Batsugun

Batsugun is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed by the now deceased Japanese game developer Toaplan. The title translates as "extraordinary" or "exceptional". It was the last game developed before Toaplan disbanded and is considered a key title in the development of the modern manic shooter. Elements of the game such as the size of the player's hitbox, the amount of firepower and the complexity of enemy bullet patterns had an influence on future titles in the sub-genre. Members of the development team have also worked on other successful manic shooters, most notably lead artist Junya Inoue.