Hitogata Happa (2011)

Developer: Platine Dispositif
Publisher: Rockin' Android
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 190 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relentless, sensory-overloading shoot 'em up where you pilot magical dolls through a chaotic vertical barrage of enemy fire.

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What players say

Players call Hitogata Happa one of the hardest bullet hell shooters ever, harder than Ikaruga. The core gimmick is sacrificing your doll for a bomb after filling the flow meter, but reviews warn that the game is incomprehensible without understanding this mechanic. Players also note resolution must be set by editing an ini file, and the game is no longer available for purchase.

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