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TheZeldaZone👑🏳️‍⚧️🎮🎀<p>I really wish more people would try out <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bullethell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bullethell</span></a> games</p><p>A misconception non-players have is they're about shooting; the shooting is mostly automatic. They are dodging games; Undertale is heavily inspired by shmups.</p><p>A trick is most bullets on screen have 0% chance of hitting you unless you crash straight into them. You learn pretty quick and it's very satisfying</p><p>All modern (as of 360 or earlier really) STG/Shmup/etc games have many difficulty modes, accessibility options</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gaming</span></a></p>
Lianna (on Mastodon)<p>I decided that my little <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/Atari" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Atari</span></a>-like <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/ShootEmUp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShootEmUp</span></a> game could use more interesting mechanics.<br>I decided to first play some <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/IndieGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndieGames</span></a> in the <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/Shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shmup</span></a> genre for inspiration. :) I never actually played any shoot-em-up <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/games" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>games</span></a> before.</p><p>These past few days, I played the beautiful <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/HyperEchelon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HyperEchelon</span></a> by Markus Jost and Raymond Schlitter. I'm still bad at it, but it's super fun on <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/SteamDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SteamDeck</span></a>!</p><p>I'll finish my little <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/PICO8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PICO8</span></a> shmup ASAP and then switch to <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/Godot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Godot</span></a> for a "sequel" with everything I learned.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a></p>
Jason Koohi<p>I really needed an easier way to make cutscenes so I built one! We can launch characters, move 'em around, change tints, etc. And not shown but I can also trigger FX like rain or screen overlays which is neat. Here's a test vid.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pixelart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pixelart</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiedev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/videogames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>videogames</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/screenshotsaturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>screenshotsaturday</span></a></p>
Krystian Majewski<p>An incredible <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pico8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pico8</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> just dropped. V-Impact by Buster Ermy. It's free and playable in the browser!<br><a href="https://buster-ermy.itch.io/v-impact" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">buster-ermy.itch.io/v-impact</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
The Oasis BBS<p>Sky Shapers: A High-Speed Vertical SHMUP for Amiga<br><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Amiga" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Amiga</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/RetroGaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RetroGaming</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SHMUP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SHMUP</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SkyShapers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SkyShapers</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/Amiga1200" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Amiga1200</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/MiSTerFPGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MiSTerFPGA</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/IndieGame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndieGame</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/AmigaGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AmigaGames</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/ArcadeAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArcadeAction</span></a><br><a href="https://theoasisbbs.com/sky-shapers-a-high-speed-vertical-shmup-for-amiga/?feed_id=2063&amp;_unique_id=67cafcd2ec683" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theoasisbbs.com/sky-shapers-a-</span><span class="invisible">high-speed-vertical-shmup-for-amiga/?feed_id=2063&amp;_unique_id=67cafcd2ec683</span></a></p>
matt sephton<p>Damn. This game has the vibes. <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/aquaplane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aquaplane</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/love2d" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>love2d</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/indiedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiedev</span></a></p>
FromLefcourt<p>I'm excited to announce that Gunlocked 2 is my next game! A <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/roguelike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>roguelike</span></a> for the ages! Wishlist it on Steam <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/Gunlocked_2/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">store.steampowered.com/app/349</span><span class="invisible">2830/Gunlocked_2/</span></a> and support the Kickstarter today! <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fromlefcourt/gunlocked-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">kickstarter.com/projects/froml</span><span class="invisible">efcourt/gunlocked-2</span></a> Help me make this my biggest game yet! <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/pixelart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pixelart</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/indiegames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiegames</span></a></p>
Essojadojef<p>Hm, haven't posted in a while. I made some enemies for the shoot 'em up section although it is mainly for fast travel.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/ScreenshotSaturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScreenshotSaturday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/Shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/ShootEmUp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShootEmUp</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/AdventureGame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AdventureGame</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/SoloDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SoloDev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/GameDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GameDev</span></a></p>
TheZeldaZone👑🏳️‍⚧️🎮🎀<p>Star of Providence's new version is out!! </p><p>(Monolith, before Trademark bullshit. All current and probable future IP law is horseshit btw)</p><p>Very good roguelike <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a>, great <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pixelart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pixelart</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/603960/view/501691675000701060?l=english" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">store.steampowered.com/news/ap</span><span class="invisible">p/603960/view/501691675000701060?l=english</span></a></p>
Rin/Mari (×1.3 multiplier)<p>In lighter news, local shmup sister gets baited by a weapon changer </p><p>Though I can’t be too mad when this is a new PB</p><p>Now I just need to do the excruciating task of learning stage 5 </p><p><a href="https://urusai.social/tags/UnderDefeat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UnderDefeat</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/GamingJournal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingJournal</span></a></p>
Rin/Mari (×1.3 multiplier)<p>Chat, did I just get DPS-checked?</p><p><a href="https://urusai.social/tags/Strania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Strania</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/GamingJournal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingJournal</span></a></p>
Rin/Mari (×1.3 multiplier)<p>My friend Aktane recently put out an open alpha test of his latest shmup, CrossGunr 2D. It's available for free download here: <a href="https://aktanedev.itch.io/crossgunner-2d-the-alpha-test" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aktanedev.itch.io/crossgunner-</span><span class="invisible">2d-the-alpha-test</span></a></p><p><a href="https://urusai.social/tags/CrossGunr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CrossGunr</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/CrossGunr2D" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CrossGunr2D</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/GamingJournal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingJournal</span></a></p>
Krystian Majewski<p>The 1st playtest version of the Advanced <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> is available to Ko-fi supporters! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pico8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pico8</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/stg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>stg</span></a><br><a href="https://ko-fi.com/post/Advanced-Shmup-Playtest-1-Y8Y41A4L2G" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ko-fi.com/post/Advanced-Shmup-</span><span class="invisible">Playtest-1-Y8Y41A4L2G</span></a></p>
Jasper Nicolaisen<p>Helft einem unbegabten Daddelfuzzi! Was ist das *einfachste* seitwärts scrollende Weltraum-Shoot-em-Up? Zum Vergleich: <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/rtype" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rtype</span></a> und <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/gradius" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gradius</span></a> bringen mich zum Schreien. <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gaming</span></a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/retrogaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>retrogaming</span></a> <a href="https://literatur.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a></p>
FRACTiLE Games<p>Phobos Down alpha update 0.0.12 brings improved UX for new players, performance issue fixes, and a lot more.</p><p>⬇️ Downloads (Windows/Linux): <a href="https://fractilegames.itch.io/phobos-down" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fractilegames.itch.io/phobos-d</span><span class="invisible">own</span></a></p><p>➡️ Wishlist on Steam: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754880/Phobos_Down/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">store.steampowered.com/app/275</span><span class="invisible">4880/Phobos_Down/</span></a></p><p>📄 Full announcement: <a href="https://www.fractilegames.com/posts/20250203-phobos-down-0.0.12-alpha-released/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fractilegames.com/posts/202502</span><span class="invisible">03-phobos-down-0.0.12-alpha-released/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/twinstickshooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>twinstickshooter</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/indiegame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiegame</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/godotengine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>godotengine</span></a></p>
Rin/Mari (×1.3 multiplier)<p>Memo Bullshit.mov</p><p><a href="https://urusai.social/tags/Strania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Strania</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://urusai.social/tags/GamingJournal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingJournal</span></a></p>
LMG3864 Games<p>Today's Potatostrike progress report:</p><p>1) Modified the Ordnance Ammo counter to also display the cooldown of your equipped ordnance by changing the UI icon.<br>2) Work has begun on adding new Potatoes to the game. They can be unlocked in Endless Mode.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/bullethell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bullethell</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/indiegame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiegame</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a></p>
LMG3864 Games<p>Today's Potatostrike progress report:</p><p>1) Updated the menu art of Potatostrike. Windows and buttons now have slight transparency to simulate a digital look.<br>2) I'm reviewing weapon balance in endless mode and modifying weapons that need an extra boost.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/bullethell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bullethell</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/indiegame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiegame</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/gamedev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gamedev</span></a></p>
Jake in the desert<p>Horizontal arcade style shootemup Cycle Chaser H-5 is coming to Switch January 24 (it's been on Steam since 2023). This is another great looking one from Ratalaika Games. It has hand-drawn and vector-rendered 2D graphics, an FM soundtrack produced in YM2612, three weapon styles with three attack types each, and Free Run mode which makes the game accessible for all experience levels (I love stuff like that). </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epBs_kC5CNQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=epBs_kC5CN</span><span class="invisible">Q</span></a></p><p><a href="https://c.im/tags/shootemup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shootemup</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/shootemups" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shootemups</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/NintendoSwitch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NintendoSwitch</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/SwitchGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SwitchGames</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmup</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/shmups" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shmups</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/indie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indie</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/IndieGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndieGames</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/RatalaikaGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RatalaikaGames</span></a></p>
Retro Brewz<p>Over here doing my part to keep the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ShmupSaturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShmupSaturday</span></a> dream alive. </p><p>Blast ‘em if ya got ‘em! 🍻🍻🍻</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RetroGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RetroGames</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingRoom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingRoom</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gaming</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VideoGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VideoGames</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Shmups" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shmups</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RetroGaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RetroGaming</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Shmup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shmup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RetroGamer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RetroGamer</span></a></p>