ドラゴンブリード ) by Irem is a retro #shmup for arcades and home computers from 1989. It is an interesting hybrid STG and platform game.

CHŌSHIN HEIKI ZEROIGAR (超神兵器ゼロイガー) by Fupac and NEC is a retro #shmup for the PC-FX from 1997. The PC-FX was the successor to the PC Engine and this game was the only STG on it.

ASSAULT SUITS VALKEN (重装機兵ヴァルケン) / CYBERNATOR by NCS and Konami is a retro #shmup for the Super Famicom from 1992.

EX-RANZA (エクスランザー) / RANGER-X by NEX and Sega is a retro #shmup for the Mega Drive from 1993.

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SOL-FEACE (ソルフィース) by Wolf Team and Sega/Telenet/Renovation is a retro #shmup for Sega CD, Mega Drive and X68000 from 1990-1992. The Western Genesis cartridge version was called SOL-DEACE.

Fanatical currently has a Capcom All-Stars Bundle where you can pick up Arcade Stadium 1 & 2 for only a couple of bucks. Lots of retro #shmups like Progear (CAVE), 1944: The Loop Master (Raizing), Giga Wing, Forgotten Worlds, and many more arcade classics. www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-...

R-TYPE II (アール・タイプII) by Irem is a retro #shmup for arcades, Super Famicom, Nintendo Game Boy and home computers from 1989-1992. The SFC port is called SUPER R-TYPE and is based on the arcade version with several gameplay changes.

SALAMANDER 2 (サラマンダ 2) / LIFE FORCE 2 by Konami is a retro #shmup for arcades from 1996. It is part of the GRADIUS universe like the original game from 1986.

DAISENPŪ (大旋風) / TWIN HAWK by Toaplan and Taito is a retro #shmup for arcades, Mega Drive and PC Engine from 1989-1991. The PCE CD version is called DAISENPŪ CUSTOM.

Uchūkeibitai SDF (宇宙警備隊ＳＤＦ) by HAL Laboratories is a retro #shmup for the Famicom from 1990.

Uchū Senkan Gomorrah (宇宙戦艦ゴモラ) / Bio-Ship Paladin by UPL is a retro #shmup for arcades and Sega Mega Drive from 1990.

RAYXANBER II (ライザンバーII ) by Data West is a retro #shmup for the PC Engine CD from 1991.

RAYXANBER (ライザンバー) by Data West is a retro #shmup for the FM Towns from 1990.

Sakyo Komatsu & Toshiki Yokota - Sf Discorama: Death In The Cosmos (宇宙に逝く) from 1978. Japanese concept album blending sci-fi, jazz, and funk. An audio drama telling an epic space adventure.

Naoyuki Kato (加藤 直之) is a legendary sci-fi illustrator who has been active since the 1970s. He has worked on notable magazines, novels and #shmups! Guardian Legend, Super Aleste and R-Type (MSX and X68K).

Legend of the Galactic Heroes (銀河英雄伝説) space art by Yukihisa Kamoshita from 1982.

GUNHED (ガンヘッド) / Blazing Lazers by Compile, Hudson and NEC is a retro #shmup for the PC Engine from 1989. It is loosely based on the movie of the same title. Pictured: game cover, movie poster, official handbook and the Special Edition for the Hudson All-Japan Caravan Festival.

Beautiful retro video game #shmup art by Daniel Vendrell Oduber. Pictured: Gaiares, Phelios, Aleste and Arrow Flash. See the DeviantArt "Vendrell" profile for more paintings.

WHIP RUSH: MYSTERY OF THE PLANET VOLTEGAS (ウィップラッシュ 惑星ボルテガスの謎) by Vic Tokai, Renovation and Sega is a retro #shmup for the Mega Drive from 1990.

M.U.S.H.A. (武者アレスタ) by Compile, Toaplan, Seismic, Naxat and Sega is a retro #shmup for the Mega Drive from 1990. It has many alternate titles depending on the region and it is part of the ALESTE series.

SCION (サイオン) by Seibu Denshi is a retro #shmup for arcades and MSX from 1984.

GRADIUS: THE SLOT (グラディウス・ザ・スロット) by KPE and Konami is a pachislot game from 2011. It features Vic Viper, Lord British, Great Minerva and several pilots to choose from.

Gradius NEO Imperial (グラディウスNEO -IMPERIAL-) by Konami is a mobile retro #shmup for NTT DoCoMo's FOMA 900i from 2004. The player controls a Big Core and the screen scrolls from right to left.

STAR SOLDIER R (スターソルジャーR) by Hudson is a retro #shmup for the Nintendo Wii from 2008. It is a time attack, Caravan style game.

STAR SOLDIER (スターソルジャー) by Sting and Hudson is a retro #shmup remake for the PlayStation Portable from 2005.