The Legend of Steel Empire Review – Flying High Again
When it comes to legendary shooters, Steel Empire isn’t exactly uttered in the first few choices. I mean, Cave and Treasure have basically overtaken the genre, and there are [...]
Sworn Review – Getting Medieval On the Hades Formula
So…what would happen if King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table were evil? And I don’t just mean, “Eh, let’s just push around a few peasants because [...]
Sonic Wings Reunion Review – Will It Gird Your Loins?
Those of you who grew up with the Aero Fighters “shmup” games should recognize Sonic Wings Reunionfairly easily. The latest from Red Art Games, it’s essentially one of the [...]
Wizordum Review – Casting a Doom-y Spell
I love first-person shooters right now. Whether you’re playing something over-the-top like Doom: The Dark Ages or a more simple package like the Heretic and Hexen re-releases, there’s something [...]
Platypus Reclayed Review – Taking the Right Shape
The “shmup” market is fascinating, if only because everyone has their own take on the genre. You’ve got comical games in the form of Konami’s fantastic Parodius series, as [...]
Astro Burn Announced, and It’s the Cat’s Meow For “Shmup” Fans
We know there’s a slew of amazing Steam demos available today to celebrate the forthcoming gaming season (and the holidays). But, hey, save some room for the latest from [...]
Metalhead Comes To Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
Today’s update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a doozy. And if you haven’t played Super Evil Megacorp’s wild roguelike adventure yet, now’s the best time. Metalhead [...]