here are some games i've spent some time in! this isn't everything that i play - just ones i'm particularly into. did my best to make this connect to a google sheet, but i'm not learning an API for that. hit me up if you've got a recommendation, i think my tastes are pretty easy to clock.
PC | Console | Arcade
HellSinker.
2007 | PC
my favorite. often overwhelming. canon enby character playable. it loves to throw jargon at you. i think i'm in love.
focusing on level memorization before i work on scoring
Highscore: 3,970 Spirit
1C Record: Segment 6, Boss 
Character: Minogame
Difficulty: Prudently
DoDonPachi Ressurection
2008 | PC
everyone ought to like this one. noisy and arcadey and silly.
no good at it but i like sitting with it.
Highscore: 66,925,816
1C Record: Stage 3
Type: Bomb
Mode: Ver 1.5
Ikaruga
2001 | PC Port
naturally.
it is not a good beginner shmup, but it's usually what i recommend folks look at if they're curious about the genre.
i dream of 1cc'ing it but i think it'll continue to elude me. someday.
Highscore: 2,230,630
1C Record: Stage 4
Difficulty: Normal
ProtoCorgi
2023 | PC
dorky little game. i bought it after discovering your bullets spelled out B-A-R-K-! what else could you ask for? really decent beginner shmup.
i have been close enough to 1cc'ing it that it makes me groan.
Highscore: 13,035,283
1C Record: Stage 5: Section 7
Difficulty: Puppest
Radirgy
2005 | Dreamcast Port
meant to only dabble with it but it is so, so much fun. spaceship goes slash slash. kind of a gender.
got to the stage 3 boss on my second try at the game. finally able to get there consistently, just need some more time with the boss.
Highscore: 7,352,680
1C Record: Stage 3, Boss
Ship: White ☆☆☆, Bubble shot
Psyvariar 2
2003 | Dreamcast Port
not much to say yet. it's on my list.
Highscore: TBD
1C Record: TBD
Rival Megagun XE
2021 | Arcade Exclusive
currently using the non-XE version art as a placeholder. lovely VS shmup. excited to go back!
Highscore: 62,513 (local highscore!)
1C Record: Stage 6
19XX: The War Against Destiny
1995 | Arcade
not much to say yet. it's on my list.
Highscore: 654,302
1C Record: Stage 4
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