ActionFit check
Is Batsugun worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot-'em-up fans who want to navigate dense projectile patterns
- Players who enjoy repeating stages with increasing difficulty
- Players who want to adjust practice, assist, or difficulty settings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who prefer slower-paced action may hit a wall when enemy projectiles fill the screen.
- Players seeking a single clear endpoint may bounce off the Special version's four increasingly difficult loops.
- Players looking for a story-led adventure may find the focus on combat encounters a poor match.
Our take on Batsugun
The likely sticking point is the Special version’s escalating loop structure: completing a run leads into another loop at higher difficulty, with four loops to master. Players who want a single clear endpoint may stop when that repeat-and-escalate system begins.
What is Batsugun?
Batsugun is a sci-fi shoot-'em-up where players choose one of six pilots and one of three ship types, then fight enemy attacks that demand vigilance.
Defeated enemies provide experience points that increase firepower. The included Special version changes the visuals and enemy behavior, and adds four increasingly difficult loops. Its smaller hitbox and one-hit shield distinguish it from the original. Options include adjustable assist features, a Very Easy Mode, customizable practice, quick saves, and rewinding gameplay for 10–18 minutes depending on the action. Online leaderboards cover Single Credit, No Assist, and Assisted play, and players can save replays. The PC release also offers display scaling, screen rotation, input options, Steam Achievements, and gameplay information panels.
How Batsugun plays
- 01Pilot and ship selection
- The roster pairs six pilots with three ship types.
- 02Special version
- This included version changes enemy behavior and visuals, while its smaller hitbox and one-hit shield accompany four loops of rising difficulty.
- 03Firepower progression
- Experience gained from defeated enemies increases the ship's weapon strength.
- 04Practice and assists
- Customizable practice, adjustable auto-fire rates, and a Very Easy Mode provide different play settings.
- 05Save and rewind
- Players can make quick saves and rewind gameplay for 10–18 minutes, depending on the action.
- 06Online leaderboards
- Rankings are available for Single Credit, No Assist, and Assisted runs.
- 07Replay capture
- Runs can be saved as replays for later viewing or sharing.
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Batsugun: platforms & release
Is Batsugun worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot-'em-up fans who want to navigate dense projectile patterns. Skip it if: players who prefer slower-paced action may hit a wall when enemy projectiles fill the screen.
Where can I download Batsugun?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Batsugun's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Batsugun on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
