The PS4 is a SHOOT ‘EM UP fan's DREAM MACHINE! 😍 

There’s no better way to start the day then hearing “Hey Guys, Metal Jesus here…” 😅😅😅

Man I’m glad you picked up ESP Ra De Psi as well. It’s probably my favorite shooter on PS4.

FYI for the voices in Raiden V, you can actually turn those completely down in the options so you don't hear any of the talking while you play, instantly makes the game a lot better for me lol

The PS4 and Switch are just becoming more of a collector's pot o' gold with these Shoot Em Ups, as well as fighting-arcade games. I don't why but seeing those genred/style games just makes me smile so much enjoying going store to store and looking for games of those genres and collecting them. I feel like they don't get the attention they deserve

Honestly, I am surprised that Sine Mora EX isn't that expensive at all with how wicked it is. Great video MJR!

The PS4 and Switch are just a treasure trove of shooting goodness and it’s good to see the genre see a bit of a revival on the modern platforms. So many coming out all the time that you have to be really on it to get them all as many of them are put out by smaller publishers and from the limited print companies. I’m currently on a journey to get all the physical shooters on PS4 and Switch.

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve watched other shoot ‘em up recommendations videos and most of the games listed are for Switch and not for PS4. I’ve recently started to appreciate the brilliance of shoot ‘em ups (I started playing Nintendo in ‘88) and I’m looking for games to get. As of right now, I only have Ikaruga, R-Type Dimensions EX and SophStar. Thanks again. Big Ups!

Literally playing R-Type Dimensions on PS4 right now

Love when you talk about these kinds of games. Been trying to get more knowledgeable and just better at playing these shoot em ups. They seem more easier to access now than ever before. Would love to see more ports of the obscure 90s arcade shoot em ups.

Sometimes we just want to turn on the console and start playing instantly and these arcade games are perfect for that.

Thanks @MetalJesusRocks, all of these games look great! I recently imported Caladrius Blaze for my PS3, only to find out shortly after that it was released on PS4 as well. Oh well, looks great on either system. Also, thanks to your prior suggestions, I was hooked on Sine Mora Ex.

Im a huge fan of these shoot n up games, it's so very cool & awesome to show these amazing ps4 games, Thx for posting this video MetalJesus😉😊👍👍

Love the PS4 for shmups. Great video. Just FYI: Caladrius Blaze was NOT released on 360 in NA. It was a JP import.

I always loved playing the old school DOS/PC shooters like Raptor, DemonStar, and Tubular Worlds. But the only most recent one I’ve played is Sky Force Anniversary.

Battle Garegga has been classed as one of the hardest shmups that ever came out. It's in a league of it own.

I grew up on Gradius and have a fondness for side scrolling shoot ‘em ups. Need to look into a few of these games. Thanks for the video.

I would recommend Caladrius Blaze 14:16. All characters have 3 unique to them weapons with different uses like bullet blocking but have to recharge. Great OTT Japanese voicework and nice in-between level scenes. The Switch Asian physical(Play Asia) version is also all English text. Lots of gameplay modes too.

Good list! The main ones missing I can think of are Ikaruga and Death Smiles.

I recently got into the Cotton series, it's so good! My all-time favorite shoot em up is Dariusburst.

Shoot'em ups are one of my favorites. Great video! 🥳👍🔥

Great video, MJR. I am a big fan of shoot-em-ups and cute-em-ups too, since I played the original Space Invaders at my local café back in the early 80's. I was a little concerned that all these games were for the PS4 exclusively, but it's great to see that you can also get them for the PC as well. Two of my all time favourite shoot-em-ups (though, I don't know if it is technically categorized as that,) are Centipede and Millipede. But I also love playing Gradius and, I don't know if you ever played it but Blood Money on the Amiga was also an amazing shoot-em-up too. OK, it is slow I will grant you, but, sometimes it nice to have something slow paced. It also has some nice extra features, and has an amazing soundtrack as well. There are just so many good shoot-em-ups/cute-em-ups around and a lot of these you have here look amazing! As always, a really great Video MJR. Thank you! I have played some amazing games thanks to the recommendations from your videos. Especially through the pick-up's you do with Reggie and the Hidden Gems videos.

good call with Jamestown, its been sitting in my steam library forever and I finally booted it up and was pleasantly surprised!

Awesome vid, i needed that! Also, thx to your hidden gems video i'll speak of two games i discovered on your channel and are on the ps4...ghost blade HD and the game paradise. Can you believe your ps4 buying guide was 4 years ago, and the console is still kickin ! take care everyone

Love it! This is exactly the video I wanted. Best, brother!

Haha, funny when I ran into you at Another Castle last week I mentioned I’d been playing a bunch of these games lately. What funny timing. I figure you had probably been working on this video since before then, but serendipity is a weird thing. Nice coverage of these games though, there’s a great selection of shmups on PS4 now and it just keeps better as M2 and several other devs keep pumping out new ones as well as really good remasters/collections. There are definitely a lot more shmups released in Japan or through Limited Run Games in the west, things like the entire Cotton series, Deathsmiles 1&2, Kyukyoku Tiger, Aleste Collection, and the list goes on and on. It’d be fun to sit and chat about all the massive collection of shmups that are still only available in Japan, physically or digitally

I didn't see Game Tengoku The Game Paradise, Ikaruga (I believe you have that on other systems), Vasara Collection, or - most surprisingly - Sky Force Anniversary! Also, Genesis Classics has Galaxy Force, Space Harrier II, and Super Thunder Blade.

Hey J awesome collection ... I'd say the Aleste collection is essential for any Shooter fan - 5 games including an all new game GG Aleste 3. 🙋🏻‍♂️🕹

Shoot 'Em Up's are always a great way to kill some time, such a fun genre of games. Only one on the list I have picked at is Sine Mora EX, but have Caladrius Blaze in my library will have to download and give it a good soon. Another banger of a video MJR, thank you for that, and hope you are having a great day.

I dont know how many games I played due to watching your videos and referrals, this looks like another one I'm gonna enjoy. Thanks man. MJR. 🤙

Rocking all of these on my modded PS4! Great list of games!!

I used to be more of a gamer than a movie collector but in the last few years it's been the other way around. Now I am a movie collector and rarely buy a videogame and haven't played since 2017 but I still like to see videos related to videogames even streams/directs. Your channel is one of my favorite you tube channels and I love the pick-ups videos with Reggie. Good reviews and cool video MJR!👍

That last game that you showed and spoke about, now that story and premise sounds heIIa interesting...🤘🏼💯✔️

I wish there was a Cave "shmup" collection available, maybe someday. 👍🏿👍🏿 Sidbar, Goubakuran: Rumble Storm needed a Play-Asia physical release like yesterday!!!

For anyone looking for a bullet hell, Ketsui Deathtiny is the best of the lot.

Love the shooters. Makes me want to throw in the old Einhander. Super awesome for it's time! Thank you once again.

I don't even play video games but I've been enjoying your channel for years. Thanks for the video!

Jamestown hit me unexpected (pun intended) in this video and its my favourite out of those. I think you missed R-Type Final 2 and if we all wait a few months Sol Cresta can be added to this list.

Can’t get enough 🔥you’re the best!!

Thanks to this guy I got into shoot em ups. Jamestown+ is a classic. Soundtrack bussin’!

Sad to hear about stranded digital games. Here's hoping there are those who are backing them up for preservation.

they all look great~ some of those graphics are def throwback to retro style

I agree. I bought quite a few for the PS4. Ketsui Deathtiny, Battle Garegga, Esp.Ra.De., Dangun Feveron...bought all of them on the PS4. I still want the Aleste Collection.

Nice video, I love me some shemups….. hope you can make it to Ontario in a few weeks, So Cal Video Game Expo….. take care

that's cool, I've been meaning to get a used PS4, and these sound fun. Great video

I’m surprised there hasn’t been made a Star Wars game in shoot m up style

Regarding the Raiden V vocals: The best way to enjoy this game is to go into the options and turn the voice volume down to ZERO. Granted, I have the PC version so maybe this can't be done on the PS4? Definitely look into this! :B

You rock man! Best on the platform metal style \m/

Great video man I suggest getting all th M2shottriggers releases you have a few here but I suggest getting the Aleste collection, Tiger. Heli collection, Fire Shark Collection, and especially all the Darius collections. Deathsmiles 1 & 2 is another great cave game but I think it’s a little better on the switch. Mushehimesama is getting a physical from limited run too so I can’t wait for that! Hopefully the other Live Wire Releases get physical versions too!

Yes! Thanks for sharing this ps4 is one of my favorites to collect for :)

Nice to learn more choices for Shoot 'em up games!

Loved the video! Do you ever play your PS4 Shoot Em Ups in Tate Mode? Some PS4 physical recommendations, Ikaruga, Game Paradise Cruisin Mix, Death Smiles.

I’ve always loved these arcade shooters .

Dimension Drive in couch coop is pretty fun, you can split tasks between both screens between both players, and need some coordination to get items or blow up enemies/lazers/whatever

My favorites: The Guardian Legend, Phelios, Arrow Flash, Steel Empire (recent remake on 3DS and Steam)

Nice video man 😎!

Metaljesus should be at least over a million subscribers already.

Very cool you’re legend of shoot em ups

We do love a shmup. I have Sine Mora on switch, its awesome.

The fun part about 'bullet grazing' is that you'll always know where the bullets will be.

You showed some really great games. Two noticable absences, Cotton and Darius

Suzuhito Yasuda's artwork has always had me drooling over Caladrius Blaze, though I've never gotten around to actually getting it

Great video! I'm sad that I never knew about Shikhondo, those physical editions are pricey. 😞!

Ketsui is the best shmup port of all time, imo.

The PS4 generation will go down as a legendary one for many reasons, really cool this is one of those reasons.

Prismatic Solid is a decent vertical Shmup, with trippy AF graphics. There are 6 different weapon types that are available to you all the time, and you cycle thru them. Also selecting them rotates the shields around you which are linked in to the power ups that you collect. Only complaint is it's a little short, but it is usually cheap to buy.

Aces of The Luftwaffe - Squadron Edition very good as well

My favorite shmup on the ps4 and psvita is Sky Force Anniversary, very recommended!

These types are some of my favorite genres! Check out Sturmwind EX, Rolling Gunner Overpower, Deathsmiles.

I don't know why, but this video had me thinking of Platypus on PSP. One of my favorite sidescrollers.

No one mentions Full Blast, glad to see it get coverage

Perhaps the best PS4 shmup not featured in this video is Aleste Collection by M2 ShotTriggers. GGAleste3 is a masterpiece!!

Posting here 2 years later because i finally got my physical copy of Jamestown+ for the PS4! It's from Limited Run Games. Awesome game, but I wish I knew I had to play a certain difficulty to be able to advance before starting!

FYI in ESP RaDe Psi there's a secondary shot that fires along with with your primary shot (it's a separate button). It's tied to the scoring system but for casual play it gives you more firepower which helps.

This list just made me wish for an Eindhander sequel. I was really good at the first level of that game.

Sine Mora EX is on PS Vita too

The weekend truly begins when Metal Jesus gives us a new video

I got a good bunch of shootemups on switch myself. Extra happy for latest Cave eshop releases. Espgaluda 2 and DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu been my go-to shmups of past months! Hopefully more of Cave classics get released, especially physically. One can never have too many shoot 'em ups.

It's amazing how many shoot em ups got a physical release on PS4 and the more the better! I heard the reason James Town + still has not got a physical release because of rights issues!

For all those who are not living in the USA, here is a translation of MJR's ratings and vocabulary: - "definitely solid" means "average" outside of the US - "maybe not an expert" = "if you suck at this type of games" - "fantastic game" (or "amazing", "awesome") = "good game" - "a little bit annoying" = "utterly boring" - "I'm not entirely sure I like" = "it bloody sucks" - "R Type is fairly difficult" = "R Type is really hard" I don't know how hypocrisy became the main language in the US, looks like it is now hard wired in their brains out there and that they are definitely unable to simply speak their mind. They need our help !

There are a ton of shmups on the ps4. It's awesome. Great video sir.

Dude awesome video have you got super rare games freedom finger???

Yeah, and your channel MJ, is a DREAM CHANNEL!

as an xbox player, thank you, i'm always on the lookout for good shmups that i can purchase on the xbox store digitally right now. there were several here that i have added to my wish list.

Excellent choice in the case of Dimension Drive I believe that Velocity 2 x does it better I recommend it 100%

Sine Mora & R.Type are my favorites 😎👍

Meanwhile I’m playing PS1 and PC engine shmups

Thank you for this video!! I just bought sine mora for 3 bucks on psn 😊

Hope you get to pick up all those different Darius games on the PS4, so many great ones!!

Jamestown is really amazing. Get that people!

I mean true but the Switch is taking over now since about half of those (or more I think) are also on switch. I like my SHMUPS. But I love them portable on the go

Metal Jesus + Shmups = HEAVEN! lol

Jamestown+ is awesome with a very cool 4 player co-op mode. I've been hoping for a ps4 Limited Run edition for years, together with Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (has some shmup elements in it). Let's hope they'll watch your video! :D

I'm surprised Gundemoniums didn't get a mention. I recently tried Gear Shifters which is a top down shoot them up with cars if you're looking for something different.Also Deathsmiles 1+2 is available for PS4 from Play Asia.

Metal Jesus rules. Man I had no idea there were this many shooters on ps4. Thanks for all the knowledge my friend. Stay awesome

Jamestown + is also on PC. It's also HILARIOUS when you unlock Farce mode!

Sine Mora is 🤌🏽 *chefs kiss*

Recently bought a ps4 for the spidey games ff7 and shooters fps mainly like all dooms old and new Duke nukem bulletstorm with Duke and others so I love this vid

Great List HMJ but!…there’s also rtype final 2 for ps4 that’s a fairly good game so many ships to unlock even if some are the same as others still a good shooter up non the less and it came with a cool collectible edition

Battle Garegga reminds me of D force on Snes but with a ship instead of a chopper.

Ketsui is a CAVE CO LTD game as well probably why you like it lol