Legendary shoot 'em up developer Treasure returns with their greatest effort in many years and the reviewing staff of Gamereactor can't hide their love for the game. The extremely tough and innovative challenges have both been the cause of frustration and great joy when the level has finally been conquered. Read on to find out why this is one of the highest rated games in recent months.
Denmark: Read the full review in Danish
Score: 9/10
Reviewer: Thomas Blichfeldt
Excerpt:
"If you grow tired of the 160 included levels, Treasure have also included multiplayer and the option of making your own levels. It's a stroke of genius that the homemade levels can be share with a sound file, thus letting the small loud speakers on the DS to send out blips and blops that is decoded by a nearby DS that translates it into the homemade level."
Finland: Read the full review in Finnish
Score: 9/10
Reviewer: Johannes Valkola
Excerpt:
"Bangai-O is entertaining, challenging and surprising, not to mention addictive. It's a good addition to any 2D shooter fan's collection. Treasure has made their best game since 2004's majestic PS2 classic Gradius V."
Norway: Read the full review in Norwegian
Score: 9/10
Reviewer: Jon Cato Lorentzen
Excerpt:
"Bangai-O Spirits is unbelievably difficult game to approach. It is without mercy, and a game that forces you to learn from your mistakes, and to experiment, and challenges you in all conceivable ways from start to finish. And this is also the reason why it is so rewarding."
Sweden: Read the full review in Swedish
Score: 8/10
Reviewer: Love Bolin
Excerpt: "I have caught myself both giggling and cursing out loud on the train the last few days. It speaks volumes about the game. I'm thrown between frustration and bliss. That is how good Bangai-O is."
Gamereactor Average: 8.75/10