Lexicon of the terms used on shoot'em up games, 2nd part.

This is the second part of the shmup lexicon terms. You can read the first one here : https://steemit.com/gaming/@ixindamix/lexicon-of-the-terms-of-the-shoot-em-up-games-1st-part

Danmaku: also called "Bullet Hell" or "Manic Shooter", danmaku, a Japanese expression translated as "curtain of bullets", refers to a branch of the shoot'em up with hysterical and nervous atmosphere, using projectiles Enemies in order to generate a greater sense of difficulty. The danmaku, introduces an innovative game system based on dodging patterns, sometimes more than bushy and occupying a considerable place on the screen. However, some rules have been established to make the stain possible, reducing the ship's collision mask as well as some shots, but also a slight regression of the speed of some enemy patterns. It appeared in the late 1990s, and has been recognized by such studios as Toaplan (Batsugun), Raizing (Battle Garegga) and Cave (Dodonpachi). The danmaku offers accessibility not very favorable to the beginners since it relies on usual mechanisms, favoring the experience of the player subscribed to previous productions. However, a minimum investment allows a more than correct result ...

Dot Eater: Originally from a hit by Namco, the emblematic Pac-man, the Dot Eater is a principle that takes up the idea of "eating" dots by absorbing the balls with its module. The Dot Eater in the shooting game is highlighted with the appearance of two titles produced by Treasure that are Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga. In these two games, the absorption of enemy shots makes it possible to charge a devastating attack, either by the aid of the Radiant Sword in the first and the corresponding polarity in the second ...

Doujin Game: from the Nippon market, the Doujin Game is a stage of amateur developer working more generally on PC. Not being confined to the shoot'em up, the amateur scene offers some games worthy of a professional production, part of their concepts sometimes innovative and refreshing. Some titles even manage to have this edited by large industrial pumps (Trouble Witches is the perfect example) or even to compete with certain development studios specialized in a particular genre (the series of Touhou which competes largely with a production Cave ). We can also mention: Tobi Tsukihime which takes the characters of Moon-Type coming from the series of Melty Blood.

Extend: Can be considered as a bonus, the extend is not exclusive to this genre, but applies more generally to the majority of arcade games (except baston games). However, the extend is an essential element in the smooth running of a game on a title belonging to the shooting game. An extend is simply an extra life, unlocking when a score level is reached or by fulfilling certain requirements. This life is automatically added to the others and is accompanied, more generally, by a specific sound that specifies its obtaining. The extend can also appear in the middle of the screen and must be recovered by the module to be effective. In this system, it is unfortunately possible to miss this precious life. Finally, the extend is a crucial element in order to achieve the ultimate goal of the 1cc, which means players do not focus only on survival but also, at a minimum, on scoring.

End of part. 2