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1995PlayStation

DonPachi is a relentless vertical shmup from the arcades where you weave through dense bullet patterns against military vehicles and robots. Pick one of three weapon setups and power it up with dropped items until you face the giant robotic bee boss.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Sci-fi setting
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DonPachi special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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DoDonPachi

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1997PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about DonPachi: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and a demanding difficulty.

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

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Crimzon Clover: World Ignition

Boss fights as highlights

A fast arcade bullet-hell shooter with three ships and multiple modes ranging from beginner-friendly to brutal. The Break Meter for bombs and power-ups rewards aggressive, risky play.

Raiden

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Einhänder

Sci-fi setting

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Rolling Gunner

Boss fights as highlights

You pilot one of three STORK ships through six stages drowned in bullets and screen-filling bosses. The Rolling Gun and replay and training modes make this bullet hell shooter a demanding, precisely tunable challenge.

Galaga Legions DX

Sci-fi setting

You pilot your fighter through relentless alien waves in a modernized take on the classic Galaga arcade shooter. Hitting enemy weak spots earns bonuses and fuels the chase for a huge score.

DoDonPachi Resurrection

Boss fights as highlights

You weave your ship through dense bullet patterns where every millisecond counts. DoDonPachi Resurrection is an uncompromising CAVE shmup with a time-travel plot and a steep difficulty curve.

Danmaku Unlimited 3

Sci-fi setting

You defend humanity as its last pilot against overwhelming odds in a bullet hell shooter. It blends the strengths of classic danmaku games with an approachable design that welcomes newcomers as well as veterans.

Truxton

Boss fights as highlights

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Gradius V

Boss fights as highlights

An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.

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