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  1. So, I had been dreading something like this coming my way in #SHMUPtember

    Aero Fighters for the #SNES is a port of an arcade game that is, for lack of a better word, intense. Before i could be led into a false sense of security with this one, the first stage blind-sided me with some cheap shots and intense bullet patterns.

    Not quite bullet hell, but weaving through spread shots is not for the faint of heart.

    The game is solid, and I was grateful for having bombs that can provide temporary reprieve and some invulnerability time. A luxury i was missing from the older Aleste games

    The game has 8 playable characters, and two secret characters, all who have unique weaponry and differences in movement speed

    When the game is not breaking your legs, forcing you to pump continues into it, the entire game is about 20 minutes long. So it doesn't take long to get into the groove and learn some patterns and strategies.

    And when you do beat it, it feels like quite the accomplishment

    #SHMUP

  2. Looking for PC games like Paperboy, Desert Strike, and SWIV — players and devs, please help

    Hey everyone. I’m hunting for games on PC (especially Steam) that capture the feel of three old favorites: Paperboy** — ride a route, throw stuff, dodge chaos in the street, score-chasing, “one more run” arcade loopDesert Strike** — isometric chopper action, mission objectives, rescue/destroy targets, managing fuel/ammo/armorSWIV** — top-down/vertically scrolling shooter with ground + air vehicles, tight arcade shooting, that Silkworm-style chaos Not looking for a 1:1 remake. I […]

    gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/

  3. Looking for PC games like Paperboy, Desert Strike, and SWIV — players and devs, please help

    Hey everyone. I’m hunting for games on PC (especially Steam) that capture the feel of three old favorites: Paperboy** — ride a route, throw stuff, dodge chaos in the street, score-chasing, “one more run” arcade loopDesert Strike** — isometric chopper action, mission objectives, rescue/destroy targets, managing fuel/ammo/armorSWIV** — top-down/vertically scrolling shooter with ground + air vehicles, tight arcade shooting, that Silkworm-style chaos Not looking for a 1:1 remake. I […]

    gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/

  4. Looking for PC games like Paperboy, Desert Strike, and SWIV — players and devs, please help

    Hey everyone. I’m hunting for games on PC (especially Steam) that capture the feel of three old favorites: Paperboy** — ride a route, throw stuff, dodge chaos in the street, score-chasing, “one more run” arcade loopDesert Strike** — isometric chopper action, mission objectives, rescue/destroy targets, managing fuel/ammo/armorSWIV** — top-down/vertically scrolling shooter with ground + air vehicles, tight arcade shooting, that Silkworm-style chaos Not looking for a 1:1 remake. I […]

    gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/

  5. Looking for PC games like Paperboy, Desert Strike, and SWIV — players and devs, please help

    Hey everyone. I’m hunting for games on PC (especially Steam) that capture the feel of three old favorites: Paperboy** — ride a route, throw stuff, dodge chaos in the street, score-chasing, “one more run” arcade loopDesert Strike** — isometric chopper action, mission objectives, rescue/destroy targets, managing fuel/ammo/armorSWIV** — top-down/vertically scrolling shooter with ground + air vehicles, tight arcade shooting, that Silkworm-style chaos Not looking for a 1:1 remake. I […]

    gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/

  6. Looking for PC games like Paperboy, Desert Strike, and SWIV — players and devs, please help

    Hey everyone. I’m hunting for games on PC (especially Steam) that capture the feel of three old favorites: Paperboy** — ride a route, throw stuff, dodge chaos in the street, score-chasing, “one more run” arcade loopDesert Strike** — isometric chopper action, mission objectives, rescue/destroy targets, managing fuel/ammo/armorSWIV** — top-down/vertically scrolling shooter with ground + air vehicles, tight arcade shooting, that Silkworm-style chaos Not looking for a 1:1 remake. I […]

    gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/

  7. Because of course the Japanese pilot in #AeroFighters shoots Kunai out of his ship.

    He is fashioned after a Ninja, but... I dunno, all the other base weapons come across a bit plain and generic against the guy who shoots knives out of his fighter.

    #SHMUP #SNES

  8. Hey, all! Do you think the Sega CD was nothing but FMV games? Let me dissuade with a look at 76 (really 78) of its most interesting non FMV titles along with a big look at games from Japan that we never got!

    Link: youtu.be/HJA2ubd46E0

    #segacd #megacd #retrogames #retrogaming #classicgames #16bit #classicgames #cdrom #rpg#jrpg #shmup

  9. Eigengrau is on sale again, cheaper than ever! 🎁

    A colorful shoot 'em up where every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    store.steampowered.com/app/162
    mausgames.itch.io/eigengrau

    #SteamWinterSale #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  10. Schildmaid MX is horizontal scrolling shootemup coming to Switch later this year-- this one has been hotly anticipated to come to consoles for a while (maybe it'll come to other consoles later?) Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=dMAeVv0K7G4

    #shootemups #IndieGames #shmups #shmup #shootemup #indie #eastasiasoft #ShootingGames #HorizontalShmups #Switch #NintendoSwitch #SwitchGames

  11. Once again Eigengrau is part of the #SteamSummerSale. ☀️

    It's already pretty hot here, so go grab some ice cream and a bunch of cool games. 🍨

    store.steampowered.com/app/162

    #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  12. The Steam Couch Co-Op Fest is here and Eigengrau is part of it. 🛋️

    Grab some cool games, play together with friends, and have fun! ️🍻

    store.steampowered.com/app/162

    #coop #couchcoop #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  13. New video, folks! A complete game comparison of the arcade and PCE/TurboDuo versions of Capcom's classic flying guy shooter, Forgotten Worlds! Check it out below:

    Link: youtu.be/TLZ2i-UzUyM

    #arcade #capcom #pcengine #turboduo #turbografx16 #turbocd #supercd #shmup #shooter #cps1 #forgottenworlds

  14. Eigengrau makes a short appearance in the German movie "Kanzlei Liebling Kreuzberg". 😲🍿
    #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  15. Eigengrau was released a year ago and now most of its code and design-documents are public and open-source. 🎂

    Feel free to take a look if you are interested in any of the systems or gimmicks. 🐬

    codeberg.org/MausGames/project

    #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #opensource #EigengrauGame

  16. Eigengrau is on sale in the Steam Remote Play Together Fest. 👽

    Playing together in co-op changes how some of the stages work and feel. Try it out and have fun! 🍻

    store.steampowered.com/app/162

    #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  17. Eigengrau is now available on the #NintendoSwitch eShop! 🎉

    A colorful shoot 'em up where every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  18. Eigengrau will be released on the #NintendoSwitch tomorrow and here are some of the Switch-specific features I would like to highlight. 🧵

    #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  19. This stage is inspired by the "elevator boss" from Sonic the Hedgehog. 🦔

    I remember beating this game when I was 4 years old, and today I'm not even able to reach the third zone. 😅

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  20. Eigengrau is also inspired by other shmups like R-Type II.

    Its rushing ships always looked like big-mouthed fish to me 🐟, but they are actually designed after crustaceans. 🦀

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  21. The mischievous moles from Ōkami provided the next inspiration. 🐺

    I had a lot of fun running around as Amaterasu, but I still have no idea how that mini-game is supposed to work. 🤷

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  22. This gimmick was inspired by D/Generation, though it works a bit different in Eigengrau. 🟩

    I once watched @tobemayr play the game and wanted to see how this would feel in a shoot 'em up. 🙈

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  23. The gimmicks in Eigengrau were inspired by a lot of different games, genres and memories. One of my favorite inspirations was Bomberman. 💣

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  24. The colorful shoot 'em up Eigengrau received a big new update today and is 20% off this week on Steam and itch!
    🔥🔥🔥

    Get it here:
    store.steampowered.com/app/162
    mausgames.itch.io/eigengrau

    #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  25. Made another new weapon for the next update. With it you can shoot into multiple directions at the same time. ⚔️

    It's a bit weaker per side, but allows for massive damage in risky situations. 😤

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame

  26. The volcano area Gelu (cold ❄️) and snow area Calor (heat 🔥) have their names swapped.

    Originally they were alternate routes, and when I made them sequential I accidentally mixed up their names. 🥴

    #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #shmup #EigengrauGame