Slap Fight

this game is a true arcade classic and one of those hidden treasures that instantly reminds you why old-school shooters became so legendary in the first place. what makes it even more special to me is that it was a gift from Thaii, which turned every stage and every high score attempt into an even more memorable experience. at first glance it may look like a simple vertical shooter, but after a few minutes you realize there’s much more depth hidden beneath its retro presentation. the fast-paced action, the constant enemy waves and the satisfying feeling of upgrading your ship create an experience that remains incredibly addictive even decades after its original release. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3741454675 one of my favorite aspects of the game is how rewarding the upgrade system feels. throughout the adventure you collect power-ups that gradually transform your tiny fighter into an absolute flying powerhouse capable of covering the screen with destruction. every upgrade feels meaningful and exciting, making survival easier while also encouraging you to push further and chase even better runs. unlike many arcade shooters where you simply dodge and…

Plays well on Steamdeck A very fun game

I'll just take the Genesis port with the cool arrange mode. This one is not well-emulated, features are not well-coded. You know the drill. Every port is always rushed.

Perhaps the most irrelevant game title ever, because you don't get to slap anything in the game besides maybe yourself in frustration. If you mixed Gradius & Xevious this would probably be the result

Love this game. Played it to death at the arcade when I was wee. This port looks identical so far. The 'cheat' even still works, if you don't shoot any enemies at the very start and let yourself get killed, when you respawn, you get the full ship, granted its dead slow but just collect the stars to upgrade the ships speed.

Who makes the best ShootEmUps? Toaplan -> Cave