I recently realized that I look forward to shmupjunkie videos in the same way as I used to look forward to my favorite show to air on TV as a kid. They're that good. Thanks, SJ! #BOMBA #VENGEANCE #DRAINMEBABY #SUPERSTAR #THUNDERFLAME #SHIELDMAIDEN
Thanks! I try to make them as fun as possible and take my time on it. So it's cool to hear you and others enjoying them so much. Time to get cracking on the next one! You're IN for the 6 games!
Imagine if a 2D Starfox games was released on Switch eshop same with a 2D Metroid game where player controls Samus's spaceship coz so far R-Type2 is best 2D spaceship shooting game due to only indie devs but they make crap 2D space shoot em ups
Hope the segment was everything you'd hoped it would be. We all owe you a debt for making such a killer game. Between Gunvein and Iron Meat I just want to spend the rest of the day playing instead of being productive haha.
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@@Wayo. Any way you like. Bunch of comments or all together. No limit on how many games you can comment though. Makes it easier on me if it's all in one post, but either way I'll catch it eventually.
Just feel lucky Timmy hasn't started commenting on your videos yet... that's the last thing you need ahaha. Think of never awake as something like Natsuki Chronicles story mode only broken into a bunch of bite size super short loops. You're gonna replay them a lot and focus on upgrades. It's the opposite of arcade like and the formula often doesn't work. But in never awake it just does at least for me.
Thanks a ton for mentioning my first born baby Wings Of Bluestar! The game just got its first patch on console, which fixes all major technical port issues. Thanks again for mentioning my 2 (yet unborn) baby Memories Of A Bluestar! Junkie is a blessing to the indie dev community.
I am happy to help buddy and glad to hear it's all getting patched up slowly. I've always played it on Steam so that's the only version I've known. And now you're even working on another shmup on the side. I always wish you the best on all these projects.
Shinobi Non Grata took me by surprise. I didn't finish the demo cuz of spoilers, but it showcased the kind of simplicity that made me fall in love with games like Ninja Gaiden. Very few mechanics, but very intensive implementation
The production value of your videos are amazing man, awesome music, and it feels fast paced, much like shmups and arcade games ! There is a crazy amount of games I'm looking forward to this year, glad to see old school/arcade type of games getting more and more popular.
Man, gunvein sure looks awesome, and it's really cool to see my fellow countrymen showing up with quality games like Moonrider! #BOMBA I am hyped for the 2023 batch of arcade style indie games!
Nice to see you back Junkie. Couple of gems here and there, been looking forward to akny of these games as well and a couple of the ones you mentioned in the "Wait, there's more!" segment. Can't be mad as a retro fan nor as a shmup fan. Keep up the good work Junkie!
Hey buddy! Good to see you as well and hope you're doing great. I'm loving that the wave of incoming games isn't slowing down which means they must be selling well enough to keep flowing. Going to ride that wave and try to keep the fire burning as long as possible. Nothing lasts forever so gotta enjoy it while it lasts!
Sign..nothing makes you geek out and feel older than seeing gaming you did as a kid become retro..but still love it. And my guy keep doing it, we make it or it wouldn't exist! Lol
As a console peasant, hard to believe it wasnt too long ago, we were lucky to get a couple new shmups a yr. Now, 2023 & beyond is looking absolutely fantastic for us shmup loving peasant folk : )
I've learned a lot from this video, amazed how many games I haven't heard of yet and I thought I was in the know! Thank you for sharing this, I''ll be back for more.
Sweet video SJ! It’s awesome to see more and more these indie titles get released, and in physical form no less. I need to play Gunvein #BOMBA 😆. I’ve listened to the soundtrack on my way home from work numerous times, it’s so dang good. All the games you showed here are great, there are some real bangers in this list, but I’m gonna be honest, the most anticipated game for me in 2023 is CYGNI. I cannot wait to see what Konami has done with its return to the shooting game genre.
I'm really looking forward to playing a lot more of it as well and feel lucky to have a chance with the early beta testing. I think it will definitely divide a lot of players as they are aiming for both casual (non-shmup) and shmup players alike. The inertia is going to be a sticking point, but if they do it right it can show others it's possible. Another game ExtraGalactica has it and it's super fun. No question the production value is off the charts. If they can maintain the same level of presentation across the entire game, it'll quite possibly be the most polished looking STG of all time. In the meantime, enjoy some Gunvein! Just added you for the giveaway my friend.
While I'm sure its (current) PS5 exclusivity is a sticking point for lots of people, Final 3 might be my most hyped thing on this pretty incredible list. For me, there are very few games, shmups or otherwise, more nostalgic than R-Type and it wasn't that long ago where I thought I'd never see another one. I hope you get the opportunity to cover it in depth here on the channel.
Since I did an in-depth for Final 2, I can imagine doing it for Final 3 as well... long as there is enough new content to justify it. I own a PS5 and will definitely pick it up and find out. I'm hoping it's really good and worth the upgrade too. My favorite thing about Final 2 thus far is how much DLC has been released. I knew they would make them but didn't imagine it would be so many.
@@ShmupJunkie The DLC output has been really staggering. As a backer, I was kind of floored with how big the game got. To the best of my recollection, we've covered everything they wanted to do for stretch goals, even the ones we didn't hit, and beyond. It has been a real treat to see (and play). Hopefully Final 3 packs in enough new stuff to make it worth the video.
A total banger of a video buddy!! Just finished watching now my Sunday roast has been consumed and it’s pretty much confirmed, 2023 is absolutely shaping up to be one of the best for both shmups and top tier quality retro games. Iron Meat looks amazing as well as Prison City which is totally up my street! Love that you’ve included Batsugun and the M2’s Zero Fire so quickly after being announced too!! Really looking forward to Terra flame as well as the console version of Schildmaid MX but pretty much every game in this video will be added to my collection. Thanks as always for the enthusiasm and love you always put in to these premium videos
Thanks dude! I only wish it didn't take me a month to put this stuff out and I could produce more of it. But I've settled in and am much happier doing more with less and making them as good as possible. Even so I had to rush this out and wanted to include even more games I couldn't. I did have to throw in the Zero Fire announcement in at the last minute! Here's to another year of an endless array of worthy games draining our wallets haha.
Great video! I love how your videos always make a good showing of those kinds of high-energy retro-style indie games that might not have hit the big time. Can't wait for a lot of the future releases here! #VENGEANCE #WITNESSME
Thanks! Yes, I always do my best to show off other gameplay. Not only does it help save me some time, but it lets people know where they can check out legit, well played and not cheated gameplay for these. I always hope it helps bring a little more exposure to talented players.
Gonna be extremely disappointed if R-Type Final 3 Evolved doesn't drop on Steam. It's good to see they actually put time and effort into the new stages as they look fantastic, I just hope some of that graphical love goes to the original game as well (Looking at you, Stage 3.0). Also didn't realize Valfaris was getting a shmup spinoff, and thanks to a friend giving me a tip-off, seems Pocky and Rocky Reshrined is coming out on steam sometime soon, uncensored too! It's looking to be a great year for shmups! (Just have to sit and pray Devil Engine: IGNITION gets a release in the future... fingers crossed.) #BOMBA #VENGEANCE #SUPERSTAR #THUNDERFLAME #SHIELDMAIDEN #WITNESSME
Yeah I am really not hoping that it remains a Sony exclusive, that would be a shame. Cutting out too many potential players with that move. Just added you for a shot at the games. So good luck!
I feel like Homer Simpson when they brought him that immense ice cream concoction that overloaded his senses and he passed out into it! I just wish I was any good at bullet he11 games, I end up missing all the visuals as I desperately try to stay alive.
A lot of people had it as their top new shmup of 2022 so yeah, it's really good. I'm looking forward to what they make next, but more importantly I hope Sophstar sells well for them.
And thanks for watching and enjoying. If it’s not a game I want to play or I’m excited for it’s not a game I’m going to show. Will have another new games 2024 video coming up in the next months again! Some real bangers I’m looking forward to.
I can’t believe this video didn’t come up in my video feed until today. Stupid RU-vid! I’m so hyped for these games! Wish I could afford them all. You’re so lucky you could play some early! Great work! #BOMBA #VENGEANCE #DRAINMEBABY #SUPERSTAR #THUNDERFLAME #SHIELDMAIDEN #WITNESSME
you know what's funny? most of the shmups recommended for beginners are absolutely kicking my ass (referring to drainus in this case but not exclusively), while i have an easier time with titles that are often called harder 😂
Ha! To each their own. Did you ever see that old video I made called Best Shmups for Beginners? It really did have some good ones in there that are really accessible.
Nice one as always, always good to be educated on the new hotness (even though, as a Ladybug fan, I might have picked up Drainus day 1 on Switch haha) #BOMBA and have a great rest of 2023 !
Thanks Junkz for setting me up for 2023, I’m excited for the year!!!. 2022 highlight was on the past, getting the Konami shooters for the super famicon and Saturn but this year I’m locking with excitement to the future
You won't be disappointed with that one. It feels like a dream to control, their input delay is nearly non existent and the extras are great. It's going to be a huge boon for Toaplan fans. And a legit online leaderboard for these games.
@@ShmupJunkie wow, thanks!thats all I need to know. I will still get the M2 as well to support them but it's cool so many release at once. BTW the cave butter had me in stitches and ot was great to see Timmy back!
Iron Meat was developed by Mike Matei’s friend, Ryan and his company. You can see the passion and love they have for Contra. Excellent video, I discovered some new games
Outstanding coverage of so many great games and games-to-come! I own or have played the demos of several of these, but boy does this video's cup runneth over :) It's a nice problem to have when there are too many great games on the horizon to play on any given weekend! Looking forward to your in-depth videos and coverage in 2023, Shmup Junkie! #vengeance #drainmebaby #superstar #thunderflame #shieldmaiden #witnessme #bomba
I'm not sure how I missed this vid, I blame youtube... Great vid as always mate, I've got to say that Gunvein is fantastic and can't wait for the others! Keep on shooting! ;)
Glad you found it at least and sorry for the late reply. Trying to catch up on all the giveaway stuff. Gunvein really is great and we're all hoping for a console release sooner than later. But it's coming.
Man, bringing up the teleportation mechanic in Sophstar jarred my brain and made me want to revisit Velocity 2X on my PS4. That was a trip of an action game! The art wasn't amazing, but when I'm in the mood to test myself with crazy speedrunning levels, it really is trememdous! Glad to see Valfaris getting a sequel. I really liked it and Slain.
Moonrider is also legit. Its Shinobi 3 mixed with Strider. I also love it when Retro games look like its pushing hardware limits of whatever system it look like it would be on back in the day
Your channel is one of my new favourites of the past 12 months I've discovered. Looking forward to the next preview video you were teasing. What game is the music at the very end of the video from?
One retro-style game that I am definitely looking forward to getting released this year (hopefully) is "Freedom Planet 2", since I loved playing the original when it was released on the Nintendo Wii U back in 2015, and I have been eagerly waiting for the sequel to be released on home consoles for over six years now.
Welcome! And sorry for the slow reply. This video had a ton of comments so just catching up. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you find other similar vids you enjoy too.
Thanks for the video! As I got to the part abt Drainus, I got instantly hooked by the presentation and rushed to Steam to check it out, only to realise I already have it Geez it's so much easier to get excited abt getting a game than actually getting committed to playing it
It takes no time to buy a game but plenty to actually play and enjoy it. Believe me I know. I usually don't get to playing many until it's time for the review.
Oh, man, Iron Meat looks incredibly exciting. I'm going to keep my eye out for the physical release on Switch! Moonrider looks fantastic too. The fast pace and heavy action really does for it to make it feel like an awesome blend of Shinobi with a Contra-like or something like that.
I saw gunvein earlier while scouring steam sale, it would be the first time i play one from these developper, looks really rad with all those features! Thanks again for all the heads up, there were lots of cool find here, most of which i nver hear about anywhere else!
You’re very welcome. I do 2-3 videos like this per year so keep an eye out for updates! There’s already a lot more great games I’m looking forward to showing
another Excellent video junkie, 2023 is becoming a pretty good year for gaming or at least for indie developers. Iron Meat looks awesome and I can't wait to play it and I didn't know about the plethora of shmups being released is overwhelming!. Too many games too little time! #BOMBA
I was just about to comment about how I wonder how Timmy is doing . Then boom, there he Is lol. I missed good ol Timmy . And yeah Junkie you're cool too I guess . As many others have said I really look forward to your videos, they're always so damn good and I like that they're longer form .
Even I was missing Timmy a bit haha, turns out he was moonlighting. I've been doing videos where it didn't make sense to have him on so when there was a good opportunity I made it happen. Time to start working on another very long form video... already deep in it.
What's cool is the demo is very bare bones, as I see him posting a ton of updates on twitter with all kinds of mechanics. So there is still a lot to be added and done. I'm looking forward to it too.
I love these lists because these kinds of action games are always ignored by 99.9% of "most anticipated" lists, so I never have a clue of what's coming out. But so many of these games look sick! And I cannot recommend Drainus enough to commenters, especially if you're a fellow Shmup Scrub like I am - It's mega accessible difficulty-wise, but the level design, core gameplay mechanic, and presentation still make it a JOY to play. It's not like many other easy shmups that become boring without much going on. Honestly it may be my new favorite shmup, although I'm still a scrub trying to break in to the real meat of the genre, haha
Aside from some indie and smaller channels, I agree, these games don't get shown or talked about compared to so much other riffraff I have little interest in. So I like to do this every few months to update everyone on what I think is cool and upcoming.
I just found out that M2 shottriggers has announced Toaplan arcade garage #3 Zero Fire! with Zero wing and Hellfire! I'll pick that one up on day one! It's a great time to be a classic shmup fan.
You have no idea how happy i am that old school style games are still going strong. I like new games with fancy graphics but nothing makes me happier than an old school, hard as balls side scroller or metroidvania.
Moonrider is like a lost Mega CD game, if anyone ever used the system's full potential to produce a top tier precision action platformer, keeping the MD's limited colors, but utilizing the Mega CDs extended storage, CPU and scaling/rotation capabilities. It doesn't sound like you played Super Shinobi 2 much? The running and downkick mechanics are straight from that game and Moonrider plays very much like a no shuriken's speed run. Super Shinobi 2 is a true 16-bit action masterpiece. Speaking of Shinobi, have you ever played Shadow Gangs? It's an excellent tribute to the arcade Shinobi and Shadow Dancer (arcade and MD) games. It was a bit rough then it came out but the dev has really polished it since then. I put dozens of hours into that game recently. So, you like Alien Wars better than Hard Corps? Iron Meat must be better than Blazing Chrome (the game next my playlist)? Thanks for the video! Added a bunch of new games to my Steam wishlist!
Never played Shadow Gangs no, so thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out and see what it's about. I do like Hard Corps too it's like quick boss rush that's great to run through, but I did find the SNES game just memorable overall. They're both good of course. You know, I actually do like Iron Meat more than Blazing Chrome and it's not done yet. BC definitely has more of it's own flavor going and is Contra inspired. Iron Meat is straight up another Contra game, no BS. It's just done really well and I know people are going to dig running it on hard, it's that kind of game.
After dabbling with shmup for a long time, I finally decided to try getting better at them. The tutorial section of gunvein looks perfect for beginners. And obviously the game looks good too! #BOMBA
Retro: Recent Nostalgia From The 1960s-90s Any item at least 15 years old can count as retro. However, you can also call something retro if it's new but still evokes vibrant styles like Mod or Maximalism. The 1960s was also a revolutionary time for fashion.
2 Days to go for Toaplan collection! I am taking Wednesday off for blister recovery. Was playing some Aero Fighters and UN Squadron all weekend to get my shmup focus up but seeing Moonrider...WoW! I'll be playing some Revenge of Shinobi instead for the next few days hehe. #BOMBA #VENGEANCE #DRAINMEBABY #SUPERSTAR #THUNDERFLAME #SHIELDMAIDEN #WITNESSME
You're IN for a shot at all of these so good luck. Keep an eye on my community posts for the winners. They've now patched the Toaplan releases 3 times with a lot of improvements. Hope to see them keep coming.
