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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : XP or above Processeur : 1.6 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.1 or better Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : N/A

BLUE REVOLVER

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 11, 2016
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 894 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
14,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The frantic shmup core dominates the conversation, with 151 mentions out of 161 focusing on gameplay. Overall, Blue Revolver holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 98 % of the 408 post‑release reviews praising it.

In-game

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« Un très bon Danmaku bien rythmé, avec une super bande son. Le système de challenges et les tutos sont très bien pensés. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Shmup ultra dynamique et globalement bien pensé. L'un de mes stg préférés ces derniers temps. Je le recommande vivement à ceux qui aiment les shmup d'arcade. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« un bon ptit shoot comme on les aime avec une bonne bande sonore.que de la belle!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Shmup vraiment simpa avec des musiques excellentes. Pas très connu, mais vraiment bon. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« played Scrandle for the first time and got flashbanged by the fact that it was made by this dev. incredible shmup »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« english gamedev hiring japanese voice actors to talk like babies for their english-language game incurs a life sentence in cringe idiot jail. have some self respect »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« enjoyable game, but held back by its own issues »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Très bon jeu et l'update ajoute beaucoup de contenu à celui-ci. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Musiques absolument énormes. Je recommande, dans l'avion pendant les turbulences. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

In players' words

« Un très bon Danmaku bien rythmé, avec une super bande son. Le système de challenges et les tutos sont très bien pensés. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« english gamedev hiring japanese voice actors to talk like babies for their english-language game incurs a life sentence in cringe idiot jail. have some self respect »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Shmup ultra dynamique et globalement bien pensé. L'un de mes stg préférés ces derniers temps. Je le recommande vivement à ceux qui aiment les shmup d'arcade. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« enjoyable game, but held back by its own issues »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« un bon ptit shoot comme on les aime avec une bonne bande sonore.que de la belle!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Très bon jeu et l'update ajoute beaucoup de contenu à celui-ci. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Shmup vraiment simpa avec des musiques excellentes. Pas très connu, mais vraiment bon. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Musiques absolument énormes. Je recommande, dans l'avion pendant les turbulences. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« played Scrandle for the first time and got flashbanged by the fact that it was made by this dev. incredible shmup »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=161
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=63
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
94 % pos · n=32
Interface / UX
73 % pos · n=26
Performance
91 % pos · n=11
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16115155
Audio / music636201
Graphics / art433913
Content / longevity323020
Interface / UX261907
Performance111001
Story / writing7700
Value for money5500
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.4 h.

🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
86 % (n=28)
2-10h
97 % (n=156)
10-25h
100 % (n=123)
>25h
100 % (n=101)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2024 : 99% positive99NovDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMar 2025 : 100% positive100MarMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctDec 2025 : 89% positive89DecJun 2026 : 94% positive94Jun

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 41 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay leads praise: 151 positive mentions out of 161 total.
  • Audio receives near‑perfect acclaim: 62 positive mentions out of 63.
  • Graphics are well‑received: 39 positive mentions out of 43.
  • Story is universally liked: 7 positive mentions out of 7.
  • Players who log >10 hours report 100 % positivity (123 reviews).

Weaknesses

  • UI draws criticism: 7 negative mentions out of 26 total.
  • Performance hiccups appear in 1 out of 11 mentions.
  • A single bug report registers a negative mention.
  • Graphics have 3 negative mentions, indicating occasional visual issues.

Who is it for?

Fans of classic shoot‑'em‑up challenges and high‑score chasing will find Blue Revolver compelling. The game also appeals to players who appreciate strong audio‑visual design and are willing to overlook minor UI and performance quirks.

Is BLUE REVOLVER worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 894 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay leads praise. Current price: 14,99€.

Verdict

Blue Revolver delivers a tightly crafted shmup experience that resonates strongly with its core audience, as reflected by its 98 % positive Steam rating. While the gameplay, audio, and visuals shine, prospective players should be ready for a few UI and performance rough edges. In short, the title is a solid indie hit for anyone craving fast‑paced, score‑driven action.

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