DoDonPachi

DoDonPachi

Belly Score
9.6
Platform
Arcade, PlayStation, Saturn, EZweb, i-mode, PlayStation Network
Genre
Shooter
Released
Feb 5, 1997
Developer
Cave
Publisher
Atlus
About

If you think you have quick reflexes, DoDonPachi is here to humble you. As the definitive architect of the bullet hell genre, this arcade legend floods the screen with such a dense, hypnotic tapestry of projectiles that survival feels like a miracle. You pilot a fighter ship through relentless waves of mechanical foes, balancing precise movement with high-stakes laser blasts and screen-clearing bombs. It is a masterclass in intensity, demanding absolute focus as you weave through patterns that seem physically impossible to dodge. For those who crave the ultimate test of skill, this is the gold standard of arcade chaos.

The Belly's Verdict

BELLY APPROVED

Belly Score Calculation
Category
Weight
Score
Weighted
Fun Factor
25%
9.8
2.450
Game Play
20%
9.9
1.980
Controls + Feel
15%
9.7
1.455
Creativity + Originality
10%
9.5
0.950
Presentation
10%
9.2
0.920
Content + Staying Power
10%
9.0
0.900
The Belly Factor
10%
9.5
0.950
Total
100%
9.6
Raw weighted sum 9.605 → rounded to 9.6

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