The Martians are more alive than ever!
From the first pixelated shots to the infinite bullets of modern titles, shoot ’em ups, also known as shoot ’em up em>, have defined an era of players faithful to a legacy of adrenaline, precision and reflexes.
In this second volume, Kurt Kalata and the team at Hardcore Gaming 101 are back at the helm of the ship to offer you a carefully selected selection of over 100 titles that marked an era. Iconic sagas such as Gradius, Darius, Parodius, TwinBee,< span> Aero Fighters o Xevious they share the spotlight with lesser-known but equally fascinating gems. Discover how companies like Konami, Taito, Namco, Toaplan, Raizing o Psikyo They built universes full of action, challenges and pure creative genius.
With 32 more pages than the first volume and the same level of detail and passion, this book delves even deeper into the richness of the martian killers and the lore of their most beloved franchises. From the greatest hits to the most forgotten titles, every page is imbued with the love and knowledge of an author and his team who have dedicated years to documenting and preserving this immortal genre.
If you’ve ever gotten excited about dodging bullets, destroying waves of enemies and beating your own records, this book is your ideal co-pilot. The Guide to the Shoot ‘Em Up Vol. 2 is a must-have for those who know that action never stops in infinite space. Because shoot ’em ups aren’t just video games, they’re a unique experience.
KEY POINTS TO THE BOOK:
- 192 pages to analyze more than 100 shoot ’em ups.
- Comprehensive and well-documented analysis, including a review of all ports and versions of each game.
- More than 1000 images of all kinds color.
- Written by Kurt Kalata and the Hardcore Gaming 101 team.
- Book expanded compared to the original North American release (38 additional pages) and updated with the latest releases for new platforms. Whether you are a PC or Switch, PS4/ user PS5or Xbox Series, you can locate that classic from your childhood and play it on your current system.
Source: GAMEPRESS
