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2009-03-19T05:31:00.000-07:00

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7 Servant's Blade

2009-03-14T11:24:00.000-07:00

Excellent manic style shooter that uses a sword to reflect bullets as in Radiant Silvergun.

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A Diary of Little Aviator (Red Barrel)

2009-03-14T11:22:00.000-07:00

Shmup done in the style of Radigry that focuses on score. Using a missile attack seems to chain enemies and rack up a score multiplier.

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Absolute Blue

2009-03-14T11:20:00.000-07:00

Fight to save mankind in this fantastic shooter! With 60 sectors of pure adrenaline pumping action, awesome graphics and sound, this game is sure to please. You can improve your ship with many upgrades and power-ups to transform it into the devastating battle force necessary to confront...

Excellent shmup with lots of storyline, varied weapons, and great music.

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Acceleration of Suguri

2009-03-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Suguri universe presented as a VS. shooter! Same mechanics as the normal game only now it's player vs. player. Also available in "X Edition".

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Aces of the galaxy

2009-03-14T11:16:00.000-07:00

Take control of the gun turret on an AI-driven spaceship aiming the reticule to vaporize waves of enemies. Featuring pick-up-and-play game play with optional co-operative multiplayer, the user is thrust into epic space battles in the ultimate struggle to survive.

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Ad Nauseum 2

2009-03-14T11:14:00.000-07:00

Great Crazy abstract game, the screen pulsates - you need to see this to undertand it.

This game is not your typical shoot 'em up. There's really no room for bullet dodging here, just blow everything up before it hits you. The game has some very nice explosions.

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After the End

2009-03-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

Your patrol cruiser received mayday signal from a research base on a suburban planet "Rydon 7". The dropship directed to investigate the situation was hit and damaged, and you are the only survivor. Do you dare to go out of the ship and see what's outside?
Cut your way through locations filled with mutants in your attempt of getting replacement units for your dropship and discovering the source of the evil raging all over the planet.

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Air Bandits

2009-03-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

Aviate your plane in the times of WWII. Destroy enemy targets and supplies. Blow up Zeppelins and collect bonuses. Survive in dogfights with air bandits!

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Air Rade + Summer

2009-03-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Standard horizontal cute em up game. Along with the typical shot, you have an up close forward punch and uppercut punch, both used to chain enemies into each other to rack up large combo points.

Recommended!

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Air strike 3D 2

2009-03-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

Rough, cruel and intense helicopter 3D action game that makes you fly and fight over desert, water and industrial areas. 100+ land, air and water enemy units will make your life worse then hell.

Helicopter duels are both incredibly challenging and engaging, making your palms sweat and your heart pump the blood-adrenaline mixture all over the body to give you the energy to survive!

There are five different landscape types, all with a terramorphing feature that tears up the ground in response to your deadly arsenal.
Get your fair share of adrenaline with Air Strike 2!

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Akasa

2009-03-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

Uridium meets Xevious in this fast-paced retro shooter. Only 20 minutes remain before nuclear Armageddon, and it is up to you and your acrobatic silver space craft to save the day!

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Alien Abduction

2009-03-14T11:02:00.000-07:00

A tribute to Eugene Jarvis's seminal arcade shooter Defender features all the ingredients that made that game a classic. Inspired by Mutant Storm and featuring elements of the finest twitch games coupled with new and exciting features, Alien Abduction is the game shoot 'em up fans have been waiting for.

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Alien Outbreak 2 Invasion

2009-03-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Alien Outbreak 2: Invasion tells about new adventures of a brave cosmo pilot. He has to defend the Galarion system from the attack of four hostile alien races, which are sending more than forty types of battleships into action. In each of eight missions of the game he will have to battle nine waves of attacking hostile destroyers and win exciting duels with a space fortress.

With every new wave your enemies grow more and more aggressive, their armament becomes stronger and more powerful and ships are more maneuverable. But your cosmo fighting skills, little by little, improve. Different bonuses fall out from the destroyed enemy ships: they improve your basic weapon, provide your ship with additional super-power armament, make the protective systems better and supply you with other useful tools.

No doubt, the game will fascinate all the shooter fans! Alien Outbreak 2: Invasion is a minimum of reflection, maximum of swift action and real firework of colorful special effects on the monitor.

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Alien shooter

2009-03-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Aliens are invading and you're the last hope for humanity! They're racing through offices, storehouses, and mysterious labs; your mission, should you accept it, is to save Planet Earth. Do you have what it takes?

The mega-hit Alien Shooter features unlimited playtime, ten thrilling levels, nine unique weapons, and six types of monsters to defeat. With high-quality, ambient music and amazing 3D graphics, saving the world has never been more fun!

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Alien Sky

2009-03-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

It's not easy to survive under the alien sky when there's always someone to burst you with his weaponry or overcome with his tactics. However you have to. Cause you and your ultramodern space-fighter are the only chance to prevent alien invasion which is almost ready to start, turning your homeworld into ruins.

Excellent Galaga clone with detailed graphics.

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Alien Stars

2009-03-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

Vertical shooter controlled with the mouse. Includes net ranking in the full version of the game. Simple yet fun, with nice graphics.

Millions of shining stars on a deep dark sky and a space ship flying so fast! Welcome to the fantastic world of Alien Stars - a breathtaking vertical scrolling space shooter game! The game of our future. Leave your fears far behind. Set your mind free. Believe in the endless universe and it will blast in front of your eyes with millions of alien galaxies.

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Alltynex Second

2009-03-14T10:49:00.000-07:00

Awesome remake of the FM-Towns game Alltynex! Use normal short, power beam, and close up sword attacks to destroy enemies.

Recommended!

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Amanagi

2009-03-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Store up to nine weapons that you can switch on the fly or explode for their super attack as you take on the 3-D bosses in this excellent shooter. Tons of weapons and options, including shrink, shield, and funnel.

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Angel Destroyer

2009-03-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

Excellent shmup in the style of UN Squadron. Based on an anime titled "Saishuu Heiki Kanojo" which translates to "She, The Ultimate Weapon".

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Angeraze 2 and rebirth

2009-03-14T10:40:00.000-07:00

Great Shmup features forward and back shot buttons, along with colorful graphics.

Highly recommended!

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Another ZERO

2009-03-14T10:37:00.000-07:00

Another Zero is a textbook shmup which lets you pick your ship and then use the standard and secondary weapon to blast the bad guys. Secondary charges when you don't shoot.

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Apocalypse DEUS EX MACHINA

2009-03-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

A basement colony "Agnoshia". People living there are controlled by the machine "Arcon". Rishe's father is a scientist and his will says there is something sleeping in "Taltaros". She heads for it and finds Ash, being cold slept, and resuscitates him. "Arcon" attacks Ash but he beats it easily.... From its debris, an image appears. It says her name is Sakura and tells them to come to the top floor of "Agnoshia". Ash and Rishe decide to go there....

Smash TV arena style shooter where you have guns and close range weapons. Use points to power up weapons between levels. Includes survival mode, where you must clear a certain amount of enemies per round.

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Archmage

2009-03-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

Fantasy based shooter where you can fly a dragon and mix runes together to make new weapons.

Embark on an adventurous journey to rescue a small lake kingdom from evil. The Great Mages who protect the peaceful Lake Shire have grown weak and an evil Demon overlord and his hordes of monsters have emerged from the Underworld and invaded the Shire. They have destroyed and burnt everything in their path, but a young Mage and his sister Witch have summoned a mighty dragon and a mystical unicorn to take a stand against them.

ArchMage is an action game set in a fantasy world where you fight, as either a young mage with his mighty dragon or as a young witch with her mystical unicorn, and destroy hordes of evil monsters to rescue the Lake Shire. In 35 action levels, you will fight against giant Orcs, monstrous insects, huge Cyclops, gargoyles, dragons and a host of other diabolical beasts before eventually facing the Demon King himself.

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Armada Tanks

2009-03-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

Defend your military base and defeat all of your enemies! Purchase upgrades to improve your tank's weapons and equipment!
Tons of power-ups and more than 60 levels of intense action and pulse-pounding boss battles make Armada Tanks one of the best arcade games around. Let the fun begin!

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Armed Seven

2009-03-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

Mech shmup that reminds of Cybernator for the SNES

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Arydox

2009-03-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

Endless scream of burning metal...

Arydox is a fast-paced top-down view vertically scrolling arcade shoot 'em up (or a retro SHMUP as the fans know this category). You control a space fighter blasting hordes of aliens using your firepower and your way through 18 adrenaline pumping action. The game is similar to Raptor, Tyrian, DemonStar, Strayfire and the AMIGA classic SWIV.

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Assault heroes

2009-03-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

Vehicle based shmup where you can play on foot for extra points (think Jackal for the NES)

As the only surviving members of an elite Special Forces unit, it is up to you to find the secret underground lab. Go the mission alone or fight side-by-side with a friend in the two-player cooperative mode.

Navigate your heavily armed 4x4, speed boat or travel on foot and blast your way through enemy-infested territory. Prepare to be assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks

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Astariel

2009-03-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

Astariel is a fun retro arcade game requiring quick decisions and even faster reflexes.
Blast your way through hordes of colourful and frenetic alien attack waves in a battle to reach your home world Astariel.
Astariel features a beautiful 3d lighting and an exciting 2-player mode using Mouse-Party™ technology.
An easy-to-play quest for world high score glory that should appeal to a wide audience,
Astariel features 40 powerup crates to collect, 5 planets to visit and 150 waves of colourful alien formations to conquer.

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Astro Assembler

2009-03-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Astro Assembler is a space-faring, top-down, vertically-scrolling, shoot-em-up. Pilot your spaceship against insurmountable swarms of enemy ships and asteroid-planted bases. The player's ship's offensive weapons attack on 2 planes: The rapid fire laser is effective against flying targets, while firing also launches missiles at a lower rate of fire that attack ground targets. There is a plethora of powerups to collect that grant such added capabilities as more speed, more powerful lasers and missiles, and higher rate of fire. Be careful, though, because some collectible items are actually powerdowns.
The "Assembler" part of the title refers to sets of specific ship pieces that the player pursues in the game. These components assemble to create a more powerful ship with greater offensive and defensive capabilities.

Alpha Mission clone where you can build ships from different parts. Enemies fly over the background and "drop in" to the playing field, which is a cool effect.

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Astro Avenger 2

2009-03-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

A hostile alien fleet threatens the future of humankind in Astro Avenger 2. The stunning sequel to the classic arcade shooter game pits you against the aliens in a ferocious battle to the death. Pilot your ship through enormous galaxies and futuristic, 3-D levels to find all the pieces of the secret weapon. Collect plazma and trade it for new weapons. Will you be the one who saves the human race when you play Astro Avenger 2?

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Astro Fury

2009-03-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Featuring hot arcade action and teeth-rattling audio, Astro Fury pits you against a veritable onslaught of alien invaders. Your only defense: a single ship armed with plasma bursts and a stash of wicked secondary weapons. The creators of Magic Ball 2 have put their talents to good use in Astro Fury, creating some of the most jaw-dropping enemy attacks and memorable deep space backdrops ever seen in an arcade shooter. Can you save the galaxy once again? Download Astro Fury today and strap in for the fight of your life!

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Astrobatics

2009-03-14T10:13:00.000-07:00

Strap in to your super high-speed space fighter, take a deep breath, and get ready to embark on a mission of heroic destruction in this excitingly intense, side-scrolling action game. Weapon power-ups and super bonuses give you the firepower you need, but they may not get you back to base alive. Only the pilot with the most acrobatic skills can defeat this determined foe. With amazingly modern graphics and classic arcade style gameplay, Astrobatics is a bold adventure in adrenalin. Are you ready, Pilot?

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Astrogeddon

2009-03-14T10:12:00.000-07:00

Astrogeddon is a high-speed, asteroid-blasting arcade game which fuses old-school gameplay with new-school cool. Your mission is to defend New Earth from an evil alien armada. The rules are simple: shoot everything and try to stay alive! Astrogeddon's fully rendered 3D graphics give a fresh new spin to a classic genre. The game features 360-degrees freedom of movement, huge explosions and more than 20 types of enemy spacecraft, spread over a massive 100 levels. Power-ups include cannon upgrades, guided and unguided missiles, starbursts and even flamethrowers.

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AstroMenace

2009-03-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

AstroMenace is an astonishing 3D shooter game where brave space warriors will find a great opportunity to hone their combat skills. Gather money during the battle and spend it on turning your spaceship into an ultimate weapon so you can give hell to your adversaries. Enjoy the wonderfully crafted 3D graphics, high-quality special effects, detailed difficulty adjustments and handy interface of AstroMenace!

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Atomaders 2

2009-03-14T10:09:00.000-07:00

We thought invaders were gone forever... Until the day your patrol fighter discovered a strange object proved to be a warp gate leading to the unknown sector of the galaxy. Now you are to fight cyborg army preparing to launch an invasion unheard-of in history. Make use of enemy weaponry, find vulnerable spots of colossal command ships, take control of enemy teleportation system - defend the human race by any available means.

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Atomic Cannon

2009-03-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

The ultimate artillery duel with 85 weapons of mass destruction! Prepare for an action packed battle leading tanks to global domination. Atomic Cannon features 85 powerful weapons and 25 deformable scenic landscapes to wage war on. Additional features include death match and round based game modes, multiplayer mode with up to 16 players, real time smoke trails, weather effects, real physics, and five music tracks.

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Back to Earth 2

2009-03-14T10:06:00.000-07:00

"Back To Earth 2" is a space arcade scrolling shooter, far superior to other games in this genre. The game is split into 7 episodes, each made of 4 levels. Although there is no clear division between the levels, the final level of each episode ends with a battle with a new alien boss."Back To Earth2" features no offensive or questionable content and is warmly greeted by all kinds of gamers.

In Back to Earth 2 the year is 2576 and Earth is locked in a deep battle with a race of Extraterrestrials. Your mission is to steal the aliens' groundbreaking weapon technology and deliver it back to Earth. The fate of the war and Earth depends on these weapons. Along the way you will encounter alien space ships and dangerous asteroid fields.
Can you save Earth from the alien forces in this exciting action packed game?

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Banshiryuu

2009-03-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

Excellent shooter done in the style of Shanghai Alice games. Your character has a front shot, back shot, and a bomb to help take on the very difficult boss, who exhibits many different attack patterns.

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Baroque Shooting

2009-03-14T10:02:00.000-07:00

Textbook vertical shooter where you control a winged baby.....needless to say this game has a style all its own. Main weapon is changed by collecting two elements, and different combinations of elements produce different shots.

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Barrage Tribe

2009-03-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

Textbook vertical shmup where the player earns bombs by "scratching" bullets. Bombs have a point multiply radius, so setting them off closer to enemies yields more points.

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Baryon

2009-03-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

Baryon is a straightforward vertical shooter which features a smooth graphical engine, a short digital sound track and various types of enemies. There are two types of ships, each with its own weapon types, as well as missile upgrades (homing as well as regular, more powerful ones), bombs and shield.

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Battleships Forever

2009-03-14T09:58:00.000-07:00

Warning Forever done in a real time strategy game! Very cool, you need to use strategy to accomplish missions.

Atactical Real Time Strategy game that put's you in command of a small fleet of warships in space. Combat and damage mechanics are extremely detailed. Everything is simulated in game if possible. There are no abitrary "to hit chance" values in Battleships Forever. The game also features many innovative mechanics that you've never seen before. For example, the Cronus Battleship sports a Flux Shield generator that allows you to draw a defensive force shield around your ships in any shape you want. Another example are the Deflector modules that are used extensively through the game. These modules make a single section of a ship totally invulnerable to fire. This means that you will have to manoeuvre your ships to attack sections of the enemy ships not protected by Deflectors while keeping your own protected sections facing the enemy. Position is paramount!

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Battlestar galactica

2009-03-14T09:56:00.000-07:00

Battlestar Galactica is an action-packed top-down space combat game set in the universe of the hugely popular sci-fi television show. Sign up to defend the Galactica, or play as the ruthless Cylons as they seek to remove the human menace from existence. Take part in enormous multiplayer space battles – up to 8 players online – or play through the single-player campaign.

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Bike Banditz

2009-03-14T09:54:00.000-07:00

Amazing manic shmup with very cartoony graphics. Highly recommended!

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Blackhawk Striker 2

2009-03-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Blackhawk Striker 2 puts you in the cockpit of three hi-tech attack choppers. Fly over incredibly detailed terrain as you blast your way through alien invaders in this sequel to the original hit title. Version 2006 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.

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Blessed CompoEd

2009-03-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

Textbook vertical shmup that has a shield system.

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Blue Dream

2009-03-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

Very cool game with multiple weapons, color chaining system, and intricate bullet patterns.

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Blue Sabers Operation Orbital Hammer

2009-03-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Series is based on the use of a "support ship", which can restock both weapons and shield if connected long enough. Change weapons on the fly, but be sure to have the right one for the level.

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BLUE WISH RESURRECTION + plus

2009-03-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

Great manic shmup with a "quick grab" bonus multiplier.

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Bugatron Worlds

2009-03-14T09:43:00.000-07:00

The wacky space buggers are back for more!

The bugs are back! In case you didn't know, the original Bugatron was the first game we ever created here at Retro64. And after 5 long years, we have finally created a sequel! In this all-new version of our signature game, you get to zap crafty little bugs and earn trophies. It's Retro, redefined!

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Bullet Candy

2009-03-14T09:41:00.000-07:00

Great fast paced arena shooter! Rescue humans while clearing the room of enemies.

Featuring really fast particle graphics and tight gameplay, Bullet Candy is an arena shooter with a twist, you can commit suicide! If you’re in a tight spot, use the suicide button to kill yourself with your score multipliers and bonus weapons intact! What’s more, there are a variety of combo systems in place, and lots of secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score possible and get the best weapon upgrades! The main arcade game also features checkpoints, so you can start off at later levels if you find all 50 in one go too tricky, and it’s great practice for that perfect run in Insane difficulty!

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Carpe Universum

2009-03-14T09:40:00.000-07:00

Carpe Universum is an intense Shoot 'em Up (SHMUP) game that features a music driven spawning system.

Abstract shmup where you can double tap to dodge or attack enemies.

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Chase Ace 2

2009-03-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Chase Ace Deluxe is a fast paced retro space shooter action game.
More than 90 single- and multiplayer levels with lots of power-ups

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Chicken Invaders 3

2009-03-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

Chickens. For centuries we have oppressed them, grilling, roasting, stewing, and stuffing them in buns. The time has come for us to pay. Intergalactic chickens are invading Earth, seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren! It's time for you to fight for our ancestral right to omelettes. Will you succeed? Will the future of chicken burgers be secure? Or will you end up as part of the menu in a galactic chicken restaurant?

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Cho Ren Sha 68k

2009-03-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

Shooters don't get any more basic than this, but CRS is extremely fun. Power ups appear in a rotating triangle formation, allowing the player to pick which upgrade he or she wants.

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Clannada

2009-03-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Textbook vertical cute em up, fight unusual objects like playing cards or slime.

Recommended!

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Clash N Slash World Away

2009-03-14T09:32:00.000-07:00

A variety of clever aliens from all around the galaxy have started attacking your planet. It's up to you to put forth a strong enough opposition to save your world in this modern arcade shooter.With the help of Barry Barnes (codename: Clash) and Liz Valentine (codename: Slash) you might be able to save humanity.

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Clean Asia

2009-03-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

The eyes of mankind has decided to leave their hosts and take over the earth. Their first move was to escape to the moon, where they developed their hostile weapon technology. Ten years later they return and forcefully take over some prominent countries in Asia. Thailand and New Korea has both succumb to the hostile threat, while China insists on dealing with the eyes themselves and refuses any helping hands from around the world.

America sends a pair of pilot twins with extroardinary sixth senses to battle against the evil eyes. They both have designed their own space ships that seems to be about the only thing in existance that can be used to battle these terrible fiends.

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Cloudphobia

2009-03-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Mech shooter where you can't allow enemies to pass you, or else the mothership gets damaged.

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Commando Xenidis

2009-03-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

COMMANDO XENIDIS is a Top-Down Actiongame for 1-4 players. After all planets of the system 'Xenidis' were terraformed in 2525 a.d. contact to our interstellar settlers was lost. A last transmission let us suspect something horrible had happened. To find out what was going on there, a special force unit with the code name “Commando Xenidis” was ordered to find out anything about the lost settlers and to prevent any possible danger from earth. In this game you are flying a high-tech battle-ship through orbit of each planet to beam on the surface where you will destroy all enemies with your special-trooper.

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Concealed the Conclusion

2009-03-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

Touhou clone for the Danmakufu engine, it's right on the level with Zun's originals! Great bullet patterns.

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Cortex Command

2009-03-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

Mine precious gold from the deformable terrain in order to buy better weapons, digging tools, and deployable defenses. Use these assets to defend your disembodied brain and bankrupt your opponent!

Old-school 2D sidescroller pixel graphics coupled with an extremely detailed physics simulation makes for a mix of nostalgia and surprising gameplay.

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Note: some antiviruses will detect a false warning in the exe of this game. Pls, dont worry or comment about it.

Crimsonland

2009-03-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? You will consistently unlock new and better perks that improve your ability to use a devastating arsenal. Crimsonland features 3 modes of play, Internet high score posting, and endless hours of pressure packed fun.

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Crusaders of Space 2

2009-03-14T09:20:00.000-07:00

Crusaders of Space 2 takes the classic gameplay of Space Invaders and adds a number of modern innovations. One improvement is the ability to fire missiles at enemies. As you shoot down invaders, aliens sometimes drop missiles you can collect. An enemy might also release one of three weapon boosts. The Freeze boost, for example, stops an invader in its tracks and shuts down its weapons.

COS2 also allows you to upgrade your ship between levels using points earned during combat. These can be spent on increased firepower or other bonuses. Since you can reclaim points spent on one improvement and apply them elsewhere, you can try out various strategies for beating different parts of the game.

Though COS2 has its roots in traditional arcade action, the developers made full use of current computer hardware to create a stimulating audio-visual experience. By mixing innovation with timeless gameplay, COS2 proves everything old is new again.

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Cybernoid 3 : Phoenix

2009-03-14T09:18:00.000-07:00

Once Again the Pirates have returned, however this time the Cybernoid Pilot has Infiltrated their main planetary base complex. Deep within this base, the pilot discovers the very heart of the pirates stash of valuable that have been plundered from the Federation Storage Depots around the galaxy. You've been commissioned once again to retrieve the stolen cargo. You've been given a ship and an additional arsenal of special weaponry to aid you in your quest. However, the risks themselves are just as perilous.

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Cy-Clone

2009-03-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

In an intergalactic dimension, aliens are on the offense moving in to annihilate mankind. The human race faces a threat beyond any they`ve ever known. One hope remains. You alone must clone their superior technology and use it against them. Can you navigate new biospheres in a morphing 3D universe? Avoid the glowing-eyed skull, and prevail in Cy-Clone, a thrilling sci-fi Shooter game.

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Cyclops

2009-03-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

In this game you’re a central spaceship firing thick laser-beams at waves of enemies attacking from all sides.

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DAN! DA! DAN!

2009-03-14T09:14:00.000-07:00

Dan! Da! Dan! is quite an unique shmup, since, instead of enemies, you take on a bunch of blocks, that you have to destroy in oder to get through. Some of this blocks have special effects when destroyed, or will shoot at you as you come closer. This may sound like an esay game but the screen can get crowded quite quickly. Luckily, you can easily tell where your hitbox is: is the red ball of the middle of the ship.
There is no shot upgrades in this game, you can however, temporally gain hyper mode, which improves your shot for a limited amount of time. But often enough to clear the screen. You can also gain levels.
Boss fights give you a break from the block breaking since they take place in an open area, but they are too short, a few nanoseconds of hyper mode will get you through the first boss.

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Dandelion - Starchild Journey

2009-03-14T09:12:00.000-07:00

Creative game where you must use the mouse to draw a circle around the bullet, then fire it back like a slingshot.

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Dark Archon

2009-03-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

Battle and progress from just another soldier to being the leader and savior of your people; eventually lead your fleet in epic galactic battles! Dazzling 3D effects, unique powerups, improvable ship abilities, and a variety of mission types including screen-size endbosses make this game a must have!

Mission based shooter with Asteroids type gameplay.

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Darkside

2009-03-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

For over 200 years we have been mining our solar system's asteroid belt in peace. All that changed the day the Krainian Empire attacked our outer territories! Darkside is a sci-fi based shooter, packed with hundreds of massive asteroids. Fly in and out of their dark sides as you battle a bunch of alien hostiles, watching for orbiting chunks of rock and blasting them into oblivion! It's time to jump into your ArkLight X-52 and take the fight back to the enemy, one battle at a time, in Darkside!

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Deadline

2009-03-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

VERY cool polygon based shooter, switch between four weapons on the fly. Requires installation of Matrix Engine.

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Death worm

2009-03-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

In this game you are an oversized worm that jumps above the ground and eatshumans, birds, dromedars and other animals.
When you have eaten enough of them, the humans will start to guard the area.

Not a true shmup. You basically kill as many creatures as u can while trying to dodge from their bullets.

Fun to play!

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Debrysis

2009-03-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

Debrysis is a futuristic arena shooter reminiscent of Robotron: 2084 and Mutant Storm. With five available arenas, players control a small car through a top-down view. The car can be moved around and can shoot opponent, who mostly have snake-like shapes. The goal is simply to score as much points as possible as the waves of enemies become progressively difficult until all lives are gone.

While playing, different kinds of weapons spawn, such as a shotgun, minigun, plasmagun, rocket launcher, flamethrower, plasma rifle and more. They are all handled different and some work better against certain enemies than others. Other power-ups are medikits, a meteor that hits the battleground, double score, upgraded weapons and devastation that launches rockets all over the screen. The keyboard is used to move around while aiming is done through the mouse. The game supports online leaderboards.

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DEMOLITION GUNNER: IN SEEK AND DESTROY

2009-03-14T09:03:00.000-07:00

A heli shooter that reminds of Under Defeat with the angled shots.

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Demonstar Classic

2009-03-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

The most thrilling vertical scrolling shooter on the market! DemonStar takes shooters to the extreme with Multiplayer/Network capabilities, Force Feedback joystick support, 3-D rendered graphics, explosive sound effects, and a brilliant soundtrack. To destroy each boss, you will have to search for the many weapons such as lasers, homing missiles, and many more. As you maneuver your way through each of the 18 progressive levels, you can build up an arsenal worthy of a match against the greatest mega-boss of all time:THE DEMONSTAR

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Demonstar - Secret Missions 2

2009-03-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

The Xidus have been developing another secret, even more powerful DemonStar Fleet to destroy Earth. Your job is to battle your way through hordes of new enemies, and destroy their devastating new weapons!
The second in the new series of DemonStar spinoff titles using an enhanced version of the original engine. Secret Missions 2 is DemonStar infused with arcade quality graphics, sound FX and backed up with all new levels and music soundtrack.

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Desperate Space

2009-03-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

Mouse controlled shooter that adds some strategy to a basic Asteroids-like gameplay. You need to protect friendly ships while collecting money for upgrades and accomplishing other goals.

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Detritus

2009-03-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Asteroids clone, with vivid colors and effects

Race against time in this futile attempt to clear the screen of rubble.

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D-Force 2

2009-03-14T08:55:00.000-07:00

A "tribute" to Cho Ren Sha. Textbook shmup.

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Diadra Empty

2009-03-14T08:53:00.000-07:00

Free roam shooter that takes place in a very large area, complete with radar

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Die Slave

2009-03-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Very cool game with an over weapon like Thunderforce 5

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DieFeen

2009-03-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

Fun cute-em-up where you have several formations for options, like in Gradius 5. You have a limited amount, and can explode them as bombs.

Highly Recommended!

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Doomsday

2009-03-14T08:46:00.000-07:00

Doomsday is a classic "Shoot'em up" game. Our task is to defend our planet from attacks of terrifying aliens. The task is not easy - at the beginning we have only small arsenal of weapons and small amount of ammunition. It is right to mention that the interesting element, which makes Doomsday different from other games of that kind is evolutionary system of increasing pilot skills. During the game player can choose 3 ways of evolution. He can upgrade ship with 18 unique skills. Action takes place on 48 unique, photorealistic maps, which we have to clear from hundreds of space invaders.

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Droid Assault

2009-03-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

The droids in Omni-Corp's factory warehouses are running amok! Take control of the droids using a remote virus and either destroy or capture all the droids in each warehouse before production can begin again.

Omni-Corp needs you!

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Dynamite Car Plane

2009-03-14T08:43:00.001-07:00

Three unique pilots, each with his own unique way to create massive combos, are ready to defend the galaxy and blast the evil Squaklians into oblivion in this top-down shooter.
Very creative shmup where you power shoot enemies for combo numbers to appear, then shoot the numbers to enlarge them and continue the chain (it's hard to explain). Mission based levels too

"Dynamite Combo! Combos aren’t just for fighting games any more. Top down shooters have been reinvented with Dynamite Car Plane. Three unique pilots, each with his own unique way to create massive combos, are ready to defend the galaxy and blast the evil Squaklians into oblivion!"

Very creative shmup where you power shoot enemies for combo numbers to appear, then shoot the numbers to enlarge them and continue the chain (it's hard to explain). Mission based levels too.

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Dynamite Car Plane

2009-03-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

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Earth Force

2009-03-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

Earth Force is an brand new top down Shoot'em Up game for the PC that uses new graphics technologies including pixelshader, realtime lights and more.
Earth Force serves as a sign that a classic gaming concept, such as the top-down shooter, can be revived successfully if the creator is willing to put in the effort.

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Echoes

2009-03-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

Fun mix of Asteroids and Geometry Wars. Be sure to read the instructions.

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Eden's Aegis

2009-03-14T08:38:00.000-07:00

A great shmup! Very similar to Cave's style of shooter.

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Eden's Edge

2009-03-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

This is another textbook shooter, feels like an ESPrade clone....

Nice one!

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End Effector

2009-03-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Incredible polygon game that feels like it belongs on the Dreamcast! Charge your secondary weapon and fire it in any direction you want.

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Endless Fire

2009-03-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

Endless Fire is an abstract vector shoot-em-up. There are an infinite number of enemies that evolve to become more aggressive over time. The spread shot increases your multiplier while the stream shot increases your score.

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Engage to Jabberwock

2009-03-14T08:31:00.000-07:00

EtJ is an excellent arena-shooter, combining the perspective of something Zelda-like with that of shoot’em ups. You’re a small guy running around in some sort of dungeon. If all enemies in one screen are killed, you get one of many items, health or mana refresher, or some others. There are also 4 bosses (who can be quite challenging) and a final boss fight (very challenging). Those can only be fought after you’ve got certain items.
EtJ has a nifty system where you can open and close different colored doors by shooting at spheres spread over the dungeon. Every time you shoot at one of these spheres, all doors of one color get opened and the doors with another color get closed. You can maximal have three of four colors open, one is always closed. In effect you change the whole topology of the dungeon every time you change a color, which adds a nice puzzle element to the game, since some areas can only be entered after opening/closing differently colored doors several times.

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Ether Vapor

2009-03-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

shooter where you can change your option style on the fly, from gatling to ranged to lock-on. Changes perspective from vertical to horizontal like Philosoma, and uses tons of polygon enemies like Einhander. Awesome game!

Highly recommended!

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Every Extend

2009-03-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

One day suddenly, you receive 12 UCHU- guided bombs. What do you do? 'Suicidal explodion' game with new feelings. Blow up self to involve enemies!

Original shmup where instead of firing at enemies, you self-destruct and try to take out as many as possible.

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Evil Armada

2009-03-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

A nice vertical scrolling Space Shooter.
The game is controlled by the mouse only.
When the enemies come in your shooting field (circle) they will be automatically attacked by you.
You have 3 kind of weapons. Use the right mouse button to change the weapons.

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Evil Invasion

2009-03-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

The evil is upon you in this hardcore magical arcade shooter! Immerse yourself in a world of powerful magic, great heroes and dangerous monsters as you put your role-playing strategy to work. You are the Hero, the Chosen One, the last hope of humanity. Your mission is simple: protect the world from evil hordes! Can you stop the invasion?

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Exceed 2nd - Vampire REX

2009-03-14T08:19:00.000-07:00

Ikaruga clone! Plays great with manic bullet patterns and a dual character first boss fight.
this is a remake of Exceed 2nd Vampire, much better this time around. More intense patterns, plus the ability to chain absorbed bullets for a bonus.

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