shmups , how do you like em?

[Bystander]

I vote manic.

[BER]

I prefer manic shmups over methodical ones. I have two
troubles with methodical shmups. One, I could have
memorized the stages so well that I am guaranteed
survival--that bores me. Or two, I would have no clue how
to approach the stage, and I become discouraged. I like
how manic shmups keep my brain busy and my fingers moving.
Plus, I prefer to depend less on my memory and more on my
reflexes to survive.

I play manic shmups methodically, however. My
coordination's yet to match those of, say, top Japanese and
Hong Kong players. Because of this, I must depend on memory
to learn the enemy's behaviors. This way, I could lead
enemy's bullets away from me instead of frantically dodging
each bullet. It's still a thrill to play manic shmups,
because no matter how well I memorize one, I must also
depend on my reflexes to lead me to victory.

[Kidnemo]

I guess I don't have much of a preference.

I just like mah shooters nice n' difficult, and 2D if possible

[xS]

I prefer the methodical type ....its probably because I suck at the manic shmups.

[Clash!]

Well I think ALL shooters are methodically really. Sure Manic shooters shoot more at you, but the enemys are not really random. You could learn where each enemy comes from and where they shoot and such, its just that there tends to be MUCH more to dodge. I prefer usng my reflexes as well, but in the end you can memorize them both.

[xS]

Im good at R-type and im pretty good at compile shmups like MUSHA and Zanac Neo , but im horrible at manic shmups. Im good at batsugun , though.....I think i'll start up a teach me how to' play shmups thread' or something..

[Taito]

Originally posted by xS
pumps thousands of bullets in your face.

Maybe I'm just a big pervert, but I found that quote to be pretty funny

I definitely prefer shooters that have more in common with action games (MUSHA, Thunderforce, R-Type, Gradius, etc) than the shooters with a million indiscriminate projectiles onscreen. I just assume it is because I don't understand the rhyme and reason behind the latter's gameplay strategy.

[xS]

Choanki pumps loads of bullets in your face.

[Kinopio]

I don't think I see a difference. even the most "manic" of shmups still have a "method" or some sort of pattern. enemies always come out at the same place and time, and fire the same amount and style, for the most part.

[deathwishkersey]

Well,sir, I like em all. I voted for manic, though, because I get the biggest thrill out of weaving through a sheet of bullets and making it through by the skin of my teeth. It gets my blood pumping.