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Shoot em ups & run n' guns (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by Tekkip20@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world
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What are your favourite shoot em or run and gun games?

I've always enjoyed playing games such as Gunbird and Metal Slug, both were on PS2 for me as my only proper exposure to those games. Really loved them!

What are your favourites? Any recommendations?

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[โ€“] Jesus_666@feddit.de 3 points 5 months ago

How about autoscrolling shmups where you don't die after every hit and get to upgrade your ship between missions?

The oldschool entry in this niche would be Tyrian โ€“ released in 1995, made freeware in 2004, then ported to modern OSes.

2004 was also when Jets'N'Guns came out. It looks more modern, has a quirky sense of humor and a badass metal soundtrack. It also has a sequel.

Both games can be found on your (PC) digital marketplace of choice.