Players choose one of several characters and advance through vertically scrolling stages from a top-down perspective. The core controls are shooting, a charge or special attack, and bombs for emergency crowd control. Enemies drop power-up items that increase shot strength, speed, and other offensive traits. Each stage culminates in a multi-pattern boss encounter that often requires learning attack cycles and positioning carefully to survive.

Frederick

A balanced playable character with a straightforward shooting style.

Mira

A magic-themed fighter with a more flexible attack pattern.

Tetsu

A character suited to players who like controlled, close-to-midrange offense.

Ash

A distinctive, comic-leaning character with a memorable attack style.

Prioritize survival over scoring, and use bombs early enough to avoid being trapped by dense bullet patterns. Keep your power level as high as possible, since losing firepower makes later stages much harder. Learn boss phases and safe lanes, then move decisively instead of making small panic movements.

Tips

Use bombs to break dangerous formations before they collapse on you.

Tips

Maintain power-up chains whenever possible to avoid a steep difficulty spike.

Tips

Study boss patterns and stay slightly off-center to leave escape routes open.

User Reviews

Fast, stylish, and very much an arcade shooter of its era.

User Reviews

The difficulty is tough but fair once you learn the patterns.

User Reviews

A memorable Psikyo title thanks to its character design and brisk stage flow.