# DoDonPachi Blissful Death — user reviews > 161 indexed App Store user reviews of DoDonPachi Blissful Death by CAVE CO.,LTD., rated 4.70/5 from 78 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-blissful-death/id486756858/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-blissful-death/id486756858.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 67 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of DoDonPachi Blissful Death? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Excellent port of classic arcade shooter - 👍 Smooth and responsive touchscreen controls - 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual effects - 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design - ⚡ Fast-paced, addictive gameplay - 🎯 Well-tuned difficulty settings for all skill levels - 💰 Affordable price point for quality content - 📱 Works well on iPhone and iPad - 🔄 Multiple difficulty modes including Hell mode - 🎪 Authentic arcade feel and experience - 🏆 Separate leaderboards for fair competition - ⚙️ Customizable game options and settings **Cons** - 🐛 Bomb button stops working during gameplay - 🐛 Game controls become unresponsive mid-play - 🐛 Crashes on certain iOS versions - 🐛 Crashes during ending scenes - 👆 Finger pain from extended touchscreen play - 👁️ Difficult to see ship hitbox on small screens - 🔊 Cannot completely disable sound/music - 📺 Doesn't support full screen on all devices - 🎮 Lacks controller support for precision play - 💾 Game progress not saved after breaks - 🚫 Requires front-facing camera unnecessarily - 📊 GameCenter achievements not syncing properly - ⏱️ Slow update cycle and support - 🎬 Lacks new arranged soundtrack in some versions - 💳 Introduced DLC/IAP for gameplay advantages - 🔄 Continues require credits/tokens system **Commonly reported bugs** - Bomb button ceases to work during gameplay - Ship stops responding to controls mid-game - Game crashes on iOS 11 and later versions - Crashes during ending/boss scenes - Bullets disappear on stage 4 - GameCenter achievements not displaying - Leaderboard scores not uploading - Game freezes on certain device models - Memory issues causing stuttering and lag - Text display bugs with English language - Incompatibility with older iOS versions - Front-facing camera requirement blocking installation **Most requested features** - Complete sound disable option for background music - Controller support for better precision - Universal app support for iPad - iPhone 5 screen size optimization - Full screen mode without borders - HD version with enhanced graphics - Update other Cave games (Mushihimesama, Espgaluda II, Bug Princess series) - Visible ship hitbox indicator - Unlimited continues without token system - Arranged soundtrack options - Better screen size adaptation for modern devices - Game progress auto-save feature ## Newest reviews (17 of 161) ### 4/5 — 指痛い　当たり判定見えづらい *2024-08-26* ゲーム内容に不満は無いが、スマホ特有の問題点がある。 往年の名作を400円でプレイできるのはいいが、指が痛くなる。30分プレイすると、フリック入力が辛くなる。楽しむためには握力のトレーニングが必要かもしれない。 当たり判定が点で表示されていない(ように見える)ので、勘で気合い避けする羽目になる。画面が小さいからその様に見えるのかもしれないが、小さい画面に合わせて仕様を変えてもいいのではないだろうか。弾が少ない3面まではいいが、弾が増える4面で残機を全部失う。東方原作の低速移動のように自機の当たり判定を見えやすくしてほしい。 社長にiPhoneで100時間プレイさせて、操作性と視認性の問題点を改善するべきだと思う。 ### 3/5 — Needs controller support *2022-12-24* These games are wonderful but need controller support….they are way too easy otherwise. Pinpoint accuracy touch control is not how this was meant to be played ### 4/5 — ボタンが利かなくなる *2021-04-07* iPhone XRでバージョン1.1.3をプレイしています。 ボムボタンやショットボタンが利かなくなる瞬間があります。 1プレイで何回も起きるのでハイパー発動や切り替えができないため非常にストレスです。 iPhone 5S以前のバージョン1.0.9でプレイしていた時はいたって問題はなかったのですが… ### 3/5 — 操作できなくなる 。 *2021-03-11* 何年も待って やっとプレイ出来る様になったのに 、ゲーム中に 、突然 自機が止まり 操作出来なくなります 。d.d.p.mやゴシックでは 全くならないのに このゲームだけなります 。出来自体はスゴく良いだけに残念 。流石にコレではゲームにならないです 。 ### 4/5 — DDP BD *2020-03-28* Just saying thank you for updating this. I do hope you guys have plans to update ESPGaluda II and all of your Bug Princess games... especially Mushihimesama Bug Panic (absolutely the BEST dual-stick game available for the iOS.... I miss it so much....) and BP2BL (the best of the best when it comes to Mushihimesama). Deathsmiles and DDPR could both use some bug fixing, but other than that.... it's nice to at least have a few of these back after so long without them. So:::: thank you, Cave! ### 4/5 — Awesome game but.... *2020-01-31* As an avid fan of this series and someone who’s been playing it since the very first game I overall just love it so much! However with this mobile version I have ran into an issue where the bomb button completely ceases to work. This recently happened during my fight with hibachi. And as you can imagine my game ended pretty fast. It gas happened multiple times now It really needs to be patched. I’m using an iPhone 8 Plus and I’m really surprised to see a bug like this exists. At first I thought I was hallucinating until I completely removed my fingers from everywhere else on the game screen and started jamming down on the bomb button over and over to see nothing coming out. Other than that the game is amazing. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2019-12-05* For update ! **Developer response:** Now we have updated the game and it is compatible with new iOS. Please enjoy! ### 4/5 — Graphics resize method need improvement otherwise 👍 *2019-12-03* Needs a better resizing method/filter but otherwise a great update. Glad to see CAVE updating their older iOS releases! Fingers crossed to see Espgaluda II and Bug Princess 2 also updated! ### 5/5 — iOS11以降対応、遂に!! *2019-11-30* いつの間にか、最新iOSでも動作するようにアップデートされてた事に今日気付きました。 久々にプレイ出来る事が大変嬉しいです。 ### 5/5 — Finally! *2019-10-27* "Updated for latest iOS." Thank you! 😭🥳 ### 5/5 — We love you cave! *2019-10-22* I own your games on every platform all the way back to Xbox 360. I would buy them all over again. Just please don’t go the micro transactions route or offer an option to buy for one price. To me all your games are easily worth $60 each. Please let us know how we can support you! ### 5/5 — Thank u for finally updating it *2019-10-08* Finally !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — アプデきた！ *2019-10-06* iOS12.2でちゃんと動き、日本語でも表示されています。 iOS10以前の古いタブレットで遊んでいましたが、このためにiPad12.9を買ってもいいぐらいですね！ ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2019-10-02* Thank you for the update! This is wonderful! Please bring back Mushihimesama Bug Panic too please! ### 5/5 — I want MORE! *2019-10-01* I love these Cave shooters. I have a handful of them for the PS2 that I imported back in the day. It is just so nice to have it on your phone so you can practice at work. The controls are much easier for IOS and they have various difficult levels for newcomers to the genre. Would love Ibara! ### 5/5 — ありがとう *2019-09-26* そして、ありがとう ### 5/5 — 드디어 64비트 지원 *2019-09-17* 빨리 다른것도 해주십쇼 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 何だコレ *2022-11-04* 4面まで行くと弾が出なくなる シューティングゲームでこれは致命的。 ### 1/5 — Is this resolution worth the price? At the same time, no update for half a year! *2020-04-08* Is this resolution worth the price? At the same time, no update for half a year! Does not fit the full screen! ### 1/5 — アップデートが遅いにも程がある *2020-01-19* 今更すぎてやる気が起きませんでした。 元のゲーム自体は嫌いではなかったけどね ### 1/5 — Scandalous *2018-05-12* Not working with last os ! My money is still working ?? 👎 **Developer response:** Sorry for that, now it's updated and works with new iOS. Please enjoy. ### 1/5 — いつまで放置するのか *2018-02-28* テキストは英語バグのまま、あげくiOS11からプレイ不能となった 怒首領蜂に限らず他のcaveのSTG全てです お金を払ってプレイが出来ないって普通に詐欺ですよね？ もう1年ほど経ちますので法的処置を取る時なのかと思います。 いい加減にしてください。 **Developer response:** ご利用いただいているなか、対応が遅れたことで、ご不快の念をお掛けし申し訳ございません。この度一部ケイブのシューティングアプリのアップデートを行い、iOS11以上でもプレイできるように対応いたしました。 また、お寄せいただいている現象についても修正しております。 詳細については公式サイトに掲載しておりますので、ご確認いただけますと幸いです。 引き続き、ケイブのシューティングをご愛顧賜りますようお願い申し上げます。 ### 1/5 — DON'T WORK WITH iOS 11 *2018-01-22* PLEASE MAKE A PATCH !!! **Developer response:** We have updated the game and now it's compatible with new iOS. Sorry we kept you waiting. ### 1/5 — Can’t Even Play *2017-10-17, version 1.0.9* Make an UPDATE for the NEW IOS!!!! ### 1/5 — More compatibility please *2012-02-17* I'm an idiot and didn't read the small print properly before downloading so this isn't really a reflection on the game but on myself. I have an iPhone 3GS and I assumed that since the incredible Dodonpachi Resurrection and ESPGaluda II work perfectly on my phone, this would be no different. Sadly it isn't compatible and I have to miss out on what I am certain is an awesome instalment in Cave's already brilliant iPhone repertoire. I've watched footage of the game and seen people play it and I have to say that functionally, it really doesn't look much different from Resurrection, so I ask Cave... please add more platform support for this game. I love bullet hells and nobody does them better than Cave. Please add 3GS support and you'll get an easy 5 stars from me. ### 2/5 — Game status not saved after break *2013-01-10, version 1.0.6* As above ### 2/5 — Pas assez évolué !? *2012-02-14* Déçu par le jeu, installé et fini en 15 minutes. Le côté "vintage" cache un jeu vraiment obsolète. Pas de possibilité de voir sa barre de vie par exemple et en plus cher !! Le meilleur jeu reste PHOENIX HD incontestablement !! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A little gem of a game that works so well on the iPhone! *2026-01-16* I’ve tried a few shmups on the iPhone and this one is my favourite so far! I’ve played the old arcade version on Mame with a nice BVM monitor so the bar was quite high! And I must say this smartphone version did not disappoint! From the very well tuned difficulty settings to the smooth handling of the ship, laser and bombs on a touchscreen: bravo! If I had one suggestion: although I love the OST of the game, I wish it were possible to completely deactivate the sound of the game altogether. After a while I’d like to be able to listen to my music and play at the same time. So far the sound settings allow us to dial down the music and sound effects but not disable them altogether so as to play something else in the background at the same time! I’m really nitpicking, the port is already ridonculously good! Thanks for the good work! ### 5/5 — 2025 and still the best! *2025-09-06* Good as it gets! Pretty much the best shmup ever made… controls fantastic on a phone making it the ideal version (imo). ### 5/5 — 集中し過ぎて何か覚醒しそう *2024-10-12* BーWINGSで小遣いゼロ、世の中には凄い面白いモノがあると知りファンタジーゾーンなど普通に楽しんでいたが、絶対ダメな感じの怒首領蜂を見かけてイヤな気分だったのを思い出した。実際1942などのずーっと遊べるコスパ良いのが消えて画面弾だらけの筐体が増えて格闘ゲームとクレーンとテトリスな場所から遠ざかったし。そんな怒首領蜂を大往生ADで支出を気にせず感覚的に試せる。嫌いつつも憧れていた弾幕系をiPadで思う存分プレイすればジョイスティックでは出来なかった操作性で実に楽しい。無料じゃなかったら「弾を避ける楽しさ」を一生知らないトコだった。そうなると広告無しで気の済むまでってコレをダウンロード、ホントに爽快です。何のゲームを遊ぶにも中古で取っ替えだった頃と違ってアプリを入手しやすい時代だし、小銭積み上げて撃ち尽くしトボトボ帰るのと比べたらカスタム含めてもサイフに優しいから今の若い子は幸せだね。家庭で縦シューティングをこんなに快適に遊べるんだから凄い事です。 ### 5/5 — Starker Port vom besten Shmup aller Zeiten *2024-09-25* Ich halte Blissful Death aka DaiOuJou für ein perfektes Spiel. Eine absolut runde Symphonie aus grandiosem Gameplay, perfektem Level-Design, toller Pixelart, einem fantastischen Soundtrack und intensiver Atmosphäre. Das Pacing ist zudem genau richtig. Ich habe wirklich keinerlei Kritik zu diesem Meisterwerk. Und der Port wird dem ganzen gerecht. Die Touch-Steuerung ist makellos und Cave hat der App ein paar sinnvolle Optionen wie z.B. verschiedene Schwierigkeitsgrade spendiert. Alles in allem ein Pflichttitel für jeden Schoot 'em Up Fan. ### 5/5 — 虫姫さまの復活もお願いします *2024-08-12* iPhoneで御社のゲームを初めてプレイした虫姫さまの面白さが忘れられません 3000円でも買いますので、お願いします ### 5/5 — Amazing *2023-10-17* Probably the best shmup out there, especially for IOS. ### 5/5 — Awesome video game *2022-09-05* This is an purely awesome danmaku shmup. Cave, continuing after losing all lives should not require credits or tokens. That insert coin feature in modern shmup games is completely outdated. The game should allow unlimited continues like any modern smartphone shmup. Not requiring insert tokens to continue playing ### 5/5 — Please update mushisama + bug panic *2022-05-03* Finally after years with no updates a 64 bits version of some of caves shooter up is available but please continue as these games should never disappear and we bought them ### 5/5 — 難しくてすぐ4ぬけど何回でもやってしまう *2021-07-21* 東方から弾幕STGに入って初めてケイブに触れたのがこのスマホアプリでした。敵や背景のカッコ良過ぎるグラフィックに病みつきになり、他のケイブゲーも色々漁り始めました。 流石に指で精密操作は厳しいので1000円くらいのスマホ用タッチペンを買ってプレイしてみると格段にやりやすくなります。 ### 5/5 — 도전과제? *2020-06-16* 재밌게 잘 즐기고 있습니다^^ 하드모드 1코인으로 클리어하니 조건없이 2주차로 넘어갔습니다. 2주차부터는 무한컨티뉴로 히바치 잡았구요 그런데 마지막 도전과제 도대체 조건이 뭡니까? ㅠㅠ 아무리 검색해도 안나오고 뭘해도 해금이 안되네요 답답합니다ㅠㅠ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*