Posts Tagged ‘hell shooter’
  • Like Bullet Hell Shooters? Syder Arcade Gameplay Footage PC/MAC

    Posted by on November 8, 2013 under Mac, News, PC
    Syder Arcade by developer Meridian4 combines classic gameplay  (i.e. think Atari's Defender) with modern bullet hell shooter mechanics. This knuckle-whitening shooter has you escorting galactic battleships through endless waves of enemies, asteroid belts and heart-pounding boss encounters. The provided gameplay video shows some of Syder Arcade's intense action. Currently, Syder Arcade is avail... more.
  • Mamorukun Curse – Now 50% Off on PlayStation Network

    Posted by on October 3, 2013 under Euro, News, PC, PS3
    UFO Interactive Games, emerging publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that their the top-down, vertical scrolling shooter, Mamorukun Curse!, is now available for the reduced price of $9.99 on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3.  This limited time sale will run from October 1st - 15th, 2013. In Mamorukun Curse! players will choose from any one of seven different... more.
  • Mamorukun Curse! (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on August 16, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    Japanese hell shooters have grown in popularity over the years. Deathsmiles is one title that comes to mind for its replay value and knuckle-whitening gameplay. Mamorukun Curse! by UFO Interactive is a direct port of a Sega Naomi coin-op that was originally released in 2008. As one of seven 'chosen' souls sent to the Netherworld to save it from being swallowed up by the World of Darkness, you must... more.
  • Akai Katana (Review) Xbox 360

    Posted by on June 26, 2012 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    Developer Cave has been responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed shooters on Xbox 360. Just short of two years ago, their hell shooter Deathsmiles mesmerized gamers with its unforgiving boss battles and countless gameplay options. Guwange was released shortly thereafter as a digital download, proving again that Cave is a force to be reckoned with in the arcade 2D shooter genre. Lik... more.
  • Akai Katana – Two More Tutorial Videos

    Posted by on May 28, 2012 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, entitled Steel and Katanas and Collecting Gold and Scoring Secrets. Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Presented in stunning HD graphics and featuring three gameplay modes, Akai Katana provides a true ... more.
  • Akai Katana – Two New Tutorial Videos

    Posted by on May 22, 2012 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, featuring lessons on how players can effectively destroy enemies and rack up massive points in Phantom and Fighter modes. Featuring three gameplay modes and presented in stunning HD graphics, Akai Katana combines a true side-scrolling experience with the adrenaline-filled action fans of the genre demand. Players a... more.
  • Akai Katana – Now Available at Retailers Nationwide

    Posted by on May 15, 2012 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    Buckle up, flyers...it's time for take-off! Rising Star Games, today announced that its action-packed shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana has shipped to retailers nationwide. Released exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Akai Katana places gamers in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period. "As our first North American title, Akai Ka... more.
  • Akai Katana – New Gameplay Trailer

    Posted by on April 10, 2012 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    Rising Star Games today released an all-new trailer highlighting the action-packed gameplay of upcoming shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana. Releasing later this spring exclusively for Xbox 360, Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Akai Katana combines the adrenaline-filled... more.
  • Akai Katana – New Teaser Trailer

    Posted by on March 28, 2012 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    The Japanese parallel world of Akai Katana is slashing its way onto North American shelves and to get fans excited, publisher Rising Star Games has created an all-new teaser trailer. Releasing exclusively for Xbox 360 this spring, Akai Katana comes as a stunning HD addition to the shmup (shoot 'em up) arena, set in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period. Discovering the powerful ... more.