The SNES has a much smaller shmup library than the PCE or Genesis, that's a fact, but some of them are just as good like the top shmup titles for those systems. They absolutely hold up against them, and also the unique mode 7 effects are timeless and always very nice to look at!

YES!!!!! I finally found a channel dedicated only to shmups after a decade of searching! You mention the novelty of Acrobat Mission being a game where you only die from enemy fire. That reminds me. The first shmup I ever bought for Dreamcast was Gundbird 2; A bullet hell where you can fly up against your enemy only to have your main weapon powered down. But remember its a bullet hell. The shots in their hundred numbers per blast is enough to fuck you up. The selling gimmick was that it had Morgan of Dark Stalkers as a hidden character and is even on the cover. And every character has 2 selective endings. If you played 2 player co-op and beat it, the ending would be unique based on whatever two characters you beat it with. You could even experience 2 player story in 1 player mode via, a simple mode option where your characters take turns with each life you have remaining. Basically, you get killed in said mode and with the next life you use the other character you chose while they still share their still framed cut scenes throughout. (bought it when it came out at less than $20. Now it's over a hundred to a few hundred US dollars. And now I know why. I still have it complete.....!!!!!) I made Super R-Type my bitch in 2 days of owning it. R-Type 3 became my bitch in a month yet it has checkpoints. And yeah I remember the R-type factory stage. I've at least one copy of every home iteration of R-type. Now if only R-type Leo had a home port. Shit! It's the only Type with Co-op style 2 player (alternating is not cool I, as I could just take turns with 1 player....). My brother mistakes every shmup he sees me playing as another R-Type game, even if its top down, (M.U.S.H.A., Raiden, even Grid Seeker) I'm still Gradius III's bitch. That plant monster is my current hurdle. Love the shirt.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Jordan Jackson Thanks man I’m glad you enjoyed it. Got lots of that content here for you. I’ve only been doing this a few months but there’s a couple Shmup oriented channels I follow too that are great. I don’t know if I’ll always be 100% shmups all the time as there are other things and genres I love too. Can almost guarantee more ninja gaiden on nes at some point 😅 along with more tech videos I like doing, but overall It’s majority shmups for sure. I’ve got a ton of great pc engine shooters few have heard of that are awesome and I’m itching to show. I still have the Dreamcast to do a video for and you know Gunbird2 will be on it. That’s one of the hardest games on there. I still like that version for the same reason with Morrigan being playable 😃. The plant boss in G3 I find annoying too since it hampers your ability to dodge. It’s worse using the hack without any slowdown. It’s the one I can’t always predict. But I’m good at those types of games unlike RTypes which are always love hate for me. I prefer faster games like Gradius or Super Star Soldier but the Rtype games are just so cool I have to keep playing them. I have a few more of these top 5 hardest for other consoles too in my playlists you’ll probably dig too. So I hope you enjoy them!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Jordan Jackson oh I forgot. Believe it or not my wife made that shirt lol. Along with a couple others I came up with. I actually threw it up on RedBubble and have a link in my description if you want one. Whenever I have random ideas for cool shirts that link is pretty much where I’ll throw them up. Originally I sold a bunch like 20+ and donated all the proceeds to a good cause. No reason not to leave it up for anyone that missed them.

Please please please do your favourite shmups for snes and all the other systems you've covered. Some of us can't handle the brutal ones!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm here for. To show some of the cool parts of the brutal ones for everyone's enjoyment. 😁 I will definitely try one of those for favorites and see how it does. Only question is which one to start with? Or maybe I will do one game at a time.

@abrslam

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie One game at a time would be fine by me! Maybe squeeze the odd favourite into your shooting schedule between your bigger videos? Whatever you decide just don't hold out on me man. I need my fix!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

pballabe1 spoken like a true Junkie! 😂

CHAPTERS 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:38 - GRADIUS 3 ( ZERO SLOWDOWN ROM HACK ) 0:09:39 - PARODIUS DA! 0:16:57 - RType 3 Third Lightning 0:25:00 - UN Squadron (Area 88) 0:32:42 - Acrobat Mission 0:39:22 - Finale - What are your favorites? 0:40:00 - Check out my other cool videos Support me on PATREON www.patreon.com/shmupjunkieslushfund Check out my new Amazon Storefront. I only post products that I personally own, use, or play. If I think it kicks ass I post it here. www.amazon.com/shop/turbothunder16 LIKE MY SHIRT? You can get your own and others at this link: www.redbubble.com/people/patee333/shop?artistUserName=patee333&collections=798159&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=relevant Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/turbothunder16/ Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/shmupjunkie Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/shmupjunkie

@jamespaterson503

3 жыл бұрын

If you like quality over quantity you should check out the Saturn library of shmups. I'd say it's second only to the turbo..

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

James Paterson I’ve got quite the Saturn library! It was the very second Top 5 Brutal video I did after the pc engine. It’s in my playlist for them if you ever check it out. The Saturn is my second Shmup love after the pc engine. ❤️

@jamespaterson503

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie mine too. I'd rank Saturn #2 for shmups but #1 for 2D fighters..

Your passion for the schmup genre is clear & content fantastic! You nailed it with UN Squadron being a call to war, not just a quick schmup play. I have to make sure I have at least 3 hrs free to play that game. Acrobat Mission is news to me. You just got a subscriber.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always love it when new people find my channel and resonate with my videos. UNSq is a good game and I enjoy it, so I tried not to be too harsh... just the very extended play time with no saving (unless you are on an emulator of course) is a long haul. Acrobat Mission is news to most it wasn't a common game and kind of why I wanted to highlight it. It's not amazing but there is something unique about it that I enjoyed, and it got pretty tough so it earned a spot. I have a lot of Top 5 hardest vids like this so you'll likely enjoy those too. It's pretty brutal but also fun making them.

You've definitely got me interested in taking a hit from Acrobat Mission now. It never looked like an interesting shmup back in the day, but you have sold me on the play mechanics.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

It really is very basic in terms of graphics and sound, but it has that older 8bit feel to it. But yeah the mechanics are very unique there really isn't much else like it. I think it goes for a lot of money OG so it's not likely worth it at those prices, but I played it emulated and it was fine. You'll see what I meant when I say it feels like you are getting bounced around like a pinball. It's a unique idea that if implemented again in a newer game, maybe into a better game visually, could be something really cool.

The U.N. Squadron cave boss is definitely a difficulty spike. Ideally you want to not buy any jets until you have enough for the last two, but that means you have to challenge yourself playing with the starting plane for about half of the game, a bit of practice and it isn't too bad, you won't have to do the grinding mission even once this way so it's worth it.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

That's kind of odd as I think that's what I did. I never upgraded until I could get the F20, then nothing else until the F200. And I still had to run over a dozen bombing missions. Maybe I just didn't rack up enough points during the levels. Outside of that though I really do think the game is rad. I love having the full load out. Would almost love to have a second harder loop where you get to keep your planes. That would make for some bitchin' gameplay.

@JetWolfEX

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie I think I figured it out, I lost a lot of lives in my playthroughs, usually on the bosses, and you keep the money you gain even if you lose, you probably do a lot better if your footage is anything to go by. Well anyway, I totally agree with you, and your list was solid I overlooked your #1 choice like a lot of people did. You probably already know of it but if you're looking for some more challenging Snes shooters Mobile Armoured Dion is a bit of a "guilty pleasure" of mine, it's an alright Musha Ripoff.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

JetWolf 68k that makes total sense. I just need to die more ha!

awesome content, as always! I have to say, you quickly became one of my fav YT channel! Shmups for ever！！！！

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it. 4Ever 🤘💥

20:27 lol your humor kills me, it's why I can't stop watching

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

I did have a lot of fun with these older videos lol. I try to still not lose sight of why I enjoyed making these so much.

Loving the channel, subscribed! I'm a huge shump fan, and it's nice to find someone on KZread that love them as much as I do! Keep it up!

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

We’re a small but passionate group of fans and I’m glad to contribute to keeping this genre alive. My discord is full of folks who feel the same and it’s been great seeing the community thriving.

The discovery and new utilization of the SA-1 chip really has breathed new life to the SNES. Great video, once again. I'm getting used to the silly skits. Good stuff. :D

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

We owe a lot to Vitor for making these hacks as he’s mostly responsible for the popular ones. The Gradius 3 and Super RType hacks are my favorite. You know KZread used to be full of dumb, silly bits and I always enjoyed that about it. Like the old Avgn stuff. So I have fun with it as long as it doesn’t compromise the meat of the content. It also helps to have a foil to make certain points.

@ChaossX77

Жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie a foil hat* lol

Gradius does look actually great without slow downs. Runs nice & smooth, what a difference!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I put off trying this rom hack for far too long. It’s really good and will be hard to go back

"My sphincter did a duck face" is pure poetry

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I guess a sphincter is technically always making a duck face 😅. But shmupgasm is now forever enshrined in the urban dictionary.

i really appreciate the quality gameplay footage and personalised commentary. not just some regurgitated opionion with footage from stage 1. as a grumpy and cynical gamer, your upbeat brand of humor had to grow on me though. but it clearly works, as i enjoyed all your videos so far

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Actionhanz Thats great to hear honestly I’m stoked to know I’m softening you up? 😂 I try not to talk about games I know little about as it ends up like the other videos you mention. I’m trying to bring back that excitement for these older shooters or at least share that with others who feel the same about them. No plans to just read off the wiki. If I can’t contribute something unique I don’t see the point really.

@randycruel

3 жыл бұрын

Specifically, the “footage from stage 1” part. Thats pretty much all other youtube channels

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Randy Cruel 😂 I just love giving my opinion on stage 1. I remember classic game room used to play a good ways into each game. When it was still around.

Ram from behind😂😂😂.... Love the comentary & your videos man so thanks for the uploads

@ShmupJunkie

Жыл бұрын

I was a bit more risky and juvenile with my older video commentary lol. If I ever do another Top 5 Hardest I'll make sure to bring some of that back. For Timmy's sake.

Just found your channel. Great work! U.N. Squadron is my favorite shoot m up of all-time. Popping the game in the SNES in 1991 was unreal.

Another great video, congrats man!! I've never heard of Acrobat Mission before and you should make a video of the SNES hidden gems!! Great content!!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

SNES hidden gems noted. There are actually some that even I haven't heard of and am blown away that I hadn't when I do. That's what I love about this community we are always learning from each other.

Great video as always! I never heard of the game you ranked at #5, it's neat when I learn about a game i never herd of before. cool stuff!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

rkgames Thanks. It’s definitely not well known and since I actually enjoyed it I thought it would be good to highlight. A lot of sites just blow it off as below average but they’re not really the right sources to judge it. They see basic graphics and sound and write it off. But it’s very unique and I found it fun to play. Reminded me of many 8bit shooters with a twist.

I remember fondly in my childhood watching my friend play UN Squadron. I never actually played because it was so tough. But the guy played through tons of missions only with the starting aircraft and a bare minimum of weapons. He always made it really far but it was a pretty insane tactic. He just tried to go for the last plane as soon as possible. Now, after 17 years I attempted to beat it myself, its seems impossible. I am glad you brought up the advice. Cheers.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how some people say it's an easier game, I always thought it was hard too. My tactic was just upgrading once to a better plane early as I hated that early starter, and then after that nothing until the end. But you pretty much need a plane with the right weapon to kill that next to final stage boss, as the basic planes have nothing. Having that final plane with all those loadouts was awesome though. It was a bummer to not get to use and enjoy it for much more than the final two stages.

@supernintendosp

3 жыл бұрын

People often pass up the A10A because it's slow and has a max of level 3. That max is a nerf, the plane is a total beast. Give it a serious go, and you'll find it helpful until you need Gunpod. If you go point-blank with the Vulcan you'll have level 6 damage output I believe. Another trick is, if you know the desert in and out, max out your weapons on any purchased plane and go vulcan only, making sure to pick up the weapons up. The profit will be insane. Same goes for the battleship, but I use all my Napalm or Super Shells to survive. Edit: Forgot the powerup, how could I :P

Acrobat Mission has somehow slid under my radar up until now. Looks great!

Fantastic video. Great detail and impressive skills. Growing up, we never owned any shmups for the SNES. My older brother didn’t play them for what ever reason, so I never knew how great this genre was. It was only until last year, I purchased Super R-Type for 5$, and it sparked my interest for shmups. Now, it’s one of my favorite genres. I LOVE R-Type 3. The atmosphere, music, difficulty. Although, I have only beat it on easy mode so far. Also, Axelay is a blast. For some reason, UN Squadron is kicking my ass! Haha. I just purchased Space Megaforce for a decent price, and it’s currently on its way from overseas. I can’t wait to play it. Anyways, it’s great to see and hear other people that love this genre as much as I do! Thanks for posting.

As a genesis kid and PC Engine enthusiast, I gotta say the SNES does have some underrated shooters. I think Super Aleste is my favorite compile game! Would love to hear more coverage on the SNES. I always found Phalanx to be super tough. Kicks my ass every time.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Super Aleste is definitely one of my favorite on the SNES right next to Axelay, and I’ll without a doubt get to them. Phalanx I gotta include somewhere for the simple reason it gives me an excuse to wear a beard and play the banjo 🪕. Will make a great thumbnail too 🤣

Such great presentation! Thanks!

@ShmupJunkie

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I loved making these old hardest shooter series, was a lot of fun.

@VanilloBumbleboo1981

Жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie I enjoy watching some of your work right now. You know your stuff and seem to be quite skilled, too. I really like Shmups, but I wouldn't call myself a pro. Until today, I hope for a Söldner-X 3 to happen, but I doubt this dream will ever come true.

Hey bro. Found the channel last week and I love you dude, I'm a shmupper myself and feel you're well warranted frustration s and Joy s . Keep up the awesome channel.thanks

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks man and glad you found me. I'm having a blast and playing even more making the videos than I have before. I've got several of these brutal shmup videos, and am working on a Dreamcast one right now.

Wow some impressive game play there. Gradious 3 & RType 3 TL look unbeatable. Snes has some great shootm ups for sure. UN Squadron is my favorite. Still got my cart. Think I beat it back in the day, but seeing your game footage made me think I might be wrong. Will have to give it a go again & test my skills & memory. Great video.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Gradius 3 was no joke without slowdown that's for sure, but it's so much fun that way it's hard to go back. RType is brutal and not one I play as often as it's so memory heavy, but it's a great game. A lot of people list UNSq as their SNES favorite and I think a lot of it comes down to how involved the campaign is. As much as I gripe about the grinding, it lets you mess up and try again quite a bit while collecting and upgrading. I think it's more involving than a typical shooter and those elements and ability to get farther by grinding brings a lot of fond memories. Even though I didn't get to own a SNES as a kid I remember the many hours I spent at a friend's playing UNSq with them.

Another amazing video.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Warren F. Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Turned out a bit longer then I’d like but I couldn’t find too much more to cut out.

dude, you're really funny! Great videos.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks. Glad you're enjoying them. What's the point if we can't have some fun with these. It's all about enjoying the nostalgia of our old favorites for these kinds of videos.

wow... you AND Studio Mudprints are like, the most convenient channels ever. I really enjoyed this video and I will definitely be watching more of them.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

KBXTheGameMaster Thanks! Yeah I watch Studio Mudprints as well. They’re more direct all killer no filler. I like to screw around 😆. I’m glad you enjoy them. I have some good port comparison videos too. Another good channel I follow is electric underground once you eventually run out of videos on mine 😂

@kbxthegamemaster06

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie Alright! I'll check them out 😀

I'd include Aero Fighters, that game is absolutely brutal. Great videos man I'm loving this channel.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you are. All of these games were so tough, it's hard to pick that 5th and final game. It was between Aero Fighters and Acrobat Mission in the end I was vacillating for a while on it, which one I found to be harder.

Subbed,lovin the channel,your very informative w tips and tricks which i strongly appreciate my man,thanks

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! And I'm glad I am still seeing people find some of my older videos from last year as I really enjoyed making many of them. Definitely been a fun experience and doing my best to keep it up.

@lock7852

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie i got a bunch to watch still,see you in the comment section :)

Heating the shooter crack pipe you had me rolling you're the man here is a shmup man

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Been hitting that pipe since at least 1985 probably earlier. It all gets blurry before then and all I remember is Defender on the 2600 kicking my ass at 3 years old lol

Great video dude parodius is my favourite snes shmup of all 👍

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Glen Galloway People blow it off as just a cutie game but it’s both awesome and hard as hell. At least this one on the Snes. I’m a fan. Except for those umbrellas! 😂

@gallowaygaming75

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone that loves the game as much as me mate great stuff

Cool picks! Very informative video as usual.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Markus Ulfberg Thanks man. I’m sure most of these picks are expected. I just try to make the gameplay entertaining and a good watch. Although acrobat mission at the end isn’t well known and I’ve gotten a lot of people commenting on wanting to try it after seeing it. So I’m glad I found that little gem and snuck it in there. It’s not amazing but it’s a lot better than it gets credit for imo.

@mkn_retrogamer

3 жыл бұрын

Shmup Junkie of the five shown I’ve only played Parodius and U.N. Squadron. R-Type and Gradius are of course famous enough for me to know about them but I still don’t own a copy. Acrobat Misson looked really cool and I got really intrigued by the pinball effect.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Markus Ulfberg It is a pretty cool and different feeling mechanic for sure. I can’t say it’s worth buying given it’s rare and pricey, but if it’s on a flash cart it’s definitely worth checking out. I’ll play it again before I torture myself with RType 😅

Lol 10 seconds in, already laughing ! Good stuff man!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I think that settles it. I need to work a nice bitch slap into the start of each video somehow 😂

I didn't know Acrobat Mission but as soon as I looked it up, I'm not surprised it is a UPL game! Many of their games had chunky sprites, a slightly weird look and unconventional gameplay elements. Despite the SNES not being renowned today for shoot'em ups, the other games you feature are among the most iconic of that era.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. Quality over quantity is what I always thought when thinking of SNES shooters. I was really surprised to enjoy Acrobat much as I did. It's average I guess, but not overly well regarded, but the gameplay is actually pretty inspired and the game is fun. I can totally see myself just picking it up and playing it again occasionally.

Great video as always. You did some magic trick on Gradius III really! i like all this games. I probably should try un squadron, seems fun and never played that.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

If you never tried Gradius 3 with the hack I would recommend it. It's so much fun!

I hardly comment, but your channel kicks butt!! Thanks for your videos.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Frank Hell yeah! Thank you and by all means do. It helps me know people like my stuff and I go out of my way to respond. It’s always appreciated. 👊 I’m certainly not doing it for the cool nickel I make on every video 😂

That Gradius hack will rock me.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

That Gradius will rock anyone, but it's so damn fun to play. I'm a fan.

Subbed to your channel mate love the retro shmup stuff and great channel👍

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m stoked you like it. I’ve been having a pretty good time making these if it’s not obvious 😅

Loving your passion for shooters. I must try the SA-1 hack. Parodius and UN Squadron are my two favourites on the SNES. Never heard of Acrobat Mission. Thanks for flagging it up.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah I purposefully picked Acrobat as it’s obscure but worth checking out. It’s not amazing but it’s unique and I had some fun with it, so it was worth highlighting. Few have heard of it.

Acrobat who?!?! I’ve never even heard of that shooter. Interesting 🤔.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Well it was the first time I'd played it as well this week tbh, although I had heard of it come up in discussions before. It's one that doesn't deserve the dust bin it's got some good things going for it as you saw, even if it's a bit plain to look at. Kind of like my first X 😂 i keed i keed

I think you'd really dig Firepower 2000 if you haven't already tried it. very challenging Raiden style shooter with two very different play styles depending on if you play as the jeep or the helicopter. Great vid like always, and I look forward to more videos dude!!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm you know I never have played that game before. And it was a US SNES release? I will have to check it out on my everdrive then. That's one I didn't know existed. I do like the older Raiden games for sure.

Great video, I got Axelay back in about 1996 and it’s a beautiful game but admittedly not too difficult. Gradius III was never released in Europe but I got it on Wii Virtual Console and put tonnes of hours into it over the years, finally managed to finish it on the hidden ‘Arcade’ difficulty late in 2020. I got R-Type III on Wii VC too, need to put more time into that one. As a recent subscriber I’m really enjoying the videos, keep it up Junkie!

@ShmupJunkie

Жыл бұрын

I’d say Axelay and Super Aleste were my two favorites on the console along with Gradius 3. The SNES had a way larger shooter library then many realize with a lot of high quality titles. When I do the Every SNES shooter reviewed video coming up I think many will be surprised. Crushing we never got that potential Axelay sequel.

@eddsnake

Жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie Yeah I remember the end credits ‘See you again in Axelay 2’ 😢 About time Capcom brought UN Squadron to the Eshop or PSN, I never got hold of a copy back in the day and I don’t think it’s ever been re released, maybe because of the Area 88 manga link and licensing issues?

@eddsnake

Жыл бұрын

P.S. Looking forward to the every SNES shooter video! 😃😃😃

Wonderful picks and those tunes are to die for. I didn’t know R-Type on SNES would sound that badass! Plus who knew there would be a RPG SHMUP! Also, love your tin hat nerd persona 🤣

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Kortland12 versus my regular nerd persona? 🙈 The snes had a pretty great sound chip in general. Some of the best rpg tunes like from final fantasy 6 so I’m never surprised to hear great music. I thought the tracks in Gradius 3 are all around great too. And even UN Squadron had great music.

Awesome show and glad to see SNES shoot 'em ups receiving some love! I'd like to watch more episodes based on shmups for the Snes and hear your opinion on games like Macross, Super Aleste, the 2nd and 3rd Parodius, Aero Fighters, Pop' n Twinbee, Super EDF (the Japanese version which has more difficulty options for beginners), Biometal (with the original soundtrack) or Flying Hero! By the way, Super R-Type received a SA-1 hack and plays like a dream! A SA-1 hack for Axelay is also on the works! What about a suggestions episode for SNES shmups that would really benefit from a SA-1 improvement?

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that and glad you dug this episode. You can absolutely bet I'll eventually be doing more SNES, more of my favorites versus hardest, as Macross and Axelay and Twinbee, among others are phenomenal games. It's gonna happen. But what will happen even sooner is an SA1 RTYPE hack episode, as I already have been wanting to do one since it was released and keep getting pulled away as February is a crazy month for shmups. Then I heard about Axelay, and knowing how quick Vitor works, it may already be done when I get to it. So I can do an SA1 episode with Super, Axelay, throw in some Gradius since I have the footage already, and maybe even Super GnG (although technically not an SA1 I think it's a fast rom, but fixes the slowdown quite a bit. Plus I love that game too. So that is absolutely on my radar and very soon!

Really loving this channel. =) Comments - Gradius III without slowdown? Ouch. I have a hard enough time playing it with, haha. As far as R-Type III, it's a fantastic game, but I could never get into it because of all the environmental kills - screw stage 4, by the way, as I could never fully memorize the lava patterns. Couple that with the lethal walls and ground (something I'm glad Delta and Final did away with) and it gets so damn hard that I just didn't care for it. I bought UN Squadron a few years ago and it's a really fun game. I remember playing it as a kid on our original SNES. Good stuff.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear it 👍🏻. Especially people going back and finding these older vids I had such a fun time making. Not everyone finds UN Sq all that tough now, and it’s true once you figure it out it becomes much easier. Not as tough as the others. But initially I just remember finding it tough as a kid and getting used to how it wanted you to play. Always thought it was a lot of fun too regardless of some repetition. The high points definitely outweighed the minor lows. Music is so good in that one.

Takumi senpai here! Nice video for SNES fans, like myself! I didn't know that number 1 in your top 5! Gotta check it out! And yes, more than brutal shooters, I think the SNES sticks better with more enjoyable shooters! =D

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't really number 1, I just kind of go in the order that makes the video flow better. But it's definitely up there in difficulty once you play it. It's harder than it looks and one I was glad to find. Not nearly in the discussion for best on the system just really different which makes it worth trying.

Another dope video!! #shmupgasm

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

By recommendation I have added the term to the urban dictionary 😂

What a great way to start my monday afternoon!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

King Harnikian hell yeah 💪. Hope you enjoyed that Gradius 3 footage it was so damn fun to play and record.

Your enthusiasm really entertained me, good job! I'm not the biggest fan of this genre but starting to getting on shumps after finding NES version of Gradius to be so much fun. I recently beat Gradius III and I really like it. I don't mind the slowdown at all as it makes the game more managable. The SA-1 version seems ridiculous though, so I prefer the original for the time being haha. I want to tackle Super R-Type next as that game seems cool. People prefer R-Type III but I gonna put that on hold as it seems heavily relies on memorization. I mean that stage 4 tho, even without playing it, I know that stage means trouble.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

NES Gradius is how many of us got started and a really good entry point, so not surprising. There are many great console ports that felt fair in that way. Gradius III was awesome too, even the original without the patch. Watch out for SuperR, that game is pretty brutal, maybe moreso than III. Any Rtype takes a lot of memo, and Super makes you finish an entire level and boss with no checkpoints. RType III is just a fun game overall, so I'm curious what you'll think once you've played both.

Same happened to me with Super R-Type. Try it as soon as you can!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I am looking forward to playing that SA1 hack big time.

Keep up the great work bro! As you know GRADIUS 3 is my fav shmup of all time. -Artcrimes13 👊🏼

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. I know it is. I was always 50/50 before as I love the design and music, but the slowdown always bugged me. Once I played the hack it became one of my Top 3 SNES games immediately. There is nothing left to not love about it. I remember you had fun with that hack too.

I've always admired your passion and knowledge of gaming. But watching you tear through these SNES shooters, most of which I've played INCLUDING the Gradius III SA1 hack, reinforces to me that you're one of the greatest game players I've ever seen! Wonderful video, my man! 👏🏽

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

EZ Peezy Very kind of you buddy. Tbh I just been playing shooters so long I’m good at figuring them out quickly. I feel like a scrub compared to some of the crazy videos I see. I’m always squeezing through by the skin of my teeth 😂. I’ll tell you what though you’ve got Axelay’s number. I’ve only ever beaten it on normal mode. I’m looking forward to doing a favorite Snes shooters video so I can show that one along with a couple others. I’ll admit now that I’ve played the hack it’s become one of my all time favs that way. It just made the game so great to play.

“Hey a**hole! Feed my soul” 😂🤣😭👏🏾🎮✌🏾.

Some great choices, gonna have to try that no slow down rom hack

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Big Juffer It’s awesome. I’d say you won’t regret it but you might 😆.

I love your diction and enthusiasm. Kind of Happy Console Gameresque, but different!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Mat Ten He’s happy. Rolfe is angry. I’m somewhere in between. Salty? 🤷‍♂️ 😂

@CousinHubertRetrogaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie perseverant gamer no hesitation! Such fortitude!

I've never been able to finish Gradius 3 on my pal snes, not even using the konami code, having severe slowdown or 50hz... insane. Great channel, my fav snes shmups are Axelay and Parodius.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I've never played the pal version and honestly wasn't planning on it haha. I can imagine it wasn't properly optimized for 50hz release so it's even worse. That SA1 hack is phenomenal I love it. It's a huge shame Axelay never got sequels as it's a top 3 for me too on the system along with Super Aleste. The SNES Parodius ports were absolute gold and still my favorites on any console, Konami knocked it out of the park with them. It even has the exclusive levels you can't get on the later arcade ports. I pretty much like playing these versions the most.

@claufranco

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie yeah man, actually Gradius 3 never came out in Europe, we got only the 1st Parodius in the pal region... I have the japanese version of Gradius 3, but as my snes console is 50 hz runs all games on that frequency, even the ntsc ones... I remember playing Darius Twin as a kid on the snes and liking it a lot too, also Earth Defense Force I find very entertaining to play. Last year I bought a CoreGrafx mini and enjoyed all the shooters included, I'm in love with the Soldier ones, Gradius, Salamander... My congrats for having such a cool channel, I'll watch all your videos. Have fun and long live shoot em ups!

There's an alternate speed hack for Gradius III called SA1 Origin. It retains the lack of hardware slowdown, but reduces the speed of bosses to compensate and just feels a lot more balanced to me.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah? I will definitely look that up. It is a bit insane at times without any brakes, so something in between would be perfect. Some of the bosses you pretty much just have to memo at the SA1 speed I was playing on.

Yes love the SA-1 version 😍

I actually grew up with that game UN Squadron and at first i could not get very far but practice and some guidance made it a bit easier. I actually am now able to beat the game flying with Shin, on hard difficulty and even fly the F-8E just to save up for either the YF-23 or F-200.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Avedis Ghazarian I never did own a Snes back then and played it at my friends place. We used to play this one but my time with it was limited. It was super impressive at the time. I’ll have to try a different strategy next time vs just getting the F20 and using that until the F200.

Area 88 i love you!!!❤️ I played this game tons and tons on my friends sfc in 1991❤️ The thunderstorm level was sooo beautiful. The blue sky with fluffy clouds level battle with the 3 F117A nighthawks dropping airmines (?!!) On you... Come on!!!!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Yep the game is cool all around. I was impressed with graphics and music back then too. Aside from the grinding between missions and starting out really weak, we all dug it and played it a lot too. I remember it feeling pretty hard even back then.

@CousinHubertRetrogaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie you can also try the arcade original, it's different

@tubbiele2

3 жыл бұрын

@@CousinHubertRetrogaming arcade is completely different indeed

Espero cada semana por esas buenas recomendaciones 0_0!!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias de verdad lo aprecio y que disfrutes de los videos. Intentaré mostrar algunos de mis favoritos, no solo los juegos más difíciles.

@enocmora9012

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkieme gustan los juegos dificiles pero el nivel que tengo actualmente en los Shmups,prefiero juegos mas faciles como soldier blade o thunder force 4 algo asi. Haha!

Gradius MS1 hack is “INSANE” as “Crazy Eddie” used to say 😂😂😂👏🏾🎮.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad I tried it. I knew of it since last year and just never got to trying it out. Whoever made this a reality I owe a beer.... once bars are actually open

UN Squadron (Area 88) is excellent. Really fun play through. Be sure to check out the anime it's based on! The game is even better after that.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Studio Nu As a kid I wanted to check out the Area 88 anime but could never find it. Funny enough after this video a friend of mine on IG started posting a bunch of the anime clips and related stuff he owns. So now I’m even more interested in circling back to watch it.

@tubbiele2

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie can read the manga, too, I figure it is the first installment. It has that profound tone, it is good stuff. Regarding the arcade, it is much more straight forward.

Weird fun fact! R-type 3, stage 2 boss. The sperms like things are actually white in the super famicom version. Great video dude!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

lol I’m not one for censorship but I dunno how realistic dodging giant sperm needs to be. I may be ok with the altered US version on that.

Man the speed hack on SNES Gradius III makes this better than the arcade original IMHO. Wasnt disappointed one bit! By the way did you know Gemini Wing is now on the PS4 and Switch marketplace? A video about that game and Lightning Fighters would be awesome. People are sleeping on those.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Galvatron 86 I just saw that the other day! And I want to definitely check it out. I only wish I could duplicate myself. I’m still behind on SuperXYX it will be old news by the time I get to it 🤦‍♂️

The last Part of the last level in Gradius 3 is absolute brutal. There's a meatwall that regenerate itself, it was impossible to pass trough with my weapons so it was necessary to make a savestate to stand a chance (normally, I dont do that). And the endboss is a joke!

I agree with your list: Gradius I get it using save, U.N. I gave up on gridding and R-type 3 drove me crazy and made me return the game to the rental before the date. And I didn't think that Parodious was difficult enough to game stuck ppl.

Snes Drunk has a mind blowing list of Japan only shmup releases for the Snes. It has a surprising amount of bangers you've never heard of.

Found you via electric underground and i dig your channel. Hope you can make some PS1 lists in the future.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Chilifreak Ghost Awesome! Mark is a good guy and runs a great channel. The community is lucky to have him. You can bet I’ll be doing PS1. It had a large and great library of them to choose from. After the Saturn was done it was my top choice for shmups for a long while.

I had a shmupgasm while I was watching this video...I didn't have a napkin available...what a mess I did!

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

After this episode I actually went and added the term to the urban dictionary. Still there along with the credit for who added it 🤣

U.N. Squadron... My favorite game of all time. It taught me to be tough and patient as a child, and is very highly replayable. One trick you need to learn in U.N. Squadron is, on the Desert Carrier and Battleship Minks stages, max out your weapons purchases on any purchased plane, and use as few weapons as possible, collecting the weapons ups and winning. The profit is insane, and at most you'll play the bonus stage once at most! The difficulty is mostly fair until you play Gamer mode. I respect any player who beats that, and will call anybody who beats the Gamer mode without an Efreet a true gamer. So far, I've beaten Gamer mode with all three characters, an arcade stick, and beat Gamer Project 4 Fortress with every plane but the default fighter. Man was it hard with the F15, it has absolutely no room for error as it has no bombs and is fast! I forgot to mention I've seen a Gamer mode playthrough with only the default plane, what a mad lad! You can beat this game however you like, man.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah? My question is how can you finish the game with the default plane without having a weapon that can damage that air base stage boss? I always thought you needed some kind of upward shot. I'm going to have to see if I can find that playthrough, as I'm curious how the boss can be hurt without it aside from using a mega bomb. I agree UNSq is a killer game and aside from some grinding I always enjoyed the heck out of it too. And man that music... best on the SFC in terms of shmups IMO.

@supernintendosp

3 жыл бұрын

I think I added the link to the wrong thread, but here it is, the F8E only run: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oH-l2rCdfJidZaQ.html

Just one little tip: The umbrella section done from square one if you play as Pentarou and spend your few capsules on his spread bomb. It can do just enough damage to take out the umbrellas.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

That section has been the bane of my existence until I found that trick from the video. But it feels kinda cheap. Looks like I'm playing with Pentarou next time! haha

Great video again! Your channel is probably the best resource on old school shooters. But which would be the best five SNES shooters for beginners? I recently aquired a region modded Super Famicom a lots of games including Gradius and R-Type III, but I'm nowhere near good enough to clear those two let alone pull off a 1CC.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried playing Super Aleste on it’s normal setting? Great game by Compile and not overly difficult compared to those. Or at least not until it gets farther into the game.

I'm developing a cyberpunk shoot 'em up for SNES that uses the SA1 chip, it will be hard as nails lmao

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

You don't see many SNES indie games, that's for sure. I would be quite interested to see how it comes out. On my discord I have a section we made for indie games for developers to post what they are working on. Once you get some good stuff or images to show you should post there for some people to see

Funny story about the umbrella section in parodius. A friend of mine got stuck there for a while and we found a way to beat it. Get a blue bell and use the bomb when the screen is full of enemies and you'll have done enough damage to get through with just the power ups you get when restarting the section.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah? Sounds like I will absolutely have to try it next time. I've seen some strategies before but none are foolproof. Mine was a bit cheesy but it worked! That one section drives me nuts so any good way to get through it I am game to try.

I never had the chance to play UN Squadron, but I do remember a fun Arcade game called Carrier Air Wing (back when laundry mats had arcade machines tucked in the corner). Oh, and In some parallel world, there is a perfect progressive rock band called "Gradius".

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, Carrier Airwing is very similar and almost like a sequel. It never had a home port until recently as part of the Capcom Arcade Stadium. If you liked CA you'd like UN SQ, I enjoy it even more.

the insane thing about acrobat mission is that this version was developed by kuso kings micronics. amazing that it looks half decent.

@ShmupJunkie

Жыл бұрын

To be fair Micronics did have some halfway decent ports compared to their famously terrible ones. But yeah they did a decent job here with the conversion. It's an unusual and janky feeling game to begin with so maybe it was the perfect project for them lol

Would be very interesting if you do a Battle of the Shumps between the PC Engine and SNES versions of Parodius Da for sure. It has to be the only Konami shump game that can be battled in the 16 bit generation of consoles.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

The SNES Parodius is outstanding and would likely win, but I've had others ask me for that one too, so it's definitely on the list. Konami learned with Gradius 3 and everything they made afterward for SNES was gold.

Super EDF was hard as well. Especially the final boss.

The first shooter I bought for SNES was super r type! Even with the slow downs I loved it very much!

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the new just released SA1 hack for Super RType? It can be played without slowdown now too if you want!

@digitalworms

3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna find it and give it a go! Sounds awesome man thanks for the info!

You need save states just to get through the Parodius games. The first Parodius game on the MSX is so hard I can't even get through the first level. Parodius 2, 3 and 4 are forgiving in comparison but even then you need to use Save States and DON'T GET HIT because once you do, it is extremely difficult to recover your power ups after the 2nd or 3rd stage. The Cat Ships, Cat Submarine and Cat Trains are really cute and my niece really loved looking at them when she watched me play through the game for her on my PSP. Sexy Parodius however is just something I can only play though alone, but the entertainment of the game itself is worth it and as usual, Safe States are required to finish through this game.

WTF man, all games I mentioned in the video that covers all PC Engine shmups that I liked are the hardest of their respective consoles? R-Type III here, Twin Cobra on Mega Drive...guess I'm screwed.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah you just might be. Not that the SNES has a huge variety but it’s got some good ones. One of these days I’ll do a favorites instead of hardest. Some really good ones on this console like Super Aleste.

Please do your favorite shmups for SNES! Right now, I'm playing Choujikuu Yousai Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie. What a game!

@ShmupJunkie

Жыл бұрын

Macross is one of my favorites on the system! Great game. I’ll be doing an Every SNES shooter reviewed video next most likely. Just like I did for mega drive and pc engine. Very underrated library so it’ll be great to make.

About R-Type 3: The blue gooey force is the Cyclone Force (not the Shadow Force), the most powerful one of the 3 you can choose (even according to the specs during Force select). The Shadow Force is also pretty cool, allowing you to redirect your Force bullets by changing your position around the Force when detached.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I realized after I finished it all up I was calling it by the wrong name 🙈 I hadn't played it in so long I just grabbed it as my favorite and my brain had the names mixed up. I haven't actually used the shadow force much aside from a quick try before I settled on the Cyclone way back then. I think I am worst at this RType out of all the ones I've played as I played it the least. Except for Super which I can't stomach the slowdown for long. If they ever released a rom hack for that like for Gradius I would be beyond stoked.

@herrnyani

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie Shit happens. Can't blame you, I've been out of the SHMUP loop for some time too now. Nonetheless, great and fun to watch video though, I love how passionate and enthusiastic you are.

It would be cool to see you cover Kof sky stage, its similar to neo geo heroes ultimate shooting. Both games play similar to the shikigami no shiro game, simple gameplay but cool sound effects and kof characters.

At the time I brought Parodius on the SNES I knew nothing of it other than it was a shmup game so it was really cool to see NEW ZEALAND STORY style cuteness in a really good shooter. Normally I'd have been put off before The New Zealand Story of any cutesy graphics. Back in the day I wasn't too troubled by the first 3 leves but found it difficulty after level 4 back in the day but enjoyed it so much I returned many times but sadly never to complete it on SNES. And guess why.... those bloody umbrellas!!! ARGH! Now I know why I failed over and over. B***TARDS! R-Type III is still a gorgeous looking and sounding game and just as formidable as I remember, really great to see that again and some of the bosses I never got to due to time limitations with work etc. I mostly brought a game, hit a few times, and then never playes again, unless I made progress of course, in which case I would put more time in to it. Time was sadly short back then. I'm a huge UN Squadron fan, always have been, and completed it several times back inthe day. Definitely one of the games I miss the most on my SNES. That said though I totally understand your point of view in the video and respect it, it was far from a typical shmup and very RPG like in formula. I was never a fan of Acrobat Mission, the graphics just didn't do it for me. Switched me off, sadly. They look really basic, like Astro Wars, which I was never a fan of either. Can't put a finger on it as it is rare for me to feel that way about a game but this one I just lost interest, quick. Another excellent and informative video. Great job mate.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

King Lizzard's Game Lounge My dude. I reckon your comments are every bit as good as the videos 😁. I’m glad to know my struggle on that umbrella section may help you one day if you hit it up again. It’s a real PIA part. The fact you made it there says you’re good enough to finish the game. Getting there and that part is the worst of it. I know how many love UNSq and I really love much about it too. Aside from it throwing off the pacing for me and a good bit of slowdown in parts, it’s a really well done original game unique from the arcade. So I hope overall the video on it still made people want to play it that haven’t. You’re completely right on Acrobat. The older 8bit look and feel turned many off. It’s the unique way it plays that kind of won me over. It’s not spectacular but by the time I was done I was glad I’d played it. It’s rare you even heard of this game as many including myself have not. I found it simply searching for another brutal game to include 😅

I'm not the biggest fan of Acrobat Mission and UN Squadron but sure there are great shmups for the system. But after playing a lot of MD and PCE shooters, it's really hard for me to get back to some SNES ones, not because the slowdowns but some of them lack something, like more frenetic action or something like that, there are exceptions of course but it just feels that way to me. D-Force is absolute crap tho.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean as Shmups to me have always been about a fast pace. That's why I enjoyed this Gradius 3 hack so much it was like a breath of fresh air. After how fast so many pc engine shooters played (and why it was always my favorite console for them) it was hard to get as into others. But there were some great exceptions like Space Megaforce especially. No surprise since it was a Compile game.

Alright I cleaned myself after the #shmupgasm 😆 Yet another amazing video man and specially since it's about the beloved SNES 😍 I have given up any chance of ever owning R-Type 3 but it does look beautiful 😊 I can't believe EDF didn't make it on there, I definitely find it harder than UN Squadron, that last battle with the turtle going backwards felt neverending for me 😅

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Bruno L Still waiting for peer review in the urban dictionary 🤣 can’t wait. For whatever reason UN was always a tough slog for me so I went with it. Plus it’s a fan favorite 😅. I definitely gotta do a favs episode. I have a short week this week so I’m just putting out my Top5 best moments from all the episodes so far. Just finished it. Fun little trip down memory lane. All few months of it 😂 man it seems like I’ve been making these forever.

@bl85gamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie well they keep getting better each week so keep them coming. It's almost like you might need to do a monthly subscription for these 😅 I got to the 2nd to last level on UN Squadron on my first run and I'm caca at shooters duuuude...lol

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Bruno L Well I’m setting up a patreon for the next video. @shmupjunkieslushfund 😂 you know I’ll do it too

another shmup where u can bounce on enemies? vasara and its sequel ^^ btw, super r-type is harder than r-type III....imo...just for the fact it has no checkpoints...tht's insane!!! i have both in the collection r-type returns (retro-bit) :D

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually not played Vasara yet but I kept seeing that collection show up last year. You’re not alone actually on SuperR I know a good few that feel it’s harder too. And overall you may be right. I always found Stage 4 on three to be the hardest of either game, but then some other stages not hard at all. I’ll admit though I just dislike playing Super period because of the extreme slowdown. So I figured I’d at least showcase the better game since they are both pretty close in the ass kicking dept. The one benefit of poor checkpoints is at least you get a chance to power up again. In RType3 once I got stuck doing that part of Stage4 with no force pod it sucked donkey balls 😂. Gradius has that same problem.

@fazares

Жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie and axelay..that one is pretty hard past 4rth stage imho

Yeah UN Squadron is definitely one of the toughest shmups, if not games, on SNES. It's funny because Contra 3 is a popular opinion on difficult SNES games, but I remember UN Squadron taking me about a month to beat on the easiest difficulty setting, while Contra 3 on Normal I was able to beat after a weekend and some change. One of the most infuriating things about UN Squadron's difficulty was all the ships that would come at you from behind without warning. Sometimes the level design would have missiles or enemies come from the top of the screen making you go downwards, only to be like "we knew you'd be in this part of the screen to dodge, so here's a surprise sneak attack"

Parodius looks beautiful.

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

As beautiful as it is brutal. It’s about as tough as a typical Gradius and the rank gets pretty extreme the longer you go without death. But it’s a top 5 Snes shooter for me it’s fantastic. And the SNES port is awesome highly recommended.

My favorite Shootemup on Snes 1. Space megaforce 2. Parodius series 3. UN Squadron 4. R-TYPE 3 5. Gradius 3

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

All awesome games! No Axelay? That one is definitely up there for me too, Top 3 I think.

Re a comment in your vid: yes please, your fave SNES shmups please :) (unless I've missed such a release, in which case I need that link :))

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

You haven't missed it yet, it's still in the plans. There are definitely some great ones I can show like Super Aleste and Axelay along with some lesser known games. The Pardoius ports and Twinbee are also exceptional on the SFC. So it will be fun when I can do it next. These last couple months with so many new releases have been nuts.

@MesonW

3 жыл бұрын

Super Aleste is a game I will always remember fondly. I still listen to its soundtrack while working 🙂

Great video! Could you make a video on easier retro-shmups for a beginner like myself? =) .. The difficulty often kills it for me.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick Fitzpatrick Have you ever played Space MegaForce on the Snes? Amazing one of the best... and not too hard on it’s default difficulty. Kind of similar to Blazing Lazers.

@patrickfitzpatrick2945

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShmupJunkie Hey thanks! I'll give it a go tomorrow. The only shmup I've beaten is Arrow Flash on the Mega Drive. Lets see if MegaForce is the next =)

What about Axelay? That's a fairly difficult shoot em' up, yet it has a very good soundtrack. It does get pretty hard in the higher difficulties.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Axelay belongs in my absolute favorite shmups on the system, that game is awesome. It wasn't quite hard enough to make the list, kind of like Super Aleste, but I want to talk about it when I do a favorites video. I'd say it's my favorite game next to Super Aleste on the system. Always wished Konami made a sequel as it deserved one.

Actually... this was a great selection of shmups on the platform. The Gradius 3 Patch makes the game one of the absolute best and crazy shmups of the era. PArodius Da is hard as balls and extremely fun. UN Squadron is a classic, although I think I don't like it as much now as I did back then. Acrobat Mission though... I had never seen that game before, looks pretty interesting.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

UBO It’s very interesting. Hiding somewhere inside is an even better game but it’s unique enough to try out. If anything it gets tough later in the right way and is fun to improve in. I felt it was better than many casual reviewers give it credit.

Love R-Type 3, really hoping for a no-slowdown patch for it soon. The slowdown in that game is legendary.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean Super RType? There isn't much slowdown in 3 at all, it's the first one, Super that has it bad. And I have good news! There is a no slowdown patch that just came out over a month ago for it! It's now super fast and even harder than it was before lol. You can download it already. 👌

Hey I just found a really good shmup on SFC. It’s called Flying Hero: Bugyuru no Daibouken It’s not particularly hard, but it’s very well designed. It also doesnt seem to have slowdown; at least not on Normal difficulty. Definitely worth checking out.

@ShmupJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

You're the second person that has told me about that game now so I am going to check it out. It's definitely one I have not played before.

You are aware that the music in Parodius features jazzed up versions of classical music pieces, such as The William Tell overture by Rosini Also, re: R-type 3, the blue blob is NOT the shadow force, it's the Cyclone force. I beat the game and found the actual shadow force more useful because of its semi homing ability when detached Soooo true about stage 4 though, definitely an odd difficulty curve on that game

@ShmupJunkie

2 жыл бұрын

You're totally right on the shadow force, I was calling it by the wrong name in the video, dumb of me to do lol. And yes, those classical remixes in Parodius are what I enjoy about them so much. They are like candy land, cracked out chipmunk versions of them... OK maybe not that bad. But seriously yes that bad when it comes to them getting stuck in your head.