BLUE REVOLVER on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

BLUE REVOLVER is a shoot 'em up, bullet hell and indie game developed by danbo and woof and published by Stellar Circle.
Released on October 11th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Russian.

It has received 728 reviews of which 720 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS: XP or above
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
MacOS
  • OS: OS X 10.7+ (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 – 16.04
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

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March 2025
Overview: Blue Revolver is a vertical shoot-'em-up, drawing inspiration from classic arcade shooters, it combines traditional gameplay with modern features to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned players. Players can choose from three distinct characters, each offering unique weapons and playstyles. The game features five stages set in diverse environments, culminating in challenging boss battles. One of its standout features is the adaptive difficulty system, which tailors the game's challenge to the player's skill level, ensuring a balanced experience for everyone. Additionally, the Missions mode provides 25 single-stage challenges designed to refine players' skills and introduce various gameplay scenarios. -» Gameplay: Three characters and 12 special weapons, players can experiment with different strategies and find playstyles that suit them best. The hitbox seems flawless which is a big plus to make the gameplay feel smooth -» Soundtrack and sound effects: Designed to create a sense of urgency and excitement, with fast-paced rhythms that match the high-stakes nature of the gameplay. It’s both catchy and ear friendly -» Graphics: An art style including elements both vibrant and clear, making it easy to distinguish between incoming projectiles during intense moments. -» Bosses: Some bosses will unleash powerful desperation attacks when they are near death. These attacks are often screen-filling or involve patterns that require quick thinking and precise movements to avoid. These intense moments elevate the stakes of each boss fight and provide a thrilling conclusion to the encounters. -» Replayability: The Missions Mode provide 25 single-stage challenges that can be replayed for mastery. These not only test players’ ability to avoid bullets and defeat enemies but also encourage experimenting with different weapons and tactics -» Difficulty: The dynamic adjustment ensures that players face a suitable level of challenge, promoting a sense of progression without overwhelming them. I would argue, that much like Batsugun, this is a perfect entry for the bullet hell titles pool. -» Bullet style: frequently the screen is crammed with a dense array of bullets. However, the game also provides areas of relative safety, where the player can maneuver through openings in the patterns. I felt a suitable balance was reached here for a mere, but commited mortal, to surppass. Cons: SUMMARY: 9.1/10 gaming scale Final Thoughts: It successfully merges classic shoot-'em-up elements with modern design principles, offering a rewarding experience for both newcomers and veteran players. Its engaging gameplay mechanics make it a standout title. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic trip or a fresh challenge, its's a commendable choice. After clearing the main campaign and, as I comeback for new sessions or new updates arise by developers, I intend to keep revising this review.
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Nov. 2024
Top recommendation winter '24. The game was already a great cave homage, but they came through and polished EVERYTHING. Choosing between art and music in the unlock shop is harder than novice mode.
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Nov. 2024
Simply one of the best shmups available on Steam, plenty of CAVE DNA on this one for all the good reasons, it's packed with content, lots of custom ways to play the game that will catter both to casuals and hardcore players, beautiful 2D pixel art, amazing soundtrack, high quality stuff all around.
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Nov. 2024
Even if you believe that you have near-zero interest in shmups, it's worth playing for the post-mothership sequence in Stage 3 with the original OST enabled, or for the Descent section in Stage 5 with the new DA OST
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Nov. 2024
Very fun shmup. Love the update that came recently.
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BLUE REVOLVER
9.2
720
8
Online players
5
Developer
danbo, woof
Publisher
Stellar Circle
Release 11 Oct 2016
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