‘Twin-stick slasher’ Breakpoint out this week on Switch and PC
Breakpoint puts a melee combat twist on the classic twin-stick shooter, with the added fun of weapons that explode when they break.
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Guilty Gear Strive’s Nagoriyuki is a katana-wielding vampire
The mysterious character from the first trailer for Guilty Gear Strive has been officially revealed as the “techno samurai” vampire Nagoriyuki.
Darius Cozmic Collection heads west on June 16
Darius Cozmic Collection, coming to Switch and PS4 on June 16, celebrates the 2D era of Taito’s classic side-scrolling shoot-’em-up series.
You can play Dance Dance Revolution in your browser, right now
Konami has launched an open alpha test for Dance Dance Revolution V, a browser-based version of its iconic arcade dancing game.
SEGA AGES Thunder Force AC launches for Switch on May 28
The Thunder Force AC Switch release will be another addition to the console’s impressive library of shmups when it launches in the West on May 28.
Beat Saber review – Blade Dancer
Beat Saber combines all the best parts of rhythm games, virtual reality, and motion controls to create a fun, energetic game.
Monkey King: Master of the Clouds review (Switch)
Monkey King: Master of the Clouds brings the classic Journey of the West-inspired shoot ’em up Chuka Taisen to Switch, and it’s a good one.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (PS4) review
The Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a game made for diehard fans and gaming historians: it lacks the features of modern fighters, but its a nostalgic throwback to Street Fighter’s early days.
Super Mega Baseball 2 (PS4) review: Big Hitter
Super Mega Baseball was one of the best baseball games in years; Super Mega Baseball 2 is more of the same, but with a bigger feature set and long-sought after online play.
Ikaruga (Switch) review: Path to Enlightenment
Ikaruga is one of the best-known bullet hell shoot ’em ups, and the Switch port gives it a new lease on life. It’s famous for its difficulty, but the way Ikaruga finds depth and meaning in its challenge is what makes it truly brilliant.