Posts Tagged ‘2D shmups’
  • irem Collection Volume 1, Legendary Shooter Collection – Pre-order is now live! [PS5/PS4/Switch]

    Posted by on May 2, 2023 under Euro, News, Playstation 5, PS4, Switch
    Arcade games of legendary Japan game developer irem will be available to modern gaming platforms. Tozai Games and ININ are teaming up to release the irem Collection with several volumes worldwide, with Strictly Limited Games to release the special physical releases on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for fans and collectors. Some of the greatest and most requested action arca... more.
  • Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath Launches August 25th

    Posted by on June 8, 2022 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch
    Aksys Games announced that the upcoming shmup Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆ Breath with launch on August 25th for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™. Each first run physical copy of the game will include an exclusive card from the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid trading card game from Weiss Schwartz. In this lighthearted shoot-em-up, the dragons and Miss Kobayashi must... more.
  • Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆Breath – Announced

    Posted by on April 5, 2022 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch
    Aksys Games announced that the upcoming shmup Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆ Breath is coming to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in North America this summer. After being abducted by a cursed PC, the dragons and Miss Kobayashi must combine their powers to escape. After receiving a cryptic email, Miss Kobayashi and her maids go to Takiya’s house to investigate. Th... more.
  • The Binding of Isaac: Repentance on Consoles Nov. 4th

    Posted by on November 2, 2021 under Euro, News, Playstation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
    Nicalis, Inc., developer of The Binding of Isaac series, today announced that The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will be available in North America on November 4 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®4. The ultimate entry in the beloved series, Repentance takes the Binding of Isaac to new heights with an extraordinary amount of new and updated content.... more.
  • Cotton Reboot (Feature Review) Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on October 28, 2021 under News, Reviews, Switch
    Helping to establish the cute ‘em up subgenre, Cotton by developer Success has spanned across the ages. The first game in the series, Cotten: Fantastic Night Dreams, first launched as a coin-op in 1991. This ground-breaking shooter would eventually see success outside the arcade, as it was ported to console systems like the Turbografx CD, Sony PlayStation, SNK’s Neo-Geo Pocket and the Japanese... more.
  • CRITADEL – Available Now

    Posted by on October 13, 2021 under Euro, News, PC, Switch
    Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. In Critadel, players control one of three different protagonists, each with their own unique looks, default weapons and skill sets. Nox brings her Crewgun assault rifle, Ahnushu's Natura weapon creates its own ammo from ... more.
  • Crimzon Clover Explodes onto Steam this December

    Posted by on October 1, 2021 under Euro, News, PC
    Seven years after it's original release on Steam, Crimzon Clover is back! The all new ARRANGE version adds 4 additional modes to the original "Crimzon Clover - World Ignition", which comes with an original system of multi gauge that you charge and spend freely, letting you control how you upgrade your ship.   Of course fans of the original will not be let down with a special offer for the o... more.
  • METAL SLUG 1st & 2nd MISSION Double Pack out on Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on September 15, 2021 under Euro, News, Switch
    SNK CORPORATION proud to announce the "METAL SLUG 1st & 2nd MISSION" Double Pack is launching today, September 15th, 2021, via the Nintendo Switch’s eShop. Contains both NEOGEO POCKET COLOR versions of METAL SLUG 1st MISSION and METAL SLUG 2nd MISSION! Get onto the field and complete your mission, soldier! ■ Experience the simple-yet-deep shooting mechanics the METAL SLUG series i... more.
  • CRITADEL Release Date Set for Switch, Steam & Epic

    Posted by on September 9, 2021 under Euro, News, PC, Switch
    Nicalis, Inc. has set the official release date for Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 13, 2021. Critadel is a futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike in which players run, jump and blast through the convoluted pathways and secret chambers of a giant mechanical tower. A 360°... more.
  • DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ Out Now

    Posted by on August 5, 2021 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch
    TAITO and ININ Games are pleased to announce the release of DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+. The new, revised Darius experience is now available physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation 4 for Europe and North America. DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ is a new revision of DariusBurst AC and comes with gorgeous 3D graphics in the most compelling and challengingly awesom... more.