Hi I just sign up today, just wanted to say that I really love shmups game and if you have recommendation please let know. I have also MAME installed so I can play shmup with the iCade controller.
Welcome to TA. On the main TA page, there's a bunch of game genres on the right hand side, if you scroll down. eg: http://toucharcade.com/category/games/shooter/ Or try 'Shooters' in the search box above. The games by Cave are popular.
Welcome. I am sure you will get some long lists in the coming hours or day or 2. A new favorite just recently out is AirAttack 2 with 22 levels and daily challenges. As noted, the offerings by Cave are all generally well recieved. Developer Sunny Tam has a couple great SHMUPs. Phoenix HD is another huge favorite of mine. Many people enjoy Sky Force 2014 as well. http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=208434&highlight=SHMUP This is a recent thread. Search on SHMUP gives quite a lot of relevant hits, but also has hits for the controllers as well.
My favorite shmups: Phoenix HD (bullet hell) AirAttack 2 (traditional) Danmaku Unlimited 2 (bullet hell) .Decluster Zero (bullet hell) DariusBurst (traditional) Super Crossfire (gimmicky galaga/space invaders-like) Galactic Nemesis (galaga/space invaders-like, but with free movement) Plasma Sky (galaga/space invaders-like, but with free movement) Touch Force (gimmicky bullet hell) Glorkian Warrior (galaga/space invaders-like) I heard good things about Operation Dracula, but i didnt pick that one up.
I like: - many Cave's shmups (Bug Princess, Bug Princess 2, Bug Princess 2 Black Label, DoDonPachi Blissful Death, Dodonpachi Resurrection, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM and ESPGALUDA II) - Blazing Star (only with MFI controller, though) - Phoenix HD - .Decluster and .Decluster Zero
1. Phoenix HD * it has the best shmups feel * 2. Sky force * It is hardcore * 3. Sine Mora * a true console shmups but weird controls * * It is a full game, seriously long *