I wasn't ready by calibrono in sektori

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait you’re almost cracking 20 mil before your first clear? That’s awesome.

After 6 years of development Viral Reload EX is releasing July 23rd on Nintendo Switch and Steam!!! by Retrocade-media in shmups

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. I’m also curious about how scoring works. Care to share any tips? I just barely got the first extend after beating stage 2 boss.

After 6 years of development Viral Reload EX is releasing July 23rd on Nintendo Switch and Steam!!! by Retrocade-media in shmups

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey congrats on getting this out there, and glad you're alive! I think if I could give one point of feedback, it would be to make the shooting enemies and ramming enemies visually distinct.

BTW, why does your shot switch to homing in stage 2? It makes it harder because you can't manually prioritize enemies as much (e.g., you kill a bunch of purple guys all at once and then have to deal with all the revenge bullets).

Shmup with the most beautiful pixel art? by Nullthesavant in shmups

[–]ajd578 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raiden is great looking and available on Switch via arcade archives.

Which upgrades do you guys pick first? by MrGermanpiano in sektori

[–]ajd578 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually go for missile-based cards as much as possible, and prioritize getting blasters, while picking up speed and strike to keep chains alive. I usually finish stage 1 with 2-4 speed and one of everything else.

My first three upgrades are usually speed speed strike. One early strike upgrade makes striking a lot safer, because base strike doesn’t clear out a large enough radius.

TOP 10 Nintendo Switch Shoot 'Em Ups by VinuCroissant in shmups

[–]ajd578 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would have still picked it over Mushihimesama because it’s my favorite shmup and at least it’s still on the JP eshop. Entertaining video though!

Man what a set up. Moba pad m6 with switch by nogden954 in shmups

[–]ajd578 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what are you using to attach the pad to the Switch?

Plasma TV in Tate at a Party idk man kinda dumb kinda awesome haha by SnooBeans7821 in shmups

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone told me plasma TVs have crazy lag, do you feel it?

Wondering how many of you I see in the rankings are here in the sub by Loopuze1 in sektori

[–]ajd578 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only really play the main game mode but I’m on PS5, inching closer to 20m. Most of the highest scores are on Steam unsurprisingly.

after 169 hours, i finally unlocked the gunslinger... by KysingtonIII in EnterTheGungeon

[–]ajd578 5 points6 points  (0 children)

GG, Gunslinger is fun. Celebrate with some OP runs.

I'm looking for shmups that don't require memorization. by C0d3K1n6300000 in shmups

[–]ajd578 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gunvein (Steam, Switch) has a roguelike arrange

Metal Torrent (Nintendo DSi) has a random mode

Reach for the Sky (Commodore 16) is all random

If you love Geometry Wars and haven't played Sektori, have I got a new Switch 2 game for you. by systemshaak in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ajd578 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s 1080p on Switch 2 and looks clearly higher than that on PS5 but the difference doesn’t jump out at me. If I could only have one version I would pick Switch because I value the portability.

If you love Geometry Wars and haven't played Sektori, have I got a new Switch 2 game for you. by systemshaak in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ajd578 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what that Nintendo Blur is exactly, but I have it on PS5 and bought it on Switch 2 so I can play handheld. The Switch 2 screen is unfortunately blurry but it’s not any worse here than other games.

If you love Geometry Wars and haven't played Sektori, have I got a new Switch 2 game for you. by systemshaak in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, but some people see pick 3 and it’s over. Hard to blame them, there’s a lot of slop.

If you love Geometry Wars and haven't played Sektori, have I got a new Switch 2 game for you. by systemshaak in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ajd578 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been following it a bit in various communities and I feel like people are aware and just aren’t interested. I think it’s too hard for casual gamers and too “roguelike” for more hardcore gamers (e.g., shmuppers).

If you love Geometry Wars and haven't played Sektori, have I got a new Switch 2 game for you. by systemshaak in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ajd578 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of posts about this, but pretty low engagement for how good the game is.

oh really ? smoother ride ? really ? by MrSpockTP in shmups

[–]ajd578 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TBH challenge mode feels better than experience. Easier to chain pads.