# Danmaku Unlimited 2 - Bullet Hell Shmup

> Vertical shoot'em up with authentic indie J-STG style action and bullet hell gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunny Tam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-unlimited-2-bullet-hell-shmup/id580663396 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunny Tam](https://appshunter.io/developer/359743714)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-unlimited-2-bullet-hell-shmup/id580663396/reviews.md

## What is Danmaku Unlimited 2?

Pull back the bullet curtain and experience the all new sequel to the critically acclaimed vertical shoot'em up!

Danmaku Unlimited 2 brings a modern, original take on the classic Japanese arcade genre rarely seen on mobile devices! Climb the ranks as you pilot the powerful Senko fighter to destroy legions of enemies in a hailstorm of bullets!

Continue the saga as you fight to uncover powerful relics from the old war and unravel the secrets surrounding the Valkyrias!

Available on iOS devices and PC.

REVIEWS

"Absolutely beautiful" 5/5 
- AppAdvice

"Intensely beautiful" 4.5/5 Editor's choice 
- 148Apps

"Gorgeous and addictive entry into the bullet-hell genre" 8/10 Silver award 
- Pocket Gamer

"Danmaku Unlimited 2 is a must own" 
- AppShack

"This one is just right" 
- Kotaku

FEATURES

-Authentic indie J-STG style action.
-Battle countless enemies as you fight across 5 beautiful, action-packed stages
-Weave and dodge against unique, exhilarating bullet patterns in epic multi-phase boss battles.
-Level up and outfit the powerful Senko fighter to suit your personal play-style!
-Unique innovative swipe controls built for a perfect mobile shooter experience.
-Music by the talented Japanese indie group BLANKFIELD
-4 levels of difficulty
-Choose between 2 full-featured game modes
-Bonus features: Go for a challenge in the Boss Rush mode or practice your skills in the Free Play mode.
-Compete for international leader-board dominance on GameCenter
-Tons of achievements to unlock! 
-Adjustable screen-size and control sensitivity
-Bluetooth arcade controller compatible
-Universal and optimized for the iPhone/iTouch 5


DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
 
iPhone 4, iTouch 4, iPad 2 and newer. 

The game will run on the iphone 3GS, however the user will experience some slowdowns. Please try the lite version first if you are unsure if your device can run the game!

## Key features

- Authentic indie J-STG action
- 5 action-packed stages
- Epic multi-phase boss battles
- Level up and outfit fighter
- Innovative swipe controls
- 4 difficulty levels
- Boss Rush and Free Play modes

## What do users think of Danmaku Unlimited 2?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎶 Great soundtrack and music
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth and tight controls
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 💯 High replayability
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🚫 No ads or IAPs
- 👍 Well-crafted and polished
- 🚀 Fast and fluid performance
- 🌟 Challenging yet fair gameplay
- 🕹️ Arcade-quality experience
- 🎯 Precise aiming and dodging

**Cons**

- 🐛 Graphic errors and visual anomalies
- 😵 UI issues and screen clipping
- 📉 Game broken on newer iOS versions
- 🧱 Some visual elements obscure gameplay
- ⏳ Lack of updates for newer iOS
- 🕹️ Controller support issues
- 🧩 Game feels incomplete (short stages)
- 🎨 Lack of aesthetic variety in stages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Graphics breaking/glitching
- UI blocking screen elements
- Visual anomalies
- Game crashing on startup
- Text displaying as garbled characters
- Texture overlay on buttons
- Models glitching/popping
- Giant boxes around bullets and ships
- Random stuff appearing on sprites
- Game not working on modern hardware
- Controller not working
- Display issues on specific devices (iPad Air, iPhone 6+)
- Game not compatible with iOS 7

**Most requested features**

- Change coin cap
- Update for newer iOS versions
- Fix UI issues and screen clipping
- Support MFI joystick
- Add more control options
- Add an endless mode
- Allow starting from last level finished
- Add a dark mode option
- More customization options for ships

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmaku-unlimited-2-bullet-hell-shmup/id580663396/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 아이폰15프로 기준

*2026-05-14*

그래픽 깨지네요 26

### 4/5 — Super fun! Have a couple suggestions

*2026-05-03, version 1.1.3*

I’ve always wanted to play the game with all upgraded items but coin cap is 1400? Please change this!

Also, the UI is messed up so it blocks the bottom of the point selection and there are many weird visual anomolies

### 1/5 — Graphic errors

*2026-01-20, version 1.1.3*

The game has no updates for newer iOS versions and the graphics are all messed up. Please fix it.

### 1/5 — 游戏花屏，根本没法玩！

*2026-01-03, version 1.1.3*

不知是app太久没更新，还是和iOS26不兼容，进入游戏花屏，字体乱码，没法玩啊，希望作者能够尽快及时更新！

### 1/5 — Интерфейс глючит, наложение текстур

*2025-12-31, version 1.1.3*

Please update game for new IOS 

Наложение текстур на кнопках меню, и в игре модельки поплыли

### 1/5 — 🪦

*2024-10-20, version 1.1.3*

RIP to a once great mobile SHMUP -_-

### 1/5 — Game is now broken

*2024-10-04, version 1.1.3*

Giant boxes around bullets and ships. The screen is just a mess. Unplayable

### 2/5 — Defunct

*2024-06-25*

This is a really cool and stylish bullet hell game and I enjoyed it a lot when I got it 9 years ago...
But now it does not work on modern hardware and has severe problems showing random stuff on the transparent parts of all the sprites, turning it into a garbled mess. It looks like it's been years since anything was updated so keep looking elsewhere

### 5/5 — 아직도 간간히 플레이 중인데

*2024-06-02*

그래픽이 깨지네요. iOS 17.5.1 대응
패치 한번만 부탁드려요.

### 3/5 — Loved the, but serious update

*2024-01-04, version 1.1.3*

Update please so it’s playable on IOS 17 and higher. It’s starting to really glitch. It’s breaking down.

## Frequently asked questions about Danmaku Unlimited 2

### What kind of game is Danmaku Unlimited 2?

Danmaku Unlimited 2 is a vertical shoot'em up game that offers an authentic indie J-STG (Japanese Shoot 'em Up) style experience. It features intense bullet patterns, challenging boss battles, and a compelling story.

### What are the key features of Danmaku Unlimited 2?

Key features include authentic indie J-STG action across 5 stages, unique bullet patterns in multi-phase boss battles, fighter customization, innovative swipe controls, 4 difficulty levels, and bonus modes like Boss Rush and Free Play.

### How much does Danmaku Unlimited 2 cost?

The application is a paid game, meaning there is an upfront cost to purchase and download it. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices is Danmaku Unlimited 2 compatible with?

The game is available on iOS devices and PC. For iOS, it requires iPhone 4, iTouch 4, iPad 2, or newer. While it may run on iPhone 3GS, users might experience slowdowns.

### What are some common use cases for Danmaku Unlimited 2?

This app is ideal for players who enjoy challenging arcade-style games, particularly the bullet hell subgenre. It's also suitable for those looking for a deep and engaging shooter experience on mobile with features like leaderboards and achievements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2017-03-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for 64bit compatibility.

### 1.1.2 — 2014-10-13

Fixed screen scaling issue for some new devices

### 1.1.1 — 2013-11-11

Fixed compatibility issues with the iPad Air

### 1.1 — 2013-03-27

- added option to adjust prize transparency
- fixed result screen bug when leveling up to ace rank
- added support for GameDock

### 1.0 — 2013-02-16

No release notes.

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