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Batsugun is a 1993 vertically scrolling shooter bullet hell arcade video game developed and published by Toaplan in Japan and Europe by Taito, as well as Korea by Unite Trading. Gladebaran VII is set into motion, as players assume the role from one of the six fighter pilots conforming the Skull Hornets squadron taking control of submersible jets in a last-ditch effort to overthrow the invading military force from the planet.
Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
🎮 Sega Saturn controls
These are the keys the RetroPlayers.Club Player app uses for Sega Saturn, shown for reference. Your controller still lights up below so you can confirm it is detected — Premium members can remap here (keyboard or USB controller) and the app applies the map at the next launch.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Up | W | D-Pad up |
| Down | S | D-Pad down |
| Left | A | D-Pad left |
| Right | D | D-Pad right |
| A | J | Right face |
| B | K | Bottom face |
| C | L | Extra face |
| X | U | Top face |
| Y | I | Left face |
| Z | O | Extra face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | F | Start |
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How to Play Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)
Once Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) is running in the app, these are the default controls — every one of them is remappable from the Controller Mapping panel.
The Story Behind Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)
Both Ikeda and Inoue have stated that several games from other companies that were popular at the time served as influence early in development. Batsugun was created by most of the same team that previously worked on several projects at Toaplan such as Grind Stormer and who would later go on to join one of its offshoots after the company declared bankruptcy in 1994 to continue working in the bullet hell sub-genre. A second edition, titled Batsugun Special Version, was showcased to attendees at the 1994 AOU Show in Japan but was never officially released in arcades, as Toaplan slid into bankruptcy and this special version appeared on the secondary video game collecting market after the company vanished.
In 2024 Batsugun was released on PC through Steam. On 25 October 1996, Batsugun received a conversion to the Sega Saturn by Gazelle, an offshoot of Toaplan, and published exclusively in Japan by Banpresto. In 2023, the Saturn version was ported to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC under the title Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted.
What You'll Play
Lastly, Type C ships are adaptable; holding the fire button shoot energy waves straight, while tapping the button fires a spread of projectiles. There are multiple scoring methods for reaching high-scores to obtain extra lives in the game apart from destroying enemies, which are awarded at one million points. Firing or bombing on determined locations is also crucial to reach high-scores, as certain setpieces in some stages hosts bonus secrets within their scenery, as well as destroying enemies on certain spots.
In addition, player can also grab "P" icons to increase the power of the current level gun. Points can be gained from collecting V-shaped gold medals and once the level is finished, points are awarded for every type of medal collected. The game employs a respawn system where a downed single player will start off immediately at the location they died at.
Why It Still Hits
Batsugun has been regarded by multiple publications as the first manic shooter due to its evolution of complex enemy waves, bullet patterns, firepower and hitbox. Readers of the Japanese Sega Saturn Magazine voted to give the Saturn port an 8.4 out of 10 score, ranking at the number 245 spot, indicating a large popular following. In addition, the game was also cited as an inspiration for other titles in the shoot 'em up genre since its release such as Cho Ren Sha 68K and Eschatos.
Edge reviewed the Saturn version, deeming it "not a classic in designs terms, perhaps, but one that won't disappoint those yearning a show-off 2D title". The Sega Saturn conversion received mixed reviews from critics such as Famitsu and the Japanese Sega Saturn Magazine. In Japan, Game Machine listed it on their February 1, 1994 issue as being the seventh most-popular arcade game at the time.
Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)?
Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) was developed by Homebrew (Toaplan tribute) and published by Fan project.
How do I play Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)?
Grab the free RetroPlayers.Club Player linked on this page and launch Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) in it. It plays the genuine Sega Saturn game natively on your computer; the clip above is a live preview.
What console was Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) released on?
Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) was released for the Sega Saturn in 2023.
Can I save my progress in Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange)?
Yes, with Premium: the app lets you save a state at any point in Batsugun (Tribute Boosted Arrange) and resume from exactly there.