
Batsugun
Released February 1993 · consists of 2 releases.
A vertically scrolling shoot'em up game. Heralded by many as the first 'maniac shooter' this game could be called the Mother of games like Mushihimesama and DodonPachi.
Released February 1993 · consists of 2 releases.
A vertically scrolling shoot'em up game. Heralded by many as the first 'maniac shooter' this game could be called the Mother of games like Mushihimesama and DodonPachi.
First release date | February 1993 |
Platform | Saturn , Arcade , Nintendo Switch |
Developer | Toaplan , Gazelle Co, Ltd |
Publisher | Toaplan , Banpresto Co., Ltd. |
Genre | Shoot 'Em Up |
Theme | Alternate Historical , Cyberpunk , Anime |
Franchises | S-Tribute |
Aliases |
Batsugun was released in Febuary 1993 by Toaplan. Worldwide distribution was licensed to Taito, except for the Korean Market where Unite Trading was the distributer.
The name BATSUGUN can be translated to "By far the best".
Batsugun was the last Shoot em Up released by Toaplan before going into bankcruptcy.
A limited release Soundtrack (Productcode: PCCB-00151) was done in 1994 by the Label "Pony Canyon".
Specific release details
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Batsugun |
Platform | Saturn |
Region | Japan |
Developer | Toaplan , Gazelle Co, Ltd |
Publisher | Banpresto Co., Ltd. |
Release date | N/A |
Product code | 4983164733037 |
Company code | None |
Rating | |
Minimum Players | 1 |
Maximum Players | 2 |
Resolutions | N/A |
Sound Systems | N/A |
Single player Features | N/A |
Multi player Features | N/A |
Widescreen Support | No |
Notes | N/A |
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