An updated version that rebalances the experience. Major changes include:

Before starting, you choose a ship and an "Element Doll" (Shot, Laser, or Expert style) which dictates your bomb stock and the power of your secondary fire. Shmup of the Month | December 2023 | DoDonPachi DaiOuJou

Collecting items or chaining kills fills a gauge that grants "Hypers". Activating a Hyper significantly increases your firepower but also increases the game's "rank" (difficulty), making enemy bullets faster and more numerous.