Dogyuun

Toaplan

Rank: #1 / 6
Released: 1992
Studio: Toaplan
Genre: action game, science fiction video game, shoot 'em up

At a glance

Dogyuun is Toaplan’s vertically scrolling science-fiction shoot-’em-up, released on Steam for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its pixel-art stages feature large bosses and varied enemies, with a tough challenge aimed at shmup players. The story begins with a colony emergency on Dino: two new variable bombers head for a cut-off base, where they find it surrounded by mysterious mechanical beings. Players have access to Mega Shot, Psycho Beam, V Laser and Homing Fire, and the game does not use power-ups; collecting a duplicate shot item instead awards bonus points. In two-player play, the ships can combine their power through a unit beam. The soundtrack is composed by Tatsuya Uemura. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer and co-op, including shared/split-screen play, along with achievements and full controller support.

Who it is for

A fit for shmup players who want a difficult, pixel-art shooter with large bosses. Two-player groups can combine ship power while playing together.

What is good

Four listed weapon types
Duplicate shot items award bonus points
Two ships can combine power
Shared/split-screen co-op supported
Windows, macOS and Linux versions

What to know first

The challenge is described as tough
No price is listed

Verdict

Dogyuun’s weapon selection and two-player power combination give its arcade shooting a distinct focus. Its listed PC versions cover Windows, macOS and Linux.