Battle Mania: Daiginjō Explained

Battle Mania Daiginjō
Developer:Vic Tokai
Publisher:Vic Tokai
Platforms:Mega Drive
Released:December 24, 1993[1]
Genre:Shoot'em-up
Modes:Single-player

is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot'em-up released by Vic Tokai for the Mega Drive in 1993. It serves as a sequel to the original Battle Mania, which was released in North America under the title Trouble Shooter. Unlike the original Battle Mania, Daginjō was released exclusively in Japan.[2]

Battle Mania Daiginjō had a limited print run of this title and it is very difficult to find in complete condition with box and instructions; consequently, it is one of the most expensive Sega Mega Drive games today.[3]

Gameplay

Battle Mania Daiginjō builds on the first release by introducing several improved features including tweaked weapon system where players now have more options to choose from for how they want to play the game. The game's pace has been significantly altered within the difficulty and the length of the stages. Uncommon to most shooter games, Daiginjō uses both vertical and horizontal scrolling for its stages. It has nine levels altogether, three more than its predecessor.

Reception

Chris Rasa from Hardcore Gaming 101 described the game as "one of the best shooters available on the Mega Drive."[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: バトルマニア 大吟醸 . ja. Famitsu. March 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Battle Mania: Daiginjou is the epitome of a cult classic. . 9 October 2007 . 22 April 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121014053830/http://uk.gamespot.com/battle-mania-daiginjou/user-reviews/504313/platform/genesis/ . 14 October 2012 .
  3. Web site: The Rarest and Most Valuable Sega Genesis / Megadrive Games | RetroGaming with Racketboy . Racketboy.com . 2015-11-12.
  4. Web site: Rasa . Chris . Battlemania Daiginjou . hardcoregaming101.net . Hardcore Gaming 101 . 13 March 2020 . October 4, 2017.