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Eurogamer's review of DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation, where the most refined 2D shooter there is returns, per…

Because also included is Black Label; an updated, refined variant of the arcade original that increased the rate at which Hypers dropped, while subtly rebalancing the difficulty, slightly reducing hitbox size and bullet aggression, and, along with some other tweaks, polishing away some modest bugs. Arrange L offers a somewhat more demanding take on DaiOuJou with bullet cancelling introduced, meaning that downing certain enemies will convert whole screens of firepower into point-giving items; it's a wildly satisfying mode whatever your skill level, and a perfect challenge for those with just a little shooting game experience behind them. If that weren't enough, there is also a reworked version of that stunning soundtrack available, a wealth of meticulous display and customisation options, and a trio of additional modes that break down DaiOuJou into smaller chunks, either as challenges or as a practice tool, including Luna Tour and Arcade Osari.

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