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Batsugun

Batsugun

Bitwave GamesToaplanpub. Clear River Games

Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

Very Positive
$7.99-50%$3.99
Feb 1, 2024
Steam ↗
Reviews
106
Very Positive
Positive
98.1%
104 positive
Followers
615
Est. WishlistsestiProxy: followers × 12 (industry heuristic)
7.4K
Est. OwnersestiBoxleiter method: reviews × 32
3.4K
Est. RevenueestiEst. owners × ~62% of list price
$16.8K
Price (US)
$3.99
-50% off
Release
Feb 1, 2024
About

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN TOAPLAN'S SHMUP SAGA


Set out on a breathtaking journey with Batsugun, Toaplan's shoot-'em-up swansong! Choose your hero from a roster of six charismatic pilots and three distinctive ship types, each brimming with personality. Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling graphics, devastating firepower, and an enchanting soundtrack, creating a sensory experience you won't soon forget. The accessible gameplay ensures that seasoned veterans and newcomers alike can revel in the unmatched thrill of victory!

In addition, the rebalanced Batsugun Special is also included, and features a visual overhaul with new colors and altered enemy behavior. A smaller hitbox and a shield protecting the ship from one hit, makes it easier which is needed as the barrage of enemy projectiles ups the ante for the true bullet hell factor. Batsugun Special introduces multiple loops, increasing difficulty with each completion. Can you master all four loops?

"As we prepare to launch with the Skull Hornets, our mission stands clear: overthrow the oppressive regime of King Renoselva A. Gladebaran VII. The path ahead is fraught with adrenaline-pumping battles and perilous missions. Our comrades and I are eager, but the question lingers: can we restore liberty to our people and emerge victorious?"

ORIGINAL GAME FEATURES:

  • Embark on an enthralling sci-fi adventure where every encounter feels like a mini-boss battle at minimum, demanding your utmost vigilance to survive.
  • Unleash mighty weapons like the Sky Mirage, Dragon's Whisper, and Judgement Flash to eradicate enemy threats.
  • Boost your firepower with experience points from defeated enemies.
  • Immerse yourself in the captivating space melodies of Yoshitatsu Sakai.

QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS:

  • Minimal Input Lag: Emulation, input processing, and rendering all complete on the same frame.
  • Quick Save using F1-F10, Reload with Shift+ F1-F10
  • Online leaderboards for Single Credit, No Assist, and Assisted plays.
  • Instrument panels with extra gameplay information and artwork.
  • Rewind the game between 10-18 minutes, depending on the action.
  • Capture sharable replays to immortalize your interstellar victories (or funny moments).
  • Assist Features such as auto-fire at multiple rates.
  • Very Easy Mode: Lower the difficulty to breeze through the adventure.
  • Pixel perfect or full-screen scaling in windowed or full-screen mode.
  • Rotate the gameplay in 90-degree increments.
  • Steam Achievements
  • Choose between Raw Input on Windows or Steam Input.
  • Hone your skills in the ultra customizable practice mode!
★ Reviews
98%
Very Positive
106 total reviews
104 positive (98.1%)2 negative
Genres
Action
Features
Co-opFamily SharingFull controller supportMulti-playerRemote Play TogetherShared/Split ScreenShared/Split Screen Co-opSingle-playerStatsSteam Achievements
Tags
1990's2DActionArcadeBullet HellCombatControllerCo-opDifficultFemale ProtagonistLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerOld SchoolPixel Graphics
Developer
Bitwave GamesToaplan
Publisher
Clear River Games
Platforms
Estimates — owners use the Boxleiter method (reviews × 32), wishlists proxy followers × 12, revenue uses ~62% of list price × est. owners. These are rough industry heuristics, not official data.
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