/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6014969
It's not western in the true sense of the word, that's on me for not explaining myself well, but I'd say it panders to what western audiences are comfortable with in regards to shmups. It's essentially what eased a lot of people into Japanese-style bullethell shmups with its forgiving difficulty, thorough tutorial, and easy hitboxes.

>>6014974
My bad, I always confuse Gradius and Darius, both are very good for newcomers I'd say.

Best place to buy Jap games is Ebay, stores will increase price to turn profit, some Ebay Jap just wants to make some money on a console he no longer wants.

If you go to Japan, spend your money on thearcades, possibly consoles that will be less expensive without additional shipping, and getting exclusive shit you won't find on the internet.

You won't listen and do it a anyway of course because collectors still treat Japan like it's 1600.