Danmaku Unlimited 3
Doragon Entertainment · 2017 · Bullet Hell, Action, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
PC
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About Danmaku Unlimited 3
What's it about
Inspired by classic Japanese shooting games, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a lovingly crafted medley of the best aspects of Japanese bullet hell games, all in a polished, accessible package.
An old school shoot'em up? Why is it worth my time?
Bullet hell style mechanics is having a kind of renaissance with its inclusion in many hit indie games. However if players want to explore more into the world of Bullet Hell a lot of traditional titles can be hard to understand in its mechanics or just plain too difficult to get into as a newcomer.
Danmaku Unlimited 3 is designed to be intuitive and accessible to players unfamiliar with the genre, all the while without losing any of the intensity and flashiness that makes the genre so exciting to play.
Okay, so how does the game do that?
CORE A staple feature in Bullet Hells, only the very center of the player's craft, the core, is vulnerable to enemy fire.
GRAZING Get the core close to bullets to just barely "graze" it will power up the player's craft. Once fully charged it can unleash a powerful rampage that makes you feel like a total boss.
SPIRIT/GRAZE SYSTEM Shooting down enemies turns their shots into harmless ghost bullets that the player can safely touch while also powering up the plane.
All of this allows the game to be at a level of challenge that is manageable for a wide range of players without reducing the game into a bullet free turkey shoot.
I'm good at bullet hell shooters, won't I just breeze though the game then?
The game has two unique modes, GRAZE MODE features a differently tuned system (with conditions to trigger the ghost bullets) that offers a higher level of challenge comparable to the toughest traditional bullet hell titles.
Is there a story?
It is about a guardian, entrusted with Earth, rebelling against her overseers. Shakespeare it isn't, but you are here for the bullets and explosions right?
How is the music? A Shmup is nothing without good music!
Music is by BLANKFIELD from Japan, who does awesome remixes of Touhou and many other anime/game musics!
Anything else?
- The campaign features 5 stages each ending with an epic multi-stage boss fight.
- Up to 25 weapon combinations for players to unlock and experiment to find what works best for them.
- Unique rendering technique that procedurally animate sprites on the fly.
- TATE support for players that use vertical screens. Or if you like to play lying down on your sides, I'm not going to tell you how to live your life.
Okay I'm sold! (Or not, if so then thanks for making it down to here!)
TLDR List
- Authentically crafted Japanese style shoot'em up in High Definition
- Intuitively designed to be an accessible gateway to the world of Bullet Hell
- 5 handcrafted stages packed with dynamically rendered sprites
- Epic multi-phase boss battles with spellbinding bullet patterns
- Up to 25 unique weapon combinations
- Turn enemy attacks into your advantage with the SPIRIT/GRAZE system
- Music by the talented Japanese indie circle BLANKFIELD
- Multiple modes of difficulty that caters to players of all skill ranges
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
One of the few shmups which I consider a true masterpiece. Just beautiful.
Danmaku Unlimited 3 is an outstanding example of how a modern independent developer can capture the spirit of classic arcade shoot-'em-ups while adding fresh mechanics that make the experience feel contemporary. Developed and published by Doragon Entertainment, this vertical-scrolling bullet hell shooter embraces everything fans love about the genre: overwhelming projectile patterns, demanding reflexes, rewarding scoring systems, and a constant sense of progression through mastery. Rather than relying on nostalgia alone, the game refines traditional mechanics and introduces enough innovation to stand comfortably alongside some of the genre's most respected titles. Set within a mystical science-fiction world, the game places players in the role of Valkyria, a powerful guardian who challenges divine forces in order to defend humanity. While the narrative remains relatively simple and never becomes the main attraction, it provides enough context to give each stage and boss encounter a sense of purpose. The real focus lies in the action itself, and from the opening moments it becomes clear that Danmaku Unlimited 3 is designed for players who enjoy learning patterns, improving their sk…
Great game overall, stages encourage you to work out good routes in order to maximize chaining and score. The bosses are interesting and engaging aside from a couple odd patterns, and the difficulty ramps nicely. Can't say enough good things about the music, but if you're not into djent/metal guitars this will do little to change your mind.
Very good danmaku with some features that made it different from the huge pool of games of the genre, like the chance to see the shape of your ship when you are into mist/lights/explosions etc.
love the danmaku unlimited series. cant stop playing it lol i bought the 2nd one n have 4 on my wish list i messaged the creator on X asking if they plan on doing the 1st danmaku for steam ect where its on iphone only. i would love for them to do so so that i will be able to finish my collection . i will be waiting ty for a awesome game with stunning sound tracks . the_savage_quest twitch.tv
Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a good game all around. Just a heads up, this game is HARD. Even by shmup standards, this game is still quite difficult (even on it's lowest difficulty). I look forward to Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA. Get this if you like shmups of the bullet hell variety.
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