The PSP is home to some unexpected shooter revivals. Thexder was just released on PSN, R-Type returned -- as a strategy game! -- and there's even a new Cho Aniki. Compared to those random releases, the announcement of a new Darius isn't too shocking. But it is very welcome.
Carl Williams writes, "Dariusburst proves the horizontal shooter has plenty of life left. Sadly, the horizontal shooter genre is a dying breed. Companies are just not making them like they used to. I remember during the 16-Bit era the love that horizontal scrolling shooters got. Their close cousin, the overhead scrolling shooter, was often bemoaned within the press of the time. Now, we have a plethora of overhead shooters on Android and iOS, a few side scrolling shooters and not much of either on “traditional” consoles and hand-held devices. That is a shame. Dariusburst proves that this needs to change and change quick. Taito still have it and this game just shows that in exquisite detail."
Carl Williams writes, "Dariusburst was previously available on Playstation Portable (exclusive to Japan) and now, thanks to Taito, it is available on Android and iPhone. For those of you reading this that have never played a Darius game, aka Sagaia, you are in for a treat if you like a challenge. If not well, um, play something else. Darius has never really been at the forefront of side scrolling shooters but it certainly has kept a certain level of quality with each release- quite a feat. Now, Android and iPhone gamers will be able to enjoy Taito’s newest entry in the Darius brand."
TPE writes: During my two year stay in Japan, there were a few games that I got REALLY attached to. Maybe you have heard of these. Maybe you haven’t. In any case, I want to share with you, the viewer, the 10 Japan specific games that made my stay in Japan all the more glorious!
you should have included Gundam vs for PS3.. a much better version of your number one pick... love your video... i wish my Japanese was as good as yours!
