SPRING = Shmups-Poised-Regally-In-Nascent-Generations
Wow, I used “nascent” in a title!
A geek’s not a geek unless they are the master of their fandom’s domain, right? Be it cross-stitching, steam engines, The Clash, garage kits, HD television hookupsso the Immaculate Reception comes in at 1080p… the intimate understanding of our hobbies & pastimes are what define this subculture — correct?
Blogging here, and in recent posts (as well as a sedated but strictly adhered theme on this DA page) I feel I haven’t properly brought to light what makes this geek’s eyes glitter: SIDE SCROLLING SHOOTING GAMES. Or, “shmups.”
There’s been a LOT to be excited for lately, even in my last post (Dodonpachi Daioujou & Ketsui disc release, XBOX360) was an unthinkable occurence. And already, the Nintendo Wii & XBOX360 offer some of the best of a “golden age” era of shmups. Soldier Blade, R-Type 3, Trigger Heart Exelica, Omega Five, Tukumi Fighters… All we need is to hear Touhou making an appearance on a next gen console or a full fledged PC compilation, and the whole genre will have ressurected itself in full.
Shooters are my moe. Shmups are my anti-drug. Where people say “NO” to 200 on-screen projectiles, I say “ooooh, graze/scratch bonus!” “1CC”, “rank”, “zako” or “option” are part of the regular language and leaderboards, superplay videos, and arcade PCB kits are the historical records. But then so are some goofy commercials too.
In any case, the genre is healthy and many fine geeks across the net choose Spring as the time to watch the blossoming of danmaku patterns as well as cherry & dogwood. Do your best you have ever done, readers!
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