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Best Sega Saturn shoot 'em ups
The Matrix has 33 shoot 'em ups on file for the Sega Saturn, released between 1995–1998. 16 of them support multiplayer, including 8 with co-op. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the Saturn come first, with lesser-known picks further down.
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Typical commitment: quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun). Tip: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
DoDonPachi Co-op
Virtua Cop Co-op
Radiant Silvergun Co-op
In the Hunt Deep cut
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei Deep cut
Twinkle Star Sprites Deep cut
Mercs Deep cut
RayForce Deep cut
Keio Flying Squadron 2 Deep cut
Chaos Control Deep cut
Darius II Deep cut
Crypt Killer Deep cut
Shienryu Deep cut
Detana!! TwinBee Deep cut
Detana TwinBee Yahho! Deluxe Pack Deep cut
Batsugun Deep cut Co-op
DonPachi Deep cut Co-op
Blast Wind Deep cut
Strikers 1945 II Deep cut Co-op
Revolution X Deep cut
Terra Cresta 3D Deep cut
Battle Garegga Deep cut Co-op
Twin Cobra II Deep cut Co-op
Shoot 'em ups on other systems
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