While the Switch got off to a bit of a slow start where shooters of most types were involved, over its lifespan it has had an absolute embarrassment of riches made available to it. Even subgenres like high-intensity bullet hell shooters have put together quite an impressive roster, built on a mix of older releases getting a new opportunity to shine, and those never before seen on a Nintendo system. Previously released on the Xbox 360, Dodonpachi Saidaioujou is now making its debut on the Switch, and if you like your shooters filling your screen with bullets, this is well worth a look.

I won’t attempt to cover the title’s lineage, as I’m new to it and can simply appreciate a well-made game, but if you want to know more the info is out there and it has had quite a journey. What you’ll want and need to know is that it’s pretty full featured, with its primary mode and a host of others that will change things up and generally layer on added challenges. If you happen to own a Flip Grip, or some other means of helping you play games in a vertical configuration, that will just make the experience even better. Even with so much insanity happening on-screen at any given moment, thankfully the Switch seems quite capable of keeping pace, though people more sensitive to fluctuations in frame rate may still have thoughts, especially when playing handheld.

Of course, none of this will matter if you’re not a big fan of bullet hell shooters and the general insanity they offer. Aside from that there are some minor things to note, like the fact that even moreso than usual the game hasn’t been translated into English. That may be par for the course with the story elements and voice work, but when you try to go into some of the menus the lack of English can leave you a little uncertain, and stuck with some trial-and-error to work out what you’re modifying. Still, this is ultimately a game made to satisfy the fans of the subgenre, and it accomplishes that goal with force. If you’re in the mood for some satisfying shooting insanity, that’s what this absolutely offers.