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That could be part of it. With my playstyle, I noticed that once I knew each area, I was able to consistently reach the final boss every run. So I think the more defensive approach I went with nicely translates to increased chances of completing any given run. Hard mode may require a different set of strategies though due to how insane it is. Thanks for checking this out.

That's interesting. Do you recall who did that one?

That's solid! I almost never even think about the flip-grip because I'm always playing docked, but it's definitely a cool item. I purchased one way back and then the Special Reserve Games version of Downwell came with a flip-grip as well. I don't have the OLED but I can just imagine how nice that looks! Thanks for watching.

That's fascinating! I always enjoy hearing what may have paved the way. Thanks for jumping in!

I think replay value will vary from person to person depending on what they all want to do. A no-damage run in this would be a wild time. I'm intrigued to see what happens when you avoid rooms. As for wall-jumping, I didn't really feel there was much use based on how I was playing but I'd imagine it could come in handy for others. Thanks for checking this out!

I hear that! I still use dpad casually if I'm not doing anything too serious, but for tackling certain things, dpad is pretty risky. I also did a clear of Graze Master GM a number of weeks ago using the DOIO Hitpad controller I did a video on and that's a very simple and generous game, but it was still a lot of fun playing through it on a different controller.

Thanks for jumping in! Yeah, this thing is wild and the quality is off the charts. I love this thing! Are you in the market for a controller and what are you currently using?

@@Shmuptopia already have the haute I just think this is really cool. I checked out your channel after seeing your hori mini video. I can't say I find much enjoyment using these guys for shmups lol. 😂😂 Edit: wanna add they feel super precise though and you said so in your vid talking about them for shmups I saw. Doesn't really end up being that fun for me but I'm sure for someone who's hyper competitive trying to make the perfect score it's got to be pretty alluring.

​@@ginxxyamiThe Haute42 controllers are solid and I would like to check more of them out before long. I think each person will have certain controller types that feel the most natural for certain genres. I'm currently working on a controller review for one that has a dpad for directions and then 24mm arcade buttons for actions. Using dpad for fighting games doesn't feel natural to me, but platformers and whatnot fit the bill a little better currently. Eager to share the video when it's finished.

Hey, Sophie! Thanks so much for the kind words and for checking this out. I sometimes wonder if they act a little more cautiously when it comes to switching things up. It took them quite some time to release an all-button controller even though they could have done this much earlier, so perhaps they're not going to be too quick to experiment with different button layouts. I'd love to see what else they can offer, though. What controller(s) are you on these days? Thanks again and enjoy the weekend!

Thanks for watching. It's been a while since I've had these out, so I'll check that for both and get back to you soon.

Both have USB-A ports on them, so I'm assuming this is for passthrough like their other models. I've never used them myself, though.

Thanks for checking this out!

SBS is awesome. I had a boatload of wild times with that one and it was what got me into the genre. Playing as Bot Specialist is always fun!

Thanks for sharing! I often wondered why the Novice mode doesn't include training - especially considering Novice -Ultra will pose serious problems for many players just getting into shooters but who clear the lower Novice mode difficulties.

@@Shmuptopia You are so right. I haven't tried Novice Ultra on the first game yet (it's a considerable jump in difficulty on Futari), but I have read comments stating it's even harder than the regular original mode. How did you approach your practise without training mode?

Great questions! I'm not sure but I'd imagine the developer could fill you in on that information unless someone else comments here. I'd love to get back to this one eventually. It's got such an atmosphere.

Thanks for checking this out and sharing! I'm happy to hear this could serve you in some way. It's always great to know people can connect with and appreciate these episodes.

@@Shmuptopia thanks for the reply. I really appreciate your content and insight. I especially like that you frequently spotlight titles like Risk System that are outside the mainstream bubble or are trying something unconventional. That game clicked with me and your 1cc helped me route my own. The interview with the developer was also fantastic. I felt like too many people were quick to write it off because of a few design decisions.

@@Mid-TierMechaPilot It's no problem. I always strive to respond. Solid to hear you enjoyed Risk System - I love the way you need to manage the barrier breaker during the tlb with those expanding rings that slowly move from right to left and you have to soak up enough charge. Such a blast of a game! In case you haven't listened to it yet, my in-depth review on Risk System is essentially me just digging deep into tiny details that all contribute to such a grand experience. Thanks for being here!

Thanks for swinging by! Each run starts at the crystal station and is from scratch. You are absolutely correct. The limited margin for error plays a significant role in the tension. It's so easy to get careless and lose that first life over something silly and then you're immediately that much more cautious.

@@Shmuptopia Excellent! That's what I had assumed. I've grown to really appreciate high stakes in game design as of late. I think modern sensibilities have made players complacent, and inconsistent in their abilities. Also, arcade action games are just great in general, and I feel something precious was lost from the era. But hey, people are still making things like Rainchaser, so it's not dead and buried or anything like that, just niche. I will help maintain the niche! Overwhelm is on my wishlist, and your channel is in my subscriptions. Thanks for replying. Cheers!

@@Coreagrus High stakes are such a great way to keep things exhilarating! I just beat Shiren the Wanderer 6 a little over a week ago and it is such a solid game. I have some insanely wild gameplay recorded that I'd eventually like to share in some sort of video on high tension moments and resourcefulness. Thanks so much for your support! It's greatly appreciated!

Stoked to hear you enjoyed it, man! I can understand why this would have deterred you before given the story you shared about coming back into games with the eye-opening moment you had and recognizing challenge or difficulty in a refreshed light. I think my approach and perspective to games comes naturally and easily due to my overall choice to strive for positivity. Every game out there can be an epic experience that has an ocean of things to appreciate and get excited about or chock full of things to complain about and it always boils down to what mindset we bring into the mix. Yeah, I wasn't sure where else to throw that clip in since it felt so out of place. Man, I've got some wild ones from a game called Infernium, which I'll need to fling your way at some point. That game is over the top and one I aim to get back at before long. Thanks so much for checking this out, man!

Thanks, Alvi!! It was fun putting this together!

Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting as well. Always happy to hear people enjoy these discussions. It's always interesting to see what we get to dig into! Enjoy the rest of the series and thanks again.

In a straightforward sense, things are more aggressive much earlier than they would be if playing on a lower difficulty. I haven't jumped into the easiest mode, so I'm not sure how little that throws at the player but you can definitely spot the difference between difficulty 5 and 7 if you were to jump into the game and compare them. There may be other factors that I'm unaware of. The enemy count is always the same from what I've played, it's just that their behavior is different. Trust this helps!

@@Shmuptopia Understood, Thank you for your tips.

Thanks for checking this out and commenting. I appreciate the feedback and am happy to hear you enjoyed this. It was a blast working on this video. It's one of those things - you'll have ideas about what the game all does, but when you buckle down to examine it more closely, you start seeing a great deal more. You're spot on about the tension, too and I think that's a huge part of what still keeps things wild. It wouldn't be nearly as exhilarating if the player had more to work with or unlockables to access over multiple runs. It's such a thrilling ride as is.

No worries, man! It's one of those games where - in order to have footage for covering everything, I needed to beat it again and given the nature of Overwhelm, I had no idea if it would be a matter of days or well over a week when the script alone was a already over a week to bang out. Getting this finalized kept me up late last night. Glad you enjoyed this video, though! These days, I don't have too many permadeath games on the go like I used to (especially before Shmups), but I still love this kind of framework. That post I shared on Twitter last week about clearing Shiren 6 for the first time, that's an absolutely solid roguelike and it inspires me to get back at Shiren 5, Tangledeep, and others at a gradual pace. Thanks for popping by!

Thanks for watching!

It's solid. Outside of what this video covers, there is a co-op mode too and a NewGame+

@@Shmuptopia That's crazy. Co-op would be intense.

That is certainly not accurate. I've never encountered an arcade stick that only functioned for a specific genre, so I'm not sure why the product would have been worded that way on Amazon.

@@Shmuptopia daaamn bro the was the quickest reply ever! thanks! so on Amazon, its as I stated for fighting games only. but from multiple articles I just skimmed I think they left out the word "ps5."

​@@jayweezy3264No worries, I always strive to respond to comments as soon as I can. Thanks for checking this out and let me know what you think if you grab the f700 or f700 Elite. Also, never hesitate to ask any questions if you ever want to swap buttons, balltops, or whatever else.

Thanks man! I had a lot of fun writing this episode. As for Ayin, I've also seen "Flash" used, so Flush may be a typo. Who knows for sure!

Absolutely! I think part of what makes scoring initially appear to be the next step is that it's a path that is about getting better than before and to have as much room to work with for scoring. The ideal foundation would be to know how to clear a game pretty consistently so that you have the entire run to score in as opposed to only knowing the first couple of stages. It's misleading, though I can understand why many see what appears to be a natural progression pointing toward clearing, then scoring. You share a great point about how you might never have gotten into CC OG without dabbling with the scoring system. It's great how we can sometimes see that something is more approachable once we realize we have certain tools or knowledge at our disposal. Without that, an experience can often feel much more challenging. In many cases, even having a basic grasp of a system, like in your example, is enough to see significant changes when applied to the full run. Yeah, I'm totally on board for a session with the three of us at some point. I think dungeon crawlers would definitely be a solid time, but we'll see what we can cook up. Thanks so much for checking this out and sharing your thoughts!

Happy to hear you enjoyed this. That part of the session is my favorite. Thanks for checking this out!

I feel the same way…I really liked when Dace put it in the context of a relationship because I do feel like as a new player I am “young” and “playing the field” but in the back of my mind I’m maybe not looking but am hoping for “the one”. As excited as I am to gallivant around the genre, I’m also secretly jealous of those that can just pour thousands of hours into one game and be satisfied. C'est la vie! I think knowing that there’s more for us even if we’re done for know is okay. I also love checking out your videos of new games so keep going :)

​@@SpidersSTGYep, we are in the same state of mind! I love your idea to go from first Compile Shmups to Raizing, you should share this journey to your channel with us ^^

Thanks for dropping by Vinu! Yeah, one thing I love is that the journey or experience can be many different things for people. You have a solid list and there are loads of awesome games there!

I think I'll revisit Risk System too :)

Not as real as the D.L.U.K. what’s up fam!!! Tell me more about the Construct 3 remake that sounds very cool!

@@SpidersSTG yes man :) I decided to remake the opening level for Eschatos in Construct 3 in order to learn how the engine works, to see how the game would function on a mobile phone, and also get a decent idea of how Eschatos works on the mechanical level: how the enemies HP are calculated, fire rates on the ship shots etc all that stuff . I got up all the way the first boss and partially created the first phase and then decided to stop (as I felt like I should work on my own Shmup instead at this point :D) I'll upload what I managed to create and post the link maybe!

I'm not familiar with Jheng. Feel free to share a few details!

Oh man, he was digging deep into my dark and twisted past. Thanks for being here to check this one out, Scowsh! Glad this could serve you well during the commute.

100%! I’ll be a recruiter :)

Ha, the months this took us to orchestrate! Thanks for watching, man!

Thanks for being here!

Always appreciate your positivity, Kell! (I've settled on this short form, let me know if you prefer something else.) Thanks as always!

@@Shmuptopia A lot of people use AKD or just Mike is fine (if you can remember 😊) While I’m here, I have to say, I gasped at almost every title you mentioned (Steredenn! One game that got me into shmups as well). Also, i totally played Risk System several years ago on Xbox and did not like it. Your interview made me want to revisit it to see how my views may have changed after a LOT more shmup experience.

@@anotherkellydown Once you get aligned with Risk System, it's very satisfying and some of the boss fights are wild - especially the final boss and TLB - which absolutely demand that you know how to take full advantage of the mechanics. Thanks so much for watching, Mike!

A fantastic session for sure, man! I cannot thank you enough for this.