Best Iphone shoot em up? (shmup)

[TSP]

Hello all!

There are loads of space and war shmups for the iphone but which are really good? Got Platypus, Rrootage and Space Ninja but none of those really hits the mark and Space Ninja is probably not even to be considered a shmup as you just avoid stuff.

[Kumulus]

Sentry alpha is very enjoyable imho.

[Knight]

I tried Dragon Force demo and it took me a while to realize its got some cool elements. Don't like the controls though.

Sentry Alpha reminds me of Raptor. Its also a very good pick-up and play game. So my vote goes for that.

[arn]

Dragon Force is worth a try. It's free
http://appshopper.com/entertainment/dragon-force

and space deadbeef
http://appshopper.com/games/space-deadbeef

there's a pay one I can't think of right now that isn't bad.... lemme find it

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[Carlos-Sz]

I tried Dragon Force demo and it took me a while to realize its got some cool elements. Don't like the controls though.

Sentry Alpha reminds me of Raptor. Its also a very good pick-up and play game. So my vote goes for that.

I think I remember Raptor. It was a nice game back then. Sentry Alpha remembers more that Xeious arcade game or something...

[arn]

yeah, sentry alpha is pretty good

also Sky Thunder
http://appshopper.com/games/sky-thunder

was recently improved with better touch controls, and is kind of hard.

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[arn]

to be honest, all the shoot'emups are less than ideal due to controls. I think it will take an iphone-specific shoot'em'up to come along.

A shoot'emup version of Space Ninja, for example.

arn

[your personal robot]

Most complete: Sky Thunder, after the update playable and with cool graphics and sound. Just a bit short. But still the best.

Space Deadbeef has to come a a full game!!!

[AppWhore]

Space Deadbeef for me, even as a demo.

[TSP]

Thanks för your input, seems like it stands between Sentry and Sky Thunder and of the 2 only Sky Thunder have both touch and tiltcontrols. Tried the Dragon Force demo and truly enjoyed it.
No mention of Radio Flare, is it that bad?

[RM imagery]

My Fave shmups (and this is my favorite genre):

2079 - underrated and excel controls for a geo wars type game. very smooth controls with tilt aptly moving your ship and a 360 degree shooting circle for firing.

Zone Warrior - decent dogfighting while shooting asteroids while saving the space station.

Centipede is flat out awesome. I got 450,000 on Ultra (best way to play)

Rebel Onslaught - recent purchase. seems worthy. The dev is working on updates to make it even better.

Solar Blaster - challenging version of the classic atari game Star Raiders. worth a try.

Radio Flare - another recent purchase that shows promise but needs improvements like changing backgrounds and more songs. Rez lovers must get it and u must play with hphones!

Slingshot - tho maybe not a typical shmup, i love this take on the cannon game with gravity in space as opposed to wind in canyons. I currently have 10% of the top 100 scores worldwide with 5 in the top 50 and #5 overall.

[currymutton]

So far, Sentry Alpha (paid), and both free rRootage and Space Dead Beef are the best so far. I haven't tried Dragon Force yet. Radio Flare is kind of borderline case.

Still waiting for the rRootage developer to port more shooters over.

[Chiller ONE]

The best free is Dragon Force imo.
When are they going to release the frickin full version? :confused:

[dboeren]

I'd love to get a good quality shmup on my iPhone, I'm a big fan of these types of games too. But, I'm not sure we're really there yet, the controls are a big issue that hasn't been solved yet. Space Ninja makes me optimistic though.

[RPGGuy]

How come nobody mentioned Blue Skies? I think the controls worked out pretty well for it.

[kappa]

Platypus

[istopmotion]

Platypus is simple, but I love it. I really love the animations. :)

If you want a fun shoot 'em up and you're not a serious gamer, this one is a good choice.

[ufos]

Try UFOs at http://ufosiphone.wordpress.com/ where the control issues you describe have been fixed.
I tried Space Deadbeef but I can't control the main spaceship well.

[Wasted]

I've played a few, but I think nothing comes close to Space Deadbeef. They should release a full version soon.

And what about Internal Force? I remember seeing a feature here on TA. I don't think it's been released already.

[sam the lion]

dropship qualifies for the genre? i like it a lot.

also agree on space deadbeef.

[yankjenets]

2079 and rRootage are best imho.

[Tharob]

phull is very good. platypus and space deadbeef are also great.

is radio flare worth the money? it seems fun

[GR00V3R]

I know this is an old thread, but I just got my iPhone and I'm wondering what shmups I should get.

I tried Space Invaders Infinity Gene, but that didn't do it for me.

What else should I have in my collection?

(Orbital Defence looks promising, but isn't out yet.). :(

[squarezero]

I know this is an old thread, but I just got my iPhone and I'm wondering what shmups I should get.

I tried Space Invaders Infinity Gene, but that didn't do it for me.

What else should I have in my collection?

(Orbital Defence looks promising, but isn't out yet.). :(
This is thread is in the wrong section -- but that's not your fault, since you didn't create it, just bumped it.

That said, my favorite shmup right now is SkySmash 1918. It's beautifully made and pretty intense. By the way, you'll find a lot of love for SIIG around these parts, but I understand that it's not for everyone -- you really have to have some appreciation for old-school gaming to really get it.

Oh, and welcome to the forums!

[applesauce25r624]

freaking Internal Force if they ever get it back :[

[The_Running_Man]

I'm surprised no no one mentioned Tyrian in this thread unless this thread came before that came out. Tyrian is the only game that has stayed on my front page constantly since I purchased it. I think it is the absolute best shmup on the iphone.

[GR00V3R]

Awesome. Thanks, dudes. I'll try those ones. :)

[Boardumb]

Here's the ones I have.

Vert shmups:
SkySmash 1918 (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=332505217&mt=8)
Hotfield (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=307102133&mt=8), Hotfield Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=312043446&mt=8)
Sky Force Reloaded (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=306712037&mt=8), Sky Force Reloaded Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=309600224&mt=8)
Siberian Strike (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313684669&mt=8), Siberian Strike Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319104738&mt=8)
Roswell Fighter (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=335319071&mt=8)
Sentry Alpha (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=300121963&mt=8)
Tyrian (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319007240&mt=8), Tyrian Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319557685&mt=8)
Doodle Flight (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=322677408&mt=8)
iFighter (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=314099570&mt=8), iFighter Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=308614334&mt=8)
SIIG (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=323665063&mt=8)
rRootage (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=294029568&mt=8)
Noiz2sa (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=334557212&mt=8)
Dragon Force Light (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=300299881&mt=8)
SkyDragon (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=331108618&mt=8)
Sky Thunder (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=297651103&mt=8), Sky Thunder Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=306029252&mt=8)
SpaceX (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=304322302&mt=8), SpaceX Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=310458342&mt=8)

Horizontal shmups:
Abigale (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=309411046&mt=8), Abigale Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=317062690&mt=8)
Platypus (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=298601125&mt=8), Platypus Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=316579329&mt=8)
Space Deadbeef (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=297048779&mt=8)

Other:
Space Ninja (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=301040521&mt=8)
Alien Invaders (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319057062&mt=8)
iYamato (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=318764748&mt=8), iYamato Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=318964853&mt=8)

[Fletch11]

I like to add buster red and above and below to the list

[OctopodSquad]

No one mentioned Espgaluda 2?!
That game is awesome..

[Rumblecat]

No-one mentioned it because it hadn't been released when all but one post was made in this thread. But, yeah, everything else kind of pales next to Espgaluda- nothing else has such a deep scoring system.

Do like Sky Force Reloaded a lot though, very tight controls, even if the scoring is pretty simplistic.

[MasterChief3624]

Espgaluda 2
Icarus-X
iFighter

I love all these to death.

[sniper]

Assault Squadron is by far my favorite (i'm basically an AS troll now)..

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[KurtLosAngeles]

These two are the best I've found recently.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phoenix/id375327278?mt=8

AND

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isud-bullet-hell-action/id384294454?mt=8

It would be nice to get this thread going again, since I'm sure a few shmups have dropped since it was created. Sky Combat by chillingo is one of the worst i've played so stay away from that..

[thumbs07]

Flying hamster is pretty good.

[Osterus]

Assault Squadron is by far my favorite (i'm basically an AS troll now)..

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NfmwewNiL_Y)

I really enjoy assault squadron but after level 4 it gets pretty hard unless I use the first plane (out of the 3 available, anyone know how to unlock the fourth?)

I'll check out pheonix.. looks decent!

[thumbs07]

Slime quest worth a look also for a non-spacecraft/plane shoot 'em up.

[Epox]

phoenix ftw

[Freeway82]

Chillingo's Sky Combat and Assault Squadron are the best. They are both almost perfect though on the short side, lenght-wise.

[crex]

Chillingo's Sky Combat and Assault Squadron are the best. They are both almost perfect though on the short side, lenght-wise.

Haven't played Assault Squadron but Sky Combat is definitely one of the best. :)

[Teh_Ninja]

phoenix ftw

Yup!

[acrotran]

For Your Consideration:

iFighter
Super Laser: The Alien Fighter
Space Invaders Infinity Gene
Phoenix
Assault Squadron

[gunxsword]

My collection:
Dodonpachi Resurrection (Bullet HELL!)
Sky Combat
Phoenix (bullet torture)
Air Attack
Lighting Fighter (Raiden clone)

Dodonpachi is simply the best shump out there.
Sky Combat has great graphics. The flying sections are good, but no where near intense as Dodonpachi. The vehicle sections are awful.
Phoenix has an addicting upgrade system.
Air Attack is a solid vertical shooter that doesn't do anything new with vertical shooters. Its 3D graphics just under-par with Sky Combat.
Lighting Fighter is again a solid Raiden clone. Nothing too special except the auto-bomb (Dodonpachi has it as well) and special attack feature.

Deleted shumps:
Super Laser
Buster Red
Super Laser was simply too obsolete compared to Dodonpachi and others.
The 'blocks' in Buster Red from Lv 20+ are major distractions. Deleted.

[Simon Potticary]

Top iOS shmups (in order):

DoDonPachi Resurrection
Espgaluda II
Space Miner Blast
1951 World War One (very different, and VERY good)
Phoenix


Others of interest are Roswell Fighter, Super Blast 2 and Space Invaders: Infinity Gene.

[RCranium666]

Phoenix.
Dodonpachi.
Assault Squadron.


GW style:

Infinity Field

[csklimowski]

Phoenix is amazing. It's challenging, endless, and VERY addictive.

[Lions]

DoDonPachi is the best. Period.

Now I just want more Cave ports :)

[Drakeer Melkhor]

Phoenix
DoDonPachi
Lightning Fighter


and 1951

[EligoGames]

For Your Consideration:

Gods Of Nibiru (http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=101314)

[triggywiggy]

For Your Consideration:

Gods Of Nibiru (http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=101314)

Can you not spam your own game in threads!!!

[RCranium666]

Can you not spam your own game in threads!!!
Hey, it's a good game! I might agree if it were universal/hint!