Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan

Sega Dreamcast · Shooter

Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenreShooter
DeveloperEcole Software
PublisherEcole Software
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan is a shooter developed by Ecole Software.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 24 Dreamcast shooters in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Ecole Software also made Death Crimson OX for the Dreamcast.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan FAQ

When did Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan come out on the Dreamcast?

Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Who made Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan?

It was developed by Ecole Software.

How long does Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan take to play?

As a shooter, Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Death Crimson 2: Meranito no Saidan on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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