Steel Dragon EX (PS2)

A surprisingly solid verticle shmup originally released under the Simple 2000 line by D3.

It features the original Steel Dragon, a rather under-rated 2D shooter released on Sega Saturn in Japan in the late 90s and a brand new 3D rendered game as well. I wouldn't say this is the definitive PS2 shmup but it is excellent given the £10 (RRP) cost. It doesn't particular do a whole lot new but it is a polished attempt which stays largely entertaining throughout play.

I'd also say it is noob friendly, so if you're a newcomer, go check this out.

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[JayX37]

I'm a pretty big fan of the Warashi games I've played. I haven't played this one though (shmups don't really get released in America)

[LewisLongshanks]

@JayX37 Many of the obscure 90s shmups were released on PS2 on the various 505 Gamestreet budget lines in the UK. There are stuff like Sol Divide, Tengai, Homura and Samurai Aces available with a little hunting. I have only this and Psyvariar atm. I need to find Gunbird: The Special Ediiton someday.

[JayX37]

@LewisLongshanks We didn't get any of those :(

[ebbderelict]

I think vertical scrolling shooters peaked for me with Tyrian.