# DoDonPachi Blissful Death

> Legendary Arcade Shooter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id486756858](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id486756858)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id486756858`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CAVE CO.,LTD.
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (78 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-19
- **First published:** 2012-02-09
- **Size:** 159 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dodonpachi-blissful-death/id486756858)
- **Website:** [https://shooooooooting.cave.co.jp/](https://shooooooooting.cave.co.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cave.co.jp/en/privacy-policy/](https://www.cave.co.jp/en/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Now updated for iOS 11 or later! DoDonPachi Blissful Death brings legendary arcade bullet-hell to your iPhone, with optimized controls, a refined hyper system, and fast-paced dodging through vivid patterns.

Play with six ship types and four difficulty levels, pair with Elemental Dolls, and chase global rankings via Game Center. Use the Custom Edit feature to tailor gameplay with in-app purchases such as EVASION SUPPORT, SHOT BOOST, and BEE LICENSE. Includes Practice Mode and full achievements.

## Rankings

- #147,701 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews highly praise the iOS version for its precise touch controls, portability, arcade-like visuals, and wide difficulty range, along with positive notes about updates and compatibility. However, recurring themes point to device compatibility/screen-fit problems and requests for better input options (controller support). Occasional bugs are also mentioned. Overall, the app is valued as a premium, portable Cave shmup with strong execution, tempered by modernization and compatibility considerations.

### Pros

- Excellent, responsive touch controls on iOS that make mobile play feel natural.
- Great on-the-go portability, allowing practice and play anywhere (work, commute).
- Arcade-quality visuals and authentic danmaku/shmup feel that replicate the arcade experience.
- Broad difficulty range that appeals to both newcomers and veterans.
- Ongoing updates and improvements (64-bit compatibility and other fixes) praised by players.

### Cons

- Frequent concerns about device compatibility and screen-fit issues, including not fitting full screen on some devices and requests for iOS11/iPhone 5 support.
- Input limitations on mobile with no dedicated controller support, leading some players to prefer external controllers.
- Occasional bugs and stability issues that require patches (e.g., gameplay quirks reported by players).

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