Best ARCADE Exclusive Games

[@ShmupJunkie]

GIVING AWAY a RARE, SIGMA SUPERGUN! Custom, Made in Japan, this has got to be one of the coolest Giveaways of all time! Don't miss out! Enjoy the video, get and comment the secret code once you see it, make sure you are Subscribed and you're entered to win! The winner will also get a PCB of the rare game Heated Barrel also shown in the video. This giveaway would not have been possible without the incredibly generous Red Balltop (Marc Marta) who sent me the Supergun. So please drop him a thanks in the comments as well. Who will be the first to find the SECRET CODE???!! ✅ Subscribe To My Channel ➡️ Support me on PATREON www.patreon.com/shmupjunkieslushfund Join my discord here and chat with us! discord.gg/KXwzNPQFge Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/turbothunde... Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/shmupjunkie Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/shmupjunkie

[@EvaFull]

LOOKING TO LEGALLY OWN & SUPPORT SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARCADE GAMES, SUCH AS….. R-TYPE I R-TYPE II THE GAME PARADISE! BATSUGUN SP CYBATTLER EARTH DEFENSE FORCE GUNBIRD (Included with your purchase of the machine) IN THE HUNT ZERO WING TOE JAM & EARL - BACK IN THE GROOVE BEACH BUGGY RACING 1 & 2 (#1 is also included with your purchase) SPACE HARRIER ALIEN STORM DOUBLE DRAGON 1,2 & 3 (#1 is also included with your purchase) And so many more, with games being added all the time. Then check out the iiRcade!!!!! kzbin.info (Gonna post it here and also as its own comment.)

[@jollijump9221]

great video, but why nobody talks about brave blade #IWANTMYPCB

[@EvaFull]

@ShmupJunkie iiRcade gave you a shout out on their latest stream. Here’s a link to it for you & your audience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWmhauLnbmab7c

[@triplestar100]

@29:17-31:46= speaking of IREM masterworks that never made the jump home (thank the Gods for MAME... regardless of what many others may say!) where oh where is one of their greatest unsung magnum opus; the one many of us refer to as "Metal Slug Zero"? I refer, of course, to "Gunforce 2: Geo Storm"! why wasn't such a crown jewel of the run-n-gun genre not on this vid? however, I AM glad you did emplace here THE GREATEST arcade game of them all (IMO, of course): "Osman CannonDancer"... that makes me forgive the previously mentioned oversight! keep up the great work, Junkie!

[@EvaFull]

@@triplestar100 You can legally buy that and many other Run & Gun classics on the iiRcade.

[@K3zster]

Great stuff as always Junkie! So many arcade games from the 90s have art that hasn't been beaten to this day. There is something so awesome about the graphical style from this period! #IWANTMYPCB :)

[@federicovolpi3195]

I was looking for a decent list of games for several hours ... nothing special found until this came up. Now, this is what you call a LIST!! Thanks a lot

[@ShmupJunkie]

You’re welcome. I’ve got a few of these videos now focusing on really good but obscure arcade style games. If you ever need more you’ll find them here. Only the good stuff.

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Here we go!

[@ShmupJunkie]

You are so awesome for contributing the Supergun for this giveaway! Gotta be one of the coolest giveaways ever.

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Shmup Junkie thanks! But the collaboration is even better than the giveaway!

[@UncaJohnny]

@Super Mario, it's a you, Mario!!!

[@Hofstetter17]

Thanks for contributing and helping the shmup community grow! Also I love the username Red Balltop :)

[@marcianoacuerda]

Dude, you went overboard with the generosity. Thanks for the chance!!

[@HowlingMoonCinemas]

Now _THAT_ is great graphics and music!! I remember being so mesmerized watching all the different styles of beautiful, hand-drawn animated arcade games and listening to their kick ass soundtracks!

[@TheElectricUnderground]

Shout out to Armed Police Batrider! I still have faith M2 Shot triggers will make the port happen. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

I have a feeling it's only a matter of time. Their plate is just so full and they are so small, it's anyone's guess when they will get to it. I gave you a good shout out here for your review of Batrider and linked it in my desc. too. I knew you would be here for a shot at that Supergun! Who wouldn't want that beauty. I'm so lucky to have had Marc Marta send me 2 of them!

[@TheElectricUnderground]

@@ShmupJunkie yes thanks so much!!!! I love that game. And yes when I saw this give away I was super impressed and excited!! Nothing better to give away then arcade hardware!

[@SevenCompleted]

I want that and sorcer striker so bad. I know japan has sorcer striker but why can't we have it too

[@ShmupJunkie]

@@SevenCompleted You can! I created a Sony Japan account and download games from there all the time. To be fair Sony makes it a real pain in the ass and you'll need google translate and a fake japanese address, but it's doable. Once it's done once then it's easy as anything else. Nintendo makes it easy creating a Japan eshop account is cake. Doing it on PS4 is a pain. Why don't they release it in the US store? Beats me!

[@SevenCompleted]

@@ShmupJunkie I knew you could but honestly at that point I'd rather just emulate. Make it easy for me and I would buy but i don't want to jump through all those hoops cause I'm lazy hahaha

[@LegaliseShemp]

DUDE where has this list been my whole life? You are a man of taste, I had never heard of XEXEX and I'm blown away by the visuals. Just downloaded Outzone and Boogie Wings to play with the bois tomorrow, thanks for the video! I subbed

[@ShmupJunkie]

I love making these discovery videos they’ve been super popular. Made a few of them now. So many awesome games that just never were ported and became obscure. Cannon Dancer literally just got a limited switch release this year. And Outzone is about to release on Steam as part of a new Toaplan collection. Since this video even Xexex got an arcade archives release. But for every game that gets one there’s plenty more that are still unknown. Enjoy the games man. Best thing about this hobby is it’s hard to run out of sick games to play.

[@tonyztyles8330]

Yeah bro knows what he’s talking about 🗿

[@DjDizzy216]

26:02 It’s nice to see Cyvern getting some love. I love that game even more than some bigger, more well-known shooters. And Leo, the black sheep of the R-Type family, is one of my favorites as well. Very cool to see these listed back to back. Excellent recommendations all around 👍

[@ShmupJunkie]

Cyvern was one of the games on this list I never had played before until I was researching and putting this video together, compared to most of the others which I had. And I wasn't disappointed.... well besides how badly it kicked my ass for a while. I still need a couple credits to get through it it's a beast of a game, but a ton of fun. So I'll be playing it again. If only a Leo PCB didn't cost a small fortune.

[@ngbf2900]

Been subbed for a while. Loving the content you make, they all show your deep love and dedication to shmups. High quality video, audio, together with narration being spot on about the topics. It's inspiring and motivating as a retro gamer. #IWANTMYPCB

[@digitalworms]

Man arcade needs a major come back! It was a awesome experience most kids won't experience and it's sad! #IWANTMYPCB

[@MadPanicGaming]

Dude, another EPIC video, well done! Watching this made me want to go to an arcade immediately. In fact, I think that's exactly what I'll do. Keep rolling out the awesome content! I won't be entering the give away because I've already got more arcade goodness at my fingertips than I could possibly ever play, but I'm sure someone will be VERY happy to receive that super gun.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks man! And so sorry I am just catching your comment. I can't believe this video has over 1000 comments wth was I thinking hahaha, trying to get all the names for the giveaway. Thank you so much for letting me use some of your footage it worked out great.

[@bananonymouslastname5693]

Killer video! The quality of footage here was incredible. I especially enjoy those top-down run and guns like OutZone. I'd love to see a video on the great rotary stick shooters one day like Time Soldiers, SAR, Gondomania, Heavy Barrel, Bermuda Triangle, etc., because I'm sure you'd do them justice. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

I would absolutely love to do that, but to really do it justice, I'd love to have a way to play them properly using a similar rotary. Not easy to come by! Some are really tough without them too since they are designed for it, like Forgotten Worlds. If I can find a great way to do it I totally would. Oh and you're IN for the giveaway!

[@HEROplastic]

This is one of the only rare game videos, where I actually never heard of many of the games before! Keep up the awesome work!! #IWANTMYPCB

[@toddpepin6411]

Doc has things well in hand there. They will be fine. I just came from there a week ago, and it looks great. Everyone is doing well and the arcade was packed every day. I hope you you can get there. If you love these old games it is an absolute must. I travel there twice a year, support them with some financial donations and put their name out where ever and when ever I can. I just became a lifetime member there.

[@Misanola]

Another quality, top tier video! I love it when you focus on the old school, arcade experience. How I miss those days. #IWANTMYPCB

[@alopexau]

I've played all of these, they're all great, especially Batrider. Not sure if you've seen it, but there is actually a mini-port of Xexex included in Ganbare Goemon 2 for SNES, granted it's only one stage with a boss, and pared back quite a bit, but it's pretty bloody amazing considering it's just a bonus inside a 16mbit game. Konami really were wizards in this era.

[@AzrialAlaria]

So yes, I have actually played EVERY game listed. I am dead serious. I've been an arcade gamer since I was 3, I'm 41 now and my friends and I are all big shmup players. I have seen A LOT in my arcade gaming time, now I work for one. It's very cool! Excellent content btw and thank you!

[@ShmupJunkie]

That's insanely impressive, especially if you're including all the games in the montage sequence I had at the end. I was familiar with all the ones I featured, but there was quite a few I hadn't even heard of until two weeks ago making this. As much as I've played it was always more console focused so I'm loving discovering these as well. We're about the same age too within a couple years.

[@AzrialAlaria]

@@ShmupJunkie Ahh nice! Good to hear we are around the same age. Well keep up the great work, man! Excellent content! Edit: Yes, even the montage. I'm an INSANE shmupper dude. It's rediculous lol!

[@abrslam]

Another super interesting video! It makes me really want to explore the arcade side of the shmup scene. As much as I'd love the supergun I know it would just be in storage for the foreseeable future, so I'll not enter and let everyone else have a crack at it. This all looks too cool, I can't wait till you do a video on the mister as I'm really intrigued by it. Well done!

[@Loenne555]

Thought I knew all or at least most shmups. Never heard of Cyvern to be honest. Thanks for this hidden gem.

[@ShmupJunkie]

You’re welcome! Cyvern is pretty great too just really tough as expected for an arcade shmup. I discovered it myself researching for the video.

[@andyroseby4539]

Boogie Wings!!! Thanks, def missed that one, cool game!

[@galacticwisdom7389]

Thanks ! You start by Outzone which remains among the best hidden gem I played, the purple ball around was too cool !

[@ShmupJunkie]

Still in my Top 3 Toaplan games of all time, absolutely love it.

[@billcashman5900]

Boogie Wings looks incredible. I wish Hamster would do a port of that game. Great video!

[@ShmupJunkie]

I'm surprised they haven't to be honest. It's a perfect candidate for arcade archives.

[@Gr0t0tter]

I spent a large portion of my childhood in arcades, and Outzone captured my imagination from the very first time I fired it up... To this day, it, Mortal Kombat & Street Fighter 2, are probably my most played arcade titles. I still fire up Outzone every once in a while - every note of that epic soundtrack is emblazoned in my mind.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Don't blame you, it's definitely a top 3 Toaplan game for me. I really don't get tired of giving it a run every now and then. It's timeless in how much I can enjoy replaying it, whether I make it all the way through or not.

[@jubjub2m6]

Oh how I miss the 80's with my buddies at the arcade in the mall playing everything, spending the weeks worth of quarters mowing yards and such. #IWANTMYPCB

[@johna6602]

Yes I remember that feeling also! I used to do a morning paper round then a one right after school just so I could travel to my local arcade and spend every penny, it was where I first 1cc'd R-Type and it was just amazing memories, and that's why I really love these videos as it takes me back to that time when the arcade was king!

[@ree2449]

What an excellent video as always. So many great games here and just the right amount of love and time given to each. I hope you do a part 2 to this .

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks. There are so many of awesome games yet to cover it would be very easy to do another one. Once I get another favorites list together I most likely will do just that.

[@Hofstetter17]

This is an awesome video! Your style of humor and storytelling makes each video more than just informative, and I feel like you really brought the good stuff with this video. Thanks for all you do for the shooter community. #IWANTMYMTV... no, wait... I want my, I want my, #IWANTMYPCB :)

[@seanm1738]

As a kid, I was always on the lookout for new/different arcade machines at the grocery store, bowling alleys, Circle K, etc. And it's true, when SF2 came out no other machine mattered. When you walked into an arcade, you just listened for Dhalsim's elephants and like a magnet was pulled to that cab.

[@ShmupJunkie]

True that. It was always the local 7-11s for us. It was hard to pass one and not wander in to see if the cab was free for a quick game. Almost every one had a SF2 cabinet in the LA area haha.

[@Spartan77]

Another great video. Your vids are better than anything on the so called cable and tv channels, and almost as good as shows like " The Six Million Dollar Man" and " Starsky and Hutch ". Your love for these games is genuine, it is great to have someone like you keeping their memory alive. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Damn that’s some legendary company right there! Funny I actually did a little six million dollar man spoof in my RType delta bit in that history video. I remember it well. I’m having a blast making these which is important when it takes 60-80hrs easy to make something like this.

[@Spartan77]

@@ShmupJunkie All of your videos I have seen so far are top caliber. I can't say that there is one of your video that I did not like. You put a lot of love and hard work into your vids and it shows. You are appreciated by me and by many in the gaming community, of that I am certain.

[@fabsmakisig9278]

Shmup Junkie, for the past two weeks, I've watched almost all your videos and have started on your advice to play Blazing Lazers for beginner shmups. You're a pretty effective dealer, and I'm loving this shit. Also, because of your videos I finally realized what the arcade game I played but sucked at as a kid: Donpachi haha I tried playing it again and thanks to your tips, can manage somehow. I hated shmups as a kid because they ate my coins, but thanks to beat 'em ups I suddenly wanted to scratch the arcade itch again. Then I typed "shmups" on KZbin and saw you having so much fun with it and that's how I started with my current shmup addiction.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Sorry I am just catching up and seeing your comment. I've learned over the last year that I am in fact quite the shmup dealer lmao. I should've gone into dealing other things instead it would have been more profitable. I'm stoked you're enjoying all my older vids though. I am having about as much fun making these as I have in a while.

[@CassiDS]

Xexex _did_ get ported once - to the PlayStation Portable, in Japan only, as part of the Salamander Portable compilation. That aside, I mostly just know it for the hilariously short "development and release" section on its Wikipedia article. Here it is, word for word: "Xexex was developed by Konami."

[@personavisceration371]

He mentioned the port

[@MrSuperlollo]

Toaplan is definitely my favorite shmup developer, batsugun was my very first 1cc and I even managed to counterstop batsugun special a year or so later! Man that was tough, one of my greatest shmup achievements! Great video as always, keep it up! Shoutout to Red Balltop! #IWANTMYPCB

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Thanks for the shout-out! Good luck!

[@vodkahamburger2203]

#IWANTMYPCB Apparently Alien vs Predator, r-type leo and boogie wings were released outside of the arcades. -AvP is on the capcom home arcade and had a planned 32X version, but it got cancelled. -Boogie wings is on the super retro-cade (an emulation box by retro-bit). -R-type leo was released only on item arcade hits (that collection looks pretty delicious).

[@dewbiedew]

Awesome video! Came across your channel looking for arcade related stuff. Really appreciate your message of playing the games any way you can and enjoy it!

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

Great video. I emulate a lot of these through mame/final burn. The mister project looks really interesting. Hopefully the Toaplan games will see a release, I believe M2 has the go ahead to port them.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks! Yes I used the same mame/final to play most of these. The Mister is outstanding and just gets better by the month with new cores. They play so perfectly. M2 does in fact have the go ahead and has been working on the Toaplan stuff, but it's quite the undertaking and could still be a while.

[@BuraiWarrior]

Thumbs up for showing Super Spacefortress Macross. Used to play this game a lot at my local arcade store.( well it was more of a cafe/ bar that had a couple of machines) That stage 2 spaceship level was amazing. Thanks for another great video!

[@ShmupJunkie]

I even wanted to feature it, but I just couldn't justify bumping any of the others. I'm a big Macross fan so one day I may do a video on Macross games in general as there are some good ones. Or at least my favs. I didn't even know about it and Plus myself until several years ago and was blown away I missed out on them.

[@BuraiWarrior]

@@ShmupJunkieGreat!! I will definitely be looking forward to your Macross video!! Hopefully I’ll be able to purchase Scrambled Valkyrie till then!( those prices have skyrocketed the last couple of years) Keep up the great work!!

[@Ishmokin]

Awesome video Makes me want to try Boogie Wings! I love how detailed the sprites are and how crazy it is. Also still hoping for M2 to port Batrider to ps4 or something. Also looking forward to the M2 toaplan ports I hope Outzone is included too. #IWANTMYPCB !

[@AdsOfSteelGaming]

Galloping Ghost! My neck of the woods! Just want to pop in and say how much I TRULY appreciate the quality of your content. You are doing spectacular work my friend. Much respect and thanks

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks! And I’d love to visit there someday as I’m a long way away in SoCal. I’d need a week there to get my fill of old favorites. I may very likely make another of these videos someday as there’s just too many great ones to cover.

[@MikeRox83]

There might be hope for the Capcom Alien vs Predator as it was included on the Capcom Home arcade *mini* system Koch put out a couple of years ago. Awesome video as ever. So many incredible games that have slipped by me despite me being a lifelong gamer.

[@ShmupJunkie]

I wonder how they managed to license that but not for other releases... just a stand alone release of that game on Switch and PS4 should sell so well. People can't stop asking for it. But now that it works perfect on the Mister CPS2 core that's all I'm going to need.

[@MikeRox83]

@@ShmupJunkie given the size of the Capcom Home arcade that's definitely the space friendly route. Though i do love it hahah. Did you also see that someone managed to get Atomiswave games ported to the Dreamcast?

[@ShmupJunkie]

@@MikeRox83 Yes I did! And I’ve got Dolphin Blue on the short list to play more it’s a really cool game. Never even heard of it until recently and these DC ports happened.

[@stephenh3153]

Thanks so much for putting together this well curated arcade gems video! You obviously know your stuff when in comes to arcades, having chosen some of my fave unsung arcade classics to feature here. As the owner of 1UP Arcade, the largest retro arcade here in Australia, I love seeing such quality content like this spreading the word of these overlooked must-play games!! :-D

[@CalmCal]

Boogie Wings - a game from a spoilt childs imagination, that wants everything - great interaction, looks awesome 👍 #IWANTMYPCB Very generous Mr Marta - keeping the arcades and the nostalga alive

[@thedanielstraight]

I know it's more of a beat-em-up, but I'd love to track down a King of Dragons board, that'd be amazing. #IWANTMYPCB

[@dezm101]

great job covering these lesser known games! I always loved the art style and gameplay in Osman, and Xexex is never talked about enough IMO, so creative and fun - too bad we never got a serious stand alone port of it.

[@ShmupJunkie]

I can see why Osman didn't being by a more obscure dev, but it's crazy Xexex didn't even if it was planned... being from Konami and such a good game too. I would love to see a Hamster arcade archives port by them it really deserves it. One of their fav shooters of mine they ever made.

[@dacider99]

I used to love Shmups when I was younger - I still love my PC-Engine to this day. I sucked big time but had loads of fun! Thanks to Shmup Junkie for all of his contageous enthusiasm! I want to play more! #IWANTMYPCB

[@DodonEnthusiasticArt]

Oh dude. How many great arcade games still need a console conversion! My trust is all on the Mister! Looking forward for your special about it. Awesome video as always pal! #IWANTMYPCB !

[@Kaiotheforsaken]

Bro, this video is sick. You showed off so many games that I'd either forgotten about or just straight up never heard of. This channel and the recently released R-TYPE have really rekindled my love of this genre. Awesome job, awesome channel, awesome give away. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks! I hope everyone gets to enjoy and watch this video it was a lot of work, but so much fun to do. And I'm super stoked for the giveaway I'm excited myself to see who ends up with it. You're IN!

[@BURRITO44]

Another great video. Thank you

[@ShmupJunkie]

You're welcome! This one was damn fun to make.

[@pedroTFP]

Boy, what a treasure chest is this video! I’ve always being interested about the “unconverted”, keep it coming!!! #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Glad you really found it useful! I know a lot of these games were new to me at some point, so they have to be to lots of new viewers too. I'm glad I can get it out there. And you're IN for the giveaway!

[@SouthernMenace]

As someone forged into 3rd-world crappiest arcades, I really appreciate the video. Money was tight, and becoming good was simple good economics. Those were days that really steeled my character and the person I'd become years later. MAME has been a big passion ever since I've heard of that project. Flashgal, early Ghost n' Goblins, mostly everything Data East, and those weird bootleg PCBs... BTW, I'd love to have a nice rotating monitor setup like that. I'm good for ROMs and Super Guns, though, so I'll leave the opportunity for someone who might need it more than I do =) Keep up the great videos.

[@1183newman]

For me its Golden Axe: The Revenge of Deathadder, its my fav arcade game that never got a port.

[@Tybis]

Boggles my mind how it was never ported to Saturn or Dreamcast.

[@DanielBMS]

That game is long been one of my favorite go to examples for games you will never see at home without MAME.

[@markpugh6808]

Well now it is on the Sega Astro City Mini console

[@krissymarklewis1793]

I play this on mame, it's awesome.

[@unlimitedretrogaming]

Sorry it took me until now to watch it, but it was worth the wait for me! Awesome video dude and you’re right, all of them seem like a must to, starting with Out Zone, Cannon Dancer, Boogie Wings (wow) and Macross Plus…and Leo!! Congrats again on the 10K and the videos!! #IWANTMYPCB

[@geoffreylongsword6967]

Was playing Razion Ex when I got the posting of this video. Long live the classic shooters. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Now that I've finished this video, I can finally get to trying out my copy that's been eyeing me from across the room. Never played it before can't wait! You're IN for the prize!

[@NL0x420]

Always look forward to your videos and loved going to the arcade in the 90s, kids today don’t know what they missed. Keep up the great work and #IWANTMYPCB

[@WolfieBeat]

Recently found your channel and have been enjoying the excellent content. I love how detailed you go into each review and recommendation. It's really a joy to watch each and every video. Thanks and keep up the great work! #IWANTMYPCB

[@BeyondEntertainment_]

Great video, bro! Inspiring me to play more Retro! 🎉🔥

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks! That's why I do it. Sharing the love for these games and also helping the STG genre grow.

[@mkn_retrogamer]

I don’t know what impresses me the most, your knowledge in games, your ability to produce entertaining videos, your insane level of skill when it comes to playing games or the amount of time you put into all of the above 😅 All in all, I loved watching this video, many of the games I hadn’t seen before but they still brought me back to the arcade glory days and in a mood to play them! Sorry, smoke ‘em! Now excuse me, I’ve got some refrigerators and Color tv’s to move and those microwave ovens aren’t installing themselves anytime soon. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Thanks man! It’s so good to see you still get a chance to enjoy some of these. You’re right about one thing they take an insane amount of time to produce, fun as they are to do. So I’m glad you enjoy them. But it’s the reason I’m on IG so much less now to my chagrin, though I do still check in daily and try to catch up. I have to give credit to my discord too. Videos like this also draw on the people there and their knowledge, so it’s a community effort of their suggestions too. And we have some incredible knowledge there. It just makes these videos that much better. I added you to the list for the giveaway!

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Don’t forget those custom kitchen deliveries either. They’re important. And good luck with your entry!

[@mkn_retrogamer]

@@MarcBarkyMarta ahh! Thanks for reminding me! I got so distracted by guitar playing yo-yo’s I totally forgot about my custom kitchen deliveries 😬 And thank you for providing the hardware for the giveaway, very generous of you 🙏🏻❤️

[@danramirez420]

its nice that cannon dancer and xexex are now available on switch

[@CrossoverGameReviews]

I never heard of some of these games, and there's already so many games on MAME as is. I'll never play all of them, that's why I play shmups. I can at least play them all by the end of my natural life. A life goal to reach. Dang, that Super Gun looks nice, but I don't have any PCB's to connect to it, so it would probably be an arcade stick for me. I'll pass on it, give someone else a better chance to win it, because I'm just that nice of a guy. ;) Speaking of controllers, it made me think of a topic I would like to see on this channel. Maximillian Dood just made a video about gamepads vs arcade sticks for fighting games. I figured maybe you can give your two cents about which is better for shmups. For me, an arcade stick is the way to go if they are direct 8 way. It feels so much more responsive. However, for more modern shmups that have analog controls, I'd actually go with a joystick, like my Logitech 3D max pro. i would never play a shmup that has 8 way direction with it, but for shmups with analog, oh man, I can't play with anything else. It's so smooth, like butter, but that large analog range makes it a more expert level controller as if you push it all the way in a direction, you'll have a delay in going the other way, and that can cost you. Mastery is required with that thing, but I would have it no other way.

[@ShmupJunkie]

The only time I played shmups with an analog is when I had such a bad blister on my thumb from a caravan competition I had no choice. It was the only way I could keep playing using a different part of my thumb lol. I am a pad player myself and not as good with a stick. Some even use a keyboard and are amazing. Some of the top super players even use a pad. So really there is no best way, aside from using a stick as that's the only acceptable method in Japanese competitions that don't allow emulation and require playing on a real PCB. But you can be amazing using anything with enough practice, it's whatever works for you.

[@jayhays8267]

Thanks so much for your videos. I have a MAME cabinet with THOUSANDS of games, and after all the classics (Pacman, Donkey Kong, etc.) it is sOOOOO difficult to wade through the titles to find things I like. Your videos are so helpful with that.

[@ShmupJunkie]

You’re welcome. Sometimes it’s too much of a good thing and you don’t know where to start. I discover a lot of cool games myself making vids like this.

[@thelatenightattempts]

Love Toaplan. Patiently waiting for M2 to bestow us some Tatsujin Ou goodness. And the rest of course. #IWANTMYPCB

[@jollijump9221]

that reminds I got a Dogyuun board flying around somewher but I dont remebr where I put it #IWANTMYPCB

[@glenhayman8722]

your work and commentary are always appreciated

[@xxdarklink93xx]

man Osman looks incredible. I'm surprised this is the first time I'm hearing of it

[@ShmupJunkie]

Yes Osman is beautiful and quite an experience. And many really haven't seen it before so I made it a priority to show it off early.

[@amerigocosta7452]

Congrats on the 10k subs, that's well deserved!

[@_kikaso]

Wow that’s an awesome giveaway. Fitting for an awesome video! Would love a supergun to connect my Raiden II board to a TV. #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Awesome indeed thanks to Marc Marta and him sending the hardware. You're IN for the giveaway!

[@snkfightfan0187]

So many freaking gems in one video. What an awesome watch!

[@leandrocerencio]

I thought Guwange was arcade exclusive, but Cave released for Xbox 360. #IWANTMYPCB

[@thiagovidal6137]

You keep saying it's a "shame" when these games never got a home port and remained arcade exclusive.. I see it from the opposite perspective.. I think it only makes them more unique and special. They are all pretty easilly accessible today.. so we lost nothing and it's a blast discovering lost arcade games you've never heard of. Definetely saving this video for future reference and be sure to try these games. ALL OF THEM. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

[@ShmupJunkie]

I do think it’s a shame personally yeah, as nobody knew about them to play and enjoy them. So they are kind of lost to time. You can emulate them now which is great. But most don’t know they exist. Now a lot more do from this video and some others before, but it’s a drop in the bucket to how many more would if released on arcade archives and given some press when they do. But I don’t disagree it’s mainly a figure of speech. I just mean it’s a shame more don’t know about them to enjoy them.

[@ryanvalley1893]

Boogie Wings looks Crazy! I have to find a way to play that game! #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Crazy is the right word. It’s been in some obscure compilations and also on the iiRcade now but that’s not something many have yet. Definitely easy to emulate and if you can find a friend to play with I do recommend it that way. Or maybe you’ll win this Supergun I’ve just added you to the list 👌

[@abcmaya]

Living in a time when arcade was popular was an awesome experience!

[@slk487]

So many of the mentioned PCB's are going for completely insane prices these days. Hopefully the Mister can save our wallets! :D #IWANTMYPCB

[@1183newman]

i hope so to,m but i am not sure how much work is required just for 1 game.

[@tedt4720]

Finally - A KZbinr who knows his arcade stuff - damn dog - good stuff. My conundrum however is I need a video of non-shooters arcade; what are you top picks, and to be clear pinball is not a shooter?

[@ShmupJunkie]

Ha!, no pinball is not a shooter I’m with you there. If you want more great rare arcade games check out two more recent vids I made. Best arcade action games you never played and best run n guns you never played. Most of the games in each list are from arcades and there’s a ton of rare bangers in there. More obscure than the ones in this video even. You’ll dig it.

[@MrClockw3rk]

Want an arcade cabinet? Check out Umbrella Arcades.

[@ShmupJunkie]

I’ll take a look thanks. My biggest issue is I don’t have the space yet but hopefully will someday. I always wanted an Egret.

[@plaztik767]

Your new intro brought on a wave of epic nostalgia. I was an arcade rat in the 90’s 👍🏻

[@ShmupJunkie]

I really enjoyed making that little intro sequence thanks. It was a good primer for the episode and gets the nostalgia going. I did something similar for my Capcom Arcade Stadium review a while back and that also turned out really great.

[@matthewdewitt26]

Do you have any recommendations for 4-player SHMUPS? #IWANTMYPCB

[@ShmupJunkie]

Have you played Jamestown+ ? It’s on PS4 and Steam. I showed it in my Beginner Shmups video if you want to see more of it. It’s great for multiplayer and is all about 4 player madness. Oh and you’re IN for the giveaway!

[@matthewdewitt26]

@@ShmupJunkie Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out!

[@peterhansen7068]

outzone was awesome. i played it so much in the arcades growing up. this was available in arcades all over my town in the early 90's

[@chadhigdon1386]

I'm less then 2 hours from galloping ghost arcade. I go once a year. If u have the chance to go highly recommended.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Oh hell yeah I would love to one day. I was hoping it would survive through Covid it's so rare to have such an amazing collection of games in one place.

[@chadhigdon1386]

I went last year in the middle of it all. they still had plenty of people gaming just was weird with some gamers having gloves on. They also have a pinball building down the block it's a short walk. u can pay extra to go to that building also. So $30 gets you gaming in both buildings for the day. Come and go as you please. They just check your stamp when u return. IWANTMYPCB

[@Menleah]

What a great video! This must have taken forever to put together! Thanks for giving me some ideas for MAME.

[@negimiso598]

XEXEX : The original true pronounciation is "ZEKZEKS", not "ZEZEKS" !

[@rockhyde7775]

I’ve confused XEXEX for XEXYZ on the NES. Did you know that?

[@hannahripebanana]

some amazing looking games there. love R-type leo

[@creativecatproductions]

Canon dancer is a whole lot of awesome. I wonder who owns the IPs from mitchel Corp? So many of those devs from the 80s and 90s died out a long time ago and many wound up in limbo. Maybe one day it’ll pop up on the evercade. The evercade has already proven to be a way of resurrecting obscure retro titles and arcade games by b-list developers Great video good sir!

[@SophiaNyx]

Excellent video! And congrats on 10k!

[@Gamers_of_Oz]

LOL that was awesome seeing the screen turned 90 degrees. I had OutZone in my old theatre back in the 90s

[@ShmupJunkie]

I try to show that from time to time as I wish more would try those rotating mounts for TVs. They’re cheap and make it easy to do and I get plenty of use out of mine. Outzone is so good I’m looking forward to that eventual Toaplan release by m2.

[@TNpsellers]

Wow, so many gorgeous games featured I was not familiar with - THANK YOU!

[@ShmupJunkie]

You’re welcome. I love making these types of discovery videos and plan on many more.

[@flottenheimer]

@9:00 It's 2023 and Cannon Dancer is out now for Switch and PS4... Great video, Junkie - Your excitement is contagious and always makes me go play some cool games.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Yup I got my Switch physical of Cannon Dancer right here. Never thought I’d see that game ever get an actual release. It’s been awesome seeing so many good games get recent limited physicals and digital releases. It wouldn’t be happening if there wasn’t demand for it.

[@EKlicKKlacK3]

This has to be my favorite video of yours (so far) and a really awesome way to celebrate 10k! Its kinda funny you talked about Xexex, me and my friend were playing that the other day and were blown away at how good it looked for a 1991 release. One of my favorite games that hasn't been released outside of arcade is Mushihime-Tama. Look forward to the next video! #IWANTMYPCB

[@brentgreen8209]

I was watching and waiting for Batrider to make an appearance. I hadn't played in a decade or so and distinctly remember selling Batrider for ~$300 but was relieved to discover that I had re-purchased it (along with Garegga and Bakraid), whew! Great video, enjoyed the trip.

[@ShmupJunkie]

Damn you lucked out then to still own that baby. It's gotta be a matter of time before someone wises up and ports that game, but it's been so long who knows. It certainly deserves that and more.

[@KrowDD214]

Thanks for the shout out for the MiSter! I got one a few months ago and love watching these kinds of videos for new games to try out! Great video! #IWANTMYPCB

[@19kfox]

You got me with AVP in the thumbnail. Salute. 🦊👊🏼

[@ShmupJunkie]

I did it for the clickzzzz yo!!! haha. But it wasn't clickbait I gave it some good screen time toward the latter half of the video. Hope you enjoyed it!

[@DrJ3RK8]

Ha! I haven't seen Boogie Wings before! :) Excellent list of games!

[@BURRITO44]

Awesome ! You are the best !

[@BURRITO44]

Great video

[@colinbaldwin7773]

Daioh was a good arcade shmup. Another great video, thanks!

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

It was also the spiritual predecessor to Shienryu, known in the west as Gekioh: Shooting King on PlayStation. Folks left Athena to form Warashi.

[@garycormack]

Just want to give you a quick shout to let you know i think you’re channel is amazing, only discovered it last week but have had a blast looking back through these older videos

[@ShmupJunkie]

Welcome! I’m glad you found me and are enjoying my other stuff. Even though the later videos have better production values I had a blast with some of my oldest content too. Happy the algo brought you here and thank you for the comment. There’s so many regulars I chat with here that it’s cool to get new people that just found me commenting too.

[@garycormack]

@@ShmupJunkie it was your Every Mega Drive shooter reviewed video that caught my eye, your appreciation for music in a shoot em up (I refuse to call them shmups) that I completely agree with in a big way, the likes of Metal Squad in Thunder Force 4 makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end . It elevates an already outstanding shoot em up to god tier levels. Playing it with a decent beefy set of stereo headphones plugged into the front of a mk1 Megadrive propels it even further.

[@ShmupJunkie]

@@garycormack Absolutely you’ll notice how I focus quite a bit on music in most of my segments. It’s just such a critical part of the experience for me too. No matter how good a game is it always feels like something is missing when the music isn’t memorable. I even made a video called the epic music of shoot ‘em ups lol.

[@garycormack]

@@ShmupJunkie On a separate note did you know that Thunder Force 4 on the Gold pack for the Saturn has no slowdown at all? It also has clearer speech samples more akin to Thunder Force AC, sadly this version has one critical flaw, the sound has no Bass, for some unknown reason all the heavy low end basey sound fx are missing and instead sound extremely tinny like it’s playing through treble only, it hurts the over all package for me to the point that i would still rather play the MD version

[@garycormack]

@@ShmupJunkie excellent, That will be some viewing for tomorrow, 1:00am here in Scotland so I’ll have to go now. Although it’s not the best entry Thunder Force 6 has an immense soundtrack also and even features a track called Full Speed which is arrangement of a Gradius 2 track Burning Heart, as soon as you hear it you instantly know it’s from Gradius

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

Awesome list! Now, I got some games to play!

[@EliteC64]

Thanks added some more titles to my favourites list on my modded Arcade1up 😁👍

[@yousefslimani99]

Thanks for doing this amazing video! TBH I never visited any of these arcade stores and I never played any arcade game on the hardware machines! I just stick playing them on consoles and PC, My childhood was a bummer!

[@ShmupJunkie]

No childhood where you got to play so many games is a bummer, even if you were playing them on a clone or emulated. There's a ton I never got to see or play in arcades either. Not until I could play them on PC. It is a bummer though that most arcades are gone, but at least we still have all these ways of playing them.

[@yousefslimani99]

@@ShmupJunkie Yeah right! thanks to arcade collection games, PC and consoles ports and emulators, with these we can enjoy our favorite arcade games.

[@mindscan420]

holy crap, that montage! I had no idea this many vertical shmups even existed that i had never heard of, all look awesome looks like i have some serious gaming to do on my newly installed RetroArch on Series X

[@ShmupJunkie]

We will never run out of cool arcade games and shmups to enjoy. There’s enough history there to last the rest of our lives! I’m glad that helped give you some ideas. Just a small taste of what’s out there

[@mindscan420]

@@ShmupJunkie I’d been collecting and playing shmups for a few years now, amassing a good portion of both retro and modern titles, and re-releases (like all the cave stuff on 360) and I’ve played a few on the MiSTer as well. But only starting to mess around with MAME now and the amount of stuff is overwhelming 🤯

[@walterbinns6992]

So glad you made this!!

[@lasersauceretroarchives6544]

as a fan of retro games in general. I was waiting for someone to make this and finally.. thanks Shmup Junkie! I'd also recommend Game Sack's Lost in Arcades episodes.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I'm going to Galloping Ghost Arcade today and watched this video to get fired up. Great stuff!

[@ShmupJunkie]

Lucky! On my bucket list to visit there one day. I think I’m even more excited to go there then any Tokyo arcade. All the classics just waiting to be played.

[@matthewhamilton9590]

Awesome video as always SJ. Your production quality and presentation are top notch, truly the best shmup channel on KZbin right now. Keep up the great work as you head towards that 100k play button. #IWANTMYPCB

[@kubadojakuba]

Outzone ❤ I am from Poland and i played this in the 90s and still play on my pandora.