bullet hell
Dodonpachi Resurrection
By CAVE, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- arcade video game
What it is
Dodonpachi Resurrection is CAVE’s bullet-hell shoot-’em-up, released on Steam for Windows. Its story follows android Next EXY, who has travelled a thousand years into the past with her Elemental Daughters; players are ordered to stop them. Choose from three ships and three Styles, then use the Hyper Counter to cancel bullets and build score or the Counter Laser to clash with enemy lasers. The game includes eight modes, among them Normal 1.5, Normal 1.51, Arrange A, Arrange B, Novice and Black Label. The modes offer different rule sets and ways to play, from a newcomer-oriented option to arrangements with alternate mechanics. It supports single-player as well as multiplayer and co-op, including shared and split-screen play. Steam features include controller support, achievements, trading cards, cloud saves and leaderboards.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three ships and three Styles
- Eight different modes
- Hyper Counter cancels bullets
- Shared/split-screen co-op supported
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards
- Steam release is listed for Windows
- No price is listed
Who it suits
A fit for bullet-hell players looking for several modes, including a beginner option and alternate scoring or combat rules. It also suits groups who want shared-screen co-op.
Dodonpachi Resurrection pairs bullet-cancelling and laser clashes with a broad selection of modes. Its multiplayer and shared-screen options also give groups a way to play together.
