Danmaku Unlimited 2

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"Danmaku Unlimited 2" is an indie shooting game with 60fps HD graphics, featuring 5 action-packed stages and epic bullet patterns. Battle numerous enemies, level up your Senko fighter, and enjoy a rocking soundtrack by Japanese indie group BLANKFIELD. With external controller support, 4 difficulty levels, and additional game modes, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience for shooting game fans.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 324 reviews

music99 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

Danmaku Unlimited 2 offers a great introduction to the bullet hell genre with its accessible difficulty levels and clear mechanics.
The game features stunning visuals and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The scoring system encourages players to engage with the gameplay by rewarding grazing bullets and close calls, adding depth to the experience.

The frame rate is locked at 57 FPS, causing stuttering issues at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
Some players find the ship designs and enemy variety to be lacking, making the game feel less distinctive.
The upgrade system can feel limiting, as players may not be able to fully customize their ship before reaching the maximum rank.

music
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
3%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic blend of genres like metal, techno, and electronic, which perfectly complements the intense gameplay. While some noted a lack of sound effects, the overwhelming consensus is that the soundtrack significantly enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that many players feel is worth the price of admission alone. Overall, the soundtrack is described as phenomenal, engaging, and a key element that elevates the game's atmosphere and immersion.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing, perfectly fitting the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is phenomenal, keeping you pumped and engaged throughout the intense gameplay.”
- “This game has an incredible soundtrack that elevates the bullet hell experience to a whole new level.”
- “Apparently, this was done in favor of the soundtrack, but it ruined the immersion and experience for me.”
- “The music is crummy and so is the sound but the gameplay is frenetic, repetitive but fun.”
- “Most, if not all, of the music quickly gets repetitive.”
graphics
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
3%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and clear visuals that enhance gameplay, particularly during chaotic moments. While some users note that the graphics can appear basic or reminiscent of older styles, the overall aesthetic is often described as beautiful and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Despite a few criticisms regarding blurriness or lack of variety, the visuals are generally considered appealing and effective in conveying the game's intense bullet patterns and action.
- “The visuals are very colorful and the bullets stand out clearly despite all of the visual clutter on screen.”
- “Danmaku Unlimited 2 is a visually stunning 2D piece – the graphics are easily some of the best seen in a bullet hell game in recent times.”
- “The graphics are excellent, and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “The graphics are basic but sleek.”
- “Not a bad game, but the engine and graphics are quite Adobe Flash style, which is something that almost kills my mood on this game, because we have seen games like these made in Flash for free play.”
- “My only complaint is the lack of variety as far as visuals are concerned.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
4%
The gameplay of Danmaku Unlimited 2 is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging scoring systems, and visually appealing presentation, making it a solid entry in the bullet hell genre. Players appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, with mechanics that reward skillful play without being overly punishing. While some find the soundtrack hit-or-miss, the overall experience is described as exhilarating and satisfying, with a focus on traditional gameplay elements that cater to both newcomers and genre veterans.
- “The gameplay is stellar too and your craft handles perfectly.”
- “Great bullet hell gameplay reminiscent of games like Touhou with an awesome soundtrack and flashy graphics to seal the deal.”
- “This game has all of the things a shmup should have: smooth mechanics, responsive controls, wonderful visuals, clear differences between enemy fire and power-ups, great music, and a difficulty level that is not too difficult nor too easy which still ramps itself up at a pace that makes the game enjoyable and not boring.”
- “I only played burst mode once because I disliked the lack of slow movement, and in my opinion it doesn't really fit with the gameplay, particularly on higher difficulties where micrododging becomes increasingly important.”
- “It's not like it breaks your experience completely, but it certainly interrupts the flow of the gameplay.”
- “You couldn't zip around and avoid bullets if you needed to, and then slow down using a focus-fire mechanic; there seemed to be no change in speed of your ship when you switched to focus.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
63%
32%
The game is largely criticized for its lack of a coherent story, with many players noting that it feels more like mindless arcade fun than a narrative-driven experience. While there are hints of a vague storyline and some context provided in the stages, it ultimately fails to deliver a substantial plot or character development. Players appreciate the gameplay and soundtrack but express a desire for a clearer narrative in potential sequels.
- “I would definitely be interested in a sequel to a clearer story as many others aren't sure as I am to what those allied fighters' purpose was after they took off with you in the beginning of stage 1, with you and later on one got destroyed during combat.”
- “There's no story to this game; I typically play story-driven games, and this is just mindless arcade fun.”
- “While each of the game’s five stages provides some degree of context for the action, it’s clearly the case that this isn’t a story-driven game.”
- “Storywise, the game has almost nothing going for it, with the remnants of a planned story remaining in the game just to add some spice to the game's opening act.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The game offers immense replayability, primarily driven by its graze-focused scoring system and customizable ship options, allowing players to experiment with different playstyles. Despite having only five levels, the combination of a level-up system and high-score challenges ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to return. Overall, the engaging gameplay and solid soundtrack contribute to a high replay value, appealing to both casual and competitive players.
- “Solid shmup, decent music, and a graze-focused scoring system give it good replayability.”
- “This upgrade system gives players a chance to experiment and find a playstyle that works for them, while also lending the game additional replayability.”
- “The soundtrack is good, the gameplay is phenomenal, and the replay value is pretty high.”
- “Usually I don't care for scores in games, but in games like this, it is the replay value.”
- “While most shmups' replayability comes from practice and doing one credit clears (called 1cc, beating a game without continues), the replayability comes in the form of a level-up system, which gives you points to improve your weapon type, beam weapon, burst attack, lives, and continues after winning or losing the game.”
- “Even for those players, this will not be an easy game, and there is plenty of replay value for players of any expertise in aiming to top their high score.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization system in the game revolves around an "active defense system" that utilizes ads as a shield mechanism, allowing players to absorb hits temporarily but requiring careful management due to recharge times. Players can enhance their survivability through upgrades that increase lives, continues, and shield capacity, making the system more forgiving than typical bullet hell games. However, the reliance on ads for defense has been criticized as overly complex and somewhat absurd.
- “The whole system is silly; the ads system is rather ridiculous. You have a shield that defends you from damage, and if you get hit, you're temporarily vulnerable to losing a life.”
- “Every hit reduces your shield a notch (this can be upgraded), so you tend to see the ads as an extension of your 'lives,' and you lose your score multiplier only when you actually lose a life.”
- “You may have 5 ads points, but if you're careless, they won't matter anyway.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional soundtrack, featuring adrenaline-pumping instrumental thrash metal that enhances the ultra-violent yet refined experience. The crisp and colorful visuals complement the well-produced music, creating an unforgettable and immersive atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The background music is absolutely excellent and gives the game an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “Each level is scored by crisply played, adrenaline-pumping instrumental thrash metal, which perfectly complements the game's ultra-violent, yet stunningly refined atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are crisp, clean, and colorful, without creating any visual confusion, and the music is fantastic and sets a great atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The optimization of the game is mixed; while it runs smoothly with good graphics on both keyboard and controller, some users report a locked frame rate at 57 fps that leads to stuttering on 60 Hz displays.
- “Du2 runs smoothly on both keyboard and controller.”
- “The graphics are good and it runs absolutely smooth with no stutter or any performance problems.”
- “The frame rate is locked at 57 fps, causing terrible stuttering at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is highly praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions, enhancing the overall experience. However, players express frustration over the lack of clarity regarding which ships can cause harm, potentially detracting from the emotional immersion.
- “The music is absolutely engaging, able to be emotional and powerful.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly during challenging boss fights that require navigating complex patterns, which can prolong encounters unnecessarily. While the mechanic of unlocking power-ups adds a sense of progression, many users express frustration with having to pilot an underpowered ship that necessitates extensive grinding to enhance.
- “Some boss fights, where you have to weave through tight patterns, are incredibly tedious and take a lot longer than they otherwise would.”
- “The 'unlock more power-ups for your ship as you play' mechanic is interesting in theory, introducing a sense of persistence in the game, but good god, I hate flying a gimped ship that requires grinding to power up.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that there are no significant problems or glitches affecting gameplay.

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