| Dangan GB | |
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| General | |
| Author | snorpung, nordloef |
| Type | Shooter |
| Version | 1.1 |
| License | Mixed |
| System | DMG |
| Last Updated | 2019/03/27 |
| Links | |
| Download on itch.io | |
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Dangan GB is a short simplistic boss-rush/bullet-hell shmup released for the Game Boy to celebrate the console's 30th anniversary.
Features
- 6 unique bosses with multiple phases.
- No bullet flicker.
- No slowdown.
- No tearing.
- Plenty of bullets.
User guide
It's recommended that you read the manual before playing the game (don't worry it's short and to the point. The game was designed to provide a somewhat challenging experience while still being fair, and it may therefore not appeal to a casual audience.
Story
For decades the Dangan Empire and the Houdan Confederation have been at war. As the front line sees most of the action, small remote outposts like the one found on the planet Eshus are often undermanned and overlooked. The Eshus outpost has in fact only got an old pre-war spacecraft, one inexperienced pilot, and a spirited technician stationed there.
The two are going about their daily business when a screen suddenly flashes the message "Red alert! The Houdan Confederation is attacking!" The incoming data states that dreadnoughts have come out of hyperspace near the moon of Eshus.
The odds are stacked against them but surrendering the outpost would give the enemy a backdoor into the Dangan systems. There's no helping it, the Houdan Confederation must be stopped!
Although not brimming with confidence, they ready the spacecraft. Tally the technician offers her support as the pilot takes off.
Controls
D-Pad - Steer your ship
A - Hold to fire your laser
B - Activate a bomb
Start - Pause game
Start+Select+A+B - Reset the game
Screenshots
Compatibility
The game was designed to run on real hardware but works fine on most accurate emulators, such as BGB.
Changelog
v1.1
- Dangan GB receives a small update containing a few bugfixes. The music has also been balanced a bit. The game drains less battery now, so if you already downloaded the game before and plan to play on real hardware; you might want to snag this revision.
Credits
Code, Graphics and Design - snorpung.
Music and Sound FX - nordloef.
External links
- itch.io - https://snorpung.itch.io/dangan-gb