Perhaps the STG’s close relationship with the origins of the medium is one of the reasons for its extremely dedicated, hardcore following. Shmups require dedication to master and inspire a special ...

Shoot-em-up games or shmups have been the staple titles since the release of early consoles. When Spacewar erupted in popularity, many gamers were searching for more similar games. As modern consoles ...

The Nintendo Switch is overloaded with shoot-em-ups. There’s an argument to make that it’s the shmup console, as it has so many of the greatest hits of the past as well as new, modern efforts both ...

Nintendo Switch gamers should pay attention to the latest Spring Sale on eShop. Whether you're from America, Asia, Oceania, or any other region, you can potentially score these shmup titles at a low ...

Strikers 1945 II is a lot like the first (already great) game, but this sequel improves on it thanks to its frantic gameplay and new approach to charged attacks. Two-player is a lot of fun whether ...