Posts Tagged ‘2D Shoot-’em-ups’
  • Shoot 1UP DX is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 15th

    Posted by on October 1, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    Independent studio Mommy's Best Games announces HD remastered versions of its classic action games starting with Shoot 1UP DX. Shoot 1UP DX is an award-winning twist on the shmup formula: instead of hoarding each 1UP, you now may play all your ships at the same time. Starting with three ships, players can continue to build an armada of fighters, and deftly blast their way through 8 wild levels ... more.
  • Sega Ages Shinobi (Review) Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on March 14, 2020 under Reviews, Switch
    Shinobi is a timeless classic that has challenged gamers of all ages for well over three decades. From its meager beginnings as an upright coin-op game - to being ported to numerous consoles and computer systems - the name Joe Musashi was once synonymous with arcade action-platforms, the same way Sonic the Hedgehog was with identifying Sega’s brand during the 16-bit console era. The same can ... 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.
  • 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.
  • Sega Ages Fantasy Zone & Shinobi Now Available

    Posted by on January 23, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    Good news: you won't need to lug around a 300-pound arcade cabinet to play your favorite arcade titles on the go because Shinobi and Fantasy Zone are now available as part of the SEGA AGES line-up for the Nintendo Switch. Prepare to dispatch the hordes of evil in Shinobi with style thanks to a wealth of quality-of-life additions, including an AGES mode that gives the master ... more.
  • Habroxia (Review) Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on January 16, 2020 under Reviews, Switch
    Developed in partnership between eastasiasoft and developer Lillymo Games, Habroxia is a retro-style, 2D shooter that features intense boss fights, challenging rescue missions, and levels that can shift in perspective. Spanning a whopping 15 levels, Habroxia sends the player into an R-type-like environment, replete with enemy turrets (attached to the floors and ceilings of each level); rock-lik... more.
  • Fantasy Zone & Shinobi Coming to Nintendo Switch on January 23

    Posted by on January 9, 2020 under Euro, News, Switch
    During the great arcade boon of the 1980s, two games stood apart from the rest of the pack - Shinobi and Fantasy Zone, the next set of games being added to the SEGA AGES line-up for the Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2020! The challenging side-scrolling action title Shinobi strikes back with an AGES mode that gives a white-robed Musashi extra health and damage, and an added Melee button that... more.
  • Sega Ages Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo Now Available for Nintendo Switch

    Posted by on August 22, 2019 under Euro, News, Switch
    Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo are now available as part of the SEGA AGES line-up for the Nintendo Switch for $7.99 each! Take a trip into the Fantasy Zone in Space Harrier, this latest release takes everything fans know and love from the original and delivers a high-intensity experience for the Switch! Not to be outdone, the highly successful arcade version of Puyo Puyo arrives for Nintendo's con... more.