# .Decluster — Into the Bullet Hell > Vertically scrolling 2D shooter game with simple controls and homing laser mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by MASAYUKI ITO.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster/id968976528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MASAYUKI ITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 54 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-03-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster/id968976528/reviews.md ## What is .Decluster? Simple controls and simple graphics. A mass of bullets and enemies. All you need is just to dodge and to fire. Enjoy your bullet-hell life. #################################### # DEVICE REQUIREMENTS # # iPhone 5 or later # iPad Air or later #################################### .Decluster (dot decluster) is a vertically scrolling 2D shooter game (shmup). The controls you need are just two. To move your ship and to fire the homing laser. Because it is designed for mobile devices, you can control easily on the iPhone / iPad. Slide your finger anywhere on the screen to move your ship. The relative touch movement is adopted. And tap second finger to fire the homing laser. Basic shots are automatic. The homing laser is powerful activity and is also a key to surviving. The homing laser requires the gauge of it at least 1 Lv. The moment the homing laser was fired, bullets around your ship are canceled and get cancel bonuses. This is so important. Don't forget it. The player's unhitting box is very small. It is displayed as a white rectangle in the center of the ship. And when a lot of bullets appear, the game-speed gets slowdown. Therefor you can keep surviving more than meets the eye. Four different difficulties. From beginner to expert. The novice difficulty has some benefits from the start. Extra options and extra lives. If you are beginner fun of shooter, the novice difficulty is a good choice. In the settings, you can adjust the size of game view and you can also adjust the touch sensitivity for slide control. If it is hard to see the screen because of your finger, or you have incongruous with the slide control, then try to adjust them. From version 2.0.1, the boss battle mode was added. HOW TO PLAY ======================================== ## Basics - Slide one finger to move the Player. - The Player automatically fires. ## Homing Laser - Tap second finger to fire the Homing Laser. - The Homing Laser will target at the nearest Enemy. ## Homing Laser Gauge - The Homing Laser can be fired when the gauge is enough. - The gauge is filled by shooting enemies or collecting items. ## Homing Laser Tips - The moment the Homing Laser was fired, bullets around the Player are canceled. - And cancel bonuses are obtained. ## Homing Laser Tips+ - The more gauge is the larger cancel range. - The more bullets are canceled, the more bonuses are obtained. ## Items - Collect items to obtain score and fill the Homing Laser Gauge. - Option items are alternately switched to each other every 5 sec. ## Tips - The higher bonuses are obtained by faster destroy enemies. - Additional bonuses by the Homing Laser. - Extra life every 3,000,000 pt. #################################### # DEVICE REQUIREMENTS # # iPhone 5 or later # iPad Air or later #################################### ## Key features - Simple two-finger controls - Homing laser with bullet canceling - Automatic basic shots - Small player hitbox - Game speed slowdown with many bullets - Four difficulty levels - Adjustable game view and touch sensitivity ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster/id968976528/reviews.md ### 1/5 — ?? *2023-12-21* it says on your website this game is controller supported and it’s not ### 5/5 — Good fun *2023-05-02, version 2.3.1* The music sounds good and very clean bullet textures and it’s a good and difficult game and ending ### 5/5 — Game very nice *2022-11-14* But perfect stage 4 makes me want to cry ### 2/5 — 敵弾の視認性が最大の敵 *2022-02-27* 激しい弾幕を掻い潜れても小さな敵弾が背景や敵本体等に被さり気付いたら被弾している。それで残機の大半を失う。 ボスの耐久性が高い。ホーミング最短でチャージして放ってても硬く感じた。 ただこれらの欠点が弾幕月曜日シリーズで幾分か改善されてるので開発スキルの上達を感じる。 逆にこちらの方がステージの変化にバリエーションがあり楽しめた。 ### 5/5 — Great game *2020-08-14* Really good game fun and addicting but sometimes the controls will glitch and teleport you to the bottom of the screen please fix this developer ### 4/5 — 難しい... *2019-03-17* 難易度は高いが、敵弾をうまく消してピンチを切り抜けられた時は爽快。ただ、弾幕月曜日を先にプレイしていたので今作は全体的に地味に感じた。 ### 5/5 — お *2019-02-09* 音楽も良いしやっていて楽しい。ただ少しボス戦が冗長かも ### 5/5 — Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2017-12-22* Can't get enough of this game! Music, the levels, the bosses, and the most important, bullet hell madness!!! ### 5/5 — Bullet Hell goodness! *2015-09-28* Fell in love with Do-Don-Pachi series and finally a game that just simply rocks! Both the versions are worth it. This is one killer shmup game! ✌🏼️ ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2015-08-09* shmup featuring great design, spot-on controls, and challenging gameplay. ## Frequently asked questions about .Decluster ### What are the basic controls for Decluster? In Decluster, you slide one finger anywhere on the screen to move your ship, and tap a second finger to fire the homing laser. Basic shots are fired automatically. ### How does the homing laser work in Decluster? The homing laser targets the nearest enemy and is powerful. When fired, it cancels nearby bullets and grants cancel bonuses. The gauge for the homing laser fills by shooting enemies or collecting items. ### Can I adjust the game settings in Decluster? Yes, Decluster allows you to adjust the size of the game view and the touch sensitivity for the slide control. This helps if your finger obstructs the screen or if you find the slide control difficult. ### What difficulty levels are available in Decluster? Decluster offers four different difficulty levels, ranging from beginner to expert. The novice difficulty includes benefits like extra options and lives, making it a good starting point for new players. ### Is Decluster available on Android devices? The provided information states that Decluster is compatible with iPhone 5 or later and iPad Air or later. It does not specify Android compatibility. ### How often is Decluster updated? The latest version of Decluster is 2.3.1, which was last updated on February 1, 2019. This indicates a less frequent update schedule in recent years. ### What is the age rating for Decluster? Decluster has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for children aged 9 and above. ### Does Decluster have a boss battle mode? Yes, the boss battle mode was added to Decluster starting from version 2.0.1, offering a new challenge for players. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.1 — 2019-02-01 Maintenance update. iOS 8.0 or later is required from this update. - Removed Everyplay - Supported iPhone X ### 2.3.0 — 2015-09-19 - Improve the touch screen controls - Update Everyplay SDK ### 2.2.1 — 2015-08-07 - Bug fix: Some game view problem - Tweak camera vibration - Update Everyplay SDK - Change app icon ### 2.1.1 — 2015-05-16 - Fixed an issue about Everyplay replay. #Ver.2.1: - Bug Fix. Doesn't accept the user operation after closing the Everyplay view. - Performance Improvement. - Display the cancel range while 2nd finger is touching. - Some Graphics Improvements. ### 2.1 — 2015-05-07 - Bug Fix. Doesn't accept the user operation after closing the Everyplay view. - Performance Improvement. - Display the cancel range while 2nd finger is touching. - Some Graphics Improvements. #Ver.2.0.1: - Integrate Everyplay. - Add Novice difficulty. - Add Boss battle mode. - Support landscape in the gameplay. - Support the game view position adjustment in the settings. - Bug fixes. ## Apps similar to .Decluster | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Blue Defense: Second Wave!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense-second-wave/id389817492) | 4.3 (19) | Free | Games | | [Fire Hero 2D: Space Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-hero-2d-space-shooter/id1581400497) | 4.8 (44,641) | Free | Games | | [The Tawashi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tawashi/id1479893154) | 5.0 (5) | $3.99 | Games | | [Cannon Ball Fantogame](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-ball-fantogame/id6448734220) | — | Free | Games | | [3D Game Maker - Physics Action](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-game-maker-physics-action/id1532839918) | 4.4 (29) | Free | Games | | [Draw Shooting Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-shooting-block/id6465066537) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by MASAYUKI ITO - [.Decluster Zero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster-zero/id1013536952) - [Bullet Hell Monday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday/id1107355213) - [Bullet Hell Monday Black](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-black/id1468740664) - [Bullet Hell Monday Finale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-monday-finale/id1501782946) All apps by MASAYUKI ITO: https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202 ## Related topics [bullet hell monday](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bullet-hell-monday) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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