The original arcade machines features large, rattling guns that were mounted to the arcade cabinets. Gunblade NY puts players in the position of saving New York from terrorists.
The goal of both games is to find a group of enemies and kill them all before moving on. Unlike House of the Dead, the enemies are dynamic and often jump off-camera. After a good deal of shooting and camera-rotating, you kill them all and move on. LA Machineguns was released by Sega in as a sequel to Gunblade NY but with a arguably more generic-sounding name as was developed for the Model 3 system.
You will notice some nice graphical improvements in LA similar to an early Dreamcast game vs the NY counterpart that looks more like PS1 game. This time, aside from taking place in LA, the game is set in the near future where the law enforcement utilize hover bikes and often encounter androids and weapon pods that amp up the offense.
You also have to avoid shooting civilians compared to the civilian-free Gunblade NY. Final Word: Overall, the games are fun, but short with only a handful of levels. Especially with its relatively high resale value making the honorable mentions on our Rare and Valuable Wii guide , an original copy is probably only for complete collectors or die-hard fans of the genre that like to try to beat their scores.
It has a gameplay style that is very true to old-school on-rails light gun style, but has some modern refinement and solid gameplay design. It has a great balance of variety that keeps things interesting without being too deep.
You also need to reload based on a shot capacity. The game actually supports up to four players in both the main adventure mode and the extra modes. More players adds even more enemies to the adventure. This makes for a great party game and adds to the overall value of the game.
In North America, there was a bundle sold with two revolvers nice for multiplayer! In PAL regions, there was a replica of a Winchester rifle that was often sold with the game that has some great design and uses a functional level on the game to reload which hits a button on the contained Nunchunck controller. By the time it was released in , the Wii had a solid install base and was popular with families and kids.
The Nerf N-Strike games often were bundled with a real Nerf gun that you could swap out the innards with a Wii Remote. This combo not only had a cool nostalgic feel, but work rather well to give light gun feel. The light gun style section is just interesting enough to keep your attention as experienced player and it has a fun vibe to boot.
But the real selling point is that it is well targeted for younger kids and also works well in two-player mode. Many Amazon reviews mention that people got it for their kids or grandkids and they really enjoyed the game. It also has a fun, youthful vibe and is a great experience for kids — especially with 2-player mode.
This third, titled Target Shooting, is really quite fantastically made. This may sound condescending, but the rail shooter portion is surprisingly substantial and well-made. The only real concession made for newer gamers is the dense iconography populating the screen used to distinguish soldiers from the drab monotonal backgrounds , but this is hardly affects play. Final Word: The rail shooter mode is pretty decent on its own, and the bundling with a FPS campaign is a new idea used to appeal to a casual gamers which is a neat idea.
Aliens have come to Earth and are threatening to destroy humanity by using our discarded waste against us. I told you it was strange. This odd premise acts to establish the energy management system which the rail shooting hinges on.
Blasting a can foe twice will transform it into energy which acts as ammunition for your gun. Since ammunition effectively takes the role of your health, Eco Shooter is a game which demands accuracy and precision, random blasting will only serve to make to squander your progress. The energy management system is interesting and the pacing makes allowances for players to gather energy, however basic issues plague Eco Shooter.
Final Word: A unique shooter which is unfortunately marred by occasional oversights. Has an interesting visual style. Also, On the bright side, there are lots of gun styles and gameplay styles to choose from, which does add a lot to the replay value. The core criticism is that the technical issues impede significantly on what is a fairly bog standard rail shooter with a low frame rate and common glitches. It seems it would be best to stay away from this budget release.
Mad Dog McCree was born in awkward subset of 90s gaming when 3D graphics were in their infancy and developers were experimenting with interactive live video as a way to bridge to realism. The live action video caught the attention of gamers in the arcade, but it was notorious for not not providing a responsive gameplay experience in a genre that demanded accuracy. Since it was made for the arcade, you can expect that it will try to milk credits out of you, but Mad Dog McCree often gets a little extreme in this department.
The sequel improves certain characteristics and its a bit more forgiving on its shot processing. The Last Bounty Hunter actually take things a step further in more diverse environments and four different primary enemies to take down. It plays like no other, with the one hit deaths and quick draw style, and looks like no other, with its satisfyingly cheesy cowboy stunt show. However, it is very much an on-rails shooter but with a third-person perspective. This is the only reason this selection is so far down the list.
Star Successor is a follow-up to a Japanese-exclusive N64 classic. Star Successor features excellent, fast-paced shooting action. Good article. Thanks for the info! Lovely article! I own almost all of those games! Might be worth noting that a few of these — Resident Evil, Dead Space and House of the Dead: Overkill at least — got up-resed releases on the PS3 after the release of the move accessory. It was pretty fun, too.
It needs the nunchuk attachment, like the Resident Evil Chronicles games do, for throw grenades and whatnot. Wii is magic. Keep your eye on the Sinden lightgun which is way better. Attack of the Movies 3D is a title that was missed. Thank you so much for this article, shooting games are my favourite genre and after reading this brilliant piece I have now bought all but 4 of these games.
Thanks again Paul. Any particular favorites of yours? Been rockin on these almost 10 years now. So good. Legendary Wii games. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Guides Journal Together Retro Forum. It also helps that there are multiple solutions for replicating the feel of a real light gun that work quite well my personal go-to was the Nyko Perfect Shot Blessed with a combination of arcade ports and new, forward-thinking titles, the Wii become a haven for traditionally-minded shooting and old school gameplay sensibilities.
The House of the Dead: Overkill Sega have contributed greatly to this list with an upgraded port, compilation and House of the Dead: Overkill, a new, console-exclusive installment in the popular series.
Final Word: Familiar House of the Dead gameplay in a very respectable package. Rayman: Raving Rabbits — had a few rail-shooter levels, which were fairly decent. You have to work through a fair bit of the other content to unlock them, though. WiiWestBang Home-brew — pretty basic formula but light gun game fans should find some enjoyment. June 4th, at am by racketboy. March 1st, at pm. March 23, at pm. Moreover, there are still a couple of reasons why one should purchase a Wii game, like: The Amazing Accessories : The gamepad, headsets, dual controllers, 3D viewers will be the ones to look for, especially when looking to playing without any fuss.
People always have a knack for the free accessories that generally come with the whole package. Moreover, the ultra-realistic designs get us the feel of a real adventure.
The zapper gun might be the eye-catching part for the game lovers. The Technological Marvels: Without the widespread 3-dimensional texture and graphic effects, every game seems dull, nowadays.
And hence, the developers never overlook the visual effect factors. You, as a buyer, also have a thirst for experiencing the life-sized effects for entertaining your mind. The Price Drop Factor : The gaming industry has lowered the levels of pricing, gradually over the years.
So always look for the no-added-cost options for the machines. Also, the plug-ins come with most of the possibilities with no extra charges. Resident Evil 4 The first one on our list is a popular game edition of the popular movie franchise.
Pros: The product comes with the necessary add-ons. The genre is one of a kind survival-horror, adventure type. It has classic Wii-remote action compatibility.
The classic is equipped with 3D graphics for a lifelike experience. It supports the real widescreen. Cons: The build-up needs a little more work. Buy Now at Amazon 2. Pros: It comes with dual guns at your battle needs. The guns work on double gun controllers. A hard DVD copy is included. Advancements of the AI engine enhance the performance of the game.
You can control your heart rate with new X and PS3 controllers. Cons: The installation of the controller inside the gun is not that easy. The guns are not that compatible with most of the shooting games. Buy Now at Amazon 3. Pros: The graphics of the game are outstanding. It is a co-op gameplay that means two players can play together to defeat the undead in various game forms. New tutorial videos are available where the development team teaches special tips and tricks. Cons: The game is a bit outdated.
Buy Now at Amazon 4. Ghost Squad — Nintendo Wii The full arcade adventure of Ghost Squad appears on the Wii with independent supplementary content, with a Multiplayer mode for 1- 4 players. Pros: The controls and aims are unique. Multiple people can play this game. It includes the feature to unlock 25 different tricky weapons, including assault rifles, sniper, handguns, submachine guns, and more.
Cons: The graphics can be better. Buy Now at Amazon 5. Nerf N Strike In the era of a favorite arcade, one player Shane has appeared as the most reliable N-Strike gamer that his colleagues have ever seen.
Pros: Kids can also play this game. Very easy to install to the system. Cons: Consumes more time Buy Now at Amazon 6. Chicken Riot Chicken Riot has the potential to make you leave the old gun games. Pros: It makes the entertainment level to go up in dual player mode. Some extra mini-games are also available along with this game. You can earn some extra rewards from the additional mini-games. Most of the kids prefer this game over other gun games. Cons: Not ideal for adults. Buy Now at Amazon 7.
Carnival Games — Nintendo Wii The American video game publisher 2K has a great reputation for making enthralling games for all ages. Pros: 20 different entertaining games Collection of all-time favorites Games for all ages prizes to win Cons: Animations are not up to the mark Buy Now at Amazon 8.
Chicken Shoot Launched in August of , the Chicken shoot has an interesting gameplay that is equipped with great effects and visuals of forests or villages or more. Pros: The sound effect of this game is excellent. One can use wifi-remote for playing this game. This game can be bought at a low price.
The overall build quality of the game is good. Amazing visuals and animations. Cons: A bit outdated. Buy Now at Amazon 9. Ratings Do Matter The first thing you will be looking at is the ratings given by people for whatever product you are wishing to invest in.
Compatibility Make sure that the game version is compatible with your PlayStation or other devices. Gaming Levels Also, check out if the levels within the game work for you or not. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Resident Evil 4. Check the Price.
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