Famitsu Feature: The Present State of Shooting Games
Read a few shmup themed interviews and discussions published in the 07/12/2018 issue of Famitsu!
Shmups
Talking With Minoru Ikeda, Owner Of Takadanobaba Arcade Mikado: The Allure And Future of Shooting Games
“Apparently Raiden II’s “Salaryman Laser” is an in-game depiction of the mentality used by men when aiming for the urinal freshener while doing their business.” – Minoru Ikeda, owner of Game Center Mikado
Talking with ZUN from the Touhou Series! A Conversation Hell
“The volcano stage in Gradius III was basically Bullet Hell. Even though it had incredible amounts of slowdown” – ZUN, creator of Touhou Project
Darius Plus
The distinct qualities of the original arcade/Super Darius soundtrack aren’t quite preserved here, but it’s still fine enough.