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Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
Lucid has succeeded in bringing Geometry Wars back with an almighty bang. A more than worthy successor to Bizarre Creations' originals, Geometry Wars ... Read More
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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
As far as vertical shmups hauled out of the arcades and ported to home consoles are concerned, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is just about as good as it ge... Read More
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Tesla vs. Lovecraft
A fine example of twin-stick shooter fun, Tesla vs. Lovecraft proves rather moreish, and even more enjoyable with friends. You could say, it's electri... Read More
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Let Them Come
It may only grab your attention for a few short hours, but during that time, Let Them Come proves to be an enjoyable, uncomplicated and gore-laden ali... Read More
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Shmup, or shoot ‘em ups, are a sub-genre of shooter video games, where the player usually controls a spaceship or the like, and has to defend itself from a ton of targets from range with a variety of weapons. Shmups usually take a side-on or top down perspective and have the player defeating progressively harder waves of enemies as you make your way through the levels, while also grabbing extra lives and more powerful weapons to assist with the difficulty along the way. We’re talking Galaga, Geometry Wars and Resogun here, all very similar experiences with different styles and hooks, but all shmups. The heritage of this genre dates back all the way to early days of video games, and here’s the very best shmups that PlayStation has to offer.