In episode 069, MetalFRO and Addicted look at a Namco arcade game that isn't as talked about in the modern age, but was prevalent in the arcade and across nearly all home platforms throughout the late 1980's. Become a dragon and save the princess in Namco's Dragon Spirit!

In episode 068, MetalFRO and Addicted take a deep dive into a game that was relegated to expensive eBay auctions for years until the Wii Virtual Console, and only just received a physical release on original hardware available to the Western market, the Masaya classic Gleylancer!

In episode 067, MetalFRO and Addicted cover some games that don't get the same mention as the classics of the genre, but are deserving of some love on their own. This time we cover all 3 games in the lesser known GG Aleste trilogy!

In episode 066, MetalFRO and Addicted trip down memory lane, looking at 4 DOS shooting games from the shareware era, and examine whether or not they still hold up. We take a look at Major Stryker, Overkill, Kiloblaster, and Tubular Worlds to see which games are still fun, and which are better left in our memories.

In episode 065, MetalFRO and Addicted take a deep dive into Danmaku Unlimited 3 with special guest Mark_MSX from The Electric Underground! Does the game live up to the hype?

In episode 064, Addicted and MetalFRO examine the recent remake of the classic Success shoot-em-up Cotton, with the new and imprived Cotton Reboot! Does it live up to the hype?

In episode 063, Addicted and MetalFRO get their 1st taste of a Terarin Game, the very Thunder Force-inspired Terra Flame! But will it live up to the obvious inspiration, or will it flame out in pursuit of greatness?

In episode 062, Addicted and MetalFRO cover a game that has been around for a decade, but only now has been released on Steam. It's KAIKAN from zakichi, a doujin STG that packs a punch and might surprise you!

In episode 061, Addicted and MetalFRO give some though to Sega's classic rail shooter Panzer Dragoon! What makes this shmup-adjacent game so special, and why is it still so well loved all these years later?

In episode 060, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the nuts and bolts of Irem's final shooting game, and what was supposed to have been the last of that style in the series, R-Type Final! How does it compare to its predecessors, and did Irem leave a lasting legacy with this game?

In episode 059, Addicted and MetalFRO look at an indie shooter that was well received when it came out, but how does it stack up now? Super XYX from Team Grybanser Fox takes a lot of inspiration from Toaplan games, and we dig into the game's mechanics and scoring to see what makes it tick!

In episode 058, Addicted and MetalFRO dive into lesser-known Japanese STG waters, and come out with Star Parodier! This Kaneko-developed, Hudson-published game took Hudson's own properties the lighthearted direction, like Konami's Parodius series, but in its own way. Find out what we think of the game and its approach.

In episode 057, Addicted and MetalFRO take a close look at the 2nd installment in Konami's legendary Gradius series! Release in 1988, Gradius II Gofer no Yabou was a step forward for the series in many ways, and is often considered to be the best in the classic arcade entries overall. What are our thoughts? Listen and find out our impressions of the game! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/5vxmupVfDe

In episode 056, Addicted and MetalFRO dive deep into the lore, characters, and mechanics of Touhou Eiyashou, otherwise known as Touhou 8: Imperishable Night! What makes this Team Shanghai Alice developed game tick, and why has this series become so well loved? We try to dissect that as best we can from our Western perspective.

In episode 055, MetalFRO and Addicted cover the incomparable Taito classic, Metal Black! We discuss the odd development history, the connection to dinosaurs, the game's atmosphere, and its iconic soundtrack, among other things. We hope you enjoy it!

In Focus Shot 001, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by none other than Mark MSX of The Electric Underground, to taken an in-depth look at Mushihimesama! We pick apart some of the mechanics, talk about the influence the game had in the genre, and the shift it signaled for Cave and their approach to shooting games.

In Episode 054, MetalFRO and Addicted regale the tales of the Oregon Trail, but not those from the history books. Instead, we look at those as recorded by Super Amazing Wagon Adventure! We also look back at the shmups we played in 2022, and discuss our personal top 5. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19698.0

In Episode 053, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by Corkman for a lengthy discussion about Fire Shark! We pick apart the game a bit, and compare the brutally difficult arcade iterations to the much more approachable Sega Genesis and Mega Drive versions. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19693.0

In Episode 052, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by guest Rena to take an in-depth look at Deathsmiles! We talk about the game's story and game play, and Rena breaks down the scoring so we can better understand how it all works. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19691.0

In Episode 051, MetalFRO and Addicted dive deep into the game Operation STEEL with Ben, the developer behind it! We talk about the game's influences and inspirations, challenges during development, and all the things that make this game tick. It was a really fun discussion! Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19685.0

In Episode 050, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the last arcade entry into the Raiden franchise, to see what makes it tick. What did it do differently than previous entries, and why is it so well regarded? We try to explore that, and see if we can come up with the answers! Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19676.0

In Episode 049, Addicted and MetalFRO explore Seibu Kaihatsu's offshoot to the main Raiden series, a game that almost wasn't affiliated with the series - Raiden Fighters! We look at what makes the Raiden Fighters series different from the games that it descended from, even if that was never the original intent. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19671.0

In Episode 048, Addicted and MetalFRO pick apart Seibu Kaihatsu's flagship game Raiden, to kick off our Summer Of Raiden event! What makes this game tick? We try to get to the bottom of it, and figure out what made it so popular, and have such lasting appeal. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19666.0

In Episode 047, MetalFRO and Addicted recruit another copilot to join us for the ride that is talking about Taito's arcade classic shooter G-Darius! We go in depth about the game mechanics, and really try to get at the heart of what makes this shooting game such a winner. Check out the original discussion thread for the game here: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19664.0