Turrican Classic
Best TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine shoot 'em ups
The Matrix has 40 shoot 'em ups on file for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, released between 1988–1992. 10 of them support multiplayer, including 2 with co-op. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the TurboGrafx-16 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.
Raiden Classic Co-op
Detana!! TwinBee Classic
Image Fight Classic
Magical Chase Classic
R-Type Classic
Salamander Co-op
Fantasy Zone Deep cut
Heavy Unit Deep cut
Ordyne Deep cut
Truxton Deep cut
Cyber Core Deep cut
Deep Blue Deep cut
Galaga '88 Deep cut
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter Deep cut
Psychosis Deep cut
Sinistron Deep cut
Bloody Wolf Deep cut
Burning Angels Deep cut
Final Blaster Deep cut
Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman Deep cut
Kiki Kaikai Deep cut
Side Arms Hyper Dyne Deep cut
Thunder Blade Deep cut
Toy Shop Boys Deep cut
Xevious: Fardraut Saga Deep cut
Dragon Saber Deep cut
Formation Armed F Deep cut
P-47 Deep cut
Psycho Chaser Deep cut
