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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2GHz or better Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 5000, Geforce 9500GT, Radeon HD 3650 or above DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible

DoDonPachi Resurrection

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 13, 2016
sample: 426 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 1,079 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
28,99€ 14,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

DoDonPachi Resurrection delivers relentless bullet‑hell action that keeps players glued for hours, with many logging over 25 h of play. The title enjoys a 96% positive rating on Steam (1,079 reviews) and 95% positive among post‑release reviewers.

What it's about: The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

In-game

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« Bring DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou to Steam platform, please. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 3 h played11
« step 1: play black label mode step 2: shoot the things step 3: things explode into stars step 4: dopamine »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 8 h played1
« Please Cave, please port the other donpachi games to steam »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 16 h played1
« Yes it's true I can 1cc this on novice sorry ladies I'm spoken for. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 21 h played1
« Souls players who talk big about mastery should try DoDonPachi. Micro-dodging through a true bullet hell is a different beast. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 11 h played1
« I wanted to like this game, I really did. But I can't get past the fact I love it so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played2
« I came for the chicks but left with a broken controller. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 4 h played1
« gameplay brouillon , graphismes confus , musique et sfx soulants , bien trop cher . Bref je sort de l excellent Skyforce , le choc est rude en comparaison de cette daube. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2018 · 1 h played
« This trash is completely unplayable due to excessive broken slowdown. Go play Crimzon Clover or emulate original Dodonpachi or DOJ instead. This game recycles half of Dodonpachi stages anyway (but adds lot of visual diarhhea on top). »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 27 h played
« Seems like I get the same result whether I try to play or just put the controller down and wait for the continue prompts. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 1 h played
« game runs like ♥♥♥♥, just play it on mame instead »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 0 h played
« I hope anime robot girls shoot me in real life 😍😍😍 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 105 h played11

In players' words

« Bring DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou to Steam platform, please. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 3 h played11
« I came for the chicks but left with a broken controller. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 4 h played1
« step 1: play black label mode step 2: shoot the things step 3: things explode into stars step 4: dopamine »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 8 h played1
« gameplay brouillon , graphismes confus , musique et sfx soulants , bien trop cher . Bref je sort de l excellent Skyforce , le choc est rude en comparaison de cette daube. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2018 · 1 h played
« Please Cave, please port the other donpachi games to steam »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 16 h played1
« This trash is completely unplayable due to excessive broken slowdown. Go play Crimzon Clover or emulate original Dodonpachi or DOJ instead. This game recycles half of Dodonpachi stages anyway (but adds lot of visual diarhhea on top). »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 27 h played
« Yes it's true I can 1cc this on novice sorry ladies I'm spoken for. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 21 h played1
« Seems like I get the same result whether I try to play or just put the controller down and wait for the continue prompts. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 1 h played
« Souls players who talk big about mastery should try DoDonPachi. Micro-dodging through a true bullet hell is a different beast. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 11 h played1
« game runs like ♥♥♥♥, just play it on mame instead »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 0 h played
« I wanted to like this game, I really did. But I can't get past the fact I love it so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played2
« I hope anime robot girls shoot me in real life 😍😍😍 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 105 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=152
Content / longevity
94 % pos · n=48
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=35
Graphics / art
77 % pos · n=22
Performance
57 % pos · n=14
Value for money
69 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay15214417
Content / longevity484503
Audio / music353302
Graphics / art221714
Performance14806
Value for money13922
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3003
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.

🪤 45 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
83 % (n=54)
2-10h
95 % (n=143)
10-25h
99 % (n=97)
>25h
98 % (n=132)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2022 : 94% positive94MarDec 2023 : 93% positive93DecSep 2025 : 100% positive100Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 100 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay praised: 144 positive mentions out of 152
  • Audio soundtrack acclaimed: 33 positive mentions out of 35
  • Content depth highlighted: 45 positive mentions out of 48
  • Long play sessions: 132 reviewers logged >25 h, 98% positive
  • Overall Steam rating: 96% positive across 1,079 reviews

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups: 6 negative mentions out of 14
  • Graphics issues: 4 negative mentions out of 22
  • Bugs and UI problems: 3 negative mentions each
  • Price concerns: 2 negative and 2 mixed mentions out of 13

Who is it for?

Fans of classic shmup and bullet‑hell experiences will thrive on its frantic arcade action, especially those who relish high difficulty and replayable modes. Players seeking a polished, modern visual package may find the occasional performance and UI quirks distracting.

Is DoDonPachi Resurrection worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 1,079 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised. Current price: 14,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

DoDonPachi Resurrection stands out as a cult‑favorite shmup that rewards dedication with deep content and a soundtrack that many praise. While its core gameplay shines, performance and visual polish occasionally lag behind the high bar set by its design. Overall, it’s a must‑play for genre enthusiasts willing to overlook its rough edges.

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