Shoot the Core-cast: Recent Episodes
MetalFRO
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.
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In episode 095, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by special guest BKRoo to dive headlong into the indie shmup that came out of nowhere, Drainus!
In episode 094, MetalFRO and Addicted go over a lot of detail of a little danmaku shooter that reveals itself as you play - Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo!
In episode 093, MetalFRO and Addicted take a look at a modern shooter with 2 personalities, the indie hit Natsuki Chronicles!
In episode 092, MetalFRO and Addicted talk in-depth about a surprise doujin shooter hit from an unexpected developer, the indie sensation Devil Blade Reboot!
In episode 091, MetalFRO and Addicted examine a pair of early Atari Lynx shooters to see how they hold up!
In episode 089, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by special guest birb to dive into indie shmup darling Blue Revolver!
In episode 088, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the debut indie shooter from a promising developer, the cute-em-up Hazelnut Hex!
In episode 087, MetalFRO and Addicted delve into an oft forgotten Sega Genesis shmup that needs more love, Bio-Hazard Battle!
In episode 086, MetalFRO and Addicted finish out Pacific Theater Summer with the black sheep of the 194X series, Capcom's 1944!
In episode 085, MetalFRO and Addicted continue the Pacific Theater Summer event with a prequel WWII shoot-em-up, Capcom's 1941!
In episode 084, MetalFRO and Addicted kick off Pacific Theater Summer with the Capcom classic WWII shoot-em-up 1943!
In episode 083, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss a more recent release that combines horizontal play, danmaku, and bullet cancels - Star Hunter DX!
In episode 082, MetalFRO and Addicted look at a game that started as an April Fool's joke, but quickly developed into a full-fledged classic shooting game, Sol Cresta!
In episode 081, MetalFRO and Addicted dive into a Toaplan classic that was a watershed moment for the genre, Kyuukyoku Tiger, aka Twin Cobra!
In episode 080, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a modern update to a Neo Geo shoot-em-up that most of us didn't get to play until recently, Razion EX!
In episode 079, MetalFRO and Addicted blast off into outer space in 2 different timelines to save the universe from a madman in Silpheed!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In episode 076, MetalFRO and Addicted recruit Darius superfan Gojiguy to help them complete the Summer of Sashimi trifecta by finally covering the complexity that is Dariusburst!
In episode 075, MetalFRO and Addicted look at a spooky shooter that delves into the nightmares from the perspective of a child's inner mind - NeverAwake!
In episode 074, MetalFRO and Addicted dig into an indie developed shooter from a seasoned programmer that's heavily inspired by classics - Crisis Wing!
In episode 072, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by a special guest to kick off the Summer of Sashimi event to discuss the legendary Taito shoot-em-up game, Darius!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In episode 070, MetalFRO and Addicted look at one of the top DOS shoot em up games from the mid-90's, and a sentimental favorite for MetalFRO, the legendary Tyrian!
In episode 069, MetalFRO and Addicted compare different versions of a Namco arcade classic that took a winning formula and updated it for the late 80's, Dragon Spirit!
In episode 068, MetalFRO and Addicted take a look at a Sega Mega Drive classic that didn't come to the West for over a decade - Gleylancer!
In episode 067, MetalFRO and Addicted explore 3 shooters for Sega's Game Gear platform , the GG Aleste trilogy!
In episode 066, MetalFRO and Addicted briefly look at a handful of DOS shoot-em-ups from the early 90's!
In episode 065, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome Mark_MSX of The Electric Underground to talk about Danmaku Unlimited 3!
In episode 064, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a fresh take on an old classic - Cotton Reboot!
In episode 063, Addicted and MetalFRO examine a doujin shmup from a prolific developer that harkens back to the 16-bit era, Terra Flame!
In episode 062, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a doujin shooter that's been around a while, but just got a Steam release - KAIKAN!
In episode 061, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss Sega's shmup-adjacent rail shooter, the Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon!
In episode 060, Addicted and MetalFRO look at what was to be the swansong for Irem's flagship shooting game series, R-Type Final!
In episode 059, Addicted and MetalFRO dive into a recent indie shooter that made a splash when it released, the retro-styled Super XYX!
In episode 058, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at a game that didn't make it out of Japan until more than 15 years after its initial release, Star Parodier!
In episode 057, Addicted and MetalFRO dig in to the 2nd game in Konami's venerable STG series, Gradius II!
In episode 056, Addicted and MetalFRO get in-depth on the 8th main numbered entry in the Touhou series, Imperishable Night!
In episode 055, MetalFRO and Addicted dig into a Taito classic with a storied development history, none other than Metal Black!
In this Focus Shot episode, MetalFRO and Addicted bring on shmup expert Mark MSX of The Electric Underground to talk all things Mushihimesama!
In Episode 054, MetalFRO and Addicted talk about a goofy indie shooter that's now celebrating its 10th birthday, the incomparable Super Amazing Wagon Adventure!
In Episode 053, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome long time listener Corkman to the podcast to talk about the Toaplan classic Fire Shark!
In Episode 052, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome guest Rena to the show to dive into the lore, game mechanics, & scoring of Deathsmiles!
In Episode 051, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome developer Ben to the podcast to talk all about his debut shooting game Operation STEEL!
In Episode 050, Addicted and MetalFRO finish up the Summer Of Raiden and discuss what some consider to be the pinnacle of the original series, Raiden IV!
In Episode 049, Addicted and MetalFRO continue the Summer Of Raiden with a look at the 1st in what might not have been a Raiden game, Raiden Fighters!
In Episode 048, Addicted and MetalFRO kick off the Summer Of Raiden by looking at the very first game in the series!
In Episode 047, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome in long time participant zoydo for a rousing discussion on G-Darius!
In Episode 046, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the underappreciated Neo Geo shooter, Viewpoint!
In Episode 045, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the confusing timeline of Konami's classic Salamander and Life Force games!
In Episode 044, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss an Irem classic that just might be too difficult - Image Fight!
In Episode 043, MetalFRO and Addicted bring in Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the TurboGrafx classic, Air Zonk!
In Episode 042, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a shmup-adjacent game that is a classic on the NES, but a bit more obscure in the arcade: Jackal!
In Episode 041, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a classic that made the move from the arcade to home consoles for it's third installment, R-Type III!
In Episode 040, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a more recent shmup that made waves initally, the Korean-developed Shikhondo!
In Episode 039, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by indie developer Someguy of Team Overloaded Studios, to discuss Assault Shell!
In Episode 038, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the evolution of fixed shooters with Namco's classic Galaga '88!
In Episode 037, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the Rogue-lite shooting game Project Starship X!
In Episode 036, MetalFRO and Addicted look at the podcast's 1st Game Boy shooter, the oft forgotten, unique & interesting Mercenary Force!
In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!
In Episode 034, Addicted and MetalFRO analyze a doujin shooter that recalls the classics of the genre, called Vritra!
In Episode 033, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at debut shooter from newcomer Iori Branford, the fantasy-themed Demonizer!
In Episode 032, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss a late entry to the Dreamcast, which is also an early entry for developer G.rev - it's Under Defeat!
In Episode 031, Addicted and MetalFRO are joined by shmup scene luminaries, Plasmo and Mark_MSX, to discuss what is widely considered to be one of the best shooters of all time, Battle Garegga!
In Episode 030, Addicted and MetalFRO briefly look at a SMS homebrew caravan shooter, Flight of Pigarus. We also discuss our Top 5 shmups of 2020!
In Episode 029, Addicted and MetalFRO have a Thanksgiving feast with an indie shmup that made quite an impression upon its debut, with some added features in the expanded Jamestown Plus.
In Episode 028, MetalFRO and Addicted have a look at their first game in a classic series, the console-exclusive Darius Twin!
Addicted and MetalFRO look at an older Japanese doujin title that borrows pretty heavily from one of Taito's signature shmup series. It's Kamui, from Siter Skain!
Addicted and MetalFRO break down a highly acclaimed indie shmup that hit the scene just 2 years ago, and has already made a huge splash - ZeroRanger!
MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by the one and only Ser Flash, aka Serraxor, from the Bullet Heaven YouTube series, for a lively discussion about Capcom's U.N. Squadron!
MetalFRO and Addicted explore an early example of the cute-em-up sub genre of shooting games, Sega's classic Fantasy Zone.
Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at one of the only games that has come westward from Japanese doujin developer Akiragoya, the quirky Steel Vampire.
Addicted and MetalFRO discuss, at length, the Sega Genesis shooting game classic, Gaiares, and hopefully give you enough reasons to check it out for yourself.
Addicted and MetalFRO take on their first Taito shmup, but with an unlikely pick: 1992's Grid Seeker. Findout what we like, don't like, and what makes this game tick!
Addicted and MetalFRO are joined by 3 guests, Mark_MSX from The Electric Underground podcast, as well as players KZ and Moglar, to discuss the amazing Cave shooting game, Ketsui: Kizuna Jikogu Tachi.
MetalFRO and Addicted look back at the 12 games played by the Shmup Club in 2019, and rank their top 5 favorites!
Addicted and MetalFRO pick apart Otomedius Excellent, to see what makes it tick, and talk about some missed opportunities.
Addicted and MetalFRO get into the details of a classic shooter, and the first from prolific shmup studio Toaplan, with Tiger-Heli!
MetalFRO and Addicted have a closer look at a more obscure, somewhat forgotten tube shooter called N2O: Nitrous Oxide!
Addicted & MetalFRO have a look at an early shooting game, & a bona fide classic that doesn't always get its due, Sega's own Zaxxon!
MetalFRO and Addicted have a lengthy conversation with Cathy Kimport, of Tursiops Truncatus Studios, about their upcoming "Wreck-Em Up", The Day We Fought Space!
MetalFRO and Addicted look at the first TurboGrafx 16 game from the RF Generation Shmup Club, the legendary Blazing Lazers!
MetalFRO and Addicted take a detailed look at a late 90's classic, and a game that saw the changing winds of the genre toward complexity, Strikers 1945 II!
MetalFRO & Addicted take a closer look at HuCast's indie Dreamcast shoot-em-up, Ghost Blade, and it's HD companion, with a little help from our friend, the incomparable, Ser Flash!
MetalFRO and Addicted take on the most notoriously hard-as-nails entry in Konami's signature shooting game series - Gradius III!MetalFRO and Addicted take on the most notoriously hard-as-nails entry in Konami's signature shooting game series - Gradius I
MetalFRO and Addicted talk at length about Squaresoft's one & only shmup game, the mighty PlayStation classic, Einhander!
In Episode 010, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the hit PC shooter, Crimzon Clover: World Ignition, a Japanese doujin game that punches well above its weight! To help us break down this danmaku shmup, we enlisted the help of Mark_MSX, from The Electric Unde
In Episode 009, MetalFRO and Addicted talk about Zanac, a classic vertical shooter with a pedigree! We're also joined by special guests Duke.Togo and Crabmaster2000, who weigh in on the game as well!
For Episode 008, MetalFRO and Addicted talk about Thunder Force IV, aka Lightening Force! Our January 2019 shmup of the month is a heavy hitter, but what did we think of it? Have a listen, and see what you think!
MetalFRO and Addicted discuss 2 Atari 2600 proto-shmups that we played during December 2018, Imagic's Demon Attack, and Activision's Spider Fighter. Which will reign supreme? Listen to the podcast, to find out!
Addicted and MetalFRO discuss at length, the release of HOT-B classic Steel Empire, and its many iterations.
Addicted and MetalFRO take on 1942, a Capcom classic that has historical significance, and birthed a popular shooting game series.
MetalFRO and Addicted discuss Warning Forever, a curious Japanese doujin boss rush shooter with a very cool style.
The RF Generation Shmup Club gang talks about the original Gradius, a seminal shooter from Konami that set the template for what was to come!
The RF Generation Shmup Club crew discusses the original R-Type, one of the pivotal early shoot-em-up games that helped define the genre!