Bangai-O for Dreamcast was a cult hit, that's for sure. Bangai-O Spirits, the DS sequel, was also a cult hit. You could come up with several depressing theories why: It's too wacky, too hard, unappreciated by the unwashed masses, and so on. But with gaming platforms like Xbox Live Arcade around, Bangai-O can not only attain a visual splendor it hadn't completely reached, but it could reach a lot more people, too.
This episode of Bullet Heaven is so intense, it’s called Missile Heaven. Forget Bullet Hell, this is Missile Hell! Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury for the XBLA will punish you in unimaginable ways… but you’ll keep coming back for more. Just how does this ultra-sadomasochistic game hold up? Watch to find out!
iAX: "Bangai-O HD Missile Fury is a new XBL Arcade title brought to us by our friends over at Treasure. The game continues the acclaimed tradition of brutal/smart gameplay that’s seen in its Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and DS iterations, and it won’t disappoint those who enjoyed it before.
Let’s get one thing straight; this game doesn’t care that you beat Ninja Gaiden on Master Difficulty, it means serious business."
Denkiphile writes: "The digital market’s continuing trend of delivering both great indie games and ambitious yet risky titles. Thanks to this, gamers are able to get their hands on Bangai-O HD Missile Fury, a new iteration in the classic variety shmup. The niche nature of the game made it impossible to be released outside of a digital market. Some may call it masochism, but hardcore gamers and shmup fans are definitely getting their fill with this iteration of Bangai-O."
