Who is the best shooter developer?

[opa-opa]

I'm talking about companies who primarily focus on shooter games...

[MechDeus]

I see only one company. Although if I squint another seems to be coming into focus... Ps... iky... o...

[NeoZeedeater]

Compile.

But out of those choices, I would pick Cave. ESPrade is not to be messed with.

[1CCOSA]

A tie between Raizing and Cave, easily.

[opa-opa]

Oh crap, forgot to put Compile in there.....arrgghhh

[1CCOSA]

Give us a new Aleste/Musha shmup, Compile!

[J2d]

Good god, Opa on TNL, what to make of it...

[Gamefan]

Tough to choose. Gotta go with Raizing/Eighting just for my love of Soukyugurentai.

[1CCOSA]

Hey J2d, what shmup was that avatar from you had not too long ago on the gaming-age forum? It was a little lady who transformed into a ship/fighter.

[cigsthecat]

I can't pick one clear favorite, as they're really apples and oranges. However my favorites are Psikyo, Toaplan, and Seibu. (from your list) Hudson is amazing for the Star Soldier series alone, and from what I've played Compile is alright as well.