Dodonpachi Blissful Death (Dai-Ou-Jou) is a legendary Japanese 'bullet hell' shooter, and this mobile port is exceptionally well-executed. For the uninitiated, bullet hell shooters fill the screen with thousands of glowing projectiles, requiring pixel-perfect movement to survive. It is intense, colorful, and incredibly rewarding.
The touch controls are actually superior to a joystick for many players, as your ship follows your finger with 1:1 precision. The music is iconic, the boss designs are screen-filling monstrosities, and the scoring system is deep enough to satisfy hardcore arcade fans. It's a brutal challenge, but for fans of the 'shmup' genre, it’s absolute bliss.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.5Wed Jul 19 2023
Fixed minor bugs.
Now updated for iOS 11 or later!
Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS!
The legendary arcade shooters is now available for your phone!
This port now consists with exhilarating combo and hyper systems but will you be able to dodge and survive the ultimate bullet hell?
●Versatility just for the Smartphone version
Controls adapted to the iPhone feature slide controls for comfortable play! Dash and weave through Bullet Heaven!
●Practice Mode available
Use this feature to practice and aim for the best!
●6 different types of ships with 4 different difficulty levels to select
Combination of ships A or B with three Elemental Dolls (Shotia, Leinyan, EXY) each with distinctive characters can be used. 4 levels of difficulty levels(NOVICE, NORMAL, HARD, HELL) enables wide range of players from beginners to experts to experience the all "DoDonPachi" world!
●Chain combo to aim high score
Added with the hyper system, the original combo attacks have now reached to another level. Use the combo system efficiently to reach the high scores!
●Introducing “Custom Edit” Feature
“Custom Edit” feature allows players to customize various aspects of the game to make for a more exciting gameplay.
Players can customize the game with in-app purchases. Some of the customizations available are: “EVASION SUPPORT” which makes it easier to dodge opponents’ bullets, “SHOT BOOST” which lets you start the game with a powerful weapon and “BEE LICENSE” which gives you a special pass to the second round which normally can only be accessed by beating the hardest mode.
※Some of the customizations are available as in-app purchases.
●Compatible with GAMECENTER! Check the online rankings!
Rankings are available for every types of ships and Elemental Dolls.
Complete with players from around the world!
Go for a full achievement list!
### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application.
●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later.
●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later.
●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space.
●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Now updated for iOS 11 or later!
Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS!
The legendary arcade shooters is now available for your phone!
This port now consists with exhilarating combo and hyper systems but will you be able to dodge and survive the ultimate bullet hell?
●Versatility just for the Smartphone version
Controls adapted to the iPhone feature slide controls for comfortable play! Dash and weave through Bullet Heaven!
●Practice Mode available
Use this feature to practice and aim for the best!
●6 different types of ships with 4 different difficulty levels to select
Combination of ships A or B with three Elemental Dolls (Shotia, Leinyan, EXY) each with distinctive characters can be used. 4 levels of difficulty levels(NOVICE, NORMAL, HARD, HELL) enables wide range of players from beginners to experts to experience the all "DoDonPachi" world!
●Chain combo to aim high score
Added with the hyper system, the original combo attacks have now reached to another level. Use the combo system efficiently to reach the high scores!
●Introducing “Custom Edit” Feature
“Custom Edit” feature allows players to customize various aspects of the game to make for a more exciting gameplay.
Players can customize the game with in-app purchases. Some of the customizations available are: “EVASION SUPPORT” which makes it easier to dodge opponents’ bullets, “SHOT BOOST” which lets you start the game with a powerful weapon and “BEE LICENSE” which gives you a special pass to the second round which normally can only be accessed by beating the hardest mode.
※Some of the customizations are available as in-app purchases.
●Compatible with GAMECENTER! Check the online rankings!
Rankings are available for every types of ships and Elemental Dolls.
Complete with players from around the world!
Go for a full achievement list!
### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application.
●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later.
●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later.
●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space.
●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.








DoDonPachi Blissful Death (also known as Dai-Ou-Jou) is one of the most famous vertical shooters in arcade history. Now optimized for mobile, it features the legendary 'Hyper' system that lets you unleash massive firepower to clear the screen. Choose your ship and 'Elemental Doll' partner to customize your playstyle. With its intense difficulty, beautiful sprite work, and pulse-pounding soundtrack, it is the gold standard for shoot-em-ups.
Authentic port of the classic arcade shooter
Precise touch-optimized controls
Deep 'Hyper' and scoring systems
Multiple difficulty modes: Novice to Expert
Legendary soundtrack and boss designs
Your ship's actual hitbox is only a tiny pixel in the very center. Focus on your ship, not the enemies, to weave through the gaps in the bullet patterns.
Collect Hyper items to fill your meter. Activating a Hyper increases your fire rate and score multiplier, but also increases the 'Rank' (difficulty) of the game.
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Each stage ends with a massive mechanical boss. Memorize their patterns and save your bombs for when you are truly cornered.
Dolls determine your ship's characteristics. Shotia boosts your regular shot, Leinyan boosts your laser, and Exy boosts both but reduces your bomb count.