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)

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Shmup Mash-Up

Posted by John as Shmups

The result of boredom and discovering Windows Movie Maker on my computer. A movie of several clips from various shooters.

Song: Behind Closed Doors
Artist: Rise Against

Games Shown (In order of appearance):

Armed Police Batrider (Arcade)
Dodonpachi (Arcade/Saturn/PS1)
Ikaruga (Arcade/Dreamcast/Gamecube)
Gradius V (Playstation 2)
Border Down (Dreamcast)
Giga Wing 2 (Dreamcast)
Strikers 1945 II (Arcade/Playstations 2)

Note: I am Pirate1019, it’s the other screenname I go by. Just in case it ever needs to be known.

Duration : 0:3:23

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