95 Essential Shmups on Nintendo Switch - The Must-Play Shooters for your Physical Collection!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Well this has been requested for a long time. So... here it is! Support me here: www.patreon.com/ABitMoreJordan Or purchase your games with these links. Thanks! Purchase western releases here: videogamesplus.ca?bg_ref=iYuDU59a9v Or here: www.play-asia.com/search/switch+shoot+em+up?tagid=3093235 Imports. 5% OFF with SWTV23 (valid until December) Aleste bit.ly/349bicu BATSUGUN bit.ly/3StE6oP Bullet Soul bit.ly/3nBdu6w Caladrius Blaze bit.ly/320Modp Castle of Shikigami 2 bit.ly/3X4lJYi Cosmo Dreamer & Like Dreamer: Double-D Collection SE www.play-asia.com/cosmo-dreamer-like-dreamer-double-d-collection/13/70gg53?tagid=3093235 CE www.play-asia.com/cosmo-dreamer-like-dreamer-double-d-collection-limited-edition/13/70gg59?tagid=3093235 Cotton 16bit Tribute bit.ly/3o79uLk Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute bit.ly/3AQDYGd Darius Cozmic Collection: bit.ly/37urTXM Darius Cozmic Revalation: bit.ly/3pHOKs6 Devil Engine: www.play-asia.com/devil-engine-complete-edition-multi-language/13/70gasb?tagid=3093235 Dimension Drive: bit.ly/2ZJ9h8J DoDonPachi DaiOuJou: www.play-asia.com/dodonpachi-blissful-death-reincarnation/13/70gf0p?tagid=3093235 DoDonPachi Resurrection: www.play-asia.com/dodonpachi-daifukkatsu-multi-language/13/70govp?tagid=3093235 Drainus bit.ly/3wZQN0K Esp ra.de Psi bit.ly/2uiMDDT Ghost Blade HD bit.ly/367HJaf Hishou Same Same Same bit.ly/3pssl4W Illmatic Envelope Swamp + Radirgy Swag bit.ly/37JopTW Macross: Shooting Insight www.play-asia.com/macross-shooting-insight/13/70ggix?tagid=3093235 NeverAwake bit.ly/3hC94x4 Pawamuri bit.ly/31YK1Z2 Radirgy 2 www.play-asia.com/radirgy-2/13/70fp07?tagid=3093235 Rainbow Cotton www.play-asia.com/rainbow-cotton-multi-language/13/70gn0v?tagid=3093235 Ray’z Arcade Chronology bit.ly/3caKmRk Rolling Gunner + Overpower bit.ly/3puRIRo Shikhondo: Soul Eater bit.ly/3Kp2ZxS Sky Racket bit.ly/40sxdWZ Space Invaders Invincible Collection Special: bit.ly/3AtT8Al Telenet Shooting Collection bit.ly/3YsiomD Toaplan Arcade Garage: kyukyoku Tiger-Heli: bit.ly/3su3ldL Triggerheart Exelica: www.play-asia.com/triggerheart-exelica/13/70ghev?tagid=3093235 Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam bit.ly/3DIxSvw Zero Fire shorturl.at/gFM26 Shooters in this video: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Sine Mora EX 01:23 Dimension Drive 01:47 Psyvariar Delta 02:05 Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha & bravo 02:33 RXN Raijin 02:50 Shikhondo 04:07 Steredenn 04:43 Aces of the Luftwaffe 04:58 Darius Cozmic Collections 06:11 Cosmo Dreamer & Like Dreamer Double D Collection 06:45 Danmaku Unlimited 3 07:07 R-Type Dimensions EX 07:35 R-Type Final 2 08:09 Caladrius Blaze 08:29 ESP Ra De Psi 08:55 Ghost Blade HD 09:17 Space Blaze 09:45 Vasara Collection 10:12 Graceful Explosion Machine 10:34 SHUMP Collection 10:56 Freedom Finger 11:11 Ikaruga 11:30 Sisters Royale 11:50 Black Bird 12:16 Kyogeki Quartet Fighters 12:43 Waifu Uncovered 13:18 Macros Shooting Insight 13:42 Pawarumi 14:01 Aleste Collection 14:29 Cotton 15:13 Triggerheart ExeLica 15:33 Rolling Gunner 16:18 Razion EX 16:47 GunVein 17:09 Rival Megagun 17:42 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion 18:06 Abarenbo Tengu & Zombie Nation 18:29 Illmatic Envelope Swamp + Radirgy Swag 18:59 Radirgy 2 19:21 Gryphon Knight Epic 19:49 Deathsmiles I・II 20:09 Sturmwind Ex 20:31 Star Hunter & Space Moth 20:57 Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid 21:22 Andro Dunos 2 21:40 Rigid Force Redux 22:04 Hishou Same! Same! Same! 22:26 Yurukill 22:48 Horgihugh & Friends 23:05 Mushihimesama 23:26 Demon Throttle 23:49 Bullet Soul Double Pack 24:10 Sol Cresta: Dramatic Edition 24:37 Akai Katana Shin 24:52 Sophstar 25:13 Raiden 30th Anniversary 25:33 Raiden III 25:48 NeverAwake 26:23 Super Hydorah 26:53 Ray'z Arcade Chronology 27:16 Crisis Wing 27:39 Drainus 28:05 Castle Shikigami 2 28:31 Espgaluda II 28:56 Stellar Interface 29:18 Sky Racket 29:41 DoDonPachi Resurrection 29:57 DoDonPachi Blissful Death: Re:Incarnation 30:23 BATSUGUN 30:49 Telenet Shooting Collection 31:06 Trouble Witches Final 31:29 Zero Fire 31:54 Hyper Sentinel 32:19 Overdriven Evolution 32:40 Devil Engine 33:03 Steel Empire Chronicles 33:31 Jamestown 33:56 Radiant Silvergun 34:29 Tiger-Heli 34:54 Irem Collection Vol. 1 - 5 35:15 Air Twister 35:49 Earth Atlantis

[@thiagoaraujos]

Andro Dunos 2 is one of my favorite shooters. Yes, it's a very a remarkable and super well designed game.

[@remoteconsole]

Saw Air Twister at the end and thought Panzer Dragoon would have had its place in this "top" too ;) Thanks for this list Jordan, and what a list ! From really old retro to modern going through "new-style retro", the Switch has an amazing SHMUP library... turning 40 next year. Probably my last "major" console, building a game library for my kids, this system is amazing ! Cheers to your family too !

[@shawntorres6262]

Hey Jordan great video. I would love to see you do an Essential videos for Beat'em ups, Metroidvanias, Survival Horror, Boomer Shooters, 2D and 3D Platformers, Racing, Co-ops, etc. Thank you Jordan.

[@ABitMoreJordan]

100% coming

[@okeereps]

@@ABitMoreJordanI second that Metroidvania one

[@lost_in_midgar]

Great list - thanks. Can thoroughly recommend importing Aleste Collection - it's absolutely outstanding.

[@broken1394]

100% still playing quite regular after 3 years.

[@overme]

Thank you so much for the video! I never knew they were getting a physical release! 6:14 - I own both them digitally on switch but I liked them so much I don’t mind getting the physical

[@Crcvmbdfl]

OMG exactly the content i love, have to finish some work first and then will definitely be watching this

[@Estorium]

Hell yeah, this is the video that I have been waiting for. Thank you Jordan, you legend!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Thank you so much!

[@felman87]

I'm having fun with Radiant Silvergun. I do like the light RPG mechanics, upgrading your weapons and having that carry over to your future runs gives it some rogue-lite element.

[@petewatson8074]

I own well over half of these in digital form. The switch has to be one of the best consoles for shmups.

[@BOBSMITH-YouTubeStoleMyHandle]

Please keep doing this. Trying to find an up to date list of Physical SHMUP games its tough!!! Also if you have an easy way to copy and paste the names so we can drop them in a spreadsheet would be most appreciated. Thanks for all your hard work and research. The community thanks you for it!!

[@radio2rancid]

finally, I’ve been waiting for this video! thank you Jordan and Switch watch, where would we be without you!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@shigshug8581]

The Switch is a beat em up, shoot em up, powerhouse!

[@reyharkyon]

MUSHIHIME-SAMA MY FAVORITE ♥

[@KevinDelfin]

Thanks Jordan! I've been waiting for this one!

[@MisterMaster4life]

Thanks for sharing. Absolutely loved your video. I watched it with my game website next to it. Unfortunately most games aren't available overhere

[@johngavalas74]

I'm glad i bought Shikhondo Soul Eater digitally before it got delisted can't say the same for RXN Raijin i need that in my library but i guess it'll never happen 😢

[@jasp2003]

Thanks Jordan! I’ve wanted this video for ages! I will loop this video on one of the screens in my game room!

[@creekandseminole]

I'm patiently waiting for Crimson Clover. One of the best bullet hell indie shmups from Japan. It was created by legit Japanese professional shmup players. That's why it's so good.

[@rbatesmotel]

Bazinga!! Awesome content Jordan. Thank you One that was missed, since you mentioned Steel Empire, is Eschatos pre-order by SLG

[@brownandbloom]

I'm happy to know that I own a good chunk of these, but sad to know that I missed out on the first print of Gunvein. Thankfully I have a second chance and know that it exists. So you have my thanks for letting me know it even exists.

[@filejacker00]

I've been wanting to dip my toe into shmups for a long time. this video is exactly what the Dr ordered. Many thanks!

[@darrentg6]

Nice list, I think you pretty much nailed it Jordan. But to be a critic...... you include Shmup Collection(VGNY), the Psikyo collections, and ShotTriggers releases that are by definition compilations, but you avoided general compilations that aren't necessarily STG focused but have some on them; but that means quite a few STG games that do deserve to be included are not. Konami Arcade Classics Collection, Sega Genesis Collection, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection etc. Anyway, I already have most of these, but there were a few I missed that are now on my list, much thanks!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Sure. Noted for next time

[@streetmagik3105]

You forgot the Like Dreamer/Cosmo Dreamer physical from Play Asia. Terrible art, but they are legit good shmups. I'm so freaking pumped for Dodonpachi Daioujou next month. I ordered the Switch and PS4 version!

[@jasp2003]

I missed out before they shut down preorders 😞 I check PA daily

[@jasp2003]

Also 6:11

[@streetmagik3105]

​@@jasp2003oops. How'd I miss that?

[@its_elser]

fun video for me. last time i counted i was over the 100 switch shmup physicals

[@emberlegacy3410]

I am really liking this new channel, the long format is awsome!!!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Glad to hear it!

[@syltendo]

Thanks for the video! A few omissions I can think of: - Dariusburst CS Core + Taito / Sega Pack (not the same as Another Chronicle EX) - Eschatos - Neko Navy - Konami Arcade Classics (Gradius, Salamander, Thunder Cross,…)

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Thanks for the tips!

[@DangerMoo]

Dariusburst CS Core + Taito Sega DLC sort of looks like the same game as Dariusburst from what I have read online same stages just some more ships. I really enjoyed Dariusburst but haven't been able to work out if it's worthwhile me picking it up as hoping it's more of a change than what I have been able to find research wise. Strictly Limited have it for preorder at the moment

[@darrentg6]

So 3 years until Eschatos actually releases? It's Strictly Limited.....

[@ABitMoreJordan]

That Dariusburst is just unnecessarily confusing 😆

[@JohnD131]

Very very much appreciate these list videos, and this is a genre I'm always thinking about grabbing another game for, but I always have trouble choosing one.

[@n3r0n3]

I actually collect VNs and Shmups and I love yurukill... even tho it does not really excel at either of the 2 genres to be honest but hey we do exist! and anything is better than another otome!!! ;)

[@shadowside8433]

This is something you are definity an authority on, Jordan!

[@goatbone]

31:42 Blasphemy. For me it is such an early meme will always be a classic.

[@lastchance3272]

Andro Dunos II, Drainus, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, and the Raiden games are my top recommendations for anyone who wants to try a SHMUP

[@tinamo9451]

Don’t forget Neko Navy currently on the multi year waitlist at First Press Games :(

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Thanks! My brain was doing its duty and trying to forget First Press.

[@josephmartinez3266]

Nice one. First pres had 3 games: Natsumi Chronicles, Ginga Force, and Rival Mega Gun

[@ABitMoreJordan]

I don’t think they’ve produced any of them yet despite taking pre orders. At least at the time of making this. I know I’ve included other “future” games, but I trust them to be sent out. Don’t trust First Press one bit.

[@vogisland]

*Correction--Hishou Same is 2 arcade shooters (+ NES and Genesis ports) and a platformer, Wardner's Forest + Famicom Disk port. M2 ShotTriggers is trying to put out the entire Toaplan catalog but it's unclear if they'll finish due to low interest but I love these. I'm also the person who loves VNs & shooters (haven't played that game tho)

[@jasp2003]

Eschatos, Dariusburst CS Core and Dezatopia & Mecha Ritz from Strictly. Maybe i missed them, there are alot now!

[@ABitMoreJordan]

God damn Darius

[@googleuser4720]

Hii!!! Wavecade is an arcade shmup on Switch! You should cover it!

[@dharkling]

Squad 51 was good if you can look past its black & white aesthetic. Does StarLink count?

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Waitin on a physical for Squad 51 hence why it’s not included 😊

[@rockrollarc9792]

Great vid👍.. Thankyou jordan.... Games you missed.... Pressure overdrive, gear shifters

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Guess I didn't really think of those as shooters, but maybe you're right.

[@StudioMudprints]

Neat list but more Comprehensive than "Essential." Terra Trilogy is noticeably absent. I'd have replaced RXN Raijin with it or literally anything else.

[@CarTuneDarkness]

I actually know one you forgot ^^ Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche from WayForward ^^

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Will add it to the next video in… (checks watch) About three years.

[@CarTuneDarkness]

Seem about right ^^

[@chimericalical]

Question. Where would one find videos of 1cc runs from people with wr high scores for games and such?

[@mohammadabuqubu7079]

95 and Essential do not mix well 😅

[@ediapaff8858]

the video is so nice, but the title bothers me to no end

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Obviously didn’t listen to the beginning of the video

[@mohammadabuqubu7079]

@@ABitMoreJordanI listened, again, but still 95 is a number where you cannot call essential. It’s like “what’s not essential games left?” Maybe best? Most important? Highly popular? But essential AFAIK means that if I’m a shmups fan I gotta at least buy these 95 games which is bizarre.

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Answer: the video is for Nintendo switch physical collectors

[@mohammadabuqubu7079]

@@ABitMoreJordan Reply: what am I then? A table?! I’m switch collector too, and long time follower for this channel especially every Monday cuz I’m a Collector. I don’t get the rudeness behind your reply, but again and again, when you say ESSENTIAL it means you gotta have them although the number is definitely not essential. Me and many fellow collectors are around 100 games for the whole collection, so 95 is pretty much a collection on its own.

[@davidmapping4041]

Azure Reflections is a pretty good SHMUP

[@viewtifuljon8105]

I own about 20-25 games on this list and the only really good ones are G-Darius, Darius Burst, Raident Silvergun and Ikaruga. But far the worst i own is the R-Type remaster. It aged so poorly.

[@Retro_Jet_Elite]

Unless I missed it “Hazelnut Hex” belongs on this list. Little witch on a broom with oversaturated pastel aesthetics. 👍

[@Crcvmbdfl]

There isn't a physical yet i believe, i do hope it gets one eventually

[@opaljk4835]

“…A sequel to what many consider to be the best R Type game” I’ve never heard anyone say R Type Final is their favorite in the series lol

[@ABitMoreJordan]

Well I have

[@opaljk4835]

@@ABitMoreJordan but do es that constitutes “many”? General r type fans just seem pretty ambivalent, including myself.

[@jks1311]

good overview

[@KaijuLover2]

Mushihimesama, a good shooter with 13 letters in the title. M - 1 U - 2 S - 3 H - 4 I - 5 H - 6 I - 7 M - 8 E - 9 S - 10 A - 11 M - 12 A - 13

[@chocolocojames213]

I was actually looking through some of the shmups of Arcade Archive. I can't keep up 🤣🤣🤣

[@darrentg6]

There are dozens & dozens of them, I love it.

[@ColeccionistasSwitch]

Me encanta tu contenido, los videos son unicos en todo youtube, espero sigas creciendo mucho,❤ saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@SicketMog]

Halfway into the video I own almost all of them (minus a few of the crappier ones). I actually had not idea my collection was that big; it kind of just happened... Edit: yeah now at the end probably own 9/10 of the games brought up in this video. I got into the Switch late... Granted I'm a shmup-fan but feels weird man. I want the full 360 Cave collection ported competently.

[@TheActs2021]

I'm late to the party... but no Sky Force Anniversary or Sky Force Reloaded ?!?!?

[@ABitMoreJordan]

@@TheActs2021 there’s no physical release

[@TheActs2021]

@@ABitMoreJordan oh, didn't realize that was a prerequisite for this video, sorry

[@realmiltonbradley8365]

I like to call them heaven .. or hell 🫡🤌

[@ABitMoreJordan]

👼 🔥

[@HimMrM]

wwhat game is in the thumbnail

[@CLINTSTER77COX]

Tate mode only mode ?

[@franckboucly6313]

Merci :)

[@HammerHeadBubba]

Cool

[@theycallmejpj]

Bizarre photoshop thumbnail

[@ABitMoreJordan]

What’s bizarre about it?

[@JuanRoosterbeard]

#pewpew

[@rfcbass6810]

"The worst shmup on the switch".....calls the video "essentials"