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Blazing Chrome

Blazing Chrome

Release date July 11th, 2019

In Blazing Chrome, machines rule the world and the few humans left are on the edge of total extermination, lacking power, prestige or status among their metal and circuits overlords. Bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Dash through 5 apocalyptic environments with hundred of robots-enemies to blow to pieces. Blast your way through the enemy lines and and try to defeat a bunch of mechanical bosses with using hoverbikes, huge armors and a whole arsenal of kick-ass weapons.

Blazing Chrome offers a lot of features in the legacy of classic run’n’gun

- Co-op gameplay

- Classic fast-paced run-and-gun experience

- Genuine arcade feel

- Epic boss battles and crazy lot minibosses fights

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Available until October 25th 2019 from Limited Run Games

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3

Release date March 9th 2017

Part of Hamsters ACA NEOGEO series.

"METAL SLUG 3" is an action game released by SNK in 2000.

It is actually the fourth entry in the METAL SLUG Series of games. Players will be able to use four different characters as they take to the battlefield with an array of weaponry.

New Slugs such as a Drill Slug will also show up in gameplay, leading to even more fierce and exciting action!

The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Steam
Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Released September 6th, 2018

Beautiful Bullet-Hell

Shikhondo - Soul Eater is a Korean bullet-hell shoot ‘em up set within a beautiful and bizarre world of Asian mythology.

Armies of demons known as yokai have escaped from Limbo. They are spreading like a plague across the land, sowing fear and stealing souls. You must destroy the pestilent invaders and free the captured souls from eternal torment.

Includes Arcade, Hardcore and Local Co-op modes.

Key features

• Five stages of intense bullet-hell action and hypnotic barrage patterns

• Game modes include: Arcade, Hardcore, Boss Rush and Local Co-op

• Fly close to enemy bullets to fill the Soul Gauge and unleash a super attack for high scores

• Two playable characters, each with their own types of attack

• Online leaderboards for high score glory

• Demonic enemies and bosses inspired by Asian mythology Stunning and intricate Oriental artwork

Up to 2 players.

Rated T for Teen

Physical release available. Out Of Print, available as part of Play-Asias PLAY Exclusives as both regular and limited editions.

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam
Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion

Crimzon Clover is a vertically scrolling dōjin bullet hell game developed by Yotsubane. It was originally released on arcade only in Japan, but made its way westward on PC (2011) and was then rereleased as World Ignition, again on PC (2014).

The game game was again reformatted, this time especially for the Nintendo Switch, and released as World EXplosion in October of 2020.
Raiden V: Director’s Cut

Raiden V: Director's Cut

Released July 25th 2019

THE ORIGINAL BULLET-HELL IS BACK!

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the Nintendo Switch in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth’s future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Game Modes:

• Story Mode - All new story full of twists and turns! The story alters depending on your performance!

• Boss Mission - Defeat bosses under special conditions and compete in the leaderboards!

• Gallery - Dozens of character, concept, and game art waiting to be unearthed!

Features:

• Supports 1 - 2 players (offline)

• New ship damage system (uses health bar, not lives)

• 3 distinct ships with different Defense, Mobility, and sub-weapons

• New "Cheer Attack" that greatly boosts sub-weapons for a short time

• Voice Acting for the first time in the series

• Director's Cut exclusive levels

Flip Grip support: No!

Up to 2 players

Supports Online Play and Save Data Cloud with Nintendo Switch Online.

Physical release: Yes. JP, NA and EU all has physical releases of the game.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Assault Android Cactus

Assault Android Cactus+

Release date March 8th 2019

When you're running on battery, make every second count!

Experience an arcade style twin stick shooter set in a vivid sci fi universe. Junior Constable Cactus is outside her pay grade when she responds to a distress call and ends up stranded on a crippled space freighter under attack by its own robot workers.

With a draining battery mechanic instead of lives, Assault Android Cactus+ challenges you to think fast and shoot faster. Charge head first into an army of refitted robots, transforming stages and massive boss showdowns.

Features:

• 9 playable androids, each with a distinct play style and personality.

• 25 stage campaign, Boss Rush, Infinity Drive and Daily Drive give you many ways to play.

• Online leaderboards to compare yourself against your friends and the world.

• Unlock game modifying EX options, explore the codex and listen to Developer Commentary.

• An all new Campaign+ mode with remixed stages for a fresh challenge.

• Supports local co-op in all game modes up to four players.

• Play with any configuration including Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controllers and single Joy-Con™ controllers using aim assist.

Up to 4 players

Physical release: No

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Prehistoric Isle 2

Prehistoric Isle 2

Release date August 2nd 2018

Part of Hamsters ACA NEOGEO series. The first game in the series is also available on the Nintendo Switch.

The modern firearms VS the ancient dinosaurs!? The super realistic CG shooting game!

"PREHISTORIC ISLE 2" is a shooting game released by SNK in 1999. Various types of dinosaurs which are large, small, or even have the wings emerged! Your mission is to eliminate these primeval beasts from the city.. Rescue and help all trapped citizens’ escape!. Enjoy a variety of stages and colorful settings!

The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Physical release: No.

Up to 2 players.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One
Namco Museum Arcade Pac

Namco Museum Arcade Pac

Release date September 28th 2018

Save your quarters and bring the arcade home with the ultimate 2-in-1 game ‘pac’, NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™! Enjoy the nostalgic classics in “Namco Museum” and the flashy maze madness of “PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 PLUS” with friends or solo, at home or on the go for exciting arcade fun wherever you are – exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™!

NAMCO MUSEUM

• Enjoy Namco classics such as PAC-MAN, GALAGA, SPLATTERHOUSE, and TOWER OF DRUAGA, or play games such as ROLLING THUNDER, SKYKID, or TANK FORCE with friends and family on the Nintendo Switch™!

PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS

• The highly acclaimed PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION series has finally come to the Nintendo Switch™ in PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS! Featuring eye-popping high-resolution 3D graphics and funky visuals, the latest version of the classic game takes chomping and chasing through mazes to a whole new level! Play by yourself or with your friends in the all new co-op mode, “PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS 2P” – exclusive only to the Nintendo Switch™! When one player gets caught by a ghost, the other player can come to the rescue. Team up with your friends and family to weave through the mazes and make it to the boss battle together!

Up to 4 players.

Physical release: Yes.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Numerous.
Flak Attack

Flak Attack

Release date April 9th 2020

Part of Hamsters Arcade Archives.

"FLAK ATTACK" is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1987.

The goal for the player is to fly in the latest fighter aircraft of the Roufanis territory and fight with the Desalis empire which is trying to dominate the world.

It is a title highly regarded by a selected few containing an interesting content including features such as a military-style worldview, simple controls and exciting BGM.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated PEGI 7.

Other platforms: Arcade (MAME), PlayStation 4
Marshmallow Girl

**Sarah May Mashmine (nee' Mars​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​halls)**also referred, **Marshmallow Girl** is the female protagonist and deuteragonist and one of the main characters from the *Potato-Man franchise.*

She is a middle aged anthropomorphic marshmallow who is the love interest of Potato-Man who later becomes his wife later on in the series. Sarah is also a heroine, also known from her homeworld Mashland. ​​​​She serves as the damsel of the earlier title of *The Adventures of Potato-Man*and the major character.

## Appearance

### Casual

Sarah is a perfectly pale marshmallow who wears gold boots, two white gloves, has medium large eyes with medium eyelashes. Sometimes her eye pupils appear brown or black. Sometimes she appears wearing a baby blue bow on the top of her head. She can also be seen wearing a ring from her marriage with Potato-Mamn.
Darius Cozmic Collection

Darius Cozmic Collection

Release date February 28th 2019 (Japanese physical)

The first physical release of this game was in Japan. It was available in a regular edition which include these games:

Darius (Arcade)

Darius II (Arade)

Sagaia (Arcade)

Darius Gaiden (Arcade)

In addition, a Special Edition (Out of Print) contained a soundtrack CD, artbook and these additional games:

Darius Twin (Super Famicom)

Darius Force (Super Famicom)

Sagaia (Sega Master System)

Darius II (Mega Drive)

Darius Alpha (PC Engine)

In a serious plot twist, if you pre-ordered the Special Edition from Amazon Japan durign a 48-hour window you got the Gameboy version of Sagaia as DLC.

Japanese chain BEEP also sold a separate Special Edition pictured above.

Physical release: Yes. Japan has seen several releases with different games in the series on them. Strictly Limited Games western release.

Rated CERO A.

Other platforms: PlayStation 4

This page needs more research and has it been pulled from the eShop, it was available in September 2019?
Preventive Strike

Preventive Strike

Release date May 3rd 2019

# Control an overpowered attack helicopter with the objective to drive the enemy out of your land and make your way to the enemy base and eliminate the threat.

Preventive Strike is a dynamic arcade scroll-shooter. You control an overpowered attack helicopter with the objective to drive the enemy out of your land and make your way to the enemy base and eliminate the threat. They don't know what's coming, but neither do you!

The game has an isometric view on the level, which stands out from the typical for this genre top-down or side view and adds some depth to the environment. The graphics are simple yet eye-catching, with lots of stuff happening on screen. There's no room for boredom.
Key features include most of what you'd expect to see in an arcade shooter: fluid controls, a variety of enemies, power-ups, changing environments, player progression, score, and more.
Do you dare to be the one man army?!
Show them bullet hell!

NOTE: Although the game resembles Under Defeat it doesn't play like it.

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+.

Other platforms: Android, Steam
Fantasy Zone

Fantasy Zone

Release date November 28th 2019 (JP eShop)

Part of Segas AGES series.

*Fantasy Zone* stars the sentient being "Opa-Opa", a spaceship tasked with saving the "Fantasy Zone" from an army of invaders orchestrated by an unknown force. It is similar to Williams' 1980 arcade game *Defender*, in that the player can move both left and right across an endlessly repeating playfield, though makes a number of changes and additions to keep the game unique. Rather than simply destroying enemies, Opa-Opa has to eliminate eight "bases" across each level before being presented with an end boss, where horizontal scrolling is clamped.

Opa-Opa has two firing modes - a pair of twin lasers which fire ahead, and a bomb which curves downwards to hit ground targets. Weapons and engines can be upgraded through the use of in-game shops, represented by balloons which appear at the start of the level. Yellow balloons also allow the player to switch weapons, assuming they have bought more than one.

Unusually for shoot-'em-ups of the time, *Fantasy Zone* opted for vibrant pastel-coloured worlds and joyful music rather than the traditional "space" setting of previous attempts. It is often dubbed as the first "cute-'em-up" as a result. Despite this, *Fantasy Zone* is known for being an extremely difficult game, as the slow moving camera and swarms of enemies quickly lead to "bullet hell" scenarios.

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated CERO A.

Other platforms: Many, many other platforms.
Astebreed

Astebreed

Release date November 8th 2018

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Blaze through the battlefield in style in your "Crossbreed" - a mech suit built jointly of human and alien technology.

Everything is riding on you! The game features vertical-scrolling, side-scrolling, and rail-shooter perspectives all seamlessly integrated alongside each other in brilliantly laid out 2.5D visuals.

The ever-changing gameplay dynamic this creates represents an evolution in the shoot-'em-up genre that helps draw it into the modern era, but the skill level needed to dodge bullets and rout the opposition remains high.

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam
SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE

SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE

SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE is part of the Nintendo Switch Online service, a paid service from Nintendo that lets you play online and enjoy games from the NES and SNES library.

SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE is a YOKO/horizontally scrolling 16-bit shmup.

Other platforms: SNES (duh)
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Release date november 13th 2018

2018 marks the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Nintendo Switch™. SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION is packed full of retro games and a treasure trove of features!

In this collection:

Alpha Mission (A.S.O)

Ikari Warriors

Pre-historic Isle

Psycho Soldier

Time Soldiers

Vanguard

Victory Road

Up to 2 players

Physical release: Yes. Both Limited and Regular.

Rated T for Teen

Other platforms:
Dimension Drive

Dimension Drive

Release date december 7th 2017

Dimension Drive is a space shooter that challenges your skills in entirely new ways. Play two games at once on this dual battlefield madness set on a comic book universe!

Dimension Drive is a Dual-Battlefield space shooter with a teleportation mechanic. It seamlessly combines shooting and puzzle mechanics. Dimension Drive will teleport you into a comic book styled sci-fi space opera set in a multidimensional universe. The Ashajuls, a cruel multidimensional alien race, are attacking our universe. Fight as Jackelyne Tywood (a.k.a. Jack) in The Manticore, a legendary ship capable of teleporting across space and dimensions. Uncover the mysteries of your past and the origin of the Dimension Drives with your trusty friend and A.I., "V.E.R.A.", at your side.

Features

* A New Type of Shoot’Em Up: Dimension Drive is a Dual-Battlefield vertical Shoot’Em Up with a focus on smart, quick teleporting.
* Unlock several weapons by finding secret data cubes in the levels and improve your arsenal for the ultimate fight. Choose the best weapon for each level.
* Rich Sci-fi Adventure: Unfold the secrets of the Dimension Drives and your past, teleport across the multiverse fighting the ultimate threat, and meet new races and allies!
* Clever mix of mechanics: A seamless combination of levels focusing on strategic shooting and real-time puzzles will make you question what you know about shoot'em ups.
* 2 games on your screen: Multitask and single-handedly fight 2 shoot’em ups side-by-side.
* 4 difficulty modes: Normal, Hard, Extreme and Insane! Offer different challenges for different play styles. Play with shields in Normal, or go to the old-school route with one hit kills in Hard and Extreme. If you are up for the challenge try Insane and try your luck at beating the game with one single hit.
* Mirror Dimension: Finished the 13 levels of the campaign? Play the Mirror Dimension levels. 13 extra levels in this New Game+ mode.
* Single player and local co-op: Play solo or enjoy our unique take on 2 player mode: total cooperative where both players share everything down to their lives, play as a team or die.
* Comicbook art style: Video game meets comic. Experience the story of Jack through the motion comics and awe at the colour rich in-game comic art style. Who said space was black?
* Energy management: The Manticore is powered by the Dimension Drive energy. Carefully strategize and decide when and where are the best places to teleport.
* Advanced scoring system: Obtain the best score in the leaderboards.
* Teleportation! (We said that already, didn't we?)

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes. Part of Play-Asias PLAY EXCLUSIVES (Out of Print).

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
ESP.Ra.De

ESP Ra.De Psy

Release date December 19th 2019.

A Collaboration between M2 and original creator Junya Inoue to revive the 1998-released arcade shoot ’em up. The complete port adds improvements such as new mode, new visuals, and new voice-overs.

ESP Ra.De. Psy follows the story of three children that possess wonderful abilities. The game brings players to the skies of 2018 Tokyo in an effort to avoid wasting town from psychic Miss Garra and her extremely competent army.

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes. Limited and Regular (Japan).

Rated CERO C.

Other platforms: Arcade (MAME), PlayStation 4

Translated in-game menus for ESP.Ra.De.
Rogue Aces

Rogue Aces

Release date April 12th 2018

Join the Rogue Aces today as Wings Mc.Pilot & Co, in this procedurally generated, adrenaline-fuelled fight to the last plane!

It's time to join the Rogue Aces and liberate the islands from The Baron and his dreaded pilots. Will you be able to face the fiercest of foes with only one life and three planes?

Take down waves of dastardly enemies in this endlessly emergent air combat rogue-like where nothing is the same twice. With a multitude of game modes to discover, no loading screens to stutter the action and a whole lot of landscape to take back, jump in the cockpit and take back what's yours!

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation Vita
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad

Shock Troopers 2nd Squad

Release date June 8th 2017

Part of Hamsters ACA NEOGEO series.

"SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad" is a military action game released by SNK in 1998.

Four mercenaries have risen up to thwart the ambitions of a massive corporation. In addition to a main attack, weapon, and jump abilities, vehicles have also been added to the gameplay, which together with branching paths give the player the ultimate freedom in choosing how they will take on stages.

The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Steam
Namco Museum

Namco Museum

Release date July 28 2017

Play some of the most popular Namco games, anytime, anywhere!

Enjoy Namco classics such as PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, SPLATTERHOUSE™, and TOWER OF DRUAGA™, or play games such as ROLLING THUNDER ™, SKYKID™, or TANK FORCE™ with friends and family on the Nintendo Switch™!

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No, but see Namco Museum Arcade Pac.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Numerous.
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Release date April 18th 2019

Compilation of early Konami arcade games.

KONAMI starts  its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!

This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle, but also a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!

・New Features

For the first time, these classic titles support mid-game saves, difficulty levels, and display options which provide a fresh experience to longtime fans.

・Bonus Book

Also includes a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!

・Lineup:

Scramble

The side-scrolling shooting game which started it all. It could be considered to be the original game which inspired the creators of the Gradius series.

TwinBee

The first game of the TwinBee series loved for its cute graphics.

Nemesis (also known as Gradius)

The smash-hit first installment in the Gradius series, known for its unique power-ups and enemies.

Salamander (also known as Life Force)
The second entry in the Gradius series which took the series to the next level with its upgraded gameplay and improved graphics.

Typhoon (also known as A-Jax)

The timeless shooting game that introduced ground-breaking sprite zooming and rotation effects that added depth to the graphics.

Haunted Castle

The arcade version of Castlevania which bewitched the fans with its haunting graphics.

Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II)

Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Gradius series, memorable for its beloved music and top-notch level design.

Thunder Cross

The game that introduced many players to the shoot'em up genre, thanks to a more inclusive difficulty and unique design

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Downwell

Downwell

Release date Januray 31st 2019

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots for protection. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same!

Features:

The Amazing Gunboots - The fashionable and lethal Gunboots allow players to unleash a torrent of firepower on the nasty creatures dwelling in the well and slow your decent with each shot.

Unique Weapons & Items - Get different weapons, shop for peculiar items and obtain powerful upgrades that all stack and affect the way you play!

A New Adventure Every Time - Each level in Downwell is procedurally generated, so no two trips down the well are ever the same providing a fresh new adventure each time!

Single player game.

Flip Grip compatible.

Physical release: Yes. From Special Reserve Games.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Soundtrack available from Bandcamp.

Other platforms: Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Steam
Flying Girl Striker

Flying Girl Striker

Release date: September 25th, 2019

Lock-on and crush them with a homing laser! Flying Girl Striker is a super exhilarating 3D shooting game.

3D Shooting Game "Flying Girl Striker"

Lock-on and crush them with a homing laser!

Flying Girl Striker is a super exhilarating 3D shooting game where you shoot enemies with dynamic camera work and effects.

・The joy of locking on and shooting enemies.

Align with enemies and lock on!

The exhilaration of destroying the enemies with the homing laser one after another, not letting them escape!

・Varied stages and enemy characters.

Progress through stages featuring dynamic camera work and effects, as tough enemy characters appear one after another.

・Power up by buying items.

You can upgrade your aircraft by buying items in the shop.

Take advantage of customization to progress through battles!

Single player game that supports Save Data Cloud via Nintendo Switch Online.

Rated E10+, Everyone 10+

Other platforms: Android
X Multiply

X Multiply

Release date August 8th 2019

Part of Hamsters ACA Arcade Archives series.

Destroy the microscopic aliens! The battle against invasion takes place inside the body!

"X MULTIPLY" is a shooting game released by IREM in 1989. Scientists discovered that the mysterious deaths of the Stun Star system colonists was due to shock from an invasion of parasitic microscopic aliens. They shrink down and deploy Microscopic Fighter X-002 into the victims' bodies. Skillfully use the 3 tentacles you're armored with for offense and defense and destroy the microscopic aliens!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+.

Other platforms: Arcade (MAME), Playstation 4, SEGA Saturn
Jamestown+

Jamestown+

Release date December 12th 2019

# 17th-century British colonial Mars beckons. Bring your friends.

Built from the ground up to be an exciting experience for players of all skill levels, Jamestown+ is friendly to shoot 'em up newcomers while also offering the full-throttle challenge that die-hard fans of the genre crave.

Set on 17th-century British colonial Mars, Jamestown+ is a neoclassical cooperative shoot-em-up for up to four players. Lush pixelart and an award-winning orchestral soundtrack immerse you in Raleigh’s battle to protect Britain’s last bastion: Jamestown colony. Jamestown+ features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

   Eight years in the making, this is the definitive expanded and remastered edition of the critically-acclaimed debut title from Final Form Games.

Fun for all:

- Jamestown's wide array of difficulty levels gives newcomers an exciting way to get into the shoot 'em up genre while also offering experts the crisply-controlling intense action they crave.

- Jamestown+ plays beautifully at any number of players - you'll only lose a credit when the whole team is destroyed at once, so you're always happy to have a bonus friend in on the action!

Save Data Cloud support via Nintendo Switch Online.

Up to 4 players

Physical release: ?

Other platforms: PlayStation 4, Steam
CounterAttack Uprising

CounterAttack: Uprising

Release Date: September 28, 2023 for Nintendo Switch.

Other platforms: Xbox One, Steam (Windows, Linux, Mac)

CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (SHMUP). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Galaxy Warfighter

Galaxy Warfighter

Release date April 16th 2020

## Prove that you are the best pilot in the galaxy!

Taking its roots from the classic games in the shoot'em up genre, «Galaxy Warfighter» conveys the old ideas in a new way. Piloting your fighter ship, you have to fight hordes of enemies with unpredictable strategies and attack schemes.

Well, and if you think that the usual enemies are too easy, «Galaxy Warfighter» will put you face to face with the ruthless bosses. You should not underestimate them. The game will continue to increase in difficulty.

- Well thought-out attack schemes of the enemy;
- Unique bosses;
- System of the ship upgrades;
- Incredible backgrounds;
- HD Graphics in a retro style!

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated E for Everyone.

Other platforms: Steam
Saint Dragon

Saint Dragon

Release date February 6th 2020

Part of Hamsters Arcade Archives series.

# Who will settle this battle...!?

"SAINT DRAGON" is a shooting game released by JALECO in 1989.

Set in outer space with detailed graphics, giant space dragon SAINT DRAGON fights fiercely against enemy mechs.

This game features simple 1 button controls for firing normal bullets and special bullets, and the ability to strategize using SAINT DRAGON's long invincible body.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Up to 2 players.

Physical relase: No

Rated E for Everyone.

Other platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 4
My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro

Release date June 20th 2019

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.

Unleash a torrent of destruction with an incredible level of control over both your weapons and your body. Twist and turn through the air while aiming both hands at priority threats or line up a perfect ricochet to drop an unsuspecting gangster from behind.

Break up the high octane running and gunning a bit with dynamic sequences like a thrilling motorcycle chase or slow it all down and take a moment to think through a series of clever (and possibly fatal) physics-based puzzles.

Single player game.

Physical release: Yes. Through Special Reserve Games and retail release in US.

Rated M for Mature.

Other platforms: Steam
Cryptids

*List of Cryptids that can be encountered in-game.*

***NOTE**: Much of the information on Cryptids outlined here is made available at specific points in the game. This includes specific behaviors and attack patterns of each Cryptid and abilities, as well as recommended weapons, traps and tactics. **Do not read ahead if you wish to prevent spoilers for future encounters**.*

## Albino Spider

*"A medium sized, but uncommon Australian jumping spider. Its diet includes various house pets such as pudels and terriers."*

Charges at you with jumping attacks. Usually alone, however can hunt in pairs. Are easily killed by **Incendiary Ammo** and **Petrol traps**. Also **Meat Baits** can be used, but they are resistant to ***Makibishi***.

Can be found on Forensics and Phantom missions.

## Tasmanian Meglapede

commonly found low in phantom missions, rarely found in mid level echrii missions

## Redhatch Spiderling

commonly found in low level phantom missions

Attacks in batches. at least 6-8 will spawn

## Blood Crawler

commonly found in low-mid level phantom-echrii missions

## Ghoul

commonly found in mid level echrii missions

## Corpse Parasite

commonly found in mid level echrii missions

## Nephilim

commonly found in mid level missions

Cannot be killed, wide area damage, Run out of its range to avoid.

## Shadow Beast

commonly found in mid level missions

attacks in pairs

## Hellbound Tentacle

commonly found in house echrii missions

attacks in pairs

## Redhatch Spider

commonly found in mid level echrii missions

attacks in batches of 6-8
Hive Jump

Hive Jump

Release date January 10th 2019

In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race. Outnumbered a million to one, mankind's only hope of survival is the J.U.M.P. Corps.

You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through subterranean alien hives in chaotic run-and-gun 2D platforming action. Up to 4 Players band together (Local Multiplayer) to kill aliens, avoid traps, collect treasures and lost relics. Win the final battle against the hive queen to save the galaxy!

Action Platforming: Engage swarms of aliens in frenetic combat. Avoid traps, withstand ambushes, discover treasures, rescue survivors, and more.

Procedural Levels: Jump into procedurally generated alien hives. Level modifiers like dark levels keep you on your toes and offer constantly new challenges to overcome.

Upgradeable Sci-Fi Weapons: Pulverize aliens with pulse rifles, flamethrowers, and a variety of experimental bombs and weapons

Up to 4 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+.

Other platforms: Steam, Wii U
Azure Reflections

Azure Reflections

Release date August 30th 2018

Now on Nintendo Switch™: A side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project!

Enemies come at you from all directions with relentless hails of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!

Not that great at bullet hell games? That's okay! We've got you covered with a Practice Mode that lets you practice boss fights, and a Tutorial Mode that holds your hand and walks you through the basics of how to play a bullet hell shooting game.

It's got tons of collectibles, too! Mix and match accessories for your favorite look! Collect action figures of the Gensokyo girls, with a dedicated viewer mode.

Can you accomplish every goal?!

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No?

Rated E for Everyone

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Steam
Flip Grip

The Flip Grip from Fangamer was Kickstarted back in 2018 and was a raging success.

It's a grip for your Nintendo Switch that lets you play in TATE mode when on the go. If you're serious about your shmup / STG-playing you're gonna want one of these.

Below follows a list of shmups that can be used in conjunction with a Flip Grip:

* Alpha Mission
* Moon Cresta
* Terra Cresta
* Omega Fighter
* Armed F
* Star Force
* Namco Museum (Galaga)
* Konami Arcade Collection
* Danmaku Unlimited 3
* Samurai Aces
* Strikers 1945
* Strikers 1945 II
* Strikers 1999
* Gunbird
* Gunbird 2
* Dragon Blaze
* Ikaruga
* Psyvariar Delta
* Sisters Royale
* Image Fight
* Ghost Blade HD
* Vasara Collection
* Angerforce: Reloaded
* Switch 'N' Shoot
* Downwell
Ikaruga

Ikaruga

Release date May 29th 2018

A rebel pilot named Shinra must battle an enemy nation using a specially-designed fighter called the Ikaruga, which can switch between two energy polarities (black or white) at the touch of a button. Bullets that are the same color as Shinra's ship can be absorbed, while the opposite color will do damage - this polarity-switching mechanic is the game's core feature and the foundation for its stage and enemy design. It's now up to Shinra makes his final stand, as the Ikaruga might be the rebel federation's last chance to defeat the oppressive Horai regime!

Up to 2 players

Physical release: In production.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: Arcade (Naomi), Dreamcast, GameCube, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Xeno Crisis

Xeno Crisis

Release date October 28th 2019 (eShop), January 26th 2020 (Physical)

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which one or two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace and get home alive! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you explore the devastated research outpost, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Outpost 88 is divided into seven distinct areas, each being randomly generated with each play, meaning that your strategy must evolve on the fly if you're to succeed in your mission. Collect dog-tags from vanquished enemies to upgrade your equipment between areas and look out for special weapons which will give you a momentary advantage.

\* A faithful port of the hit 16 bit game with added extras.

\* Incredible pixel art from the legendary pixel artist, Henk Nieborg.

\* Intense FM chiptune soundtrack by Savaged Regime, originally created for the YM2612!

\* Two difficulty levels and three modes of play.

\* An arsenal of 10 weapons to master.

\* Play solo or local co-op with a friend!

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes, from Strictly Limited Games.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+.

Other platforms: Dreamcast, Neo Geo AES/MVS, Playstation 4, Sega Mega Drive, Steam, Xbox One
Gunbird

Gunbird

Release date December 7th 2017

Who called "GUNBIRD (Adventurer of the sky)."

In the 19th century Europe, five GUNBIRDs are challenging. They keep each wish to themselves and collect "A magic mirror of Atra." Finally, whose wish will be granted with the power of mirror? It depends on your playing skill…

All players can enjoy 1st round and senior player will be satisfied with 2nd round too.

THIS IS THE "Psikyo's GUNBIRD!"

Let’s say "GUNBIRD!"

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes. Part of Psikyo Shooting Collection.

Rtaed T for Teen.

NOTE: This game has been released for other platforms in the west under the name Mobile Light Force. To add more confusion Mobile Light Force 2 in the west is NOT Gunbird 2, it's a retitling of Shikigami no Shiro (Castle of Shikigami), the first entry in another long-running shmup series.

Other platforms: Arcade (MAME), Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Playstation Vita, Sega Saturn
Game Paradise

The Game Paradise: Cruisin Mix Special

Release date

*The Game Paradise* is Jaleco's self-parody-filled shooting game, full of tongue-in-cheek references to video game tropes and off-beat humor. *Crusin Mix Special* is the updated edition, brought to you by the original developers.

Physical release: Yes, from Dispatch games. Both Standard and Limited Editions as well as a T-shirt is available.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Sega Saturn, Steam
Super Hydorah

Super Hydorah

Release date November 15th 2018

Challenging and handcrafted: a declaration of love to shmups.

An evil force has launched an invasion over the Omios star! Fly with the space fleet in a campaign to liberate planets, destroy enemy bases and discover the misterious force behind the attack. Biomechanical enemies, space creatures, exotic planets and climatic threats are waiting for you, so select a route, equip your ship and prepare to die!

Super Hydorah is a side scroller non-linear SHMUP which gives the player a challenging experience with the best from the greatest classics of the genre: straightforward action, old school visuals and a wide array of content with unique space settings.

Features

· Easy to learn, hard to master!

· 21 levels divided into 35 sublevels, 35 bosses and more than 100 enemies

· 3 game modes: single player, co-op multiplayer and the minigame robot chase

· Non-linear level layout with route selection

· Analog and super precise control of your ship

· Dangers of different nature in each level (not just bullets)

· Weapon selection and power-ups in every mission

· Original soundtrack with 60+ tracks

· Secrets, multiple endings, trophies and rank system

· CRT Monitor effect

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: No.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: iOS, Playstation 4, Playstation Vita, Steam, Xbox One
Vortex Attack EX

Vortex Attack EX

Release date October 24th 2019
From the makers of Beekyr Reloaded.

# Arcade shooter . All you can shoot buffet, fast paced. Created for all skill levels. Play with your friends or against world hi-scores. Unlock new ships and new upgrades. Highly replayable.

Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast the swarming hordes with huge variety of upgradeable ships. This frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide leader-boards and intense local multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked and galaxies saved.

Up to 3 players.

Supports Save Data Cloud on Nintendo Switch Online.

Physical release: No.

Rated E for Everyone.

Other platforms: Steam
Horizon Shift ’81

Horizon Shift ´81

Release date december 20th 2018

Horizon Shift '81 is an explosive wave based single screen shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode!

Horizon Shift '81 is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode, which is made even better when playing with the Flip-Grip!

The player controls a ship in the centre of the screen, enemies approach from the top and bottom and the player is able to switch up and down to deal with the encroaching hoard.

Different enemies react differently when they reach the horizon, some sit on the horizon, some destroy sections of the horizon and some run up and down the horizon. The player is equipped with a dash attack where they can knock enemies off the horizon and smash them into other incoming enemies for a score bonus. Dashing an enemy of the line refills the dash metre allowing for ‘Dash chaining’, this is where the big points are scored.

The player is also able to jump (jumping upside down is an interesting new challenge) and is equipped with a bomb which wipes the screen of enemies as well as restoring the horizon.

Single player game

Physical release: No.

Rated E for Everyone

Other platforms: Atari 2600, PlayStation 4, Steam
Galaxy Champions TV

Galaxy Champions TV

Release date October 3rd 2019

Galaxy Champions TV is a top-down closed arena shooter inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV.

Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amount of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time! Are you ready to become the Champ?!

"Good luck! You'll need it!"

Features:

- Brutal, fast paced run and gun gameplay. Be fast or die!

- Arcade score chaser-style game!

- 15+ unlockable upgrades.

- 15+ powerful weapons (5 powerful upgradable weapons).

- 4 different planets.

- 15+ various enemies.

- 4 insane boss fights.

- Champions mode. How long can you survive? (global leaderboard).

- 2-player local co-op mode. Don't fight alone! Win this show with your friends!

Supports Nintendo Switch Online Save Data Cloud

Up to 2 players

Physical release: No.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+

Other platforms: No.
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle

Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle

Release date October 10th 2017

Jump into the world of Touhou and unleash bullet-hell upon your enemies in the 1v1 shoot-em-up Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle!

Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is a bullet-hell battle game that takes place in the Touhou universe. Take control of one of nine Touhou characters and eliminate your opponent using bullet-hell patterns, melee attacks, or spell cards!

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes, regular release in all regions. NISA online shop had a Special Edition (Out of Print).

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation Vita
Rive: Ultimate Edition

RIVE: Ultimate Edition

Release date November 17th 2017

The metal wrecking, robot hacking shooter you’ve been waiting for!

Blast your way through insanely spectacular battles in this hard, fast & hilarious action game. Better than ever on Nintendo Switch™!

"Some of the most memorable moments in a shoot-em-up in years" – GameSpot

Exclusive to the Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch:

* Play with a friend in Copilot Mode
* HD Rumble effects let you truly feel the action
* More achievements: 48 and counting
* Loads faster, plays smoother, tweaked to perfection

About RIVE:

Pilot your spider tank as it runs, jumps and shoots its way through hordes of mechanical enemies on land, underwater, in zero gravity and even on a moving train.

RIVE is a modern ode to classic shooters, pumping megapixels at a deliciously smooth 60 frames per second!

* Hack and control your enemies
* Upgrade your special attacks, armor and loot magnet
* Quirky story featuring robot butlers, space loot and clean teeth
* Daily Challenges and infinite Battle Arenas
* Speedrun and Single-Credit modes
* Online leaderboards for all modes and missions

RIVE is Two Tribes’ last game ever, so we hope you appreciate this Ultimate Edition as much as we appreciate our loyal Nintendo fans… that’s YOU!

Up to 2 players.

Physical Edition: Yes, from Super Rare Games.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+.

Other platforms: Playstation 4
Star Ghost

Star Ghost

Release date November 30th, 2017

Blast through waves of enemies as you confront the evil Metagon empire and save the human race!

A Metagon war fleet has been detected at the outer perimeter.

Patrol 12 star systems in the most advanced star fighter ever built.

Navigate the perilous fragments of exploding planets, survive intense asteroid fields and dogfight with deadly Sentinel ships as you defend against the relentless onslaught of the formidable Metagon empire.

Blast your way through beautiful neon star systems with dynamic level generation for a different experience every time.

Fly by simply boosting to gain height while aiming the turret to blast enemies that stream onto the screen. Upgrade your ship with more powerful weapons to wipe out enemy attacks and increase your score multiplier as you aim for the highest scores.

Sound track by renowned composer, David Wise.

Official site.

Single player game.

Physical release: No.

Rated E for Everyone.

Other platforms: Wii U
Riddled Corpses EX

Riddled Corpses EX

Release date March 2nd 2019

Riddled Corpses EX is a twin-stick shooter made in the style of 8/16 bit arcade games.

Travel through diverse locations packed with danger and huge bosses. Choose your character wisely and make good use of their abilities and the special items (clock, dynamite and turrets) to progress and destroy the root of evil!

- 60 FPS fast-paced action

- 2 player local coop

- 6 characters with varying stats and abilities

- Arcade, story and survival modes

- Combo system

- Quality chiptune music

- Register your best scores on the online leaderboard!

Up to 2 players.

Physical release: Yes. From Red Art Games.

Rated T for Teen.

Other platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation Vita, Steam, Xbox One