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Viburnum plicatum, commonly called Doublefile Viburnum, is a Japanese native shrub valued for its unique layered growth habit. It produces dense clusters of large, white lacecap flowers in spring offering significant ornamental interest. This deciduous shrub is well-suited for landscapes and gardens...
G Darius HD is a high-definition version of Taito's 1997 arcade horizontally scrolling shoot-'em-up G-Darius. Released in 2021, it retains the series' branching routes and its capture-ball system, which lets the player seize certain enemies and use them against other opponents or release them as pow...
The full planche is a gymnastic skill requiring exceptional strength and body control. It involves holding a horizontal position with the entire body weight supported by hands and feet, legs fully extended. This advanced variation represents the pinnacle of planche progression and is typically pract...
Progear no Arashi is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Cave and published by Capcom in 2001. Notable for being one of the final games released for Capcom's CP System II arcade hardware, the game blends Cave's characteristic bullet hell design with a steampunk aesthetic. Players pilo...
R-Type is a challenging 1980s Japanese arcade shoot-em-up. Players pilot the R-9 Arrowhead starship to combat the Bydo alien invasion utilizing a Force Orb for defense and attack. The game’s distinctive horizontal scrolling gameplay and strategic use of power-ups make it notable for fans of classic...
Sengoku Blade: Tengai is a 1996 horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Japanese studio Psikyo. It follows Sengoku Ace as a separate entry in the series and carries forward its mixture of samurai imagery, supernatural opponents, selectable characters, and fast arcade combat. The game is desig...
DeathSmiles is a horizontally scrolling bullet hell shoot 'em up developed by Cave and released in Japanese arcades in 2007. The game is distinguished by its Gothic Lolita aesthetic and dark fantasy setting, where players control one of several young female characters fighting through monster-filled...
Star Parodier is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up released for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM² in Japan in 1992. Published by Hudson Soft and developed by Kaneko, it parodies Hudson’s Star Soldier series through cartoon imagery, humorous sound, and playable craft that include a Star Soldier-style fig...
Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours is a modern shoot-em-up developed by Taito. It recreates the classic Darius series offering a challenging horizontal scrolling experience within its original 32:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio. This allows players to fully immerse themselves in the game's intense action. The...
Gun Frontier is a vertically scrolling arcade shoot-'em-up developed and published by Taito in 1990. Its setting combines a Wild West visual style with science-fiction elements, while its play centers on maneuvering a craft, firing, and using directional bombs against enemy formations. The game uses...
R-Type Delta is a shoot-em-up game developed by Irem and released for the PlayStation in 1998. It distinguishes itself through its use of early 3D polygonal graphics within a horizontal scrolling gameplay style reminiscent of classic shmups. The game offers challenging combat and strategic resource...
Border Down is a horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up developed by G.rev and released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2003. The game is notable for its unique "border" system, which divides each stage into three parallel lanes that dictate difficulty and alter checkpoints upon the player's death. It caters t...
Salamander 2 is a 1996 arcade shoot 'em up developed and published by Konami as a sequel to Salamander. It alternates between horizontally and vertically scrolling stages, retaining links to the Gradius series through familiar weapons, option satellites, and power-up mechanics while adding new forms...
Life Force is a scrolling shooter arcade game developed and published by Konami in 1986. It is a modified version of the earlier game Salamander, released in the same year, with a biological theme where players battle through organic-looking environments and creatures. The game alternates between ho...
Gradius II is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed and published by Konami as an arcade game in 1988. It serves as the direct sequel to the original Gradius and continues the franchise's trademark power-up system, where players collect capsules to upgrade their ship. A defining feature in...
"Gradius Gaiden" is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Konami for the original PlayStation in 1997. Set within the wider Gradius science fiction universe, it distinguishes itself from earlier entries by allowing players to select from four distinct ships, eac...
Mahou Daisakusen is a 1993 arcade shoot-em-up developed by Raizing, the company later known as Eighting. It is a vertically scrolling shooter with a fantasy setting, four playable characters, and different weapon characteristics. Outside Japan it was released under the title Sorcer Striker, and it b...
Lords of Thunder is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Hudson Soft for the TurboGrafx-CD console in 1993. The gameplay requires players to navigate a flying warrior through various fantasy-themed stages, battling mythical creatures and bosses. A distinguishin...
"U.N. Squadron" is a horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Capcom. It was originally released for arcades in 1989 and later ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game is a licensed adaptation of the 1980s Japanese manga "Area 88," tasking players wi...
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited is an Indian company that manufactures fans, lighting, and water heaters. The Regera HZ RHS is a 25-litre horizontal storage water heater in Crompton's Regera line, finished in white and designed for residential bathroom use. The 'HZ' designation indicat...
"Steredenn" is an indie horizontal shoot 'em up developed by Pixelnest Studio and released in 2015. The game blends the fast-paced action of classic arcade shooters with modern roguelite elements, ensuring that levels, enemies, and bosses are procedurally generated for each playthrough. Players can...
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