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A shoot 'em up (also known as shmup) is a subgenre of the shooting video game genre, in which the player controls a vehicle or character and fights large numbers of enemies with shooting attacks. The style of the game may range from cute to serious, from fantasy and science fiction to historic settings.
Shoot 'em ups originated in arcades, with Space Invaders usually being credited with the genre's birth. They peaked in popularity during the late 80s and early 90s, primarily as arcade and...
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