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Shoot 'em up

A shoot 'em up video game is one where the screen continuously scrolls, either verically or horizontally, and the player must shoot at enemy and collect powerups. Typically, the player is represented by an airplane or spaceship, but superheros or fantasy characters can also star in a shoot 'em up.

Well Known Shoot 'em up Games

R-Type
1942, 1943, 194x
Gradius

Lesser Known Shoot 'em up Games

Alpha Mission
Parodius DA!
Fantasy Zone

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