the hell with it, we're goin' weekend mode
January 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
the hell with it, we're goin' weekend mode
ALLTYNEX, SATAZIUS, GRADIUS, STRANIA, EXZEAL...
SHMUP games sound like antacids & depression meds.
SHMUP games sound like antacids & depression meds.
March 17, 2026 at 6:42 AM
ALLTYNEX, SATAZIUS, GRADIUS, STRANIA, EXZEAL...
SHMUP games sound like antacids & depression meds.
SHMUP games sound like antacids & depression meds.
Whoa, I'm kind of grooving with SATAZIUS now.
I first played it back in 2014 and didn't enjoy myself at all.
Another attempt in 2023, no dice.
Then I did a savestated run of R-Type on PCE and now suddenly I'm actually capable of having fun with SATAZIUS.
Funny how that worked out after 12 years.
I first played it back in 2014 and didn't enjoy myself at all.
Another attempt in 2023, no dice.
Then I did a savestated run of R-Type on PCE and now suddenly I'm actually capable of having fun with SATAZIUS.
Funny how that worked out after 12 years.
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Whoa, I'm kind of grooving with SATAZIUS now.
I first played it back in 2014 and didn't enjoy myself at all.
Another attempt in 2023, no dice.
Then I did a savestated run of R-Type on PCE and now suddenly I'm actually capable of having fun with SATAZIUS.
Funny how that worked out after 12 years.
I first played it back in 2014 and didn't enjoy myself at all.
Another attempt in 2023, no dice.
Then I did a savestated run of R-Type on PCE and now suddenly I'm actually capable of having fun with SATAZIUS.
Funny how that worked out after 12 years.
2. Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
April 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
2. Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
For those excited about Geppy-X, check this charming shmup on Steam. Normally $5 USD and is on sale right now at 50% off.
Save 50% on Supercharged Robot VULKAISER on Steam
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
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February 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
For those excited about Geppy-X, check this charming shmup on Steam. Normally $5 USD and is on sale right now at 50% off.
Sorry I didn't have any Steam sale recommendations, but just before it ends, this ASTRO PORT bundle should be worth a look for shmup and mech fans. Big fan of Gigantic Army myself!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/12969...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/12969...
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Sorry I didn't have any Steam sale recommendations, but just before it ends, this ASTRO PORT bundle should be worth a look for shmup and mech fans. Big fan of Gigantic Army myself!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/12969...
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illumination laser
blue wish resurrection
bike banditz
hellsinker
dezatopia
zeroranger
rainchaser
redneg all stars
ganablade
infinos gaiden
kamui
reflex
refrain
satazius
space runaway
super hydorah
hell blasters
angel at dusk
shinorubi
i could keep going for days. don't test me.
blue wish resurrection
bike banditz
hellsinker
dezatopia
zeroranger
rainchaser
redneg all stars
ganablade
infinos gaiden
kamui
reflex
refrain
satazius
space runaway
super hydorah
hell blasters
angel at dusk
shinorubi
i could keep going for days. don't test me.
December 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
illumination laser
blue wish resurrection
bike banditz
hellsinker
dezatopia
zeroranger
rainchaser
redneg all stars
ganablade
infinos gaiden
kamui
reflex
refrain
satazius
space runaway
super hydorah
hell blasters
angel at dusk
shinorubi
i could keep going for days. don't test me.
blue wish resurrection
bike banditz
hellsinker
dezatopia
zeroranger
rainchaser
redneg all stars
ganablade
infinos gaiden
kamui
reflex
refrain
satazius
space runaway
super hydorah
hell blasters
angel at dusk
shinorubi
i could keep going for days. don't test me.
In an amusing reversal, I've actually put in more time into horizontal shmups than vertical ones so far this year.
The main culprits, of course, are Magical Chase and Satazius.
My hope is that with enough time, I'll develop a strong enough psyche to not fear the subgenre anymore.
Fingers crossed.
The main culprits, of course, are Magical Chase and Satazius.
My hope is that with enough time, I'll develop a strong enough psyche to not fear the subgenre anymore.
Fingers crossed.
February 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
In an amusing reversal, I've actually put in more time into horizontal shmups than vertical ones so far this year.
The main culprits, of course, are Magical Chase and Satazius.
My hope is that with enough time, I'll develop a strong enough psyche to not fear the subgenre anymore.
Fingers crossed.
The main culprits, of course, are Magical Chase and Satazius.
My hope is that with enough time, I'll develop a strong enough psyche to not fear the subgenre anymore.
Fingers crossed.
I had every intention of playing more Satazius today but the growing headache I have isn't conducive to precise hori shmup movement
So I'm cooling down after today's blog update with a nice, relaxing session of "learn how to use the Linux `ss` Socket Statistics utility for network troubleshooting"🐧
So I'm cooling down after today's blog update with a nice, relaxing session of "learn how to use the Linux `ss` Socket Statistics utility for network troubleshooting"🐧
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
I had every intention of playing more Satazius today but the growing headache I have isn't conducive to precise hori shmup movement
So I'm cooling down after today's blog update with a nice, relaxing session of "learn how to use the Linux `ss` Socket Statistics utility for network troubleshooting"🐧
So I'm cooling down after today's blog update with a nice, relaxing session of "learn how to use the Linux `ss` Socket Statistics utility for network troubleshooting"🐧
You must understand that for a twelve-year span since I started SATAZIUS, I had never seen past Stage 2 on any difficulty.
Even when coming back from my hiatus, I only managed to get to Stage 3 on Normal.
This is literally the first time in my life I'd ever reached the second half of this game.
Even when coming back from my hiatus, I only managed to get to Stage 3 on Normal.
This is literally the first time in my life I'd ever reached the second half of this game.
February 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM
You must understand that for a twelve-year span since I started SATAZIUS, I had never seen past Stage 2 on any difficulty.
Even when coming back from my hiatus, I only managed to get to Stage 3 on Normal.
This is literally the first time in my life I'd ever reached the second half of this game.
Even when coming back from my hiatus, I only managed to get to Stage 3 on Normal.
This is literally the first time in my life I'd ever reached the second half of this game.
(By the way, Satazius does indeed have the first two. Its saving grace: power-up mechanics that don't completely zero you out upon death. It's probably the maximum level of hori shmup shenanigans I can safely ingest all at once, and that's taking into consideration that I took a /TWELVE YEAR BREAK/)
February 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM
(By the way, Satazius does indeed have the first two. Its saving grace: power-up mechanics that don't completely zero you out upon death. It's probably the maximum level of hori shmup shenanigans I can safely ingest all at once, and that's taking into consideration that I took a /TWELVE YEAR BREAK/)
Cooling down after Astro Boy: Omega Factor with a relaxing (see: punishing) session of SATAZIUS because nothing can hurt me anymore
Decided to give Easy a spin after grinding on Normal for so long
I made it to the sixth (and final) stage before running out of credits
I think… this is doable?(!)
Decided to give Easy a spin after grinding on Normal for so long
I made it to the sixth (and final) stage before running out of credits
I think… this is doable?(!)
February 23, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Cooling down after Astro Boy: Omega Factor with a relaxing (see: punishing) session of SATAZIUS because nothing can hurt me anymore
Decided to give Easy a spin after grinding on Normal for so long
I made it to the sixth (and final) stage before running out of credits
I think… this is doable?(!)
Decided to give Easy a spin after grinding on Normal for so long
I made it to the sixth (and final) stage before running out of credits
I think… this is doable?(!)
It depends on the game, usually the early ones like Satazius and Zangeki Warp.
August 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
It depends on the game, usually the early ones like Satazius and Zangeki Warp.
yep! I have it (Zangeki), though I haven't played it since 2018 >,.,>
I also have a few other games from that dev like Satazius and Wolflame on steam. Those two are also on the "Shmup Collection" physical on Switch
I also have a few other games from that dev like Satazius and Wolflame on steam. Those two are also on the "Shmup Collection" physical on Switch
August 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
yep! I have it (Zangeki), though I haven't played it since 2018 >,.,>
I also have a few other games from that dev like Satazius and Wolflame on steam. Those two are also on the "Shmup Collection" physical on Switch
I also have a few other games from that dev like Satazius and Wolflame on steam. Those two are also on the "Shmup Collection" physical on Switch
I’m currently dipping into a bunch of Astro Port games, such as Satazius and Vulkaiser. They’re fun, indie shooters with full easy modes to let you have fun, and then they’re satisfying to inch through in normal. Also Geppy X has a demo on steam. A full comedy 70s anime in shmup form
June 20, 2026 at 6:07 AM
I’m currently dipping into a bunch of Astro Port games, such as Satazius and Vulkaiser. They’re fun, indie shooters with full easy modes to let you have fun, and then they’re satisfying to inch through in normal. Also Geppy X has a demo on steam. A full comedy 70s anime in shmup form
*checks my Shmup list*
ALLTYNEX Second
KAMUI
RefleX
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
SATAZIUS
WOLFLAME
Every single Toaplan shmup Bitwave ported
ALLTYNEX Second
KAMUI
RefleX
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
SATAZIUS
WOLFLAME
Every single Toaplan shmup Bitwave ported
March 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
*checks my Shmup list*
ALLTYNEX Second
KAMUI
RefleX
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
SATAZIUS
WOLFLAME
Every single Toaplan shmup Bitwave ported
ALLTYNEX Second
KAMUI
RefleX
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
SATAZIUS
WOLFLAME
Every single Toaplan shmup Bitwave ported
I think either this or Satazius is my favourite Astro Port game (shoutout to Gigantic Army too which I replayed recently)
June 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
I think either this or Satazius is my favourite Astro Port game (shoutout to Gigantic Army too which I replayed recently)
Ale, comprat Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser que esta a 3€ a @steampowered.com
Recomanació de @naeval.bsky.social
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Recomanació de @naeval.bsky.social
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Save 40% on Supercharged Robot VULKAISER on Steam
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
store.steampowered.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ale, comprat Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser que esta a 3€ a @steampowered.com
Recomanació de @naeval.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/349680/S...
Recomanació de @naeval.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/349680/S...
Horizontal shmups will often do this!
e.g. there are some timing-based sequences in Satazius that, while slow-scrolling, have little margin for error. You are telegraphed the timing of a moving piece of machinery or level geometry once, and are expected to move to safety the next opening. No redos.
e.g. there are some timing-based sequences in Satazius that, while slow-scrolling, have little margin for error. You are telegraphed the timing of a moving piece of machinery or level geometry once, and are expected to move to safety the next opening. No redos.
May 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Horizontal shmups will often do this!
e.g. there are some timing-based sequences in Satazius that, while slow-scrolling, have little margin for error. You are telegraphed the timing of a moving piece of machinery or level geometry once, and are expected to move to safety the next opening. No redos.
e.g. there are some timing-based sequences in Satazius that, while slow-scrolling, have little margin for error. You are telegraphed the timing of a moving piece of machinery or level geometry once, and are expected to move to safety the next opening. No redos.
I need to give Satazius another chance sometime. Played it like a decade ago and didn't really vibe with it but I'm way more interested in Gradius and horis in general now so I'd probably like it.
Witch Bot Meglilo and Wolflame are my faves.
Witch Bot Meglilo and Wolflame are my faves.
June 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I need to give Satazius another chance sometime. Played it like a decade ago and didn't really vibe with it but I'm way more interested in Gradius and horis in general now so I'd probably like it.
Witch Bot Meglilo and Wolflame are my faves.
Witch Bot Meglilo and Wolflame are my faves.
今日は尼の重装機兵レイノス2 サターントリビュート届かず😓けどフランスPIXEL HEARTからドリームキャスト非公式ソフトASTRO PORT COLLECTOR着弾🚀
GIGANTIC ARMY
ZANGEKI WARP
SATAZIUS NEXT
WOLFLAME
4本収録👍
缶バッジとトレカとチラシも同梱😁
DC非公認STGがさらに充実🙌ドリキャスは死なず！💪
GIGANTIC ARMY
ZANGEKI WARP
SATAZIUS NEXT
WOLFLAME
4本収録👍
缶バッジとトレカとチラシも同梱😁
DC非公認STGがさらに充実🙌ドリキャスは死なず！💪
June 4, 2024 at 9:58 AM
今日は尼の重装機兵レイノス2 サターントリビュート届かず😓けどフランスPIXEL HEARTからドリームキャスト非公式ソフトASTRO PORT COLLECTOR着弾🚀
GIGANTIC ARMY
ZANGEKI WARP
SATAZIUS NEXT
WOLFLAME
4本収録👍
缶バッジとトレカとチラシも同梱😁
DC非公認STGがさらに充実🙌ドリキャスは死なず！💪
GIGANTIC ARMY
ZANGEKI WARP
SATAZIUS NEXT
WOLFLAME
4本収録👍
缶バッジとトレカとチラシも同梱😁
DC非公認STGがさらに充実🙌ドリキャスは死なず！💪
46本のタイトル で、スペシャルプロモーションが始まりました。日曜3:00まで。
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
46本のタイトル で、スペシャルプロモーションが始まりました。日曜3:00まで。
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Henteko Doujinの28本のタイトル が、スペシャルプロモーション中ですが土曜9:00までに延長されました。
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January 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Henteko Doujinの28本のタイトル が、スペシャルプロモーション中ですが土曜9:00までに延長されました。
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31本のタイトル で、スペシャルプロモーションが始まりました。12/14(土)3:00まで。
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December 7, 2024 at 12:54 PM
31本のタイトル で、スペシャルプロモーションが始まりました。12/14(土)3:00まで。
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