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Batsugun

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[[File:Batsugun.png|250px|center]]
{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = blue
|title = Batsugun
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Batsugun_title_screen.png
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Title screen
|imagescalepx = 180px

|developer = Toaplan
|music = Yoshitatsu Sakai
|program = Satoshi Koyama Seiji Iwakura Tsuneki Ikeda
|art = Junya Inoue Takeshi Kawamoto
|releasedate = 1993
}}

[[Batsugun]] (バツグン) is a [[Toaplan]] vertically scrolling shmup. It is regarded as an important step in the future development of bullet hell games. It primarily feels like a classic Toaplan shmup in the beginning but it eventually turns into a more bullet hell affair later on. It also features a RPG-like level up system where your shot increases in power as you shoot down enemies and gain experience points.

It was developed and released by Toaplan in Japan in 1993 and would be their last shoot 'em up they developed before declaring bankruptcy. The game was published by [[Taito]] in Europe and Unite Trading in Korea.

'''''Batsugun Special Version''''' was shown at the Amusement Machine Operators' Union (AOU) show in 1994 but was never released due to Toaplan's financial situation. The Special Version did eventually find its way onto the secondary market. It is prototypical of later [[CAVE]] games and arrange modes. It features multiple loops which increase in difficulty with faster and a high number of bullets. Ships [[hitbox]]es are smaller, bombs are better clearing the screen, and the scoring is different.

A home console version was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. It was developed Toaplan partner Gazelle and published by Banpresto. <ref>https://www.gamengai.com/#/cmnt-info?id=2332&p=4</ref> The version features both the original version of ''Batsugun'' and ''Batsugun Special Version'' as well as an arranged soundtrack.

<gallery class="left">
Batsugun_title_screen.png|Batsugun
Batsugun special version title screen.gif|Batsugun SP ver.
</gallery>

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== Gameplay Overview ==
Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shmup with 8 way directional movement, a shot button and a bomb button. It is similar in gameplay to other Toaplan shmups like ''[[Same! Same! Same!]]'' and ''[[Tatsujin]]'' but adds elements to them. There are 3 ship types to choose from, each with a different type of standard shot.

=== Controls ===
* '''Directional:''' 8 way directional movement
* '''A:''' Shot Button
* '''A (Press):''' Fire a bullet stream for ship A, fire a lightning stream with ship B, fire a wide shot for ship C
* '''A (Hold):''' Fire a bullet stream and then nothing for ship A, fire a continual lighting stream with ship B, and fire a narrow shot for ship C
* '''B:''' Bomb Button. Launches screen clearing bomb.

=== Characters / Ships / Styles ===
This game features 3 ship types (A,B,C) with different types of fire. Each ship is piloted by a 1P character and a different character for 2P.
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'''Type A''' = [[File:Batsugun type A shot.png|230px|thumb|right|Type-A]]

* Piloted by Jeeno for 1P and Schneider for 2P.
* Fires a spread shot. The fire button must be tapped for continuous fire.

<gallery mode=packed style="text-align:left">
Batsugun type A ships.png
Batsugun Jeeno.png
Batsugun Schneider.png
</gallery>
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|-|
'''Type B''' = [[File:Batsugun type B.png|130px|thumb|right|Type-B]]

* Piloted by Beltiana for 1P and Alteeno for 2P.
* Fires a lightning stream. Holding the fire button emits a continual stream.

<gallery mode=packed style="text-align:left">
Batsugun_type_B_ships.png
Batsugun Beltiana.png
Batsugun Alteeno.png
</gallery>
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|-|
'''Type C''' = [[File:Batsugun type C wide.png|130px|thumb|right|Type-C wide]][[File:Batsugun type C narrow.png|130px|thumb|right|Type-C narrow]]

*Piloted by Iceman for 1P and Olisis for 2P.
*Tapping the fire button shoots a wide shot. Holding the fire button fires a narrow shot.

<gallery mode=packed style="text-align:left">
Batsugun type C ships.png
Batsugun Iceman.png
Batsugun Olisis.png
</gallery>
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</tabber>

=== Leveling Up: ===
[[File:Batsugun level meter.png|thumb|left|Level meter]]
All ships can level up by gaining experience points by shooting down enemies, bosses, or parts of the stage environment. Additionally, ships can gain experience by dying and upon continuing, ships maintain their experience level even if the ship type is changed. Once enough experience points are acquired and the bottom meter is filled, the ship level goes up by 1 and its fire power is greatly increased. Ships can be leveled up twice to reach a maximum level of 3.

=== Items ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
|[[File:Batsugun power up.png|100px]]||'''Power Up:''' Slight increase to current ship's level firepower.
|-
|[[File:Batsugun bomb.png|100px]]||'''Bomb:''' Increases bomb stock by 1.
|-
|[[File:Batsugun small V.png|100px]]||'''Small "V:"''' Increases score by 500 points.
|-
|[[File:Batsugun large V.png|100px]]||'''Large "V:"''' Increases score by 1000 points.
|-
|[[File:Batsugun peach pig.PNG|100px]]||'''Peach Points Pig:''' These are revealed upon destroy particular enemies or parts of the background. Hovering near them gets them in an "excited" state and nets the player 110 points for every 1/60th of second in this "excited" state. They are more common in Batsugun Special Version than the original.
|-
|[[File:Batsugun purple pig.PNG|100px]]||'''Purple EXP Pig:''' These are revealed upon destroy particular enemies or parts of the background. Hovering near them gets them in an "excited" state and nets the player 1.1 experience points for every 1/60th of second in this "excited" state. They do not appear in the original Batsugun, only in Batsugun Special Version.
|}

=== Loops ===
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Batsugun Special Version has 4 loops. Each time a loop is completed the player is given an extend.

Loop 1 contains stages 1-5. 
Loop 2 contains stages 2-5. It introduces suicide bullets from defeated enemies. 
Loop 3 contains stages 3-5. Suicide bullets become larger. 
Loop 4 contains stages 4-5. Suicide bullets are much larger when spawned, and then reduce to the size in loop 3. 

Batsugun original does not loop.

=== Scoring ===
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The basic scoring methods include blowing up enemies and backgrounds and collecting "V" medals. More advanced scoring methods include chaining Power Up pickups, hovering over peach pigs, and bombing particular enemies. This game also can be exploited and milked in several ways to really tally up a score.

'''Small V medals:''' Small "V" medals are worth 500 points upon pick up. All the ones collected are worth 3000 points at the end of the stage. All medals gained before a death are lost in the end stage tally. 
'''Large V medals:''' Large "V" medals are worth 1000 points upon pick up. All the ones collected are worth 5000 points at the end of the stage. All medals gained before a death are lost in the end stage tally. 
'''Power ups:''' Collecting power ups increases shot power for each up to 4 pick ups. The fifth power up collected before death is worth 1000 points. Subsequent power ups acquired add 1000 points to the previous pick up point total up to a maximum of 10,000 points. So the 8th pickup is worth 4000 points and the 14th, 15th, etc. power up is worth 10,000 points. 
'''Peach colored pigs:''' 110 points for every 1/60th of second you hover near them. 
'''Bombing enemies:''' Particular enemies can be bombed for a 59,630 score bonus in Batsugun Special Version but not in the original. An icon appears when this happens.

[[File:Bomb score bonus.png|thumb|left|Bomb score bonus]]
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== Story ==
On a distant planet in the universe, not unlike Earth, Renoselva A. Gladebara created the Epsilon Project. This project's purpose was to transport all humans into space since the planet had become overpopulated and over-polluted. The government rejected this plan and enraged Gladebara. Gladebara then initiated a deadly coup d'etat and swiftly defeated much of the government's military resistance. Tens of millions of people died in this conflict and the coup's take over was eminent.

However, a secret undersea base was not damaged in the conflict. The government quickly assembled the elite fighter pilots of the remaining fleets. The were called the Skull Hornets and were the planet's last hope to stop Gladebara and restore peace.<ref>http://www.toaplan.org/</ref> <ref>http://shootingstar.game.coocan.jp/batsugun.html</ref> <ref>https://segaretro.org/File:BatsugunSaturnJPManual.pdf</ref>

== Trivia ==
* Junya Inoue was involved with the graphic design of Batsugun before joining Cave later on.
* A manga entitled ''Truth Story Batsugun'' was released in 2017 and covers the first 3 stages of the game story. It also includes a CD of the original and arranged soundtrack as well as an interview with the developers of the game.
* 59630 stands for GOKUROSAN which can be translated as "Good Job"<ref>https://twitter.com/dent4face/status/1059496050099150849</ref>
== Reference ==

ZeroRanger

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[[File:ZR_Logo.png|200px|center]]
{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = #008080
|innerbordercolor = #004f4d
|title = ZeroRanger
|background = #ffbc79
|image = ZR Title.png
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Title screen
|imagescalepx = 180px

|developer = SystemErasure
|music = eebrozgi Qwesta
|art = ebboshidori
|releasedate = October 2018
}}

'''''ZeroRanger''''' is a vertically scrolling [[shoot'em up]] developed and published by SystemErasure released on Steam and itch.io in 2018. A new game mode called White Vanilla was added in 2020, along with the official soundtrack. The game is notable for its unique color pallet, and for being densely packed with references to other shooters and anime. A demo that serves as a prologue to the story can be found on the developer's website.

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== Gameplay Overview ==
'''ZeroRanger''' uses 3 buttons by default. An optional Slow and Auto-fire 3 can be set in the options menu if the player desires.

=== Controls ===
*'''Z:''' Fire 1 (Main Weapon).
*'''X:''' Fire 2 (Back/Side Shot).
*'''C:''' Fire 3 (Charge/Lock-on).
*'''Fire 1+2+3:''' Alternates between Fighter and ZeroRanger Mode.

=== Characters/Weapons ===
There are two playable ships: Type-B "Rybb" and Type-C "Decker" both share the same weaponry, but with unique properties depending on the chosen ship. After the first boss, the player can choose which weapon they wish to collect. It's possible to collect none at all by destroying the Power-Ups or simply letting the time run out. However, doing so will lock you into the Fake Ending. Both ships can also transform into a Mecha after collecting the Power-Up from the boss in Stage 3. In this mode, they only have access to either the Drill or Sword weapon, depending on what the player chooses to collect. '''Charge, Lock-on, and Type-B's Sword can only be Auto-fired by mapping the Auto-fire 3 button'''.

Both ships have a passive shield to protect against '''collision damage'''. The shield can absorb three hits. On the fourth, damage will be sustained and a life will be lost. The shield does recharge after not receiving damage for a moment. Upon losing a life, the player craft will be momentary stunned, but immune to further hits. If the player double taps a direction, they can perform a dash in that direction at the cost of the remaining period of invincibility.

=== Weapons ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" |'''Weapon'''
! style="width:45%;" |'''Type-B'''
! style="width:45%;" |'''Type-C'''
|-
| '''Main Shot'''
| Wide forward shot. Must point-blank for maximum damage.
| Narrow forward shot. Always does full damage but requires precise aiming. Resembles the main shot in ''Ikaruga''.
|-
| '''Back Shot'''
| A flamethrower that pierces targets. Sticks to the borders of the screen for just a second before disappearing.
| Fires a stream of bullets backwards, with powerful afterburners to the sides. A weak forward fire is also included. Point-blank for maximum damage. Resembles the back shot in ''Radiant Silvergun''.
|-
| '''Side Shot'''
| A lightning pillar fired directly to the side and at a 45-degree angle on both sides of the ship. Does continuous damage.
| Fires bullets at the same angle as Type-B's. They are slower but much more powerful.
|-
| '''Lock-on'''
| Creates a lock-on reticle around the ship that can lock up to 8 targets. Release the button to fire. If tapped, it will quickly lock and fire at the nearest enemy. Can hit background enemies.
| Same as Type-B's, but the reticle appears a set distance in front of the ship.
|-
| '''Charge Shot'''
| Fires a piercing plasma ball. If charged, it creates a field around the ship that absorbs bullets and contact damage. If too much damage is absorbed, the ship will be unable to fire the Charge Shot for a while. At max charge, the shot will linger on screen as a big fireball for a while. Resembles the Charge Shot in ''Recca'92''. A hidden, extremely powerful variant can be used if the charge is held for a full minute.
| Also fires a piecing plasma ball. Charging it creates a small plasma shot directly in front of the ship, that can absorb a limitless number of shots and does damage on contact. The hidden variant is also present as works the same way as Type-B's.
|-
| '''Sword'''
| Tapping the button will unleash a single sword slash with high damage. Holding the button will charge a more powerful slash. A low charge does more damage and reflects bullets. At max charge, Type-B unleashes a flurry of slashes that besides reflecting bullets, also fire short range projectiles.
| Tapping the button result in a single slash that can reflect bullets. Tapping at the right rhythm will unleash a 3-hit combo. The third attack will hit multiple times. Mashing or holding the button will do a continuous sword swing, but with less range and no bullet reflection.
|-
| '''Drill'''
| Holding the button will unleash a big drill that can gather debris from hitting enemies. It slows down big bullets and outright destroy weaker ones. The debris circle around the ship, further shielding Type-B from enemies and bullets.
| Holding it unleashes a small drill that grows in size and damage as it hit enemies. Otherwise, it's the same as Type-B's drill.
|}

=== Items ===
ZeroRanger only has two types of items. The first is the '''SE-Bonus''' (System Erasure). They're point caches present in every stage, and are uncovered when certain conditions are met. The first bonus collected in each stage is worth 1000 points, with each subsequent Bonus being worth double the last. There are 3 in every stage of Green Orange mode except for the last one. In White Vanilla mode they're much more abundant, and thus their value is tweaked slightly: the first is worth 222 points and each subsequent Bonus is worth 222 more than the last.

The other item is a Life Up that awards an extra life. Like SE Bonuses, these can be uncovered by fulfilling certain conditions. The maximum number of lives you can have is eight.

=== Extends ===
Extends are rewarded fairly frequently in ZeroRanger. The less lives a player has, the easier it is to earn an extent. This is indicated in the score on the top-left corner of the screen: as you earn points, the numbers will turn into a paler shade of orange. An extra life is awarded when the score turns fully pale, then it turns back to regular orange and the process repeats. This makes for a fairly forgiving game for beginners, while also encouraging scoring.

=== Loops ===
ZeroRanger has a second loop that you access automatically for story reasons, no special conditions required. Loop 2 levels offer new secrets, new bosses, and the chance to change your first two weapons if you so desire. Please note that to access stage 2-4, you'll need to show the miniboss of 2-3 the ZeroRanger form, triggering a new boss and allowing you to finish the game.

== Scoring ==
Both game modes in ZeroRanger have their unique spin on the game's scoring mechanics.

=== Green Orange ===
Base game mode. Scoring in Green Orange revolves around a multiplier that can be found in the top-right corner of the screen. The multiplier increases as enemies are destroyed—the bigger the enemy, the bigger the increase—and it can be maintained by hitting enemies, absorbing bullets with Charge Shot, or locking-on to enemies. Not attacking for a long period of time causes it to rapidly decrease. In Fighter form, the multiplier caps at 6.4x. In Mech form, it can be "overloaded" to a max of 12.8x, but it will decrease much faster. Note that you do not need to stay in Mech form to maintain the "overloaded" multiplier, but you cannot increase it past 6.4x in Fighter Form either.

During minor bosses (those without a health bar), your multiplier stays in effect, and the text "BOSS BREAK" will appear to indicate that. During major bosses, the multiplier is replaced with a timer. Destroying the boss before it hits 0 will reward you a Time Bonus (the value is "remaining seconds x 100"). Additionally, failing to destroy a boss before it hits 0 will more often than not have the boss flee, leaving behind only a single power-up. Ending a stage with extra lives will award 1,000 points per life. If 8 lives are in stock, the bonus will be of 8,888 instead of 8,000. There's also an overkill mechanic present in both modes: you can continue to shoot certain enemies for an extra few points.

Overall, the general strategy for Green Orange can be summarized like this:
*Max out the multiplier as fast as you can and keep it from decreasing.
*Every stage has certain moments where there will be very few enemies on screen. In these cases, you'll want to slowly shave away their health instead of destroying them. This will keep the multiplier high.
*Look for SE Bonuses. Their location and conditions are fixed. Memorizing and incorporating them into your route can make all the difference.
*Speed-killing in encouraged. Completing sections fast will cause golden enemies to appear, and those are worth more points than regular ones.

=== White Vanilla ===
Score Attack mode. This mode consists of a remix of various segments from every stage in the game. On a fresh install, it has to be unlocked by reaching a Game Over in Green Orange for the first time. In White Vanilla, the Multiplier is fixed, increasing based on how well the player performs during each segment. After each segment is completed, the player will be given a grade on three criteria: '''Hits''', '''Time''', and '''Destruction'''. All criteria are ranked individually. The higher the grade, the more the Multiplier increases. Grades go from E (0.5x increase) to Z (1.0x increase). The Multiplier maxes at 16x in this mode and resets back to 1x at the start of the next stage. Between stages, there are bonus levels for increased score. The player cannot lose lives in these levels, but they automatically end if a single hit is taken.

Players are limited to a maximum of five continues in White Vanilla. The Ex-Boss can only be fought if no continues are used.

General Strategy:
*Speed-killing is king. Not only does this contribute to your Destruction Rank, completing sections early makes the screen scroll faster. This is key to obtain the Speed Zone achievement in the final segment of Stage 4.
*Some segments have been altered slightly. Don't expect exactly the same things from Green Orange.
*The Ex-Boss uses the scoring mechanics from Green Orange, and this is the only place where milking is feasible. For every other section, the Time Bonus vastly overshadows any milking. Dying to this boss still counts as a clear.

== Story and Themes ==
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

== References ==
# https://zeroranger.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Batsugun

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[[File:Batsugun.png|250px|center]]
{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = blue
|title = Batsugun
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Batsugun_title_screen.png
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Title screen
|imagescalepx = 180px

|developer = Toaplan
|music = Yoshitatsu Sakai
|program = Satoshi Koyama Seiji Iwakura Tsuneki Ikeda
|art = Junya Inoue Takeshi Kawamoto
|releasedate = 1993
}}

[[Batsugun]] (バツグン) is a [[Toaplan]] vertically scrolling shmup. It is regarded as an important step in the future development of bullet hell games. It primarily feels like a classic [[Toaplan]] shmup in the beginning but it eventually turns into a more bullet hell affair later on. It also features a RPG-like level up system where your shot increases in power as you shoot down enemies and gain experience points.

It was developed and released by [[Toaplan]] in Japan in 1993 and would be their last shoot 'em up they developed before declaring bankruptcy. The game was published by [[Taito]] in Europe and [[Unite Trading]] in Korea.

'''''Batsugun Special Version''''' was shown at the Amusement Machine Operators' Union (AOU) show in 1994 but was never released due to Toaplan's financial situation. The Special Version did eventually find its way onto the secondary market. It is prototypical of later [[Cave]] games and arrange modes. It features multiple loops which increase in difficulty with faster and a high number of bullets. Ships [[hitbox]]es are smaller, bombs are better clearing the screen, and the scoring is different.

A home console version was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. It was developed [[Toaplan]] partner [[Gazelle]] and published by [[Banpresto]].<ref>https://www.gamengai.com/#/cmnt-info?id=2332&p=4</ref> The version features both the original version of ''Batsugun'' and ''Batsugun Special Version'' as well as an arranged soundtrack.

<gallery class="left">
Batsugun_title_screen.png|Batsugun
Batsugun special version title screen.gif|Batsugun SP ver.
</gallery>

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== Gameplay Overview ==
Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shmup with 8 way directional movement, a shot button and a bomb button. It is similar in gameplay to other Toaplan shmups like ''[[Same! Same! Same!]]'' and ''[[Tatsujin]]'' but adds elements to them. There are 3 ship types to choose from, each with a different type of standard shot.

=== Controls ===
* '''Directional:''' 8 way directional movement
* '''A:''' Shot Button
* '''A (Press):''' Fire a bullet stream for ship A, fire a lightning stream with ship B, fire a wide shot for ship C
* '''A (Hold):''' Fire a bullet stream and then nothing for ship A, fire a continual lighting stream with ship B, and fire a narrow shot for ship C
* '''B:''' Bomb Button. Launches screen clearing bomb.

=== Characters / Ships / Styles ===
This game features 3 ship types (A,B,C) with different types of fire. Each ship is piloted by a 1P character and a different character for 2P.

'''Type A''' is piloted by Jeeno for 1P and Schneider for 2P.

[[File:Batsugun type A ships.png|150px|left]] [[File:Batsugun Jeeno.png|100px]] [[File:Batsugun Schneider.png|105px]]

'''Type B''' is piloted by Beltiana for 1P and Alteeno for 2P.

[[File: Batsugun_type_B_ships.png|150px|left]] [[File:Batsugun Beltiana.png|100px]] [[File:Batsugun Alteeno.png|100px]]

'''Type C''' is piloted by Iceman for 1P and Olisis for 2P.

[[File:Batsugun type C ships.png|150px|left]] [[File:Batsugun Iceman.png|100px]] [[File:Batsugun Olisis.png|100px]]

=== Weapons ===
* '''Type-A:''' Fires a spread shot. The fire button must be tapped for continuous fire.
* '''Type-B:''' Fires a lightning stream. Holding the fire button emits a continual stream.
* '''Type-C''' Tapping the fire button shoots a wide shot. Holding the fire button fires a narrow shot.

{|
|-
| [[File:Batsugun type A shot.png|230px|thumb|center|Type-A]] || [[File:Batsugun type B.png|120px|thumb|center|Type-B]] || [[File:Batsugun type C wide.png|160px|thumb|center|Type-C wide]] || [[File:Batsugun type C narrow.png|112px|thumb|center|Type-C narrow]]
|}

'''Leveling Up:''' All ships can level up by gaining experience points by shooting down enemies, bosses, or parts of the stage environment. Additionally, ships can gain experience by dying and upon continuing, ships maintain their experience level even if the ship type is changed. Once enough experience points are acquired and the bottom meter is filled, the ship level goes up by 1 and its fire power is greatly increased. Ships can be leveled up twice to reach a maximum level of 3.

[[File:Batsugun level meter.png]]

=== Items ===
'''Power Up:''' Slight increase to current ship's level firepower.

[[File:Batsugun power up.png]]

'''Bomb:''' Increases bomb stock by 1.

[[File:Batsugun bomb.png]]

'''Small "V:"''' Increases score by 500 points.

[[File:Batsugun small V.png]]

'''Large "V:"''' Increases score by 1000 points.

[[File:Batsugun large V.png]]

'''Peach Points Pig:''' These are revealed upon destroy particular enemies or parts of the background. Hovering near them gets them in an "excited" state and nets the player 110 points for every 1/60th of second in this "excited" state. They are more common in Batsugun Special Version than the original.

[[File:Batsugun peach pig.PNG|150px]]

'''Purple EXP Pig:''' These are revealed upon destroy particular enemies or parts of the background. Hovering near them gets them in an "excited" state and nets the player 1.1 experience points for every 1/60th of second in this "excited" state. They do not appear in the original Batsugun, only in Batsugun Special Version.

[[File:Batsugun purple pig.PNG|150px]]

=== Rank ===
If the game features a relevant [[rank]] system, use this section to discuss it in more detail. ''Otherwise, this can be omitted.''

=== Loops ===
Batsugun Special Version has 4 loops. Each time a loop is completed the player is given an extend.

Loop 1 contains stages 1-5. 
Loop 2 contains stages 2-5. It introduces suicide bullets from defeated enemies. 
Loop 3 contains stages 3-5. Suicide bullets become larger. 
Loop 4 contains stages 4-5. Suicide bullets are much larger when spawned, and then reduce to the size in loop 3. 

Batsugun original does not loop.

=== Scoring ===
The basic scoring methods include blowing up enemies and backgrounds and collecting "V" medals. More advanced scoring methods include chaining Power Up pickups, hovering over peach pigs, and bombing particular enemies. This game also can be exploited and milked in several ways to really tally up a score.

'''Small V medals:''' Small "V" medals are worth 500 points upon pick up. All the ones collected are worth 3000 points at the end of the stage. All medals gained before a death are lost in the end stage tally.

'''Large V medals:''' Large "V" medals are worth 1000 points upon pick up. All the ones collected are worth 5000 points at the end of the stage. All medals gained before a death are lost in the end stage tally.

'''Power ups:''' Collecting power ups increases shot power for each up to 4 pick ups. The fifth power up collected before death is worth 1000 points. Subsequent power ups acquired add 1000 points to the previous pick up point total up to a maximum of 10,000 points. So the 8th pickup is worth 4000 points and the 14th, 15th, etc. power up is worth 10,000 points.

'''Peach colored pigs:''' 110 points for every 1/60th of second you hover near them.

'''Bombing enemies:''' Particular enemies can be bombed for a 59,630 score bonus in Batsugun Special Version but not in the original. An icon appears when this happens.

[[File:Bomb score bonus.png]]

== Strategy ==
{{center|''See [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''', '''enemy and boss descriptions''', '''walkthroughs''', and '''advanced play strategies'''.''}}
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This section details some particular strategic information about the game and its gameplay, such as hidden 1UPs and some basic scoring tricks. For anything particularly deep or highly complex, you can probably leave it in the Strategy page.

''(Currently evaluating whether or not this specific section should even include information outside of the separated Strategy pages. Worth thinking about as a community.)''

== Story ==
On a distant planet in the universe, not unlike Earth, Renoselva A. Gladebara created the Epsilon Project. This project's purpose was to transport all humans into space since the planet had become overpopulated and over-polluted. The government rejected this plan and enraged Gladebara. Gladebara then initiated a deadly coup d'etat and swiftly defeated much of the government's military resistance. Tens of millions of people died in this conflict and the coup's take over was eminent.

However, a secret undersea base was not damaged in the conflict. The government quickly assembled the elite fighter pilots of the remaining fleets. The were called the Skull Hornets and were the planet's last hope to stop Gladebara and restore peace.<ref>http://www.toaplan.org/</ref> <ref>http://shootingstar.game.coocan.jp/batsugun.html</ref> <ref>https://segaretro.org/File:BatsugunSaturnJPManual.pdf</ref>

== Development History ==
If available, you can include information here about the hardware, the development of the game, and its general reception. ''Try to have as much information in this section cited as possible.''

== Version Differences ==
* Include information here about differences in a game between various versions. This includes regional differences, patch updates/bugfixes, and the like.

== Trivia ==
* Junya Inoue was involved with the graphic design of Batsugun before joining Cave later on.
* A manga entitled ''Truth Story Batsugun'' was released in 2017 and covers the first 3 stages of the game story. It also includes a CD of the original and arranged soundtrack as well as an interview with the developers of the game.

== Gallery ==
{{center|''See [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Gallery]] for our collection of images and scans for the game.''}}
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== References ==

Blue Revolver/Video Index

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[[File:Blue-rev thm.jpg|thumb|right]]
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== Parallel || Mae ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;width: 100%"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Version
! style="width:10%;" | Shot
! style="width:10%;" | Device
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Marus MPO
| 161,122,530
| 1.11
| Follow
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/qz1aCISKf84 link]
|
|-
| Marus MPO
| 161,122,530
| 1
| Power
| Plasma Launcher
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/MlySPNoJqR4 link]
|
|-
| Marus MPO
| 154,068,180
| 1.02
| Power
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/VvubHZRJ-V8 link]
|
|-
| Marus MPO
| 112,661,930
| 1
| Power
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/VvubHZRJ-V8 link]
|
|}

== Parallel || Val ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;width: 100%"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Version
! style="width:10%;" | Shot
! style="width:10%;" | Device
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Kiwi
| 191,061,890
| 1.11
| Follow
| Cluster Missile
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/WasF6vTz-dE link]
|
|-
| Kiwi
| 184,875,620
| 1.11
| Follow
| Cluster Missile
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/nzoAMxYL5YI link]
| Live at Stunfest 2019! with Dev Commentary!
|-
| Kiwi
| 172,558,930
| 1.11
| Follow
| Cluster Missile
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/mFDnZsH0Y4w link]
|
|-
| おとうふさん
| 164,024,070
| 1.11
| Follow
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/dAMO4lA6CNM link]
|
|-
| Kiwi
| 158,460,210
| 1.11
| Follow
| Cluster Missile
| TLB
| [https://youtu.be/uPQvza8WRwk link]
| Live at Stunfest 2019!
|-
| Jaimers
| 151,897,870
| 1.00
| Power
| Arc Caster
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/8oYt7XXHoio link]
|
|-
| Zaarock
| 137,929,840
| 1.11
| Power
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/r4bYqm_saG8 link]
| English Commentary
|-
| Zaarock
| 117,829,290
| 1.11
| Wide
| Cluster Missile
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/7RUJarcm_bU link]
|
|-
| Turska
| 76,563,870
| 1.11
| Follow
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/YB3p0gUPb48 link]
|
|}

== Hyper || Mae ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;width: 100%"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Version
! style="width:10%;" | Shot
! style="width:10%;" | Device
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| LordBBH
| 60,685,310
| 1
| Follow
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/cVBZk709N0g link]
|
|-
| Wcko87
| 41,226,360
| 1.11
| Narrow
| Cluster Missile
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/i56hoQJncuE link]
|
|}

== Hyper || Val==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;width: 100%"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Version
! style="width:10%;" | Shot
! style="width:10%;" | Device
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Stephen Xu
| 62,622,310
| 1
| Power
| Arc Caster
| Stage 5 Boss
| [https://youtu.be/yj578w-PN9o link]
|
|-
| IRV329
| 56,994,390
| 1.11
| Follow
| Hyper Laser
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/Y7nv58ofl34 link]
|
|}

== Normal || Val ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;width: 100%"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Version
! style="width:10%;" | Shot
! style="width:10%;" | Device
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Team Shmup'Em-All
| 48,282,020
| 1
| Wide
| Arc Caster
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/2-vgAXQJOsY link]
| 1-Sissy Series
|-
| Saipon
| 34,657,790
| 1
| Wide
| Arc Caster
| ALL
| [https://youtu.be/wLcpPUL6TF4 link]
|
|}

Armed Police Batrider/Video Index

2020-11-26T06:26:28Z

Pacific:

[[File:Batrider thm.jpg|thumb|right]]
__TOC__
{{clear}}

== Advanced ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/1KMabRY_TjI link]
|
|-
| ADS-J.J
| 21,155,190
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/atAv95Jkp4I link]
|
|-
| chum
| 19,672,720
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/569600495 link]
|
|-
| A.K上越
| 18,630,210
| Arcade
| Carpet, Strawman, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/yP8BXVPxlqU link]
|
|-
| 市電
| 17,873,290
| Arcade
| Miyamoto, Strawman, Flying Baron
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/FrEdB7JHXLU link]
|
|-
| chum
| 17,418,660
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/43355416 link]
|
|-
| CLP
| 17,271,380
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/Eu6HUzB82b4 link]
|
|-
| Aquas
| 16,298,430
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Maria
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/3T8whvTgetQ link]
|
|-
| Aquas
| 16,247,490
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Miyamoto
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/oUHwBDfosE8 link]
|
|-
| AZI
| 16,114,400
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Chitta, Shorty
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472423 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472514 2] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472604 3] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472682 4] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472799 5]
|
|-
| chum
| 14,968,310
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49593812 link]
|
|-
| fufufu
| 14,496,020
| Arcade
| Jyuji
| All
| [https://youtu.be/DedVMT-nWeo link]
|
|-
| G
| 14,143,620
| Arcade
| Wild Snail, Carpet, Strawman
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35448986 link]
|
|-
| chum
| 14,044,850
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49615450 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 13,818,900
| Arcade
| Jyuji, Miyamoto, Silver Sword
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860287 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860392 2] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860484 3]
|
|-
| HIS
| 12,253,410
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/CiAWMbrCA6s link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 12,165,850
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/0G85gTzumHw link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 12,023,700
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron,Wild Snail
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13318290 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13318495 2]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 11,797,720
| Arcade
| Adam, Flying Baron, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ygv89ZWkCA0 link]
|
|-
| SRW
| 11,605,250
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Birthday, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/38hRcreue0s?t=14m33s link]
|
|-
| SRW
| 11,596,670
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Birthday, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/vMlpBprvq5c link]
|
|-
| chum
| 11,532,380
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Strawman, Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49838693 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 11,531,100
| Arcade
| Jyuji, Golden, Gain
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18585117 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18585204 2]
| never changes autofire frequency
|-
| しすく
| 11,448,840
| Arcade
| Gain, Miyamoto, Bornnam
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12864413 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12864632 2]
|
|-
| Tsunao
| 11,423,250
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Shorty, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/fjZMLAKkGJ0 link]
| instant extend version
|-
| G
| 11,338,980
| Arcade
| Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35711511 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 11,211,230
| Arcade
| Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eup4hy5z760 link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 11,183,730
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/IxgmlIZRhho 1] [https://youtu.be/y41Q4aOlalI 2]
|
|-
| Icarus
| 10,875,240
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/G34NMrDYxlM link]
|
|-
| G
| 10,577,520
| Arcade
| Chitta
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm36461170 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 10,320,370
| Arcade
| D.D, Golden, Adam
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12657106 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12657526 2]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 10,200,230
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/AiVvAs_ZBLA link]
|
|-
| ciox
| 10,080,170
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Silversword, Grasshopper
| Stage 6
| [https://youtu.be/tSXFGFgm-jo link]
|
|-
| HIS
| 10,012,130
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/JXZxZS_C6z0 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 9,578,180
| Arcade
| Adam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/huW7gpzrRHk link]
|
|-
| G
| 9,479,220
| Arcade
| Adam
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35512721 link]
|
|-
| BRN
| 9,193,500
| Arcade
| Gain
| All
| [https://youtu.be/mBa887JF1mc link]
|
|-
| chum
| 9,171,290
| Arcade
| Golden
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45976479 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 8,861,240
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Wild Snail, Grasshopper
| All
| [https://youtu.be/wp80_YtKPaw link]
|
|-
| chum
| 8,521,340
| Arcade
| Jyuji
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45892174 link]
|
|-
| Blinge
| 8,241,470
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/yqLFkKiwYV4 link]
|
|-
| SHIKOKIN
| 8,033,180
| Arcade
| Tag-T, Shorty, Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/UCTLM7QnwVg link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,594,510
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/AXOqt_iobB0 link]
| very safe survival route for beginners
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,323,760
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/lrBzKYOKDmg link]
|
|-
| chum
| 7,319,710
| Arcade
| Chitta
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45976569 link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,273,060
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ifRTzkA4Jv8 link]
| very safe survival route for beginners
|-
| Shepardus
| 7,018,900
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/T0DwuBFi7Rs link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 6,748,170
| Arcade
| Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/YTqAF3Z-s9A link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 6,236,740
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCf_5WDxNJ4 link]
| NO MISS
|-
| 2a03
| 6,227,550
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/uzlwzpo9Aig link]
| NO MISS
|-
| 志向凡人
| 5,960,960
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://youtu.be/crrpToD4QiQ link]
| NO MISS
|-
| 2a03
| 5,879,850
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk6el9JzW8E link]
| NO MISS
|}

== Normal ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Aquas
| 12,358,990
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/xrTAzooNke4 link]
|
|-
| chum
| 11,138,420
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Strawman
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/46135825 link]
|
|-
| Smraedis
| 5,052,030
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ido0JgT9B10 link]
|
|}

== Special ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| AZI
| 9,452,270
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Gain, Golden
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10188314 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10188388 2]
|
|-
| Tsunao
| 9,150,570
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Shorty, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/fjZMLAKkGJ0?t=32m33s link]
| instant extend version
|-
| VTF-INO
| 8,349,280
| Arcade
| Silversword
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm36803508 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 7,863,960
| Arcade
| Tag-T, Chitta, Wild Snail
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15050121 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15050251 2]
| 2 Part Video
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,300,640
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Carpet, Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/WbxoLubvgBM link]
|
|-
| Shepardus
| 4,244,820
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/-sjOcefXCcI link]
|
|}

== Guides ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/NxfKObXYyl8 link]
| Guide by Yom & BOS(French)
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/juIhjmK1ZD0 link]
| STG Weekly #44
|-
| 市電
| 17,873,290
| Arcade
| Miyamoto, Strawman, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/3FHhbANlm0M link]
| STG Weekly #3
|-
|
|
| Arcade
|
|
| [https://youtu.be/bKBlCBGCuco link]
| Scoring Guide by Beyond Gaming(French)
|}

== TAS ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| まりめきっず
| 36,041,190
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Maria
| All
| [https://youtu.be/7DYGwlGKICo link]
| TAS
|-
| KRocketneo
| 25,565,730
| Arcade
| Strawman, Flying Baron, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/h1Pf9e-8sCY link]
| TAS
|}

Armed Police Batrider/Video Index

2020-11-25T18:27:59Z

Pacific:

[[File:Batrider thm.jpg|thumb|right]]
__TOC__
{{clear}}

== Advanced ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/1KMabRY_TjI link]
|
|-
| ADS-J.J
| 21,155,190
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/atAv95Jkp4I link]
|
|-
| chum
| 19,672,720
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/569600495 link]
|
|-
| A.K上越
| 18,630,210
| Arcade
| Carpet, Strawman, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/yP8BXVPxlqU link]
|
|-
| 市電
| 17,873,290
| Arcade
| Miyamoto, Strawman, Flying Baron
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/FrEdB7JHXLU link]
|
|-
| chum
| 17,418,660
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/43355416 link]
|
|-
| CLP
| 17,271,380
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/Eu6HUzB82b4 link]
|
|-
| Aquas
| 16,298,430
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Maria
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/3T8whvTgetQ link]
|
|-
| Aquas
| 16,247,490
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Miyamoto
| Stage 7
| [https://youtu.be/oUHwBDfosE8 link]
|
|-
| AZI
| 16,114,400
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Chitta, Shorty
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472423 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472514 2] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472604 3] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472682 4] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4472799 5]
|
|-
| chum
| 14,968,310
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49593812 link]
|
|-
| fufufu
| 14,496,020
| Arcade
| Jyuji
| All
| [https://youtu.be/DedVMT-nWeo link]
|
|-
| G
| 14,143,620
| Arcade
| Wild Snail, Carpet, Strawman
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35448986 link]
|
|-
| chum
| 14,044,850
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49615450 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 13,818,900
| Arcade
| Jyuji, Miyamoto, Silver Sword
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860287 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860392 2] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13860484 3]
|
|-
| HIS
| 12,253,410
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/CiAWMbrCA6s link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 12,165,850
| Arcade
| Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/0G85gTzumHw link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 12,023,700
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron,Wild Snail
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13318290 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm13318495 2]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 11,797,720
| Arcade
| Adam, Flying Baron, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ygv89ZWkCA0 link]
|
|-
| SRW
| 11,605,250
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Birthday, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/38hRcreue0s?t=14m33s link]
|
|-
| SRW
| 11,596,670
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Birthday, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/vMlpBprvq5c link]
|
|-
| chum
| 11,532,380
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Strawman, Carpet
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/49838693 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 11,531,100
| Arcade
| Jyuji, Golden, Gain
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18585117 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18585204 2]
| never changes autofire frequency
|-
| しすく
| 11,448,840
| Arcade
| Gain, Miyamoto, Bornnam
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12864413 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12864632 2]
|
|-
| Tsunao
| 11,423,250
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Shorty, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/fjZMLAKkGJ0 link]
| instant extend version
|-
| G
| 11,338,980
| Arcade
| Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35711511 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 11,211,230
| Arcade
| Miyamoto
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eup4hy5z760 link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 11,183,730
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/IxgmlIZRhho 1] [https://youtu.be/y41Q4aOlalI 2]
|
|-
| Icarus
| 10,875,240
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/G34NMrDYxlM link]
|
|-
| G
| 10,577,520
| Arcade
| Chitta
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm36461170 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 10,320,370
| Arcade
| D.D, Golden, Adam
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12657106 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12657526 2]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 10,200,230
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/AiVvAs_ZBLA link]
|
|-
| ciox
| 10,080,170
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Silversword, Grasshopper
| Stage 6
| [https://youtu.be/tSXFGFgm-jo link]
|
|-
| HIS
| 10,012,130
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/JXZxZS_C6z0 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 9,578,180
| Arcade
| Adam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/huW7gpzrRHk link]
|
|-
| G
| 9,479,220
| Arcade
| Adam
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm35512721 link]
|
|-
| BRN
| 9,193,500
| Arcade
| Gain
| All
| [https://youtu.be/mBa887JF1mc link]
|
|-
| chum
| 9,171,290
| Arcade
| Golden
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45976479 link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 8,861,240
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Wild Snail, Grasshopper
| All
| [https://youtu.be/wp80_YtKPaw link]
|
|-
| chum
| 8,521,340
| Arcade
| Jyuji
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45892174 link]
|
|-
| Blinge
| 8,241,470
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/yqLFkKiwYV4 link]
|
|-
| SHIKOKIN
| 8,033,180
| Arcade
| Tag-T, Shorty, Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/UCTLM7QnwVg link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,594,510
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/AXOqt_iobB0 link]
| very safe survival route for beginners
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,323,760
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://youtu.be/lrBzKYOKDmg link]
|
|-
| chum
| 7,319,710
| Arcade
| Chitta
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45976569 link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,273,060
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ifRTzkA4Jv8 link]
| very safe survival route for beginners
|-
| Shepardus
| 7,018,900
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/T0DwuBFi7Rs link]
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 6,748,170
| Arcade
| Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/YTqAF3Z-s9A link]
|
|-
| 2a03
| 6,236,740
| Arcade
| Bornnam
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCf_5WDxNJ4 link]
| NO MISS
|-
| 2a03
| 6,227,550
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/uzlwzpo9Aig link]
| NO MISS
|
|-
| 志向凡人
| 5,960,960
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://youtu.be/crrpToD4QiQ link]
| NO MISS
|-
| 2a03
| 5,879,850
| Arcade
| Tag-T
| All
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk6el9JzW8E link]
| NO MISS
|}

== Normal ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Aquas
| 12,358,990
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/xrTAzooNke4 link]
|
|-
| chum
| 11,138,420
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Strawman
| All
| [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/46135825 link]
|
|-
| Smraedis
| 5,052,030
| Arcade
| Strawman
| All
| [https://youtu.be/ido0JgT9B10 link]
|
|}

== Special ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| AZI
| 9,452,270
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Gain, Golden
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10188314 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm10188388 2]
|
|-
| Tsunao
| 9,150,570
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Shorty, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/fjZMLAKkGJ0?t=32m33s link]
| instant extend version
|-
| VTF-INO
| 8,349,280
| Arcade
| Silversword
| All
| [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm36803508 link]
|
|-
| しすく
| 7,863,960
| Arcade
| Tag-T, Chitta, Wild Snail
| All
| [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15050121 1] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15050251 2]
| 2 Part Video
|-
| 志向凡人
| 7,300,640
| Arcade
| Flying Baron, Carpet, Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/WbxoLubvgBM link]
|
|-
| Shepardus
| 4,244,820
| Arcade
| Shorty
| All
| [https://youtu.be/-sjOcefXCcI link]
|
|}

== Guides ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/NxfKObXYyl8 link]
| Guide by Yom & BOS(French)
|-
| Tateha
| 22,539,130
| Arcade
| Grasshopper, Flying Baron, Silver Sword
| All
| [https://youtu.be/juIhjmK1ZD0 link]
| STG Weekly #44
|-
| 市電
| 17,873,290
| Arcade
| Miyamoto, Strawman, Flying Baron
| All
| [https://youtu.be/3FHhbANlm0M link]
| STG Weekly #3
|-
|
|
| Arcade
|
|
| [https://youtu.be/bKBlCBGCuco link]
| Scoring Guide by Beyond Gaming(French)
|}

== TAS ==

{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:10%;" | Player
! style="width:10%;" | Score
! style="width:10%;" | Platform
! style="width:10%;" | Ship
! style="width:10%;" | Stage
! style="width:10%;" | Video
! style="width:40%;" | Comment
|-
| まりめきっず
| 36,041,190
| Arcade
| Carpet, Flying Baron, Maria
| All
| [https://youtu.be/7DYGwlGKICo link]
| TAS
|-
| KRocketneo
| 25,565,730
| Arcade
| Strawman, Flying Baron, Carpet
| All
| [https://youtu.be/h1Pf9e-8sCY link]
| TAS
|}

ZeroRanger/Video Index

2020-11-14T20:24:15Z

Pacific:

[[File:Zeroranger thm.jpg|thumb]]
__TOC__
{{clear}}

==Normal==

{| class=wikitable style="width: 100%"
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Ship Type
! Weapons
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| ZX
| 1,448,895
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.bilibili.com/video/av37902111/
| 2018/12/11
| China
|-
| Erppo
| 1,376,482
| PC
| Type-B
| S - L - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbzOUNjSEJk&t=4s
| 2018/12/01
| Finland
|-
| Jaimers
| 1,230,266
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/q8fsyTSj-U0
| 2019/08/09
| Netherlands
|-
| Zaarock
| 1,209,165
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/H6tCBD2cMww
| 2018/10/12
| Finland
|-
| Zaarock
| 1,163,332
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/TtsYQ9OnsGY
| 2018/10/07,no-miss endboss
| Finland
|-
| IKA
| 1,077,938
| PC
| Type-B
| B-L/C-Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibch9jIxeic
| 2018/10/20
|
|-
| Einhart
| 1,046,382
| PC
| Type-B
| B - C - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.twitch.tv/videos/316885757
| 2018/09/30
| Canada
|-
| IKA
| 976,925
| PC
| Type-C
| S/B-L-Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdufLwCnQs
| 2018/12/27
|
|-
| Malthusis
| 828,673
| PC
| Type-C
| B - C - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln017ULxsKo
| 2019/01/13
|
|-
| Dinir Nertan
| 779,351
| PC
| Type-C
| S - C - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfnuMR6XvE
| 2019/03/13
| South Korea
|-
| Shin Rekkoha
| 778,221
| PC
| Type-B
| S - C - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU_3OTwHAMg
| 2019/03/19,english commentary
|
|-
| Mark MSX
| 754,997
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/-QDGbGVeI68
| 2019/03/15,https://www.reddit.com/r/shmupSTG/comments/auqj8q/march_stg_team_score_competition_zeroranger/
| USA
|-
| Mark MSX
| 721,605
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/-jlSMNzjbMs
| Review video! + Scoring 2-ALL
| USA
|-
| M.Knight
| 715,584
| PC
| Type-B
| B - C - Dr
| 2-4
| https://youtu.be/NqoxtH2btqw
| 2019/01/05
| France
|-
| Ripazhakgggdkp
| 702,716
| PC
| Type-B
| S - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5wd9FjgOs
| 2019/02/25
|
|-
| Jerp
| 668,834
| PC
| Type-C
| S - C - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXcoUWH_kpc
| 2020/01/14
| USA
|-
| TyroneSama
| 667,450
| PC
| Type-B
| B - C - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe2jrcfWyIg
| 2019/01/16
| USA
|-
| Lamdaxx
| 663,393
| PC
| Type-B
| B - L - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qug3lHR_AWA
| 2018/10/19
|
|-
| Porvelm
| 640,898
| PC
| Type-B
| B - C - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66aBArfB1f8
| 2019/02/04
| USA
|-
| Jerp
| 602,373
| PC
| Type-B
| B - C - Dr
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7iKC8e60m8
| 2019/03/23
| USA
|-
| Eddies Works
| 557,985
| PC
| Type-B
| S - C - Sw
| 2-ALL
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5u7MLKeB2o
| 2019/01/26
| Japan
|}

==FinalBoss || Raw Label==

{| class=wikitable style="width: 100%"
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Ship Type
! Weapons
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Eboshidori
| 788,986
| PC
| Type-C
| B - C - Sw
| FB 2-3
| https://youtu.be/eeSW8kBUFpY
| 2016/01/22,Game Dev :-)
| Finland
|-
| Zaarock
| 766,986
| PC
| Type-B
| S/B-L-Sw
| FB 2-3
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGtZyF_UCCA
| 2015/09/29
| Finland
|}

==Double Play==

{| class=wikitable style="width: 100%"
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Ship Type
! Weapons
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Purcellus
| 845,430
| PC
| ---
| ---
| 2-ALL
| https://youtu.be/EfsC7h6MIWI
| Beautiful
| USA
|-
| ZX
| 462,546
| PC
| ---
| ---
| 1-ALL
| https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1pb411m73s
| ---
| China
|}

==Double Play (Ikaruga)==

{| class=wikitable style="width: 100%"
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Ship Type
! Weapons
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Purcellus
| 331,213
| PC
| ---
| ---
| ---
| https://youtu.be/IMiqVkj5jBU
| Beautiful
| USA
|}

DoDonPachi DaiOuJou/Video Index

2020-11-14T00:07:03Z

Pacific: formatting

[[File:Doj-wh-thm.jpg|thumb]]

<big>'''A-Expert'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Fufufu
| 2,063,083,220
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/DuTQLjUX9tw
| 8/23/18
| Japan
|-
| WY.
| 2,042,687,840
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/7zHTAmHj8PU
| 8/23/18
| China
|-
| LYX
| 2,003,129,570
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/PC4YraPMrlo
| 10/8/18
|
|-
| Laos Osada Sennin
| 1,893,459,930
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/G1WkH_bF5O0
| 8/28/18,Superplay DVD with PS2 port
| Japan
|-
| Pazzy
| 1,835,788,100
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/ga_kIUUwLGE?list=PLXiTxi2eTJesoMFLRDwgTOJYXd5ada5OO
| 8/23/18,Full of great annotations!
|
|-
| Pazzy
| 1,640,888,110
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/EM_kRAb-P7c?list=PLXiTxi2eTJesoMFLRDwgTOJYXd5ada5OO
| 8/23/18,Full of great annotations!
|
|-
| SON
| 1,601,506,640
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0xjabKnM4A
| 3/22/20
|
|-
| SON
| 1,570,072,580
| Arcade
| 2-5 Hibachi
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0KAiaa1R9s
| 4/26/20
|
|-
| SON
| 1,550,296,340
| Arcade
| 2-5 Hibachi
| https://youtu.be/tGBJBGsjRWk
| 8/27/18
| Korea
|-
| SON
| 1,427,780,990
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/-Oxt0Rg4G8g
| 8/7/19
|
|-
| Funky Beetle
| 1,348,864,970
| PS2
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/XGbirFlLjEA
| 7/11/19
|
|-
| KAL
| 1,320,714,420
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.bilibili.com/video/av38059039
| 12/16/18
|
|-
| VioletHatPurple
| 1,271,629,720
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/TGz2aAq30hs
| 12/28/19
|
|-
| SON
| 1,105,438,290
| Arcade
| 2-5 Hibachi
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGCvvC_gimk&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
| Korea
|-
| Iconoclast
| 1,058,551,400
| Xbox 360
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/zw17fP7RcMk
| 8/23/18
| United States
|-
| Pazzy
| 1,050,832,610
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv10Rzz64HM&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| WFL
| 907,038,820
| Arcade
| 1-All
| http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm25751516
| 8/27/18
| very refined routes. First loop only
|
|-
| Funky Beetle
| 846,631,340
| PS2
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aSxfAqWt7o&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| SON
| 842,741,950
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/znJAGtzt2qQ
| 8/23/18
| Korea
|-
| Kal-Koron
| 827,888,600
| Arcade
| 2-1
| https://www.bilibili.com/video/av19494531/?from=search&seid=13465589899112655526
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| SON
| 751,282,040
| Arcade
| 1-All
| https://youtu.be/UFADix88w6g
| 8/27/18
| Korea
|-
| Funky Beetle
| 580,782,960
| PS2
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXN78my34k&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| Funky Beetle
| 615,098,410
| PS2
| 2-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxuh5tVW4JE&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| Pazzy
| 444,943,910
| Arcade
| 1-All
| https://youtu.be/bwVJlQ9l9cA
| 8/27/18,No miss. No Bomb 1-All
|
|-
| CJM
| 209,072,700
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/AZE2lxuwhHw
| 8/27/18
|
|-
| Softdrink
| 106,546,430
| Arcade
| 2-1
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opdy_qvQd3E&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
| United States
|-
|}

<big>'''A-Shot'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Yusemi SWY
| 1,625,093,800
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/bsU31nIncgc
| 8/23/18
| Japan
|-
| HEY FL
| 1,281,741,740
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/un5oWeR_5A4 https://youtu.be/UpiajiGrqdM https://youtu.be/1GR3YTCLZyw
https://youtu.be/ilkPWb56C8g https://youtu.be/fIMJsv5Wv5o https://youtu.be/Y2kmp6ZZYwk
| 11/10/18,6 Part Video
|
|-
| 漆黒の羊
| 1,268,721,270
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm24285063 https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm24285231
| 11/13/18,806mil first loop
|
|-
|}

<big>'''A-Laser'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| (Not Known)
| 549,583,200
| Arcade
| 2-5 Hibachi
| https://youtu.be/w9k_kgvwuEc?t=2466
| 10/1/19,starts at 41:06
|
|-
| Armchair General
| 42,978,230
| Arcade
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7cS-JT9g6U&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|-
|}

<big>'''B-Expert'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Fufufu
| 2,229,390,350
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/0vSFuWaTQZ0
| 8/23/18
| Japan
|-
| SPS
| 2,170,809,750
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/9aP4I6_IdB4
| 3/15/20
|
|-
| SPS
| 2,042,659,840
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.bilibili.com/video/av2852337
| 11/13/18,2nd loop only
|
|-
| SPS
| 1,968,617,870
| Arcade
| 2-5 Hibachi
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqWJwG3HhwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn7Zo6Q2Qzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-F2WdZD5ZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpLoLlEaZZM
| 8/27/18,4 Part Video
| Japan
|-
| Fufufu
| 1,511,584,400
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUF3299XqLc&authuser=0
| 8/27/18,Live from Stunfest 2018!
| Japan
|-
| Fufufu
| 1,295,286,810
| Arcade
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/7HW7qt67h3Y
| 8/27/18,Live Demonstration Wasshoi 2015!
| Japan
|-
| Starshine Legacy
| 53,309,400
| Arcade
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8jE3Dhnyc&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
|}

<big>'''B-Shot'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| UEO
| 298,696,780
| PS2
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/TkDyVu5f_oA
| 10/22/19,2nd loop only
|
|-
| CAVE PCB
| 44,523,890
| Arcade
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vNuz4OEDJk&authuser=0
| 8/27/18
|
|-
|}

<big>'''Guides'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Pazzy
| 1,640,888,110
| Arcade
| A-EX
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/6aRcRe23x18
| 8/27/18 ,Guide by Feedbacker & BOS (French)
|
|-
| BOS
| 74,056,440
| Arcade
| A-EX
| 1-All
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nb3hVYJGOA&authuser=0
| 8/27/18,1-Sissy series; Commentary by BOS % Trizeal (French)
| France
|
|
|-
| Arcade
|
|
|
|
| https://youtu.be/s2QicYZMWg4
| 10/1/19,STG Weekly #74
|
|-
|}

<big>'''TAS'''</big>

{| class=wikitable
|-
! Player
! Score
! Platform
! Ship
! Stages
! Video
! Comment
! Country
|-
| Mojiwan
| 2,625,878,830
| Arcade
| A-EX
| 2-All
| https://youtu.be/GwmCE6nDpHs
| 11/13/18,TAS
|
|-
|
|}

Phoenix

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{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = darkblue
|title = Phoenix
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Phoenixarcadeflyer.jpg
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Arcade flyer
|imagescalepx = 180px
|developer = Amstar Electronics
|releasedate = Arcade: 1980
}}

== Phoenix ==
'''Phoenix''' is a [[shooting game]] developed by Amstar Electronics (Phoenix AZ) and published by [[Taito]] Co., Ltd. in 1978. The game is similar to Taito's [[Space Invaders]] and [[Namco]]'s Galaxian. The Phoenix mothership is one of the first video arcade game bosses to be presented as a separate challange.

== Gameplay Overview ==
[[File:Phoenix titlescreen.png|200px|thumb|title screen]]

'''Phoenix''' is a 2-button game with 2-way joystick movement. The player controls a spaceship that moves horizontally at the bottom of the screen. Enemies, typically one of two types of birds, appear on the screen above the player's ship, shooting at it and periodically diving towards it in an attempt to crash into it. The ship is equipped with a shield that can be used to absorb enemy attacks and zap any of the alien creatures that attempt to crash into the spaceship. The player cannot move while the shield is active and must wait approximately five seconds before using it again.

==== Controls ====

* '''2-way Joystick:''' Horizontal movement
* '''Button A (Press):''' Fire
* '''Button B (Press):''' Shield

==== Scoring ====

* '''Phoenix fighters''' : 20, 40, or 80 points; 200 points if flying.
* '''Phoenix birds''' : 50 or 100 points/egg, 100 - 800 points/bird.
* '''Mothership''' : 1000 - 9000 points.

== Strategy ==

'''WAVES 1 AND 2 :'''
The first and second waves begin with the Phoenix fighters moving in an invader-like formation, sometimes diving down in a random order and then back up again.
Phoenix fighters are worth more points when they fly.

'''WAVE 3 AND 4 :'''
The third and fourth stages begin with eggs floating down in a zigzag pattern, which then turn into Phoenixes. Shooting wings gives extra points and changes the movement of Phoenixes. If possible, try to hit the phoenixes as they get close to your ship. This will earn you more points. Staying close to the side of the screen will make Phoenixes align and easier to deal with.

'''WAVE 5 :'''
The final stage includes a mothership with a moving belt that has to be shot through in order to destroy the Alien Queen. The fortress slowly moves down towards the bottom of the screen, and during this wave, many Phoenixes from the first two stages also appeare. After cutting a path through the hull and shield, wait until the mothership is at the bottom, this will give you a lot more points. After this wave the game repeats starting from wave one.

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:right">
Phoenix_scoreaverage.png|
Phoenix_wave1.png|
Phoenix_wave2.png|
Phoenix_wave5.png|
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
"Romance de Amor" is played at the start of the game, and "For Elise" is played after the mothership is destroyd. The songs are different in the "Taito Memories" version.
== References ==

# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(video_game)
# https://www.arcade-history.com/?n=phoenix&page=detail&id=1961

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Success

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== Success Corporation ==
[[File:Success logo.png|400px|center|logo of success]]
'''Success''' (株式会社サクセス) is a Japanese game developer and publisher, who have developed many games in the [[shooting game]], role-playing, and platformer genres (notably the Umihara Kawase series). They are most remembered by shootemup fans as the makers of the Cotton and [[Psyvariar]] series.

Success continues to be active as a publisher and developer.

===== Shooting games developed by Success=====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year !! Publisher
|-
| ''[[Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams]]'' || 1991 || Sega
|-
| ''[[Märchen Adventure Cotton 100%]]'' || 1994 || Datam Polystar
|-
| ''[[Cotton 2: Magical Night Dreams]]'' || 1997 || Success
|-
| ''[[Cotton Boomerang]]'' || 1998 || Success
|-
| ''[[Guardian Force]]'' || 1998 || Success
|-
| ''[[Psyvariar: Medium Unit / Psyvariar: Revision]]'' || 2000 || [[Taito]]
|-
| ''[[Cotton Remake]]'' || TBA 2020/2021 || BEEP
|-
|}

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Seibu Kaihatsu

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== Seibu Kaihatsu, Inc. ==
[[File:Seibu logo.png|200px|center|Seibu Kaihatsu Inc.]]
'''''Seibu Kaihatsu''''' is a Japanese arcade game manufacturer and developer, well known for creating the ''[[:Category:Raiden series|Raiden series]]'' of [[shooting game|shooting games]]. Seibu Kaihatsu closed their arcade business in 1999, and in 2005, the development staff departed from the company and joined [[MOSS]], the current developers (and the rights holders) of the ''Raiden'' games.

Seibu Kaihatsu was founded as '''Seibu Denshi, Inc.''' in 1982, and released two games before changing to Seibu Kaihatsu.

===== [[Shooting game]]s developed by Seibu Kaihatsu =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year !! Publisher(s)
|-
| ''[[Stinger]]'' || 1983 || Seibu Denshi
|-
|-
| ''[[Scion]]'' || 1984 || Seibu Denshi
|-
| ''[[Raiden]]'' || 1990 || Seibu Kaihatsu
|-
| ''[[Raiden II]]'' || 1993 || Seibu Kaihatsu
|-
| ''[[Raiden DX]]'' || 1994 || Seibu Kaihatsu
|-
| ''[[Viper Phase-1]]'' || 1995 || Seibu Kaihatsu
|-
| ''[[Raiden Fighters]]'' || 1996 || Seibu Kaihatsu
Fabtek (US)
|-
| ''[[Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive]]'' || 1997 || Seibu Kaihatsu
Fabtek (US)
|-
| ''[[Raiden Fighters Jet]]'' || 1998 || Seibu Kaihatsu
Fabtek (US)
|}

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NMK

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== NMK Co., Ltd. ==
[[File:Nmk logo.png|400px|center|logo of NMK]]

=== General Play Style ===

Many NMK games are of a higher difficulty than average, and have a large number of bomb drops. A number of their games feature various types of hidden secrets, and obtuse scoring systems.

=== [[Shooting game]]s developed by NMK ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year !! Publisher(s)
|-
| ''[[Argus]]'' || 1986 || Jaleco
|-
| ''[[Valtric]]'' || 1986 || Jaleco
|-
| ''[[P-47]]'' || 1988 || Jaleco
|-
| ''[[Saint Dragon]]'' || 1989 || Jaleco
|-
| ''[[Task Force Harrier]]'' || 1989 || UPL
|-
| ''[[USAAF Mustang]]'' || 1990 || UPL
|-
| ''[[Black Heart]]'' || 1991 || UPL
|-
| ''[[Thunder Dragon]]'' || 1991 || Tecmo
|-
| ''[[Hacha Mecha Fighter]]'' || 1991 || NMK
|-
| ''[[Choujikuu Yousai Macross]]'' || 1992 || Banpresto
|-
| ''[[Gunnail]]'' || 1993 || NMK / Tecmo
|-
| ''[[Choujikuu Yousai Macross II]]'' || 1993 || Banpresto
|-
| ''[[Thunder Dragon 2]]'' || 1993 || NMK
|-
| ''[[Rapid Hero]]'' || 1994 || Media Trading Corporation
|-
| ''[[Operation Ragnarok]]'' || 1994 || NMK / SNK
|-
| ''[[P-47 Aces]]'' || 1995 || Jaleco
|-
| ''[[Wangan Sensou]]'' || 1995 || Jaleco
|}

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Namco

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== Namco ==
[[File:Namco logo.png|420px|center]]
'''Namco''' was a Japanese developer and publisher of arcade and home console video games, originally headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo. They developed a number of shooting games from 1979 to the late 1990s. They are most notable for the Galaxian series, Bosconian, and Xevious. Some of their staff left in the mid 1990s to join Arika.
==
'''Shooting games developed by Namco''' ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Header text !! Header text
|-
| ''Galaxian'' || 1979
|-
| ''King & Balloon'' || 1980
|-
| ''Bosconian'' || 1981
|-
| ''Galaga'' || 1981
|-
| ''Xevious'' || 1982
|-
| ''Phozon'' || 1983
|-
| ''Galpus'' || 1984
|-
| ''Grobda'' || 1984
|-
| ''Sky Kid'' || 1985
|-
| ''Thunder Ceptor'' || 1986
|-
| ''Blazer'' || 1987
|-
| ''Galaga '88''|| 1987
|-
| [[Assault]]|| 1988
|-
| ''Ordyne'' || 1988
|-
| ''Metal Hawk'' || 1988
|-
| ''Phelios'' || 1988
|-
| ''Dangerous Seed'' || 1989
|-
| ''Blast Off'' || 1989
|-
| ''Dragon Saber''|| 1990
|-
| ''Tank Force'' || 1991
|-
| ''StarBlade'' || 1991
|-
| ''Solvalou'' || 1991
|-
| ''Cosmo Gang the Video'' || 1991
|-
| [[F/A (Fighter & Attacker)]] || 1992
|-
| ''NebulasRay'' || 1994
|-
| ''Galaga Arrangement'' || 1995
|-
| ''Xevious Arrangement'' || 1995
|-
| ''Xevious 3D/G''|| 1996
|-
| ''Tenkomori Shooting'' || 1998
|}

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Milestone

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[[File:Milestone logo.png|200px|center|logo of MileStone Inc.]]
== MileStone==
'''MileStone Inc.''' (株式会社マイルストーン; generally referred to as '''Milestone''' without capitalizing the "S") was a Japanese game developer and publisher chiefly consisting of former [[Compile]] employees. MileStone is most famous for the titles it developed in the [[shooting game]] genre, but it has also developed and published a number of games in several other genres.

MileStone ceased activity in November 2014 following several issues including the arrest of the company's president on March 5, 2013.

Some of the employees who worked on MileStone shooting games (along with the intellectual property rights for these games) moved to '''Klon''', and then to [[RS34]].

===== Characteristic features in MileStone shooting games =====
* The player ship has '''multiple weapons''' or means to attack enemies (typically '''shot''', '''sword''', "'''bomb'''," and '''shield'''). Some enemies can only be destroyed by a certain type of attack.
* All games allow for '''liberal use of "bombs"''' (more like forcefields that absorb bullets) with a meter that fills up with enemy destruction and other actions. In most of the games, bombing is encouraged and is vital for scoring.
* Some games ('''Karous''' and '''Illvelo''') have a '''leveling up system''' where the player ship's shot, sword, and shield each start off at level 0 at the beginning of each playthrough and gain experience points (thereby growing stronger) by attacking enemies. Routes for leveling up the shot, sword, and shield will span over multiple stages, thereby offering these games strategic depth and complexity.
* Apart from Chaos Field (a boss-rush game), all games reward destroying all the enemies within a single formation, and it is often strategically beneficial to '''destroy enemies quickly'''. This gives the games a fast tempo, as the player ship rushes across the screen to swiftly destroy as many enemies as possible.

===== Arcade shooting games developed by MileStone =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year !! Publisher
|-
| ''[[Chaos Field]]'' || 2004 || MileStone
|-
| ''[[Radirgy]]'' || 2005 || MileStone
|-
| ''[[Karous]]'' || 2006 || MileStone
|-
| ''[[Illmatic Envelope (Illvelo)]]'' || 2008 || MileStone
|-
| ''[[Radirgy Noa]]'' || 2009 || Lucky Co., Ltd.
|-
|}

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Space Invaders

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[[File:Logo of Space Invaders.png|260px|center|logo of space invaders]]

{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = black
|title = Space Invaders
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Space_invaders_arcade_flyer.jpg
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Arcade flyer
|imagescalepx = 180px
|developer = Taito
|program = Tomohiro Nishikado
|releasedate = Arcade: 1978
}}

== Space Invaders ==
'''Space Invaders''' is an arcade game published by [[Taito]] Co., Ltd. in 1978. Space Invaders is the biggest hit in the history of arcade games and the earliest example of a [[shooting game]]. Similar products and bootlegs have been made by other companies such as [[Irem]]'s IPM Invader.

== Gameplay Overview ==

'''Space Invaders''' is a one-button game with a 2-way joystick. The beam cannon can only move left or right, fire is limited to one shot and cannot be fired again until it hits somewhere.

There are several protective walls (pillboxes) behind which the player can hide, over time these walls will be destroyed either by the invaders or the player.
A total of 55 invaders descend from the top, their movement increases as their numbers decrease and it becomes more difficult to hit them. If the invaders manage to get to the bottom then the game will be over no matter how many lives are left.

==== Controls ====

* '''2-way Joystick:''' Horizontal movement
* '''Button (Press):''' Fire

==== Scoring ====

*'''Large Invader''' : 10 points.
*'''Medium Invader''' : 20 points.
*'''Small Invader''' : 30 points.
*'''UFO''' : 50 to 300 points.

=== Characters ===

----

<gallery class="center">
Invader1.png|'''Medium Invader''' Crab type invader. The official mascot of Taito.
Invader3.png|'''Large Invader''' Octopus looking invader.
Invader2.png|'''Small Invader''' Squid type invader.
Space_invaders_character_3.png|'''UFO''' A UFO that appears from time to time.
Canon.png|'''Beam Canon''' Player's beam canon.
Defence.png|'''Pillbox''' A defensive wall.
</gallery>

== Strategy ==

=== UFO scoring technique ===

The score of a UFO is not based on any random number, but rather it is controlled by the number of shots fired. The UFO is worth 300 points if hit with the 23rd shot and on every 15th after.
At the start of the game count 22 shots, when the UFO appears fire the 23rd shot at it, you will get 300 points, now count 14 shots and fire the 15th shot at the UFO, again you will get 300 points, following this pattern every UFO on 15th shot will be worth 300 points.

=== "Nagoya Shot" ===

[[File:Nagoya Attack.png|thumb|rihgt|180px|Nagoya Attack strategy]]

The invaders do not generate their attack directly below them, but rather at a distance of one row, this makes it possible to slip under when the invaders reach the bottom row close to the cannon.
This strategy is named after the city in Japan where it was presumably discovered.

A common use of these strategies is to destroy 4 collumns on the left and 2 collumns on the right, leaving a group of five on the right and one invader in the upper left corner, this creates a narrow space in the formation where the beam canon can stay out of invaders' attacks so UFOs can be destroyed safely for extra points, and when the invaders reach the bottom they can be shot up close.

video showcasing these strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty2z6KP5X0Y

== Trivia ==

[[File:Space Invaders concept art.jpg|thumb|concept art]]

June 16th is officially recognized as the "Space Invaders Day".

== References ==

# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders
# [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%99%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/スペースインベーダー]
# strategy guides
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3frk9_3mDk Developer Interview "Looking back when Space Invaders was born"]

== Further Reading ==
#[http://shmuplations.com/nishikado/ Tomohiro Nishikado – 2000 Developer Interview]
#[http://shmuplations.com/spaceinvaders/ Space Invaders – 30th Anniversary Developer Interview]

Space Invaders

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[[File:Logo of Space Invaders.png|260px|center|logo of space invaders]]

{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = black
|title = Space Invaders
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Space_invaders_arcade_flyer.jpg
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Arcade flyer
|imagescalepx = 180px
|developer = Taito
|program = Tomohiro Nishikado
|releasedate = Arcade: 1978
}}

== Space Invaders ==
'''Space Invaders''' is an arcade game published by [[Taito]] Co., Ltd. in 1978. Space Invaders is the biggest hit in the history of arcade games and the earliest example of a [[shooting game]]. Similar products and bootlegs have been made by other companies such as [[Irem]]'s IPM Invaders.

== Gameplay Overview ==

'''Space Invaders''' is a one-button game with a 2-way joystick. The beam cannon can only move left or right, fire is limited to one shot and cannot be fired again until it hits somewhere.

There are several protective walls (pillboxes) behind which the player can hide, over time these walls will be destroyed either by the invaders or the player.
A total of 55 invaders descend from the top, their movement increases as their numbers decrease and it becomes more difficult to hit them. If the invaders manage to get to the bottom then game will be over, no matter how many lives are left.

==== Controls ====

* '''2-way Joystick:''' Horizontal movement
* '''Button (Press):''' Fire

==== Scoring ====

*'''Large Invader''' : 10 points.
*'''Medium Invader''' : 20 points.
*'''Small Invader''' : 30 points.
*'''UFO''' : 50 to 300 points.

=== Characters ===

----

<gallery class="center">
Invader1.png|'''Medium Invader''' Crab type invader. The official mascot of Taito.
Invader3.png|'''Large Invader''' Octopus looking invader.
Invader2.png|'''Small Invader''' Squid type invader.
Space_invaders_character_3.png|'''UFO''' A UFO that appears from time to time.
Canon.png|'''Beam Canon''' Player's beam canon.
Defence.png|'''Pillbox''' A defensive wall.
</gallery>

== Strategy ==

=== UFO scoring technique ===

The score of a UFO is not based on any random number, but rather it is controlled by the number of shots fired. The UFO is worth 300 points if hit with the 23rd shot and on every 15th after.
At the start of the game count 22 shots, when the UFO appears fire the 23rd shot at it, you will get 300 points, now count 14 shots and fire the 15th shot at the UFO, again you will get 300 points, following this pattern every UFO on 15th shot will be worth 300 points.

=== "Nagoya Shot" ===

[[File:Nagoya Attack.png|thumb|rihgt|180px|Nagoya Attack strategy]]

There is space between the invaders and their attack, when the invaders reach the bottom row you can stand at a safe distance and destroy them.
This strategy is named after the city in Japan where it was presumably discovered.

A common use of these strategies is to destroy 4 collumns on the left and 2 collumns on the right, leaving a group of five on the right and one invader in the upper left corner, this creates a narrow space in the formation where the beam canon can stay out of invaders' attacks so UFOs can be destroyed safely for extra points, and when the invaders reach the bottom they can be shot up close.

video showcasing these strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty2z6KP5X0Y

== Trivia ==

[[File:Space Invaders concept art.jpg|thumb|concept art]]

June 16th is officially recognized as the "Space Invaders Day".

== References ==

# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders
# japanese wikipedia entry[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%99%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC]
# strategy guides
# developer interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3frk9_3mDk

Space Invaders

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[[File:Logo of Space Invaders.png|260px|center|logo of space invaders]]

{{GameInfobox
|bordercolor = black
|title = Space Invaders
|background = #f8f8f8
|image = Space_invaders_arcade_flyer.jpg
|width = 324px;
|imagecaption = Arcade flyer
|imagescalepx = 180px
|developer = Taito
|program = Tomohiro Nishikado
|releasedate = Arcade: 1978
}}

== Space Invaders ==
'''Space Invaders''' is an arcade game published by Taito Co., Ltd. in 1978. Space Invaders is the biggest hit in the history of arcade games and the earliest example of a [[shooting game]]. Similar products and bootlegs have been made by other companies such as [[Irem]]'s IPM Invaders.

== Gameplay Overview ==

'''Space Invaders''' is a one-button game with a 2-way joystick. The beam cannon can only move left or right, fire is limited to one shot and cannot be fired again until it hits somewhere.

There are several protective walls (pillboxes) behind which the player can hide, over time these walls will be destroyed either by the invaders or the player.
A total of 55 invaders descend from the top, their movement increases as their numbers decrease and it becomes more difficult to hit them. If the invaders manage to get to the bottom then game will be over, no matter how many lives are left.

==== Controls ====

* '''2-way Joystick:''' Horizontal movement
* '''Button (Press):''' Fire

==== Scoring ====

*'''Large Invader''' : 10 points.
*'''Medium Invader''' : 20 points.
*'''Small Invader''' : 30 points.
*'''UFO''' : 50 to 300 points.

=== Characters ===

----

<gallery class="center">
Invader1.png|Crab type invader. The official mascot of Taito.
Invader3.png|Octopus looking invader.
Invader2.png|Squid type invader.
Space_invaders_character_3.png|A UFO that appears from time to time.
Canon.png|Player's beam canon.
Defence.png|A defensive wall.
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== Strategy ==

=== UFO scoring technique ===

The score of a UFO is not based on any random number, but rather it is controlled by the number of shots fired. The UFO is worth 300 points if hit with the 23rd shot and on every 15th after.
At the start of the game count 22 shots, when the UFO appears fire the 23rd shot at it, you will get 300 points, now count 14 shots and fire the 15th shot at the UFO, again you will get 300 points, following this pattern every UFO on 15th shot will be worth 300 points.

=== "Nagoya Shot" ===

[[File:Nagoya Attack.png|thumb|rihgt|180px|Nagoya Attack strategy]]

There is space between the invaders and their attack, when the invaders reach the bottom row you can stand at a safe distance and destroy them.
This strategy is named after the city in Japan where it was presumably discovered.

A common use of these strategies is to destroy 4 collumns on the left and 2 collumns on the right, leaving a group of five on the right and one invader in the upper left corner, this creates a narrow space in the formation where the beam canon can stay out of invaders' attacks so UFOs can be destroyed safely for extra points, and when the invaders reach the bottom they can be shot up close.

video showcasing these strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty2z6KP5X0Y

== Trivia ==

[[File:Space Invaders concept art.jpg|thumb|concept art]]

June 16th is officially recognized as the "Space Invaders Day".

== References ==

# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders
# japanese wikipedia entry[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%99%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC]
# strategy guides
# developer interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3frk9_3mDk

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Crab type invader. The official mascot of Taito.

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== Taito Corporation ==
[[File:Taito Logo.png|center]]

'''Taito''' is a Japanese company specializing in video games, arcade hardware and game centers. The most influential company since the dawn of arcade gaming, Taito is responsible for [[Space Invaders]] arcade hit, setting the template for [[shooting game]]s to follow.

=== List of Taito [[shooting game]]s ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year
|-
| ''[[Space Invaders]]'' || 1978
|-
| ''[[Phoenix]]'' || 1980
|-
| ''[[Darius]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Slap Fight]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Halley's Commet]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[KiKi KaiKai]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Hishou Zame]]'' || 1987
|-
| ''[[Kyukyoku Tiger]]'' || 1987
|-
| ''[[Fighting Hawk]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Syvalion]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Chuuka Taisen]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Jigoku Meguri]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Twin Eagle]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Heavy Unit]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Asuka & Asuka]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Darius II]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Night Striker]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Gun Frontier]]'' || 1991
|-
| ''[[Metal Black]]'' || 1991
|-
| ''[[Darius Gaiden]]'' || 1994
|-
| ''[[KyuKyouku Tiger II]]'' || 1995
|-
| ''[[Gekirindan]]'' || 1995
|-
| ''[[RayStorm]]'' || 1996
|-
| ''[[G-Darius]]'' || 1997
|-
| ''[[RayCrisis]]'' || 1998
|-
| ''[[Darius R]]'' || 2002
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst]]'' || 2009
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Another Chronicle]]'' || 2010
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX]]'' || 2011
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours]]'' || 2017
|-
|}

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== Raizing / Eighting / 8ing ==
[[File:Raizing Logo.png|center]]

'''Raizing''', also known as '''Eighting Co. LTD.''' / '''8ing''', is a Japanese game developer and publisher, well known for their contributions to the arcade [[shooting game]] genre. Raizing acted as the development branch of the company, Eighting functioning as the publishing branch. Raizing was formed by former [[Compile]] employees, including Yuuichi Toyama, Kazuyuki Nakashima, and Yokoo Kenichi. A notable hire was Shinobu Yagawa previously from KID. Yagawa was involved in programming for the games ''[[Battle Garegga]]'', ''[[Armed Police Batrider]]'', and ''[[Battle Bakraid]]'', and he would eventually move on to work at [[CAVE]], contributing to various projects such as ''[[DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu|DoDonPachi Dai-Fukkatsu Black Label]]''.

Raizing was incorporated into Eighting in 2000, and they have effectively ended development of shoot-em-ups since then.

===== Shooting games developed by Raizing =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year !! Publisher
|-
| ''[[Mahou Daisakusen]]'' (Sorcer Striker) || 1993 || Eighting
|-
| ''[[Shippu Mahou Daisakusen]]'' (Kingdom Grandprix) || 1994 || Eighting
|-
| ''[[Battle Garegga]]'' || 1996 || Eighting
|-
| ''[[Soukyugurentai]]'' (Terra Diver) || 1996 || Eighting
|-
| ''[[Armed Police Batrider]]'' || 1998 || Eighting
|-
| ''[[Battle Bakraid]]'' || 1999 || Eighting (dev)
|-
| ''[[Great Mahou Daisakuken]]'' (Dimahoo) || 2000 || Capcom
|-
| ''[[1944: The Loop Master]]'' || 2000 || Capcom
|-
| ''[[Brave Blade]]'' || 2000 || Namco
|-
|}

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== Taito Corporation ==
[[File:Taito Logo.png|center]]

'''Taito''' is a Japanese company specializing in video games and arcades, the most influential company since the dawn of arcade gaming.

=== List of Taito [[shooting game]]s ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Game !! Year
|-
| ''[[Space Invaders]]'' || 1978
|-
| ''[[Phoenix]]'' || 1980
|-
| ''[[Darius]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Slap Fight]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Halley's Commet]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[KiKi KaiKai]]'' || 1986
|-
| ''[[Hishou Zame]]'' || 1987
|-
| ''[[Kyukyoku Tiger]]'' || 1987
|-
| ''[[Fighting Hawk]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Syvalion]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Chuuka Taisen]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Jigoku Meguri]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Twin Eagle]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Heavy Unit]]'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Tatsujin]]/Truxton'' || 1988
|-
| ''[[Asuka & Asuka]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Hellfire]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Daisenpu]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Darius II]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Night Striker]]'' || 1989
|-
| ''[[Gun Frontier]]'' || 1991
|-
| ''[[Metal Black]]'' || 1991
|-
| ''[[Darius Gaiden]]'' || 1994
|-
| ''[[KyuKyouku Tiger II]]'' || 1995
|-
| ''[[Gekirindan]]'' || 1995
|-
| ''[[RayStorm]]'' || 1996
|-
| ''[[G-Darius]]'' || 1997
|-
| ''[[RayCrisis]]'' || 1998
|-
| ''[[Psyvaria]]'' || 2000
|-
| ''[[Darius R]]'' || 2002
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst]]'' || 2009
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Another Chronicle]]'' || 2010
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX]]'' || 2011
|-
| ''[[Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours]]'' || 2017
|-
|}

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