Talk:Shmups 101

To do
Introduction Consoles Importing Display and Controls
 * a segue into "The Future" of shmups to make it more relevant
 * console rundown and library analysis
 * maybe add game list links from sites like Xenocide Files, Triggerzone's Datenbank. BulletMagnet has some absolutely phenomenal 2D libraries
 * how to import a Japanese 360 to get all of those region locked titles - Guide to owning a Japanese 360
 * explain aspect ratio
 * explain the hazards of TATE and how to tate

Games to add/remove
Kierke, my good editor!

Alas! Such a travesty, including GG Aleste but not mentioning the series as a whole (MUSHA and Robo Aleste are crying in loneliness)! I'd modify it myself, but I would rather see the text straight from thy own words. You have a way with those arcade/shmup runes, so methinks you shall have the job done post-haste with ample exuberance. --Dejiko 00:29, March 30, 2011 (UTC)

By all means, add in! Variety is the spice of life. I have a lot of games on my list to play and add in, but I could only write down those from recent memory. Aleste is definitely on that list - everyone should experience Compile. - Kierke 18:26, March 30, 2011 (UTC)

Is Sqoon easy or mid-tier difficulty? - MFGreth1 16:12, July 3, 2011 (UTC)

Never played Sqoon. I had Gradius up there for NES category, but you can play that anywhere. Anything would be good for more console saturation. - Kierke 17:47, July 3, 2011 (UTC)


 * Also, are we going to make more difficulty lists? - MFGreth1 16:22, July 3, 2011 (UTC)

I initially had the idea of adding higher difficulty lists, namely "Hard as fuck" games like Raizing/8ing, Psikyo, Toaplan, Psyvariar 2, R-Type II, Mars Matrix, DOJ WL, so you could see what the "upper limit" was. Decided against it because games like that receive a cold reception on /v/ while games like Touhou dominate shmup generals (an entry-level series). It may be better to simply document the big series or developers (Gradius, R-Type; Toaplan, Cave, etc.) and keep the easy section.

Outside of that I'm not sure what to do with this page, lost all interest in editing anything after adding it. Feels bad man. - Kierke 17:47, July 3, 2011 (UTC)

Question...
Why isn't R-Type (The whole series) in the list?


 * It's a pretty hard series that is the definitive example of a memorizer. Generally speaking, entry-level games shouldn't be painfully strict and should emphasize lenience and fun. Wouldn't want to turn off a would-be shooting game player with intense levels of memorization. R-Type is great, just not entry level.. more like mid tier. - Kierke 23:42, June 27, 2011 (UTC)

Hmmm, I dunno. I think one of the R-types, or at least a certain console version is said to be pretty easy, isn't it? I might be wrong though.