There was a time when Japanese-developed side-scrolling shooters were commonplace, but these days, the traditionally hardcore genre is more of a nostalgic novelty for gamers with a masochistic streak.
It's that classic appeal that led Sony Online Entertainment to sign a deal with Los Angeles-based localization company Rockin' Android. The partnership will bring to PlayStation Network three games in the Gundemonium "shmup" series: Gundemonium Recollection, GundeadliGne and Hitogata Happa.
Leading publisher of Japanese independent games, Rockin’ Android, announced today they are now distributing several of their releases on PCgaming platform, Desura.
Gundemonium Recollection is a Japanese developed indie game. It is a SHMUP title that belongs to the sub-genre known as Bullet Hell.
The game is fun, it is insane, and there is no real way to explain what exactly is going on. Getting passed and accepting the anime graphics is worth it, because the game inside is an addicting and well put together experience that will become addicting in a heartbeat.
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This week, Adam Anania is back again, with more tales of magic and wonder. It appears that his 3DS has become self-healing. Can world domination be far behind?
In our “Games Played Over the Course of the Week” segment, Jonah and Wes played through the Rochard demo and found a pleasant mix of 2D puzzles and gravity guns. Wes discovered that he isn’t into the “constantly punch you in the face” genre, and returned Dark Souls quickly after renting it. He did the same with X-Men: Destiny, but for reasons of suckitude, not difficulty. After his 3DS’s miraculous return, Adam grabbed Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins. Both he and Jesse seem to agree that it holds up well. Jesse finished a playthrough of Hitogata Happa after figuring out its unique mechanics, and continued his questing in Solatorobo."
