Dreamcast/Saturn Shmups

[sggg]

I'd like to see a ranking of everyone's favourite Dreamcast and Saturn shmups. I am pretty new to the genre. I always liked them but they were never a favourite so I sorta stopped buying them. Then, last winter I decided to get Mars Matrix because it was on sale. I figured why not. Well, I absolutely fell in love with it. I really enjoyed it. Now, I've gotten Ikaruga as well and words cannot begin to express how much I am enjoying it. I am not that good, I cannot believe some of the scores everyone is posting in the record book, but I am making steady progress and I am proud of my steady improvement so far.

Anyway, I plan on buying more schmups for my collection. So, I'd like to see some lists of favourite shmups for Dreamcast and Saturn. I know the likely candidates.. but I an not sure which order to buy them in.

Thanks in advance.

[Click_Stick]

Certainly do yourself a favor and pick up DoDonpachi for SS. You will be pleasantly surprised. Good stuff.

[MrKasualUltra2000]

Saturn Get!!!

- DDP
- Garegga
- Soukygurentai
- Kingdom Grandprix

Avoid

- Skull Fang
- Metal Black

[Tsubaki]

Of the ones I've played and think are worthy enough to be mentioned:

1. Thunderforce V (SS)
2. Radiant Silvergun (SS)
3. Salamander Deluxe Pack (SS)
4. Ikaruga (DC)
5. GigaWing 2 (DC)
6. Mars Matrix (DC)

Would love to get my hands on some of those Thunderforce Gold packs on SS though. And for the record, I don't really like vertical shooters much

[Technosphile]

Hey:

1. The Game Paradise (SS)
2. Ikaruga (DC)
3. DonPachi (SS)
4. Layer Section (SS)
5. Cotton 2 (SS)
6. Gunbird (SS)
7. Battle Garegga (SS)

Short and sweet. I'll add more later when I think of them...

-Technosphile

[cigsthecat]

Skip DDP for Saturn and get the PSone rev, same with Strikers 1945 II.
As for Dreamcast, Ikaruga is quickly becoming a favorite, followed by Gunbird 2, then Mars Matrix, then Zero Gunner 2. Cannon Spike is more of a novelty, and the rest I don't like.

[Punky Skunk]

I am not that good, I cannot believe some of the scores everyone is posting in the record book

It's all about practice.

My favorites in order:

Strikers 1945 II (Sat) - I've played the PSX version, but I'd imagine they're the same deal. Not a great looker, poor soundtrack, but highly addictive and easier for a less experienced player.
Zero Gunner 2 (DC) - Amazing shooter with 360 degree rotation and excellent graphics. Also with Strikers on the difficulty scale, hard when it should be.
Thunder Force V (Sat) - I've only played the PSX version, but same deal as Strikers up there, except I heard (again and again) that the Saturn version looks a lot better. Excellent side-scroller and good for a beginner.
Cannon Spike (DC) - Like ZG2, but a bit of an action game as well (still very much a shooter). Excellent game for quick playing sessions.
Gunbird 2 (DC) - Tough as nails, but still very addictive (if you like Psikyo's style, like I do).
Darius Gaiden (Sat)
Galactic Attack (Sat)

I'm not the most experienced Saturn shooter fan, by any stretch. I mainly like Psikyo shooters.

[lithium]

DoDonPachi is a must. It's on the raw side but unbelievably intense.

If you're liking Ikaruga then Radiant Silvergun is a possibility. It has a lot of similiarities (and a lot of differences). It's not nearly as good though, IMO.

[sggg]

Thanks everyone for the info so far.

I'd like to get Radiant Silvergun, but I don't have that kinda money so I am going to have to hold off on that for a while....

As for PSX revs. I don't own a PS2 or PSX, I always just borrowed my sisters when I wanted to play a game. I might get a PS2 before long though, there are several games I want... but til then it's DC/Saturn for me.

Finally, I know it takes practice and that's why I am happy I am improving. For a noob I think I'm doing alright and I am sure with practice I'll get there.

[Captain Vegetable]

So...where do I get a copy of DoDonPachi?