Irem‘s 1989 sequel to their hit shooter, R-Type, is definitely an upgrade to the series, rather than a recycling of parts of the first game (as the other supposed ‘sequels’ turned out to be).
Tag Archives: Bullet Hell
Delta Charge!, ZX Spectrum
This is a conversion of the infamous Commodore 64 shooter, Delta. It was inexplicably re-titled as “Delta Charge!” by Thalamus and was first released for the ZX Spectrum in 1990 – very late in the machine’s initial lifetime.
Space Harrier, Sega 32X
The 1994 Sega 32X conversion of Space Harrier is a beautiful thing to behold…
Slap Fight, Commodore 64
A Commodore 64 conversion of the 1986 arcade game by Toaplan, published by Imagine in 1987.
Uridium Plus, ZX Spectrum
First released in 1987 by Hewson Consultants, Uridium Plus is a continuation and update of Andrew Braybrook‘s classic scrolling shooter, with all-new levels.
Uridium, ZX Spectrum
Andrew Braybrook‘s classic Commodore 64 shooter, Uridium, was converted to the ZX Spectrum by Dominic Robinson in 1986, and – considering the machine’s limitations – he did a remarkable job.
Gun Smoke, Arcade
Gun Smoke (aka “Gun.Smoke“) is an arcade shooter by Capcom, first released in 1985. It is basically a ‘wild west’ version of their previous hit Commando, only this time you’re playing as a cowboy, shooting at outlaws.
1943: The Battle of Midway, Arcade
1943: The Battle of Midway is the sequel to Capcom‘s 1984 arcade hit, 1942, and it really takes this WWII-themed bullet hell shooter to another level. It was first released into arcades in 1987.
1942, Arcade
1942 is a vertically-scrolling bullet hell shooter from Capcom, first released into arcades in 1984. The game is loosely based on the Battle of Midway of WWII and sees you piloting an American P-38 Lightning, fighting against Japanese forces.
Forgotten Worlds, ZX Spectrum
Created by Arc Developments and published by US Gold in 1989, the ZX Spectrum port of Capcom‘s side-scrolling arcade game is an excellent late-stage shooter that demonstrates the Spectrum punching well above its own weight.
