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DoDonPachi
Sign in to saveis a 1997 vertically scrolling bullet hell video game developed by Cave and published by Atlus. It was the second game developed by Cave, and the sixth on Cave's first-generation arcade hardware. As with its predecessor DonPachi, the title is both a Japanese term for expressing the sound of gunfire, and a term that relates to bees (here it means "angry leader bee").
Game data
- Released
- 1997-02-05
- User rating
- 4.29 / 5
- Genres
- Shooter, Action
- Platforms
- PlayStation, SEGA Saturn
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+
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Game details · IGDB
Compared to DonPachi, DoDonPachi is generally known for introducing new gameplay elements while improving or changing existing ones. The overall background of the game, unlike following sequels, remains more or less centered around a supposed invasion by a mysterious race of mechanized aliens, which the player is called to face throughout its run. However, more sinister and shocking secrets lie beneath the surface, accessible only to those brave and skilled enough to clear the entire game.
- Released
- 1997
- Genres
- Shooter, Arcade
- Platforms
- Arcade, PlayStation 3, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Game modes
- Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
- Franchise
- Dodonpachi
- Developer
- CAVE Interactive
- Publisher
- SPS, HAMSTER, Atlus
Wikidata facts
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- publication date
- 1998-09-10
- PlayStation DataCenter URL
- psxdatacenter.com/games/J/D/SLPS-01364.html
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8 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- Development
- Release
- Campaign Version
- Reception and legacy
- Notes
- References
- External links
is a 1997 vertically scrolling bullet hell video game developed by Cave and published by Atlus. It was the second game developed by Cave, and the sixth on Cave's first-generation arcade hardware. As with its predecessor DonPachi, the title is both a Japanese term for expressing the sound of gunfire, and a term that relates to bees (here it means "angry leader bee").
DoDonPachi II was released in 2001 from a different developer. Cave developed its own sequel, released in 2002, DoDonPachi DaiOuJou.