Jae Lee writes: I’ve been a fan of the bullet-hell genre ever since I got my hands on Ikaruga on the Dreamcast.
Since then, I’ve played titles like DoDonpachi, Deathsmiles and many others.
There’s something about seeing the screen fill up with bullets and massive explosions as I battle seemingly impossible odds to actually beat a tough level/boss without using an infinite amount of continues.
As fun as it is, it’s not really a genre we see much of in the west on consoles.
So when I heard about “Astebreed” and how good it was from numerous sources, I decided to check it out.
Cultured Vultures: With the different tiers of PlayStation Plus now available, we've combed through the library to find the hidden gems you should care about.
The Humble Playism Anniversary Bundle just launched today. It features games like Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, Astebreed Definitive Edition, Kero Blaster, and more. As usual, you pay what you want and a percentage goes to charity.
"Over the past couple years, Nintendo's hybrid console has amassed a wealth of shoot 'em ups so here are the best ones so far." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
