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Batsugun (1993)

Toaplan

Arcade · Sega Saturn

3.93 from 27 ratings

64 members have it in their collection · 21 backlogged · 14 wish listed

Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up video game created by the now-defunct Japanese game developer Toaplan. The title translates to "exceptional" or "extraordinary". It was the final game created before Toaplan's dissolution, and has been regarded as a key title in the development of the modern manic shooter, with elements of the game such as the size of … Read more
Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up video game created by the now-defunct Japanese game developer Toaplan. The title translates to "exceptional" or "extraordinary". It was the final game created before Toaplan's dissolution, and has been regarded as a key title in the development of the modern manic shooter, with elements of the game such as the size of the player's hitbox, the scale of their firepower, and the complexity of enemy bullet patterns all having an influence on future titles in the sub-genre. Members of the development team also went on to work on other successful manic shooters, most notably lead artist Junya Inoue. Read less
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Developers
Toaplan
Publishers
Banpresto, Taito, Toaplan
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Warfare

Release dates

  • Feb 1993 (Worldwide) Arcade
  • Oct 25, 1996 (Japan) Sega Saturn

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Capt.ACAB

Status Capt.ACAB Mar 17, 2023

Basugun SP is basically the only game I've played on my iiRcade machine because I have this weird brainworm in my head that I have to play a game to completion in order to startup another one. Normally that's fine, but for arcade games to me that means 1CCing them, but I'm also not usually super motivated to do that. …

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Basugun SP is basically the only game I've played on my iiRcade machine because I have this weird brainworm in my head that I have to play a game to completion in order to startup another one. Normally that's fine, but for arcade games to me that means 1CCing them, but I'm also not usually super motivated to do that. I have put a lot of hours into this game and have gotten close to a 1cc, but I think it's time to put it to rest and try some other games.

It's frustrating because I don't really feel like I have beaten it since I can just quarter feed, but I have also completed the game like a dozen of times lol.

I think I'll just take the W and move on.

Great shmup though, highly recommended.

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SIGINT

Status SIGINT Jan 1, 2023

This is apparently known as the first “bullet hell” game, and is pretty well-regarded to this day as a good example of one. I can generally see why, since it has a nice clean, colorful look, and is pretty fun. The last couple of bosses for me just ruin any desire to replay it though at my current level of …

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This is apparently known as the first “bullet hell” game, and is pretty well-regarded to this day as a good example of one. I can generally see why, since it has a nice clean, colorful look, and is pretty fun. The last couple of bosses for me just ruin any desire to replay it though at my current level of play—they are just so brutal. Luckily you can continue infinitely on an emulator, so my quarters are safe… Still enjoyed running through it a few times, though I prefer some slightly more modern games. Will try the Special edition at some point.

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