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Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha
As far as compilations go and the extra features that usually come with them, it’s hard to justify the vanilla presentation when others out there have made much more of an effort at a lower price point.
This collection could be recommended for those who want to casually drop a few credits in a Psikyo game here and there, and are not going to become too concerned about learning or clearing the game. If you are the type of player who respects the original versions of these classics, however, and wants to experience the feel of the intended gameplay, the Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is not a worthwhile purchase.
As great of a collection as Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is, shmup fans would probably already own each of the titles on Switch. However, this does allow them to own them all in one physical collection. There isn’t anything added to the collection either, so you’re pretty much just getting the games. Still, I’d say this is an excellent collection of the games, and the Strikers series makes it worth it in the end if you don’t already own them.
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Nintendo-Legacy
French review below---a good compilation with six Shoot'Em Up for Switch. 7/10. You can Follow me on Twitter : @NintendoLegacy1 Il est toujours très intéressant de pouvoir découvrir l’histoire des jeux vidéo grâce à ce genre de compilation, surtout lorsque le travail effectué est propre et plutôt bien mis en valeur. Vivement la deuxième partie de cette compilation. Si vous préférez aller directement à l’essentiel, et selon les conseils de la majorité des fans du studio Psikyo, les deux meilleurs jeux de cette compilation seraient STRIKERS 1945-III et Dragon Blaze. Après y avoir joué, je peux vous confirmer qu’il s’agit de 2 très bons Shoot’Em Up.
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Nintendopost24
Il est toujours très intéressant de pouvoir découvrir l’histoire des jeux vidéo grâce à ce genre de compilation, surtout lorsque le travail effectué est propre et plutôt bien mis en valeur. Vivement la deuxième partie de cette compilation. Si vous préférez aller directement à l’essentiel, et selon les conseils de la majorité des fans du studio Psikyo, les deux meilleurs jeux de cette compilation seraient STRIKERS 1945-III et Dragon Blaze. Après y avoir joué, je peux vous confirmer qu’il s’agit de 2 très bons Shoot’Em Up.

Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha

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Jan 21, 2020
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15% Positive
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Jan 15, 2020
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TheSixthAxis
Barring Sol Divide, this is a great collection of shooters from one of the best in the business. If you’re a fan of the shmup that hasn’t made the leap into these titles on Switch, now’s the perfect time to do so, even if it does only just manage to justify its price versus picking up the games separately.
Jan 14, 2020
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Video Chums
If you haven't already purchased most of the games separately, Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha can be a pretty sweet addition to any shmup fans' library as it contains a handful of solid titles that you're sure to enjoy for years to come.
Feb 12, 2020
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Noisy Pixel
As great of a collection as Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is, shmup fans would probably already own each of the titles on Switch. However, this does allow them to own them all in one physical collection. There isn’t anything added to the collection either, so you’re pretty much just getting the games. Still, I’d say this is an excellent collection of the games, and the Strikers series makes it worth it in the end if you don’t already own them.
Jan 24, 2020
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FNintendo
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a compilation of six classic shoot'em-ups that brings to today's players an experience of older times. The six games included are overall fun and enjoyable, even if they don't all provide the same satisfaction but the options included make this effort an adaptation that fits well on the Nintendo Switch, especially if played with the console's screen in a vertical position. Nonetheless, more extras and additional content would be more than welcome.
Jan 21, 2020
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GameSpew
If you’re a big fan of shooters and don’t already own the majority of the games included, Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a bit of a no-brainer, really. You could spend more money just trying to pick a battered old copy of one of the included games up, so of course you’ve got to buy it. If you just like to delve into the occasional bit of shooter action, however, then there are more modern shooters available that are simply better than anything on offer here and also cheaper. With Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha you get six blasts from the past, but the lack of fanfare alongside them is a little disappointing.
Jan 28, 2020
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Pure Nintendo
Truth be told, this is an extensive package of quality shmups that are sure to keep genre enthusiasts in a frenzy for hours. That said, there are a million shooters, and this package doesn’t offer anything that hasn’t been done already. Still, Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a more affordable way to get all these games at a lower cost.
Feb 14, 2020
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Nintendo Life
This collection could be recommended for those who want to casually drop a few credits in a Psikyo game here and there, and are not going to become too concerned about learning or clearing the game. If you are the type of player who respects the original versions of these classics, however, and wants to experience the feel of the intended gameplay, the Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is not a worthwhile purchase.
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Jan 31, 2020
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Nintendo-Legacy
French review below---a good compilation with six Shoot'Em Up for Switch. 7/10. You can Follow me on Twitter : @NintendoLegacy1 Il est toujours très intéressant de pouvoir découvrir l’histoire des jeux vidéo grâce à ce genre de compilation, surtout lorsque le travail effectué est propre et plutôt bien mis en valeur. Vivement la deuxième partie de cette compilation. Si vous préférez aller directement à l’essentiel, et selon les conseils de la majorité des fans du studio Psikyo, les deux meilleurs jeux de cette compilation seraient STRIKERS 1945-III et Dragon Blaze. Après y avoir joué, je peux vous confirmer qu’il s’agit de 2 très bons Shoot’Em Up.
Jan 29, 2020
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Nintendopost24
Il est toujours très intéressant de pouvoir découvrir l’histoire des jeux vidéo grâce à ce genre de compilation, surtout lorsque le travail effectué est propre et plutôt bien mis en valeur. Vivement la deuxième partie de cette compilation. Si vous préférez aller directement à l’essentiel, et selon les conseils de la majorité des fans du studio Psikyo, les deux meilleurs jeux de cette compilation seraient STRIKERS 1945-III et Dragon Blaze. Après y avoir joué, je peux vous confirmer qu’il s’agit de 2 très bons Shoot’Em Up.
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SummaryStrikers 1945 A revolution broke out in shooting games in 1995. The Japanese brand "Psikyo" introduced a new enemy's attack, "Spread bullets" not seen before then, and the history of a new shooting game began. Strikers 1945 II If you went to a video arcade, you might know a certain name. The name is "Psikyo." The Psikyo made an awful d... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
Jan 21, 2020
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