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It has 7 modes, so you know it's gonna be a long-haul episode! It's also the second major CAVE release from Live Wire inc., but perhaps the most important of them: Espgaluda II is finally here for the Nintendo Switch! With 7 modes, there's aton fo game to play, but how does it stack up?

It's the biggest collection of Space Invaders games ever released, and we've got the 411 on its excellent collector's edition; Space Invaders Invincible Collection is here from Strictly Limited Games! This particular Collector's Edition will get you the best bang for your buck, but what about the game itself? Let's take a closerr look!

We've played a lot of Darius in the last couple of years but it's not over yet; Inin Games is back with yet another updated Darius release and this time, it's one of the series' best. G-Darius HD is up next on Bullet Heaven.

it has been almost 10 years since we last produced an Indie-3 episode, and with the sheer number of shooters coming out these days, it's time we brought it on back! Here are three new indies on Steam for your consideration. Welcome Back to Indie-3.

It's a legendary Mega Drive shooter with a very, VERY steep buy-in, if you're into legit carts. But now, thanks to Ratalaika Games, Advanced Busterhawk Gleylancer is now available for a very attractive $8. How does this classic blaster stack up?

Iconic for the time of its release, it's no surprise that Panzer Dragoon would receive a complete overhaul. But what is Panzer Dragoon all about? And how does its remake fare? Old meets new in this episode of Bullet Heaven.

Another Game Boy shooter draws near, released in October 2021. Dangan GB was great... so how does Genesis fare at over twice the physical price?

SCAT. The Special Cybernatic Attack Team. Also, an acronym that makes up a term synonymous with poop. Originally released as the much more appealing "Final Mission" in Japan, Limited Run's recent re-release had us really wanting to see what it was all about, and whether it was indeed not as poopy as its localized title vaguely suggested. 'Twasn't. But then...

Cotton 100%? Neat, we've wanted to cover that. Panorama Cotton though? Has someone been listening? Let's dive into this fine Cotton Blend to see what's up... and if things hold up.

It was a toy-pusher meant to succeed Transformers in Japan: The Yuusha - or Brave - Series would have all kinds of Video Game representation and wouldn't you know it, Irem would end up creating a shooting game for the Famicom and Game Boy based on Yuusha's second installment... but, how does it stack up?

All-new NES games make us feel all kinds of ways, and some truly great stuff is hitting the scene by way of 1st Press Games. So how about a great Retro Fixed-Screen Run-N-Gunner that adheres to all the same rules original Famicom games did? Our Blazing Rangers Review.

We took a look at Darius Cozmic Collection in episode and while it was a great, mostly comprehensive collection, it was missing a few titles. Cozmic Revelation is exactly why, but we've already taken a look at most of what it offers. The Switch version, however, holds something rather interesting...

Our picks for the top-10 shooting games of 2021, with a cavalcade of EX Awards. GET READY.

In a Bullet Heaven first, "Cresta: The Complete Series Review" dives into an entire game series in one monster episode. With the all-new Sol Cresta finally seeing release, we take a look at the games that led to its creation with the best, worst and everything in between before examining Sol Cresta in detail. We hope you enjoy this special production.

Surprise releases are always a neat thing, but surprise releases of stuff no one knew was coming? And it's a game that's pretty sweet on all fronts? Those are the best kinds, funny name or not. Get ready for our Drainus Review.

Sequels released 30 years down the line seem to be happening more often than not these days, with the unlikely Andro Dunos being the latest to see a series expansion from Developer Picorinne Soft and publisher Pixelheart. How does it stack up?

The somewhat underwhelming Space Moth DX preceded Star Hunter DX which ended up being the 2021 Shmup of the Year on Bullet Heaven. However, Space Moth Lunar Edition aims to improve DX in huge ways. How does it stack up to its original incarnation?

It's time to drop down the disco ball and boogie on into Cave's Dangun Feveron, part of the M2 Shot Triggers Line and released physically by Limited Run Games. How does this Saturday Night Fever Dream it stack up?

Another rather unexpected shooting game approaches, this time on Switch and PS5, and sporting a heavy game-boy inspired three little pigs theme. But does it stack up?

A Corgi flying a little biplane? Adorable. Packed with great AV talent, Horgihugh and Friends might be your next chill shmup. Our review.

13 years of reviews have come to a close. We hope you enjoy the mythic finale, featuring our most prized title: Choutetsu Brikinger for Neo-Geo CD.