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"When you run through the list of prolific Japanese software houses during the 8 and 16-bit eras, Konami's name is usually pretty close to the top. Like rivals Capcom and Namco, it benefited from the incredible global success of the Nintendo's NES and many of its classic franchises gained astonishing notoriety on the console. The subsequent transition to the Super Nintendo was a smooth one, with the likes of Gradius III, Super Castlevania IV and Contra III all coming early in the system's lifespan. In fact, there was a glorious era in the early '90s when Konami could seemingly do no wrong; as if you couldn't have guessed already, the sublime Axelay emerged from the hanger during this fertile and profitable period."
A.J. says "If you've visited this humble site before then you probably know how much I love shoot 'em ups. Here, I'll take a look back at a few classics and a couple of more obscure titles so maybe you'll discover a shmup or two to add to your collection." https://videochums.com/arti...
A look back at 16-bit scrolling shooters. Of all the classic game genres, very few remain as cutting-edge as the automatically scrolling shoot 'em up.
Review for Axelay on Super Nintendo, Wii U, and Wii. These space invaders sure mean business. There's nothing more satisfying for a retro gamer than discovering an underrated gem. You may not have heard of Axelay, but its perfect combination of tight shoot 'em up gameplay, exemplary presentation, fresh level design, and thrilling boss battles will have you hooked from start to finish. Now that it's available for multiple consoles, being able to experience this old school alien invasion is easier than ever.
Classic! I still remember the first time I played this. It was the game I bought with my import US snes back in 1992 along with street fighter. I saved an aweful lot of pocket and school lunch money for that bad boy and it was worth every penny. The music and the mode 7 effects were fantastic! When I buy a wiiU, I'll be getting this for the virtual console as soon as I hook up the console!
excellent!! axelay is so far my favorite shoot 'em game . i still have my snes cartrige and my snes and i play this game from time to time. music, modes (1 stage is top view, next one sidescroller and so on)
i wonder why konami never do a sequel or any updates. but to tell the true, this game doesnt need any *updates*
