Shmups! (Ikaruga, Galaga, Gradius...)

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Very nice post. Maybe you can recommend a game for me. I love shmups and used to be good but they're too hard for me now and I don't want to put in all the time to practice. Can you recommend a quality game that's easier than the Treasure/hardcore shmups?

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Very nice post. Maybe you can recommend a game for me. I love shmups and used to be good but they're too hard for me now and I don't want to put in all the time to practice. Can you recommend a quality game that's easier than the Treasure/hardcore shmups?

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i would try something from the Salamander or Parodius series. they look kind of stupid, but are actually really fun when you're playing. something from the Strikers or 19xx series would be good as those are more traditional shooters that arent super difficult especially if u use bombs freely. if you can get a big ROM pack for MAME you can sort by genre and try out all the different shooters pre 2002ish.

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I love scrolling shooters, though I've never called them shmups before. I guess I'll start for clarity.

I haven't played anything recent, but I own a Turbo Grafx 16 just because of them. I recommend that anyone that wants to try some at home give some of the classic for this system a shot. I once made it my New Year's Resolution to defeat Blazing Lazers, but I eventually had to admit that the game was my better. I simply don't have what it takes.

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great! now I have the theme to fantasy zone stuck in my head. Thanks a lot.