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1. Bangai-O

Mar 21, 2001 • Rated E

Join Riki and Mami Makishi as they pilot the most destructive force the universe has ever known -- the giant robot Bangai-O against the forces of a notorious intergalactic crime syndicate. Utilize Bangai-O's devestating firepower to blast your way through 44 levels of non-stop, hardcore arcade action filled with mind-bending puzzles and titanic bosses. Just don't forget to breathe.

2. Velocity

May 1, 2012 • Rated E

In 2212 the distant star Vilio exploded into a red giant, sending an electromagnetic pulse surging into our deep space mining ships, colony cruisers and Special Forces fighters, knocking out their primary power. Now the star is beginning to collapse into a black hole, pulling our stranded fleets to their doom! To make things worse, our warring neighbors have seen reward in our misfortune and have deployed scavengers to prey upon our people. Only one craft is capable of a rescue mission, the Quarp Jet - a spacecraft capable of teleportation. Take control of the world's first quantum teleport craft in this innovative shooter, using a range of teleport controls to outsmart enemies, solve action based puzzles and rescue helpless survivors from their deep space hideaways! You must hurry; the black hole isn't getting any smaller... [FuturLab]

3. Velocity Ultra

Jul 2, 2013 • Rated E

Velocity Ultra is what Velocity should have been the first time around: a native PlayStation Vita title with deliciously sharp and stylish HD graphics, PSN trophies and online leader boards. [FuturLab]

4. Radiant Silvergun

Sep 14, 2011 • Rated T

Radiant Silvergun, restored by Treasure, is now available. The shoot ‘em up gameplay that made this a legend remains unchanged, but a hidden "Ikaruga-style" shooting mode gives everyone something new. Previously only available in Japan, Radiant Silvergun on Xbox LIVE Arcade also provides leaderboards, co-op play locally or over Xbox LIVE, downloadable replays, and improved visuals making it the version to own.

5. Ikaruga

Apr 15, 2003 • Rated E

Battle fiercely, move swiftly, and act cleverly in a space crusade of intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga--alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire, and terminate enemies with a devastating arsenal--all to protect an aging, exiled people. Battle the evil Horai by yourself or with a friend. This combination of manga-style storytelling and exciting arcade heroics challenges you to find the calm amid the chaos.

6. Space Invaders Extreme

Jun 17, 2008 • Rated E

New Look: The classic design of the original SPACE INVADERS, now with revamped graphics and new background movies that add to the game’s excitement. New Music: Get in the groove with up-beat techno tunes that are synched to gameplay. New Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games (Rounds) that are launched mid-game – they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points. New Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide swift, fast-paced game play. New Multiplayer Element: Battle against a friend with the all-new multiplayer element, available on both platforms. [Taito]

7. Mushihimesama

Jun 15, 2021 • Rated E10+

##?IMPORTANT?## Please read the following before purchasing this application.- This game is compatible for iPhone 3GS & up, iPod touch 3rd Generation & up (iOS4.1& later), and iPad devices (iOS 4.2 & later).- Since this application uses a significant amount of memory, it is possible that it will crash when device memory is limited. Please consult our Support Page if this happens.- Turning the expand/shrink accessibility function "ON" may interfere with in-game play.BUG PRINCESSThe legendary arcade shooter "Bug Princess" (Mushihimesama) arrives for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad!Take control of Princess Reco and dodge through massive bullet storms to save the village of Hoshifuri!* Please note this application is the arcade version.-=? GAME FEATURES ?=-?THREE UNIQUE GAME MODES, FOUR DIFFICULTIES - Original Mode: Moderate difficulty. - Maniac Mode : Intense and frenetic gameplay. - Ultra Mode : Sheer bullet hell.4 different levels of difficulty available for all levels from beginners to veteran shooter players!?Beautiful 2D graphics stand out in this universal app, playable on both smartphones and tablets.?CONTROLS OPTIMIZED FOR SMARTPHONEPull off moves impossible on an arcade stick right in the palm of your hand with smooth touch control!?COMPATIBLE WITH GAME CENTER AND OPEN FEINTWorldwide rankings are also available online!Rankings are listed for all difficulty levels and stages. Unlock achievements by completing in-game challenges!Go for a full achievement list!##############Stay tuned to CAVE!!CAVE World Official Homepage: http://www.cave-world.com/enCAVE WORLD Official twitter: http://twitter.com/cave_world_enCAVE Official facebook URL: http://www.facebook.com/#!/CAVECoLtd

8. Danmaku Unlimited 3

Mar 13, 2018 • Rated E10+

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

9. Bangai-O Spirits

Aug 12, 2008 • Rated E10+

Bangai-O Spirits provides gamers with addictive shooter gameplay, punishing supermoves and a sensory overload of fireworks onscreen, with strategic and tactical elements and TREASURE’s quirky design style. The game also offers co-op, competitive multiplayer for 1-4 players via local wireless, a powerful level editor tool which allows players to edit in-game levels or create new ones from scratch, and the revolutionary new ability to transfer data among DS systems through sound data transfer technology known as Sound Load. Never before utilized for DS systems, the Sound Load technology in Bangai-O Spirits allows players to transfer level data among DS handheld systems via the use of sound and the DS microphone. This technology works by taking the level data and turning it into a sound file which is output through the host DS speaker. This data is then interpreted through the microphone of the recipient DS, and the level transfer is complete. It is also possible to upload and circulate sound files of level data from Bangai-O Spirits online via the Internet, or to save files to a recording device like a PC or jump drive for transport and distribution, allowing gamers to catalog, share and compare levels online easily with gamers all over the world! Widening the range of play and interaction even further, gamers can also deliver high score and gameplay footage as transferable sound files by using Sound Load. [D3Publisher of America]

10. Galak-Z: The Dimensional

Aug 4, 2015 • Rated E10+

This hand painted intergalactic adventure takes you to the ends of the universe to fight enemies in new ways. Inspired by the classic sci-fi anime of the late 1970s and early 1980s as well as more modern shooters.

11. Space Invaders Extreme 2

Oct 19, 2009 • Rated E

Shoot, attack and stave off the assault by defeating all the Invaders on the screen. After annihilating a battalion of Invaders and defeating the Boss, players move on to the next stage. But it’s "Game Over" if players lose all of their stock cannons! [Square Enix]

12. PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate

Jun 3, 2014 • Rated E

Prime your trigger finger for an inventive twin-stick shooter and blast your way through murky caves packed with perils. Two classic games, one great package. PlayStation 3 hits PixelJunk Shooter and PixelJunk Shooter 2 are back - in one single, addictive experience. With redesigned visuals to take advantage of the power of PlayStation 4, you'll need a sharp eye and quick reactions to survive the dangers of over a dozen mysterious caverns. Team up with PlayStation Vita owning PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate friends via the Cross-Play feature, and take your game on the go with Cross-Save.

13. Jet Lancer

May 12, 2020 • Rated T

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds. You are Ash Leguinn: badass pilot, highly paid mercenary, and flight-school drop out. Your day job is fine - the daily grind of dealing with Sky Pirates pays the bills - but nothing compares to the rush of demolishing a ninety-ton mechanical monstrosity at the speed of sound. And you’ll have your chance. As mechanized weapons converge on Root City, you’ll have to be at the top of your game to survive, and you’ll have to surpass your limits if you want to save the world.

14. Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony

Jamestown is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to four players set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars.

15. A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks

Dec 21, 2010 • Rated T

Since time immemorial, through eons of time and dozens of game consoles, one thing has remained true: humans love hopping into a spaceship to shoot up hordes of alien invaders! In A Space Shooter for Two Bucks! (a game with perhaps the most straight-forward title in history) you get to do just that. Take control of Commander P. Jefferson and go on an intergalactic shooting spree, hopping from galaxy to galaxy in your attempts to wipe out hordes of swarming alien baddies. With over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek humor from the game

16. Space Invaders Infinity Gene

Sep 15, 2010 • Rated E

---------------------------------- Winner of the Gold Award at Pocket Gamer!! ---------------------------------- The more you play, the more the game evolves!!! Play original stages with your favorite music!!! That legendary shooter, "Space Invaders" has evolved once again with an unprecedented new system! The game starts off looking like the classic "Space Invaders". But the more you play, the more the game "evolves". Unlock new stages and new system features for a whole new shooting game experience! Build your own evolutionary tree! What's more, using the new features in iPhone OS 3.0, you can play original stages with the music in your iPhone or iPod touch! Needless to say, these original stages will evolve as well! The ultimate game with infinite gameplay!!! ---------------------------------- The game that's taken the world by storm!! ---------------------------------- "Space Invaders Infinite Gene is an amazing effort by Taito to bring a fresh and modern version of Space Invaders to the iPhone. The loads of unlockables, varied gameplay and music-generated levels should give this game a long shelf life on your iPhone. If it's not obvious by now, we highly recommend buying this game." - Touch Arcade "Infinity Gene allows a new generation of gamers to revel in its gameplay, fulfilling the promise of Space Invaders Infinity Gene's genetic legacy in a very real and wonderfully entertaining way." - Pocket Gamer "Infinity Gene is a lengthy playthrough with tons of unlockable content, and you’ll love every second of it. Even in its most difficult moments, Infinity Gene is a joy to play, and you’ll want to keep coming back to earn higher scores and to rise further in the evolutionary ranks, even if it’s at the expense of needed sleep." - FingerGaming ---------------------------------- Language? English Français Italiano Deutsch Español ???

17. Metal Slug Advance

Dec 2, 2004 • Rated T

Now you can have all the 2D arcade action of Metal Slug in the palm of your hand, because Metal Slug Advance has arrived on the Game Boy Advance. Through five action-packed missions, you must move out on foot or in slug vehicles across rugged terrain and underwater bases. Your objective is to rescue hostages by destroying enemies and solving strategic puzzles. Completing your missions becomes easier when you collect more than 100 types of E-cards, which enhance your character's abilities.

18. RayStorm

Jun 30, 1997 • Rated K-A

Grab your oxygen mask and jump into the future of interplanetary defense. The year is 2219AD, and Earth's Star Federation has unleashed the R-GRAY advanced tactical combat fighter to save the planet from certain destruction at the hands of the bloodthirsty Secilia Federation. Despite impossible odds, you must now command a specially outfitted R-Gray fighter to defend Earth from certain destruction. Each fighter is equipped with lock-on lasters, pulse lasers, and a single devastating assault laser array that can destroy all sighted targets as once. Even with this technology at your disposal, the battle will not be easy. Earth's forces are depleted, and the merciless hordes of Secilia will settle for nothing less than complete annihilation of Earth. Fortunately, Star command has created two R-GRAY prototypes, so if you need extra firepower, a skilled friend can fly at your side. Whether you fly solo or with a friend, the intense sound, action, and arcade-perfect Hyper-3D visuals will blow you away!

19. Assault Heroes

Dec 13, 2006 • Rated T

[Xbox Live Arcade] As the only surviving members of an elite Special Forces unit, it is up to you to find the secret underground lab. Go the mission alone or fight side-by-side with a friend in the two-player cooperative mode. Navigate your heavily armed 4x4, speed boat or travel on foot and blast your way through enemy-infested territory. Prepare to be assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks. Play online or offline two-player (same screen) cooperative mode with enhanced weapons to encourage teamwork. Operate an armed 4x4, speed boat or simply fight on foot to for a quick change of pace. Equip yourself with damaging Mini-Guns, Flak Cannons, Flamethrower, Grenades and Nukes to destroy everything in your path. Activate cooperative attacks with increased firepower and range (specific to co-op) to add new dimension to weapon capabilities. Features destructible terrain and advanced physics engine for the most engaging arcade experience. Most Intense Arcade Experience - Challenging and graphically compelling levels and bonus sublevels for fast-paced, and addictive play. [Sierra Online]

20. Big Bang Mini

Jan 21, 2009 • Rated E

In Big Bang Mini, your main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks and destroy the waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you’ll be forced to tackle another challenge - avoiding the sparks created by your falling fireworks. Celebrate the completion of a level by designing the Final Bouquet – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. [SouthPeak Interactive]

21. Crash Commando

Dec 18, 2008 • Rated T

[Playstation Network] Crash Commando is a fast-paced, side-scrolling humorous multiplayer action game with over-the-top, slap-stick action that features exaggerated gore and effects. Combining the thrill of frenzied multiplayer combat with the straightforward nature of a classic side-scrolling platform title, Crash Commando is a combination of modern, sophisticated technology and traditional arcade gameplay. The player controls a commando soldier and navigates through the maps on foot and with a high-powered jet pack. Each map consists of two gameplay layers the player can seamlessly move between via portals in the environment. Enemies will attack from the sides, as well as from above and below. With a host of both multiplayer and single player modes included, players can enjoy Crash Commando either on or offline. [Sony]

22. Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury

May 4, 2011 • Rated E10+

Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is an innovative and insanely addicting arcade shooter combined with puzzle elements that features a sensory overload of thousands of missiles and more than 100 levels! Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury allows players to unleash their creativity with the Level Editor Tool, which allows them to design their own levels and share them with friends online via Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft! Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is based on the cult-classic games Bangai-O and Bangai-O Sprits developed by TREASURE, the renowned Japanese videogame developer. This game provides players with strategic and tactical elements, is a must-have for shooter and puzzle game lovers, and fans will have a blast blowing up bosses and lighting up the screen for the first time in high-definition!

23. Iridion II

May 29, 2003 • Rated E

Iridion II is a great-looking shoot-'em-up that borrows many of its play nuances from the classics of yesteryear.

24. Mars Matrix

Apr 30, 2001 • Rated E

Half a century has passed since the colonization of Mars. Life on the red planet is productive and peaceful. Earth has placed the Mars Development Agency (MDA) is control of Mars' self-governing sectors, yet retains a tight grip on its colony. Without warning, an ominous transmission is received on Earth declaring Martian independence and all contact with Mars is lost. Now, the threat of war with mars has Earth seeing red. Massive fleets of experimental, yet very powerful new fighters are on their way to Mars on a mission that could escalate into inter-planetary war.

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