A Shooter You Cannot Miss!!
An absolutely amazing Arcade port!
I'd have to say that this is quite possibly the hardest shooter I have played, but it is very well among the best. The extreme difficulty only pushes you to get better and play stages over and over while still proving to be a BLAST.
The game comes with a Bonus DVD of a pro Japanese player that will blow your mind. "How does he do that!?"
I don't see this title being discounted or a "Best" version in the works, SO GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! You will not be disappointed.

VERY Nice!
I don't really know why I haven't heard of this great game ever since its release but I have been craving for this game for almost a year now. And thanks to play-asia for availing this. I've tried finding this game but I just found it here.

This game is absolutely hard. MUCH harder than the previous Dodonpachis, if you ask me. When I tried the simulation mode and tried the second loop, I got completely bludgeoned! Finishing the whole game on one credit will definitely be a great achievement.
Apart from that, the no-bullet mode is great for those who try to learn where the attacks come from. Frankly, with all the bullets in the later stages, it's quite hard to tell where the enemies are. You can still die from getting hit by the enemies (which happens quite a lot if you don't fire shots.)

Not to mention, the graphics are really beautiful. The music here is also good, but that's quite subjective.

The game CD also has some replays. And of course, we must not forget the other DVD in this set. It's a superplay DVD to help you know the game more and how to deal with stages.

This game really calls out to you, making you wanting to play it! 5/5!

If the devil was real
This would have been his "flagship" game, seriously this game really is made in hell and if you love bullet hell shmups and cave titles this game will last you for years.

I have not played a game this brutal since Contra SS and that is a good thing.

I would give this a 6/5 if it was possible.

What are you wating for ? Go buy it!

Great shooter.
Waited 2 years for the price to come down, but it was worth it. Originally this was selling at $60US, then $70US, then $80, then $70US for quite awhile. The 5 day special dropping it to $55US finally made me pick it up. Along with the game itself (which includes a super replay in itself) there's also a DVD of someone completing every single level, including the secondary harder levels post-game. The manual also folds out into a poster, which is a nice touch. This game isn't going to be available much longer.

Grab it soon! This shooter can't be missed!
Despite the fact that this very well may be the hardest shooter I've ever encountered, it is most certainly one of the best. The chaining system--indicative of past Don Pachi titles--is pure gold, and the levels are extremely well designed. But then again, it's a Cave shooter. Quality is a given! Like ESPgaluda, Arika did a great job porting this over. If you were satisfied with the job Taito did porting Mushihimesama, then you will really be impressed with this effort from Arika. Combined with the Super Play DVD, they really knocked the presentation out of the park.

Get this title soon while you can. I don't see a "Best" version anytime soon. Definitely worth the price of admission.