The PS4 is a SHOOT ‘EM UP fan's DREAM MACHINE! 😍

[@smsv2806]

There’s no better way to start the day then hearing “Hey Guys, Metal Jesus here…” 😅😅😅

[@ghiocadrian7399]

trueee

[@iSamurai-lt]

Or "Hey Guys, Metal Jesus here and I'm back again with... Radical Reggie!"

[@thejoker2846]

"Hey guys this is Austin" ...

[@nicklopez4639]

Cringe.

[@justn420]

I prefer "work is cancelled because it is stupid face" lol!!!!!!!

[@olddrunkninja]

FYI for the voices in Raiden V, you can actually turn those completely down in the options so you don't hear any of the talking while you play, instantly makes the game a lot better for me lol

[@BlondeMcGuinn]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve watched other shoot ‘em up recommendations videos and most of the games listed are for Switch and not for PS4. I’ve recently started to appreciate the brilliance of shoot ‘em ups (I started playing Nintendo in ‘88) and I’m looking for games to get. As of right now, I only have Ikaruga, R-Type Dimensions EX and SophStar. Thanks again. Big Ups!

[@The_RadicalOne]

Man I’m glad you picked up ESP Ra De Psi as well. It’s probably my favorite shooter on PS4.

[@HieronymousLex]

True that Reggie. It has some of my favorite art in any Cave game, done by joker jun. Such a detailed and vibrant aesthetic. I’m also pretty sure it was one of the first shmups to do the “flying character instead of a ship” thing

[@proggz39]

Best part is the platinum trophy being obtainable for us mere mortals of the shmup genre

[@timebandit1266]

Esp and Do don pachi are the goats

[@BenSchmerler]

Love when you talk about these kinds of games. Been trying to get more knowledgeable and just better at playing these shoot em ups. They seem more easier to access now than ever before. Would love to see more ports of the obscure 90s arcade shoot em ups.

[@TransCanadaPhil]

look up the youtuber, Shmup Junkie, whom specializes in this genre :-) Tons of new ones on Steam these days like "Raging Blasters" and the like!

[@BenSchmerler]

@@TransCanadaPhil love his videos too!

[@SquallRanger]

@@TransCanadaPhil I have some list on my channel too guys

[@SquallRanger]

I make videos like this too

[@digitalworms]

Imo the best one to start learning was blazing lasers for pc engine/turbografx 16! Then maybe gradius for nes!

[@HyperTriggerEx]

The PS4 and Switch are just a treasure trove of shooting goodness and it’s good to see the genre see a bit of a revival on the modern platforms. So many coming out all the time that you have to be really on it to get them all as many of them are put out by smaller publishers and from the limited print companies. I’m currently on a journey to get all the physical shooters on PS4 and Switch.

[@Videogamelover58]

Agree!

[@PlayerOneStart]

Thanks @MetalJesusRocks, all of these games look great! I recently imported Caladrius Blaze for my PS3, only to find out shortly after that it was released on PS4 as well. Oh well, looks great on either system. Also, thanks to your prior suggestions, I was hooked on Sine Mora Ex.

[@MoK2025]

CB for the PS4 was recently only $3 digitally as well, if you just want to grab that.

[@nathanfinnegan5135]

Honestly, I am surprised that Sine Mora EX isn't that expensive at all with how wicked it is. Great video MJR!

[@shinysylveon1652]

The PS4 and Switch are just becoming more of a collector's pot o' gold with these Shoot Em Ups, as well as fighting-arcade games. I don't why but seeing those genred/style games just makes me smile so much enjoying going store to store and looking for games of those genres and collecting them. I feel like they don't get the attention they deserve

[@ian.swift.31614]

they don't. they barely sell a few hundred copies at release. and on steam it's even lower. it's not like the huge franchises which are guaranteed to sell hundreds of thousands of copies.

[@blazing_saddles]

I would recommend Caladrius Blaze 14:16. All characters have 3 unique to them weapons with different uses like bullet blocking but have to recharge. Great OTT Japanese voicework and nice in-between level scenes. The Switch Asian physical(Play Asia) version is also all English text. Lots of gameplay modes too.

[@Fendera1]

I recently got into the Cotton series, it's so good! My all-time favorite shoot em up is Dariusburst.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It's so good!

[@ian.swift.31614]

play G darius sometime if you haven't

[@ICARUS_I]

I always loved playing the old school DOS/PC shooters like Raptor, DemonStar, and Tubular Worlds. But the only most recent one I’ve played is Sky Force Anniversary.

[@feplays007]

Sometimes we just want to turn on the console and start playing instantly and these arcade games are perfect for that.

[@jasonmurray8072]

Im a huge fan of these shoot n up games, it's so very cool & awesome to show these amazing ps4 games, Thx for posting this video MetalJesus😉😊👍👍

[@jkemp6791]

Love the PS4 for shmups. Great video. Just FYI: Caladrius Blaze was NOT released on 360 in NA. It was a JP import.

[@jkemp6791]

My bad! Looks like it was released digitally on 360 in 2015. I was thinking about the physical version.

[@roypugh2556]

Good list! The main ones missing I can think of are Ikaruga and Death Smiles.

[@hectormontalvo5565]

I used to be more of a gamer than a movie collector but in the last few years it's been the other way around. Now I am a movie collector and rarely buy a videogame and haven't played since 2017 but I still like to see videos related to videogames even streams/directs. Your channel is one of my favorite you tube channels and I love the pick-ups videos with Reggie. Good reviews and cool video MJR!👍

[@meecob]

Battle Garegga has been classed as one of the hardest shmups that ever came out. It's in a league of it own.

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

I don't find it that hard. 1cc'd the super easy mode on my first try.

[@meecob]

@@iconoclasttastic9258 Well, your on easy mode

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

​@@meecob 1st try yes, now I can clear arcade mode too.

[@ian.swift.31614]

you do know what exceptions to the rule are, right boo? your experience is not 99% of the globe's experience. but you live your truth, y'all. emojis emojis emojis @@iconoclasttastic9258

[@jonhohle]

I didn't see Game Tengoku The Game Paradise, Ikaruga (I believe you have that on other systems), Vasara Collection, or - most surprisingly - Sky Force Anniversary! Also, Genesis Classics has Galaxy Force, Space Harrier II, and Super Thunder Blade.

[@timwilliams902]

I don't even play video games but I've been enjoying your channel for years. Thanks for the video!

[@XXXandeRRR666]

u r gay?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I appreciate that!

[@brngrofdeth]

Love the shooters. Makes me want to throw in the old Einhander. Super awesome for it's time! Thank you once again.

[@asguy113]

Yessss! Wish I had that game. Played it back in day and loooved it (friend had it along with other addictive shooters like Raystorm and... there was another this video made me think of... Philosoma or something like that) glad to know I'm not alone in remembering Einhander 👌

[@brngrofdeth]

@@asguy113 It was during the time of Tempest X3...kinda like a psycho 3D look down the hole shooter as well. Have them both in my hand and going to put them in my PS3 to play them.... Don't want to run wires for my PS1 right now. Love and blessings my friend! I feel old, damnit!

[@DjDizzy216]

For anyone looking for a bullet hell, Ketsui Deathtiny is the best of the lot.

[@AlexM-vt5pu]

I would say... Ketsui, ESP Ra.De., and Battlegarrega (this one being the hardest).

[@ian.swift.31614]

@@AlexM-vt5pu I loved the DS boss-run port. ketsui is definitely a fun one and not too challenging, relatively speaking.

[@damonke79]

I agree. I bought quite a few for the PS4. Ketsui Deathtiny, Battle Garegga, Esp.Ra.De., Dangun Feveron...bought all of them on the PS4. I still want the Aleste Collection.

[@broken1394]

Hey J awesome collection ... I'd say the Aleste collection is essential for any Shooter fan - 5 games including an all new game GG Aleste 3. 🙋🏻‍♂️🕹

[@Pixelmusement]

Regarding the Raiden V vocals: The best way to enjoy this game is to go into the options and turn the voice volume down to ZERO. Granted, I have the PC version so maybe this can't be done on the PS4? Definitely look into this! :B

[@MySplatterhouse]

I wish there was a Cave "shmup" collection available, maybe someday. 👍🏿👍🏿 Sidbar, Goubakuran: Rumble Storm needed a Play-Asia physical release like yesterday!!!

[@SicketMog]

There is on the 360 (though expensive nowadays it seems) but I'd like to see an updated one for Switch/PS4/PS5 for sure.

[@cotesteph]

Dimension Drive in couch coop is pretty fun, you can split tasks between both screens between both players, and need some coordination to get items or blow up enemies/lazers/whatever

[@MrVisde]

I grew up on Gradius and have a fondness for side scrolling shoot ‘em ups. Need to look into a few of these games. Thanks for the video.

[@sehrschee]

Jamestown hit me unexpected (pun intended) in this video and its my favourite out of those. I think you missed R-Type Final 2 and if we all wait a few months Sol Cresta can be added to this list.

[@jamarjohnson6077]

R type final on ps1 is an all-time classic

[@Level1Sword]

Sad to hear about stranded digital games. Here's hoping there are those who are backing them up for preservation.

[@_The_Worst_]

That last game that you showed and spoke about, now that story and premise sounds heIIa interesting...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@EternalDarknessAboveTheBlueSky]

My favorites: The Guardian Legend, Phelios, Arrow Flash, Steel Empire (recent remake on 3DS and Steam)

Great video, MJR. I am a big fan of shoot-em-ups and cute-em-ups too, since I played the original Space Invaders at my local café back in the early 80's. I was a little concerned that all these games were for the PS4 exclusively, but it's great to see that you can also get them for the PC as well. Two of my all time favourite shoot-em-ups (though, I don't know if it is technically categorized as that,) are Centipede and Millipede. But I also love playing Gradius and, I don't know if you ever played it but Blood Money on the Amiga was also an amazing shoot-em-up too. OK, it is slow I will grant you, but, sometimes it nice to have something slow paced. It also has some nice extra features, and has an amazing soundtrack as well. There are just so many good shoot-em-ups/cute-em-ups around and a lot of these you have here look amazing! As always, a really great Video MJR. Thank you! I have played some amazing games thanks to the recommendations from your videos. Especially through the pick-up's you do with Reggie and the Hidden Gems videos.

[@joeyasaperson]

good call with Jamestown, its been sitting in my steam library forever and I finally booted it up and was pleasantly surprised!

[@aeugnewtype]

Haha, funny when I ran into you at Another Castle last week I mentioned I’d been playing a bunch of these games lately. What funny timing. I figure you had probably been working on this video since before then, but serendipity is a weird thing. Nice coverage of these games though, there’s a great selection of shmups on PS4 now and it just keeps better as M2 and several other devs keep pumping out new ones as well as really good remasters/collections. There are definitely a lot more shmups released in Japan or through Limited Run Games in the west, things like the entire Cotton series, Deathsmiles 1&2, Kyukyoku Tiger, Aleste Collection, and the list goes on and on. It’d be fun to sit and chat about all the massive collection of shmups that are still only available in Japan, physically or digitally

[@MiamiSunrise]

The PS4 generation will go down as a legendary one for many reasons, really cool this is one of those reasons.

[@theoldpainless4456]

Awesome vid, i needed that! Also, thx to your hidden gems video i'll speak of two games i discovered on your channel and are on the ps4...ghost blade HD and the game paradise. Can you believe your ps4 buying guide was 4 years ago, and the console is still kickin ! take care everyone

[@TCBGplays]

Sine Mora is 🤌🏽 *chefs kiss*

[@entertainmentwizard2703]

It's amazing how many shoot em ups got a physical release on PS4 and the more the better! I heard the reason James Town + still has not got a physical release because of rights issues!

[@joshuacruz4244]

I dont know how many games I played due to watching your videos and referrals, this looks like another one I'm gonna enjoy. Thanks man. MJR. 🤙

[@rickwj324]

Rocking all of these on my modded PS4! Great list of games!!

[@Evercade_Effect]

Shoot'em ups are one of my favorites. Great video! 🥳👍🔥

[@tylerpeck9754]

they all look great~ some of those graphics are def throwback to retro style

[@rcp225]

Yeah, and your channel MJ, is a DREAM CHANNEL!

[@rcp225]

I can't text you...I tried. All I have is an iPad - can't text anyone without an apple device!

[@neilarnold5506]

Shoot 'Em Up's are always a great way to kill some time, such a fun genre of games. Only one on the list I have picked at is Sine Mora EX, but have Caladrius Blaze in my library will have to download and give it a good soon. Another banger of a video MJR, thank you for that, and hope you are having a great day.

[@Drew-cc4qx]

Thanks to this guy I got into shoot em ups. Jamestown+ is a classic. Soundtrack bussin’!

[@VanArtic]

here's a bunch of more Shoot em ups that aren't mentioned in the video (and are also available on the switch): Aleste Collection Cotton Rock n' Roll (aka Cotton Fantasy) Cotton Reboot Deathsmiles I･II Game Tengoku CruisinMix Toaplan Arcade Garage Vol.1: Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Prismatic Solid EDF 4.1 Darius Burst: Another Chronicle EX+ Mahou Daisakusen (aka Sorcer Striker) last but not least, here's some upcoming shoot em ups: Sol Cresta (by platinumgames) Toaplan Arcade Garage: Hishou Same! Same! Same! Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆Breath!

[@guybrushthreepwood8174]

as an xbox player, thank you, i'm always on the lookout for good shmups that i can purchase on the xbox store digitally right now. there were several here that i have added to my wish list.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

Metaljesus should be at least over a million subscribers already.

[@jkemp6791]

Perhaps the best PS4 shmup not featured in this video is Aleste Collection by M2 ShotTriggers. GGAleste3 is a masterpiece!!

[@DJ_Mozer]

Prismatic Solid is a decent vertical Shmup, with trippy AF graphics. There are 6 different weapon types that are available to you all the time, and you cycle thru them. Also selecting them rotates the shields around you which are linked in to the power ups that you collect. Only complaint is it's a little short, but it is usually cheap to buy.

[@narayita]

Great video man I suggest getting all th M2shottriggers releases you have a few here but I suggest getting the Aleste collection, Tiger. Heli collection, Fire Shark Collection, and especially all the Darius collections. Deathsmiles 1 & 2 is another great cave game but I think it’s a little better on the switch. Mushehimesama is getting a physical from limited run too so I can’t wait for that! Hopefully the other Live Wire Releases get physical versions too!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Nostromo2kcl]

Excellent choice in the case of Dimension Drive I believe that Velocity 2 x does it better I recommend it 100%

[@gjms]

I just got it for the Vita. An obsession of mine. Since I passed it up when it was in Amazon (waiting for it to be even cheaper)

[@S_Hyde]

Suzuhito Yasuda's artwork has always had me drooling over Caladrius Blaze, though I've never gotten around to actually getting it

[@foma42]

Love it! This is exactly the video I wanted. Best, brother!

[@streetmagik3105]

Ketsui is the best shmup port of all time, imo.

[@K-M0]

We do love a shmup. I have Sine Mora on switch, its awesome.

[@retroboomer3197]

The fun part about 'bullet grazing' is that you'll always know where the bullets will be.

[@TRUEiMPROrecords]

Hey MJ, if you feel you are not good at horizontal shootemups, just turn the TV 90 degrees.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Truth! 😂

[@atrocity3010]

FYI in ESP RaDe Psi there's a secondary shot that fires along with with your primary shot (it's a separate button). It's tied to the scoring system but for casual play it gives you more firepower which helps.

[@АндрейВасилич-о1т]

Aces of The Luftwaffe - Squadron Edition very good as well

[@msklywenn]

Pawarumi is "Neo-Aztec" and the gameplay basically is rock-paper-scissors ! Thanks for showcasing it :)

[@shainurahsan5611]

For anyone ok with digital copies, Caladrius Blaze and Sine Mora are on sale in the PSN store until early March.

[@aihsanasl]

Sine Mora EX is on PS Vita too

[@James-gj8rn]

I was always interested in that Death Smiles game you showed in the past but bullet hell shooters are too difficult for me (the only ones i could get into are Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun, i miss Treasure so much and same for livetune with his Hatsune Miku work, he doesn't make vocaloid songs anymore, i know this point about the music was out of nowhere but it's been on my mind lately)

[@xalrons4831]

I also miss Treasure, it's been way too long since they've made a new game.

[@James-gj8rn]

@@xalrons4831 it's been far too long and same story for livetune not making a song for years which is where the other point came from :(

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

If you like Ikaruga and Silvergun you'll definitely find the Cave series more accessible than the Treasure games, especially the M2 shottrigger releases.

[@ian.swift.31614]

deathsmiles is the super easiest of all cave shooters so give it a go sometime. even on regular difficulty. it only ramps up the difficulty in the final level

[@hellocollegejason198]

No one mentions Full Blast, glad to see it get coverage

[@danielsala81]

Just a quick mention that Sine Mora/Sine Mora Ex is developed by Digital Reality, a Hungarian company located in Budapest (my home country), so it's kinda cool that a popular shmup game is developed in a non Asian/American country :) (you can change the language in the game to English or Hungarian, that's why I know, I have the game on both PC and PS4).

[@Mike__P]

Posting here 2 years later because i finally got my physical copy of Jamestown+ for the PS4! It's from Limited Run Games. Awesome game, but I wish I knew I had to play a certain difficulty to be able to advance before starting!

[@sneakyskunk1]

This list just made me wish for an Eindhander sequel. I was really good at the first level of that game.

[@ian.swift.31614]

lol wasnt einhander demo on one of those Playstation 1 demo discs? with parappa the rapper and some other games, i think Ehrgeiz

[@merlijn2000]

James Town needs to be released physically! Also nice picks for you J are Aleste collection, Steredenn, Hydorah, Astebreed.

[@falco211]

VGNY wants to do it but the developer is a ghost.

[@merlijn2000]

@@falco211 I see, that's a problem for sure. Thanks for the info!

[@crithon]

that's cool, I've been meaning to get a used PS4, and these sound fun. Great video

[@jennylee9761]

I don't know why, but this video had me thinking of Platypus on PSP. One of my favorite sidescrollers.

[@PizzaHomeSlice]

These types are some of my favorite genres! Check out Sturmwind EX, Rolling Gunner Overpower, Deathsmiles.

[@o.b.d.r.6225]

I’m surprised there hasn’t been made a Star Wars game in shoot m up style

[@MetalJesusRocks]

The Jedi arcade game that has the speeder bikes is probably the closest thing. Have you played that?

[@o.b.d.r.6225]

Not at all, I just googled. I have great ideas for a game of Star Wars in this gender, only bad thing I’m not a designer in any way . But it’s a must somehow in the future

[@BDreGaming]

No Resogun! One of the best shmups on PS4.

[@johngavalas712]

Looks like i need to get a ps4 all these killer shoot em ups and dodonpachi daioujou is coming to ps4 😍

[@stephenharris5532]

Jamestown + is also on PC. It's also HILARIOUS when you unlock Farce mode!

[@bill21lumberg]

PS4 and switch are amazing shmup machines!

[@Nanobit84]

I mean true but the Switch is taking over now since about half of those (or more I think) are also on switch. I like my SHMUPS. But I love them portable on the go

[@rbatesmotel]

agree that the Switch is the current Shmup king.

[@valt3rnative]

Jamestown is an old PC indie from 2011. It ain't disappearing nowhere : )

[@Progressive.G]

MJR's shooter collection is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Itsric_0]

I really need to fix my ps4… the library of games on that console is just amazing

[@nelusss]

My favorite shmup on the ps4 and psvita is Sky Force Anniversary, very recommended!

[@microJUBEI]

You showed some really great games. Two noticable absences, Cotton and Darius

[@metaldragongaming597]

You rock man! Best on the platform metal style \m/

[@dakosmith6]

I'm surprised Gundemoniums didn't get a mention. I recently tried Gear Shifters which is a top down shoot them up with cars if you're looking for something different.Also Deathsmiles 1+2 is available for PS4 from Play Asia.

[@JeffYPbPr]

it's gotta be the switch lately that is the shmup winner. Tons of classics and new ones but the tipping point is the ability to take them portable. Thats why the sween machine crowns the switch as the king of shmups

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

Unfortunately there is no single place where all shooters are available. Titles like Battle Garegga, Ketsui, Mahou Daisakusen and Dangun Feveron are some of the best the genre has to offer and not available on switch.

[@JeffYPbPr]

@@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s true. I thought battle garega was on switch digital only?

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

@@JeffYPbPr unfortunately not, these m2 games were ps4 only, I believe the first m2 shottigger release for switch was Esprade which is their fifth release. I really hope these games get released on more platforms as they deserve as wide an audience as possible.

[@IEBIGCAT]

Nice video, I love me some shemups….. hope you can make it to Ontario in a few weeks, So Cal Video Game Expo….. take care

[@ShadowBasch]

I got a good bunch of shootemups on switch myself. Extra happy for latest Cave eshop releases. Espgaluda 2 and DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu been my go-to shmups of past months! Hopefully more of Cave classics get released, especially physically. One can never have too many shoot 'em ups.

[@ian.swift.31614]

dai ou jou on the way in a few months, super hyped.

[@ShadowBasch]

@@ian.swift.31614 HELL YEAH! Can't wait!

[@ms.ilovecotton9778]

so is Switch. It's a great time to be a shmup fan for both consoles. So many indie titles and great imports

[@futureskeletons66669]

Not just the full price games, but the excellent selection of Arcade Archives shmups not available on Xbox.

[@metaldragongaming597]

Yes! Thanks for sharing this ps4 is one of my favorites to collect for :)

[@Seanic_Boom]

The weekend truly begins when Metal Jesus gives us a new video

[@MetalJesusRocks]

My job here is done. 😉

[@digitalworms]

Fireshark and tigerheli got ps4 remakes! Love me some toplan shooters! I was really surprised they have "in the hunt" "basically metal slug submarine" which is sweet! I wish they would remake some of the turbografx 16 shooters they had a load of awesome ones!

[@jw6588]

Jamestown+ did eventually get a Limited Run release.

[@yama_yama_yama]

Sine Mora has such a great story that it's poetic, don't skip it!

[@Punisher6791]

sorry but all i need is Gunbird 2. nothing else! fyi, if you turn your head Horizontal shooters become vertical shooters. the More you Know👍

[@damfwed]

Loved the video! Do you ever play your PS4 Shoot Em Ups in Tate Mode? Some PS4 physical recommendations, Ikaruga, Game Paradise Cruisin Mix, Death Smiles.

[@tyrannosaurus62]

I’ve always loved these arcade shooters .

[@Granduppah]

Even though I suck at these games, I like seeing and hearing about them.