This game is the BOMB

Not only does this game overcome the shortcomings of the mobile platform for action gaming, it pushes the genre forward with fun, unique, agressive bombing and scoring mechanics tied to your survival! If you enjoy Cave-style shooting games, I recommend you bite the bullet and pick this game up. No, it won’t quite push you like the games from the arcade, but it still rewards your skill and knowledge with equally explosive spectacle. It’s fun in a surprising way. Great for players who just want to beat the game or keep playing for score. I look forward to playing this in an arcade someday, too!

Total fix for CAVE bullet hell games!

Heart totally broke when I lost all my CAVE CO., LTD. games after IOS10. All of the newer variations by other devs are pay to play, with IAPs for credits to keep on playing. CAVE games were a little expensive, but you paid once, and the quality and replay value was always there. This game totally brings that feel back! Aside from the voice dialogue being only in Japanese, which I unfortunately don’t understand, I’m very happy to have found this game!

THE modern Cave shooter, up there with the best of them

What an incredibly good game. It’s just as good as a Cave shooter (better than some actually). Controls are smooth, frame rate and graphics are crisp, and the bombing mechanic is quite fun! I was worried about the lack of difficulty settings but the bomb is really forgiving. It is still relentlessly difficult yet equally rewarding when you finally succeed. I truly hope Tanoshimasu releases future shooters! Thank you for this wonderful game after years of waiting.

Best Arcade Shooting Game on Mobile

Graphics, sound, patterns and scoring are all up to the level of other Cave Co. titles. This game feels like it was designed to be played with touch controls from the bottom up, you get some very creative enemy patterns you probably wouldn’t find in a console or arcade shooting game. Definitely worth 8 bucks, now put it on PC so I can buy it again haha. I find this more fun than Gothic Wa Mahou Otome as well.

First bullet hell game I played, great for beginners

I’ve always wanted to try bullet hells but could never get over how old and outdated they look. This game looks great and sounds great, which convinced me to finally make the plunge. Love the bomb mechanic, it helps beginners like me increase skill without dying instantly. This game needs more attention. It’s a shame the developers don’t seem active anymore.

As good as Cave shooters

I played this on my iPad mini 2, and it runs pretty well; doesn't get 60 fps most of the time but it is still great. The graphics are sharp and the controls are tight like Cave shooters. I want to thank the developer for making this game supporting ios 11, because I can't play all my Cave shooters now because they stopped updating them 😞

One of the best iOS shmups I’ve ever played!

I downloaded this on a whim, and man, am I happy I did. This is currently my favorite iOS shmup. The bomb/meter/scoring system is simple, but satisfying. I do wish that there were more levels and ship types, but oh, well. I’ll be crossing my fingers for a sequel!

Excellent Shooting Game

This game is very fun and addictive. If you like games like Deathsmiles, Mushihimesama, or Touhou games you will probably love this. It captures that Cave magic. Be sure to check out the settings. I tweaked the shot, bomb, and movement settings to get it to control exactly how I like. Looks, sounds, and plays amazing on iPad Pro.

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