Batsugun Critic Reviews

Bitwave’s new version of Batsugun also includes the Batsugun Special Version release that includes multiple loops, changed enemies, different visuals, and more. If you’re new to Batsugun, this release is excellent, and worth grabbing even standalone if you aren’t interested in the other games in the collection. This new version is a much more responsive version of Batsugun compared to the CityConnection release as well.

A pixel-perfect, feature-rich port of Toaplan's last shooter for less than eight bucks? Shoot 'em fans should rejoice.

In some ways, Batsugun is a victim of its own success. It’s still an excellent shmup, but it stands out slightly less than it did upon release simply because so many of its best ideas have been stolen by so many other games over the last 31 years. Despite that, fans of the genre will find a game that absolutely holds up and is a blast to play even today.