DonPachi

01.11.1995
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Genre: Shooter Arcade
DonPachi is a 1995 vertical manic shoot-'em-up originally in arcades and was the first game from the developer Cave. Settings are mainly woodland and enemies are military vehicles and robots, culminating in the final boss, a huge robotic bee. One of three weapon configurations is chosen at start and then leveled up through dropped power-ups. DonPachi was ported to the Sega Saturn and Sony Playstation in 1996.

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Dodonpachi (last 3 games)

07.12.2023

A complete re-release of the bullet hell game "DoDonPachi DaiOuJou" (Blissful Death), originally released at arcades in 2002! Besides being an authentic port to the original experience, it also includes new visuals and sounds, and the late arcade version "Black Label". Various functions that are common in the M2-Shot Triggers series are also installed in this work! "Super Easy Mode", so you can enjoy the game with casual difficulty; "Arcade Challenge Mode", that allows you to practice any stage repeatedly; "M2 gadget", that displays various useful information on the borders of the screen; And more! In addition, it supports online ranking & replay downloads; Quick save and quick load; Vertical screen monitor display (TATE mode); Settings that allow you to finely customize the game content, etc.

25.11.2021

Once again the three pilots jump back in time to 2008 and enter the fray, the transport ship being targeted as soon as it exits the portal: the Element Daughters, gigantic evolutions of the Dolls, are awaiting... The bee is still humming. The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series from CAVE Co., Ltd., has now made its way to Nintendo Switch.

20.05.2021

“It's better to die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. The most deadly barrage in history spreads in the palm of your hand. "DoDonPachi DaiOuJou" is a vertical scrolling shooting game released in 2002. The game's addictive game system, detailed worldview, and challenging difficulty level have won the support of many users. ``DoDonPachi DaiOuJou DX'', which is being reprinted as an archive this time, is a feature phone ported version of the same work. Not only can you take on a barrage of threats, as the title suggests, ``Great Death'', but you can also compete with users from all over the world for your score, thanks to online ranking support. There are also plenty of elements that allow you to change your play style according to your skill and preference, such as changing the difficulty level, selecting your own aircraft type, and selecting an enhanced type (element doll). For both shooting game beginners and bullet hell experts. Challenge the line of death and charm the way of death.

Part of franchise:
Dodonpachi (last 3 games)

07.12.2023

A complete re-release of the bullet hell game "DoDonPachi DaiOuJou" (Blissful Death), originally released at arcades in 2002! Besides being an authentic port to the original experience, it also includes new visuals and sounds, and the late arcade version "Black Label". Various functions that are common in the M2-Shot Triggers series are also installed in this work! "Super Easy Mode", so you can enjoy the game with casual difficulty; "Arcade Challenge Mode", that allows you to practice any stage repeatedly; "M2 gadget", that displays various useful information on the borders of the screen; And more! In addition, it supports online ranking & replay downloads; Quick save and quick load; Vertical screen monitor display (TATE mode); Settings that allow you to finely customize the game content, etc.

08.07.2021

Dear Danmaku believers, it's time for a deadly trial. Prove your strength in front of your ever-growing opponent. Cave's shooting games are all about danmaku. But how good am I really? A work that answers that question has finally appeared. This work, "Danmaku Kentai Shikan" is a shooting game that diagnoses your ability to respond to barrage by continuing to fight against opponents who become stronger each time you defeat them. In this work, which is called ``DaiOuJou-hen'', the brutal bosses of ``DoDonPachi DaiOuJou'' will block your challenge. In addition to the in-game class evaluation, this game also supports online rankings, so you can further hone your skills by competing with users from all over the world. Those who are not afraid of death, aim for the top of the barrage.

20.05.2021

“It's better to die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. The most deadly barrage in history spreads in the palm of your hand. "DoDonPachi DaiOuJou" is a vertical scrolling shooting game released in 2002. The game's addictive game system, detailed worldview, and challenging difficulty level have won the support of many users. ``DoDonPachi DaiOuJou DX'', which is being reprinted as an archive this time, is a feature phone ported version of the same work. Not only can you take on a barrage of threats, as the title suggests, ``Great Death'', but you can also compete with users from all over the world for your score, thanks to online ranking support. There are also plenty of elements that allow you to change your play style according to your skill and preference, such as changing the difficulty level, selecting your own aircraft type, and selecting an enhanced type (element doll). For both shooting game beginners and bullet hell experts. Challenge the line of death and charm the way of death.

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