A Starter's Guide to Shmups on Switch

[@Xurkey]

So, as of a few days ago, I rekindled my love for shmups and been really enjoying your videos! I also am a Switch owner, so this video in particular was a great resource for me. Thank you!

[@D-A-K]

The algorithm nailed it! Finally found your channel.

[@danielnicholson6174]

I would recommend Sega ages fantasy zone for the switch , I played it back in 1987 when I was 11 years old on the Sega master system and to this day it's still my no 1 shoot em up of all time!

[@ShadowsDragoon]

I've not played any shmups in years, so I threw all of these on my wishlist and will eventually pick them up to play!

[@TheLK641]

That black bird game... the scrolling... the thingys to destroy... after 26 years of drought, finally the wait is over : someone made a new Fantazy Zone-styled game !

[@bardknight]

Nice video. I’m always looking for great SHMUPS and there were some here I didn’t know about.

[@7TheNothing7]

Whoa You seriously know how to have a Funtaztic Shmup time on The Switch. Thankz for your heArtwork on putting this together for us.

[@jeffreyhall3625]

SoS, I love your content! I've only recently started getting into shmups, solely playing Rolling Gunner as my first ever shmup. I have a video suggestion for you! I did a decent amount of reading on shmups and general shmup strategies and concepts. It would be really neat if you could maybe put some basic concepts and strategies into a video form. You can maybe showcase some basic bullet patterns. For example, when I was starting out I didn't realize that some bullets are targeted to my position at the time they were fired out. I didn't realize that if I just moved a millimeter over to one direction that I would dodge the bullet stream. Little concepts like these would make for a really cool video I think. You could even share how you approach a new shmup and how could new players go about tackling their first shmup. Anyway, just a suggestion! Keep up your hard work!

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Thanks a lot! As for your video suggestion, 2 things: 1) I love the idea and if such a video existed, I'd watch it in a second. 2) I am not, unfortunately, the person to make such a video. Neither my shmup nor video-making skills could do it justice. Maybe one day in the future... Thanks for watching!

[@7Zealot]

Thanks for this video, I actually bought some of the games you listed here! I'm only recently starting to really appreciate shmups, but I had a bit of a love affair with Steredenn recently. That got me started playing newer stuff, like Devil Engine and Black Paradox. Your list helped me broaden my horizons, so thanks again!

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I don't think Devil Engine was out when I made this video, but it would definitely be one for consideration. Steredenn...I honestly don't know why I didn't include that. Awesome game, very unique and should be in here. Could have replaced Shikhondo.

[@7Zealot]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch Don't second-guess your selections! I bought Shikhondo after seeing it in your video, and it definitely deserves the attention you gave it. Steredenn, though...that one could have a video all its own. Like, if you don't love shmups, you *will* after you play Steredenn. Thanks again for your guide; I look forward to browsing through some more of your content!

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

STEAM is still the best place for shmups, but the switch is getting better...but i won't respect any platform that doesn't have UNDER DEFEAT HD and BORDER DOWN....

[@gcavrubio]

Unfortunately Steam is still missing those M2 Shot Triggers ports.

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

I would add ESP Ra De. Altough its only available in Japan and costs $50.

[@RealWinner]

Nice, you have a very good taste for shmups (except for missing the current Holy Grail of Nintendo Switch 16-bit stg Thunderforce 4)! Out of curiosity, please make a top 10 list for Switch shmups 😁

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Thanks! Thunder Force IV was very, very nearly on there, but I think my reasoning was Darius filled that gap. However, looking back, there are a lot of verts and maybe Thunder Force should have replaced Shikhondo. Certainly it's the better game in terms of quality. I may well make a top ten one day, but there are a bunch of shmups hitting the Switch in the coming months that could stake a claim - so I'll wait till I've given them a try.

[@StonebeakProductions]

Solid list and video! The Darius collectsh is one I don’t recall seeing but am sold on it! Looks awesome man! Also going to check out Thunderforce 4 as I’m not convinced I’m aware of that one!

[@rafaelgadret]

Excellent list! Thanks for sharing!

[@cartilagecartilagerds7396]

No "Twinkle Star Sprites" ? What a gem you missed

[@LoveXKnife]

I had no idea that Touhou game was on the switch! It's one of the very few fan-games worth playing! immediate get.

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I think few people do. Even now, I'd still call it the most underrated shmup on Switch.

[@BOBSMITH-YouTubeStoleMyHandle]

Nice video. I have a video suggestion. Please talk about the differences between the Psikyo Collection series in Japan, and the new Psikyo Shooting Library series that is soon to release. I don't know if its totally worth it to rebuy these games just to add the 3 more titles. That said, Samurai Aces from Vol1, and Tengai from Vol2 aren't on the new Library series so i guess you have to get them all if you want every SHMUP physical..... Frustrating

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I'm actually thinking of making an overview video for the Psikyo games when the current Vol.3 comes out end of May. The physical situation is certainly a bit confusing so I'll try and address that in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@jmjoue]

Jamestown+ could be a good choice too I think.

[@32LY]

Now if I can suggest DEVIL ENGINE and RIVAL MEGAGUN two hidden gems of shmup on switch 👍

[@Retro_Jet_Elite]

Rival megagun is incredible.

[@32LY]

@@Retro_Jet_Elite yep, rival megagun is awesome but nobody talk about....

[@theninjararar]

I just want to say danmaku unlimited 2 is very good on Android, if you have a 21:9 phone. You can set it to classic screen size, and then you have a giant black box under the game screen which means you don't have your finger all over the screen and you basically have 1to1 movement

[@corpsious]

As someone who really struggles with the anime-themed stuff, I want to shout out Steredenn, Jamestown, and Jets'n'Guns :)

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Yeah, I should maybe make an updated version. I'll be honest, I wouldn't add Jet'n'Guns, but for sure the other two deserve a mention.

[@reagandow850]

Great list my friend!!!

[@maxyliano]

Hmm Darius is awesome, but I don't think it's for everybody (especially with that price tag). I could recommend Aerofighters 3 (or Sonic Wings 3) from the ACA, which is really cheap. Also, this is an old list so there are tons more now! I still need to get Mushihimesama and DDPR.

[@kinogomes8130]

I collect phisical shmups on switch. Is there any list of phisical realises?

[@nimbylive]

All great games. However, if you are new to SHMUP's I would not start with Ikaruga or Gunbird 2. They are both brutally difficult. Amazing games in their own right, just tough.

[@Joxeph1]

Maihana soumakyou no eshop ? Why?

[@They_drew_first_blood]

Hi! I'm really new to shumps, well...I guess you could say "not very good," but can you please suggest a shump that is for beginners or shumps that I can keep going throughout the level if my ship gets destroyed? I'm trying to play a lot of these games, but it seems if I get hit, I have to start the whole game all over again (Gradius, R-Type, etc) and I don't want to do that. I want to continue progressing through the level and the entire game even though my ship gets destroyed. Any suggestions please? One's on the Nintendo Switch. Thank you for your time and I enjoyed your video.

[@richardjames1506]

Sounds like you got a bit unlucky with the shmups you tried - actually the majority allow you to continue from exactly where you died. I'd recommend Ghost Blade as a good beginner shmup and ESP RaDe for something more serious but also of higher quality (both came out after I posted this list, and you can find reviews on my channel). Thanks for watching!

[@LordShmup]

Great video.

[@vr4ever645]

Tate mode is where its at and there are only a few great ones...

[@bittersweetjesus]

Does anyone know if these are compatible with the FlipGrip?

[@richardjames1506]

Most verts on Switch are. Definitely all Psikyo games, Psyvariar, Ikaruga and Danmaku Unlimited 3 are compatible.

[@masterlogg2173]

cool stuff

[@ctochtli2964]

My money and time is limited I'll prefer a top list with the arguably the best Shootem ups, (but I can't find one on KZbin, only "beginners guides"). 😞

[@Kaiesis]

Maihana is not on Switch.

[@Kaiesis]

I found it. Its called Azure Reflections.

[@richardcarpenter24]

Ikaruga is the God of Shmups.

[@helixomni463]

Wow, you left out R-type???? One of THE best shmups of all time... haha (imho)

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Was it definitely out when I made this? I'm probably going to make a top shmups video at the end of the year and you can definitely expect to see it mentioned there.

[@CC-fi3pp]

The Psikyo ports to switch are awful They have unplayable amounts on input lag so do quite a few other shmups, only M2 can be trusted with ports in my experience

[@jasonmartinez5116]

Zerodiv was an indie studio, that's why they might be bad on your end. Imo the Psikyo ports played perfectly on my end, portable mode may help since its less input lag.

[@MP-S-TG]

@@jasonmartinez5116 The lag is there even if you don't notice it (and it makes you fail way more, when you shouldn't). I didn't notice it at first but after spending more time with Psikyo games on MAME I can't go back to playing them on Switch. Simply put, I can't 1CC the games that I can 1CC on PC due to the ports' input lag. With that in mind, I've still put around 100 hours into Psikyo games on Switch, they're still fun (but some are terrible when you want to perform well, like Strikers II and Dragon Blaze. Others work better like Tengai and Zero Gunner 2-)