Destructoid writes: "Just like with 2D fighting games, there are basically two types of shmup fans: those who love them primarily for the fun of developing the skills required to play them with any modicum of success, and those that are still attached to the genre for reasons of nostalgia. For those in the first category, games like Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun are often referred to as the pinnacle of gameplay excellence, while those in the later camp will often cite R-Type Final or Gradius V as their favorite shmups of all time."
"When you think of classic shoot 'em ups, the top 2 series that likely come to mind are Gradius and R-Type so let's take an in-depth look at both franchises and see which one comes out on top." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
Over the past few years, publishers have embraced their old school roots and released new titles with eight and 16-bit style graphics, much to the delight of gamers who grew up playing NES, SNES and Genesis in the 80s and 90s. Only a handful of companies have done this, and thankfully, it appears that this renewed art style won’t go away any time soon. Here now, are a handful of new games with some retro flavor.
John Artest (RunDLC)
Forget about food. The way to this gamer’s heart is through his NES console. I love it when a publisher takes a classic gaming franchise and then releases a sequel that retains the spirit of the titles that came before it, despite having better graphics and audio. Hell, some companies even keep it retro by intentionally designing 8-bit visuals.
Xbox Live and PSN received a handful of these games, but if you want the cream of the proverbial crop, you go to Wii, or more specifically, WiiWare. Here are the five best retro reboots on Nintendo’s Shop Channel.
John Artest (RunDLC)
