Shoot the Core-cast

Mar 12 2025 82 ep. 137 mins 70
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Each month, members of the RFGeneration.com site participate in a play through of a shoot-em-up game, ranging from classics like R-Type and Gradius to modern "bullet hell" style games, like DoDonPachi and Ketsui. Shoot the Core-cast is an exploration of these games, and our experiences playing them alongside the site members. https://linktr.ee/shootthecorecast

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Episode 079 - Silpheed (January 2025)

Mar 12 2025 165 mins  
In episode 079, MetalFRO and Addicted explore 2 different games with the same name. Silpheed on the PC-88 was a technical achievement for its time, and the latter Sega CD version also pushed the boundaries of what shooting game could be in the audiovisual department. But are these games fun? Listen as we discuss!

Episode 078 - Resogun (December 2024)

Jan 26 2025 137 mins  
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted look back just over a decade to the launch of the PlayStation 4. At a time when the shmup genre was not seeing very many releases, Housemarque helped keep the games alive in the minds of people and keeping that arcade spirit alive. They did so with their inclusion to the PS4 launch lineup with their Defender-inspired shooting game, Resogun.

Episode 077 - Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (November 2024)

Jan 09 2025 124 mins  
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted step away slightly from the usual fare of dogfighting and blasting aliens for a mystical, whimsical adventure romp through the shmup-adjacent game that is Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. This latest outing from Tengo Project and Natsume Atari revives the SNES classics in a fresh way, while still staying true to the spirit of what made the original

Episode 076 - Dariusburst (August 2024)

Dec 23 2024 143 mins  
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted bring back Darius series expert Gojiguy for a thorough examination of the Dariusburst games, specifically focusing in on the original PSP release, as well as the later Dariusburst Another Chronicle arcade game and subsequent revisions. We explore the various modes, talk scoring and strategies, and touch on some of the unique aspects of this fin

Episode 075 - NeverAwake (October 2024)

Nov 10 2024 111 mins  
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted explore the mind of a child, figuratively speaking. In Neotro's creepy shooter NeverAwake you play as Rem, a girl fighting for her life as she battles her nightmares while her body tries to recover while in a coma. Can you help Rem overcome her inner demons and scary monsters from her subconscious come to life?

Episode 074 - Crisis Wing (September 2024)

Oct 06 2024 173 mins  
In episode 074, MetalFRO and Addicted take a closer look at a relatively recent indie shoot-em-up game from a new studio that features a long-time developer. Though he has worked on other games in the past, this is his first venture completely on his own handling programming, design, layouts, graphics, music, and more. This is all about Crisis Wing!

Episode 073 - Darius Gaiden (July 2024)

Sep 02 2024 203 mins  
In episode 073, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome back Gojiguy from Control All Monsters to continue to explore the Darius series! Specifically, we're looking at the 3rd arcade outing in the series, and the 1st to utilize only a single screen. Darius Gaiden might have been a side story for the series, but many consider it the point at which the Darius games really came into their own.

Episode 072 - Darius (June 2024)

Jul 21 2024 261 mins  
In episode 072, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome series super-fan Gojiguy from Control All Monsters to discuss the first in a legendary series of shooting games from also legendary developer and publisher, Taito. What made the original Darius so iconic, and does it still hold up today? We discuss that and more!

Episode 071 - GanaBlade (May 2024)

Jun 18 2024 198 mins  
In episode 071, MetalFRO and Addicted dive into GanaBlade, from LKKGame. This new game is the debut commercial release from a pretty new doujin team, and marks the start of what could be a promising developer, given what's on offer with this game. Is it worth your time? Listen and find out!

Episode 070 - Tyrian (April 2024)

May 15 2024 172 mins  
In episode 070, MetalFRO and Addicted delve into a DOS shooter classic that has lived on well past its original commercial lifespan with numerous re-releases and updates. Even years after having been released as freeware, it still has a fanbase that continues to enjoy the game - it's Tyrian!