DonPachi Deep cut Co-op
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
DoDonPachi
Co-op
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | CAVE |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | DonPachi |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by CAVE and published by Atlus, DoDonPachi arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1997 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and Quake. Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the DonPachi series; on the Saturn you can also try DonPachi. The series also appears on other systems with DoDonPachi (PS1) and DonPachi (PS1). CAVE also made High Velocity: Mountain Racing Challenge and Steep Slope Sliders for the Saturn.
DoDonPachi supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing DoDonPachi is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
DoDonPachi walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
DoDonPachi FAQ
When did DoDonPachi come out on the Saturn?
DoDonPachi was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997.
Who made DoDonPachi?
It was developed by CAVE and published by Atlus.
Is DoDonPachi multiplayer?
Yes. DoDonPachi supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does DoDonPachi take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, DoDonPachi typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about DoDonPachi 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.