Wii Fanboy writes: "A compilation of shooters on the Wii may seem a bit unnecessary or even redundant. The Wii already has what could be dubbed the "Ultimate Shooting Collection" -- though not on a single disc. The Virtual Console is loaded with a surfeit of shooters, including many of the best games in the genre's history. The Ultimate Shooting Collection, in comparison, is composed of just three games, some or all of which you may never even heard of. But just like there usually is an argument for a new game over an old one you've played, there is content of interest here that doesn't exist in the downloadable space."
Milestone is a pretty rare beast: a company completely focused on arcade shooters (well, other than that hula game) at a time when arcades and the old shoot 'em up game genre are both practically extinct. They were putting out Dreamcast games after that system died, so perhaps they just have a morbid obsession with dead game systems. In any event, Ultimate Shooting Collection is the Western name for the Milestone Shooting Collection released in Japan more than 18 months ago and a nice example of the "bullet hell" subgenre of shooting games.
Gaming Target reviews UFO Interactive's three-game collection of Milestone-developed overhead shooters.
From the review:
"None of the games in the Ultimate Shooting Collection can hold their own against the true giants of the genre. But they are a trio of stylish and mildly interesting shoot 'em ups in one cheap package. And if that's enough for the shooter fan in your life, Ultimate Shooting Collection is worth rescuing from the bargain bin. Just don't expect it to hold your interest for very long."
The Laser writes: "Combining three classic vertically scrolling shooters in a single package, Ultimate Shooting Collection from UFO Games on the Wii offers gamers a solid dose of high-intensity bullet shredding action. Each title delivers a unique spin on the genre, with elaborate power-ups, multiple shooting planes and excellent play mechanics that are challenging and highly entertaining. Visually, the games run the gamut from high-tech sophistication to light-hearted humor. The games share certain play mechanics and styles, making for a cohesive collection that brings solidly entertaining arcade shooting to the Wii in a diverse and affordable package."
