I'm also a fan of Gradius and R-Type, but vertical shooters feel "right" to me. I always feel like I'm progressing and have a lot of space to move in Vert shooters, but Horizontal shooters give me a claustraphobic feel. That's just me.
Emilio, I was about to say the exact opposite. Usually, with vertical shooters, the screens are narrow, giving me a claustrophobic feeling. Horizontal shooters fill up the whole screen, letting you see your enemies bigger and clearer and giving you more room to dodge bullets.
I just love shmups! It doesn'tmatter to me if they are horizontal, vertical, or diagnal. Although, I do require a rocking soundtrack, lots of enemies and bullets, huge bosses, impossible odds, and a small hit box.
Emilio, I was about to say the exact opposite. Usually, with vertical shooters, the screens are narrow, giving me a claustrophobic feeling. Horizontal shooters fill up the whole screen, letting you see your enemies bigger and clearer and giving you more room to dodge bullets.Grieverr
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