Posts Tagged ‘2D shmups’
  • Hardcore Mecha Coming to Nintendo Switch this October

    Posted by on June 18, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    Global publisher Lightning Games in collaboration with Independent developer RocketPunch Games is happy to announce that its 2D action platformer HARDCORE MECHA will be launching on Nintendo Switch this October. This follows its critically acclaimed launch on PC via Steam in 2019 and on PlayStation 4 in January 2020. HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer where players select their mecha to embark o... more.
  • Colt Canyon Out Now for Switch, Xbox One & PC

    Posted by on June 16, 2020 under Euro, News, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
    Get ready to saddle up and slap leather against some ornery varmints, as Headup is pleased to announce today that their Old West twin-stick shooter, Colt Canyon, is arriving today for Nintendo Switch EU / NA (the link will work later), Xbox One, as well as on Steam and GOG. That’s right, you’ll be loadin’ up yer trusty shootin’ irons and heading to the... more.
  • Two Darius Collections – PS4/Switch Digital Out Today

    Posted by on June 16, 2020 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch
    ININ Games and Taito are pleased to announce that the localised, digital versions of two Collections of classic Darus Shoot ‘Em Up titles are out today. Nintendo eShop and PSN store will be releasing the Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Darius Cozmic Collection Console. Iconic bosses, fast-paced action, mesmeric battles and giant robotic sea creatures - The Darius series pioneered horizont... more.
  • Null Drifter Launching This Week

    Posted by on April 6, 2020 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
    Eastasiasoft are bringing the minimalistic bullet hell twin-stick shooter 'Null Drifter' to consoles. Null Drifter will be available digitally worldwide for just US$4.99/€4.99/¥500. Experience simple yet nostalgic presentation while shooting and dashing through single-screen bullet hell action. Test your skills in a series of gradually evolving challenges, and aim for the high score in the w... more.
  • Sega Ages Fantasy Zone (Review) Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on March 14, 2020 under Reviews, Switch
    The Sega cute ‘em up that garnered a cult following in arcades back in 1986, is now available as a Sega Ages release for Nintendo Switch. As the first game in what would eventually become a series, Fantasy Zone follows a sentient spaceship known as Opa-Opa, as it fights to protect a group of odd-looking, other-worldly planets from an alien invasion. Like other releases in the Sega Ages series... more.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 – Available Starting Today

    Posted by on February 20, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    Sonic and Arle have joined forces to turn February into sequel month. SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 are now available for the Nintendo Switch for $7.99! With all the special enhancements both landmark titles have to offer here, you'll find they make for great travel companions. About Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Hailed as one of the most successful games for the Genesis (Mega... more.
  • 2Awesome Studio Announces Aeon Drive

    Posted by on February 19, 2020 under Euro, News, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
    In late 2017 2Awesome Studio's released Dimension Drive, a shoot’em up with innovative mechanics like teleporting and simultaneous, dual-screen gameplay. Dimension Drive was a hit with both critics and players from all around the world. And now they can finally announce their second project – Aeon Drive. Aeon Drive is set in the same universe as Dimension Drive and continues the exploits of... more.
  • Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo is Out Now

    Posted by on February 18, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    NIS America is excited to announce that Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo is available today in North America and will launch on February 21 in Europe and February 28 in Oceania. Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo along with Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch as two separate collections that bring together Psikyo’s greatest hits. About Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo: ... more.
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on February 6, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    What's better than having one of the greatest video games of all time joining the SEGA AGES collection on Nintendo Switch? How about TWO of the greatest video games of all time? SEGA AGES Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 head to the Nintendo Switch on February 20, 2020! For so many, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was the reason players spin-dashed their way to the local game store to pick up a Genesi... more.
  • Rival Megagun – Physical Edition Details

    Posted by on February 5, 2020 under Euro, News, PS4, Switch
    Rival Megagun's limited physical Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch Release release as a collaborative effort of Degica Games and First Press Games was first teased in Winter 2019. Now, the full details of the release are finally available! The release is scheduled for June of 2020 and will be available in two Editions for each platform. Preorders open on&... more.