DoDonPachi Co-op
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
DonPachi
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 (originally 1995) |
| 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 | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Saturn in 1996, DonPachi is a shoot 'em up developed by CAVE and published by Atlus. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.
It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman and Shining the Holy Ark.
It is part of the DonPachi series; on the Saturn you can also try DoDonPachi. 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.
DonPachi 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
- you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing DonPachi 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.
DonPachi 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.
DonPachi FAQ
When did DonPachi come out on the Saturn?
DonPachi was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996; the original game dates back to 1995.
Who made DonPachi?
It was developed by CAVE and published by Atlus.
Is DonPachi multiplayer?
Yes. DonPachi supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does DonPachi take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, DonPachi 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 DonPachi 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.