Batsugun

Overview

Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up video game created by the now-defunct Japanese game developer Toaplan. The title translates to "exceptional" or "extraordinary". It was the final game created before Toaplan's dissolution, and has been regarded as a key title in the development of the modern manic shooter, with elements of the game such as the size of the player's hitbox, the scale of their firepower, and the complexity of enemy bullet patterns all having an influence on future titles in the sub-genre. Members of the development team also went on to work on other successful manic shooters, most notably lead artist Junya Inoue.

Developed by

Toaplan

Published by

Banpresto, Toaplan, Taito

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Player perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Themes

Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Warfare

Release dates

• Arcade: Feb 1993
• Sega Saturn: Oct 25, 1996