Batsugun (1993)
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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 …
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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.
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Release dates
- Feb 1993 (Worldwide) Arcade
- Oct 25, 1996 (Japan) Sega Saturn
Also available on
- Batsugun: Special Version (1994) · ARC
- Batsugun: Saturn Tribute Boosted (2023) · NSW, PC, PS4, XONE
- Batsugun (2024) · PC
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Bundled in
- Sega Astro City Mini V (Jul 2022) · Handheld Electronic LCD
- Toaplan Arcade Collection 3 (Nov 2024) · EVER
- Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 (Aug 2025) · NSW, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
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