ScrewAttack’s Top 10 List of the Best 2d Shooters of ALL TIME

Posted by John as 2d Shooter, Shmups

This list has been around a while, but it’s pretty interesting.  I agree with 2, 3, and 4 being in the top 5, but I’m not too sure about the rest.

SPOILER ALERT

If you want to be surprised, don’t read on before watching the video – I’ve pasted the list here for those that don’t want to watch the video for whatever reason!

1. U.N. Squadron (Arcade, Super Nintendo, 1989)
2. Ikaruga (Arcade, 2001, Dreamcast, 2002, GameCube, 2003, Xbox 360, 2008)
3. Gradius 5 (Playstation 2, 2004)
4. Super R-Type(Super Nintendo, 1991, Nintendo Wii, 2008)
5. Galaga (Arcade, 1981)
6. Axelay (Super Nintendo, 1992)
7. Asteroids (Arcade, 1979)
8. 1943 (Arcade, 1987)
9. Raptor – Call of the Shadows (PC, 1994)
10. Xevious (Arcade, 1982)

Technorati Tags: 2d Shooter, arcade, shmup, top 10