/vr/ - Retro Games

It should’ve been a bullet hell.

Don't mind me, just posting the GOAT Gradius game.

Holy shit this game kicks ass. Are any other shmups this good?

>>8404414
trashure guys are only good when they're under the supervision of their dad.

>best Treasure game is a Konami IP that isn't even the best entry in its series
huh.

The game that killed the Gradius franchise...

>several unskippable cutscenes
>all the music besides remixes is shit
>gimmicky and overpowered control of multiples
>checkpoints should be forced but are off by default
>lacking in organic stages/enemies; too much emphasis on Cores
>last level is a rehash of the second stage for retarded story reasons
>have to unlock Edit Mode which Shield, Ripple, etc. are locked behind
>shite rank system compared to IV's absolutely perfect mechanics
>doubles the shot limit making it easier to shoot things
>1x1 Vic Viper hitbox panders to tranmaku fans
>overlong with atrocious pacing issues
>option hunter rarely shows up

*kills the Gradius series in your path*

Are there any good PS2 shmups besides this one?
>inb4 general
No thanks.

>several lame unskippable cutscenes
>Sakimoto can't compose good shmup music
>overpowered option formations: freeze/directional
>checkpoints should be forced, but can be turned off
>last level is just a lazy repeat of the second stage
>lacking in biological stages/enemies (e.g. Moais)
>1x1 Vic Viper hitbox to appease danmakucks
>takes 90+ minutes just to clear a loop
>ignores Gradius IV's existence
>have to unlock Edit Mode

Fuck Gradius V and fuck Trashure.

>>4148101
Thanks, I'll also enjoy my best iteration of Gradius.

FUCK Segafags and Nintendofags.

Best post-retro Treasure game coming through.