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The 10 Best PlayStation 1 Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special – TouchArcade
This article lists ten of the best PlayStation 1 games available on the Nintendo Switch, covering a range of genres including RPGs and platformers. Titles like Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Grandia are highlighted for their enduring quality and availability on modern platforms.
Fight Wildfires As A Cloud In A Clareira On Xbox
A Clareira, a new 2D shoot 'em up developed by IceHead Studio and published by Bad Minions and Little Giant, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Players control a cloud named Claudinho tasked with extinguishing wildfires across various Brazilian biomes, featuring power-ups and boss battles with an environmental theme.
Sigma Star Saga DX Release Date Revealed | Console Creatures
WayForward and Bandai Namco Entertainment America have announced the release date for Sigma Star Saga DX, an enhanced edition of the 2005 Game Boy Advance title. The game will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam on April 7, 2026. This version, modernized with Limited Run Games' Carbon Engine, includes numerous refinements such as an improved map, decreased random encounters, and a rewind function, alongside new extras like a concept art gallery.
Fire Shark
Fire Shark is a competent shooter that improves upon its predecessor, Flying Shark, with a more engaging weapon system and varied environments. While the Sega Genesis port suffers from graphical limitations and an uneven difficulty curve, the game offers a fun experience, especially with its powerful weapon upgrades. It stands as a solid, though not exceptional, entry in the genre.
New shmup "Raging Blasters 2" Steam page opens
TERARIN GAMES has opened the Steam page for its upcoming arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot 'em up, Raging Blasters 2. Players can choose from three pilots and engage in classic shmup gameplay, with support for both single-player and two-player cooperative modes. The game is scheduled for release on Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2027.
Sigma Star Saga DX launches April 7
The cult classic shoot 'em up RPG, Sigma Star Saga DX, is set to launch on April 7 for PlayStation 5. The game is a remastered version of the original Sigma Star Saga.
Fan favorite shoot’em up Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition launches for Nintendo Switch May 14th
Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition, a cult classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up, is launching for Nintendo Switch on May 14th. It will be available digitally on the eShop and as part of the Söldner-X Complete Collection, which also includes Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer. Physical editions are available for pre-order through Playasia.
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition for Switch launches May 14
eastasiasoft and SideQuest Studios will release Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch on May 14 for $14.99, with a 10 percent launch discount. The digital release coincides with the physical Soldner-X Complete Collection, which includes both Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer and Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition.
Far From Dead hits Steam in April — MP3s & NPCs
The boss rush action game Far From Dead is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 10. Developed by Brian O'Keefe, the game focuses exclusively on challenging boss fights with multiple phases and unique mechanics. An Assist Mode will be available to adjust difficulty, with a first playthrough expected to take 2-4 hours.
Review - RAIDEN V - Director's Cut - Great, but not as good as Raiden IV!
Raiden V: Director's Cut offers classic shoot 'em up gameplay with impressive music and replayability, though it lacks some content from previous titles and features a busy UI. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring local co-op and multiple paths. While visually it doesn't surpass Raiden IV, its core mechanics and epic soundtrack make it a strong entry in the series.
Review - STEEL EMPIRE - Remastered 1992 steampunk shooter!
This review covers the PC version of Steel Empire, a 1992 steampunk shoot 'em up originally developed by Hot-B. The remastered version, based on the Nintendo 3DS release, features improved graphics and controls while preserving the original arcade action. Despite its age, the game offers non-stop gameplay with challenging stages and boss fights, though it is criticized for being somewhat unoriginal and lacking depth.
XZAP - A Commodore Business Machines game from 1984 arrives on the Amiga
A recreation of the 1984 Commodore game XZAP, originally released for the Commodore 16 and Plus/4, is now available for the Amiga. Developed by Electric Black Sheep, this version aims to faithfully recreate the classic shoot 'em up gameplay with improved graphics and audio while staying true to the original experience.
Wings of Fear II - Could this be another hit Shoot 'em up for the Amiga by Roartj? [DEMO UPDATE]
Developer Roartj has released a demo update for the upcoming Amiga shoot 'em up, Wings of Fear II. The sequel, which is a side-scroller unlike its top-down predecessor, is aiming for a November/December 2026 release. The developer has also shared new screenshots and mentioned the use of parallax scrolling.
Creepy Crawlers Goliath:Reloaded - An arcade inspired shoot em up for the Amiga by Digilicious Nibbles
Digilicious Nibbles has released Creepy Crawlers Goliath:Reloaded, an arcade-inspired shoot 'em up for the Amiga. The game, which was entered into the AmiGameJam2025 competition, features 10 levels, various enemy types and movement patterns, weapon upgrades, and high-quality sound. It was developed using Blitz Basic 2.1 and Deluxe Paint V, with all graphics being hand-pixeled.
Fast Food Wars - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Fast Food Wars is a new browser-based HTML5 bullet-hell shoot 'em up game featuring procedurally generated levels, random power-ups, and intense boss battles. Players can collect buffs and weapons to create synergies as they fight to reclaim restaurant territories. The game is currently in development and available to wishlist on Steam.
Classic PS1 Shooter Gets Surprise PS5 Port, Release Date Set
The cult classic PlayStation 1 mecha shoot 'em up, Robot Anime Geppy-X, is receiving an HD remaster and will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 16, 2026. This marks the game's first release in North America, having originally launched exclusively in Japan in 1999. The remaster features HD visuals, upscaling, and restored 24fps animation.
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke Review
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke is a shallow anime-themed bullet hell shoot 'em up that struggles with a lack of challenge and progression. While the game features solid graphics, a unique rock soundtrack, and a low price point, its core gameplay loop feels repetitive and overly reliant on its visual presentation. The reviewer found the boss battles to be excessively long and the overall experience lacking substance.
