BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
- May 24, 2023
- CITY CONNECTION
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Get on Xbox Games Store"BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted" is a classic shoot-em-up game with a focus on score attack and mechanical enemies. Level up and defeat enemies to become stronger, while experiencing a dramatic story with unique pilots and dialogues. The game features increased online ranking and hidden bonuses, encouraging players to aim for high scores and explore the gameplay further. Additional options enhance the BATSUGUN experience, bringing back the excitement of the original arcade version.
Reviews
- The game features an excellent soundtrack with multiple music options, including a highly praised Boosted remix.
- Batsugun is a challenging and enjoyable bullet hell shooter that holds up well, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- The port includes useful quality of life features such as rewind, load/save states, and online leaderboards, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- There are significant input lag issues reported, with some players experiencing delays of up to 4-5 frames, which can affect gameplay.
- The practice mode is limited, only allowing players to start on a loop with minimal save state options, making it less effective for learning the game.
- Sound crackling issues have been reported, and the online leaderboards are buggy, detracting from the overall polish of the port.
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the boosted soundtrack, which many consider a standout feature, especially for fans of shoot 'em ups. While the remixed options and nostalgic tracks enhance the experience, some users have reported issues like input delays and audio crackling. Overall, the music is a significant draw, but potential buyers should weigh the quality of the port against the price, especially if they are not keen on remixed versions.
“The music is top notch and is a must for those who love shoot 'em ups.”
“An amazing game and it has very good soundtracks plus it's hard.”
“The port isn't the best port, but it's good enough of a port + epic soundtrack options to boot.”
“Unfortunately, the few people that have talked about this port have reported different results, input delays of up to 4-5 frames, and consistent crackling with the music.”
“I can't wholeheartedly recommend this anymore unless you really are in it for the boosted soundtrack and you want to spend the extra money just for the remixed music.”
“The main merit to the boost, and what I suspect is a cost driver, is the new soundtrack.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic nod to classic 90s arcade shooters, blending elements of bullet hell with a style reminiscent of Psikyo games. Players find it highly addictive, making it ideal for short, engaging sessions, and it is recognized as a significant precursor to later titles in the genre.
“The game, which I'd never experienced before, is great fun; Toaplan's swansong, debatably the first bullet hell and the precursor to Cave, Raizing, etc. The gameplay itself is classic 90s arcade, and although it is often thought of as bullet hell, it reminds me more of Psikyo shooters rather than Cave. The length of the game is also Psikyo-like; that is to say, very addictive and great for short, sweet bursts.”
“The gameplay is frustratingly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls feel unresponsive at times, which can lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The difficulty spikes are inconsistent, often making the gameplay feel unfair and discouraging.”
