DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Save the Future

Ratings

Age

4+

Action

Languages

English

Latest Version 1.2.4

Fri Jul 21 2023

Fixed minor bugs.

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD brings the legendary arcade shooter to iOS with enhanced visuals and exclusive game modes. Players pilot advanced fighters against an onslaught of robotic enemies and screen-filling bullet patterns. Featuring a unique 'Counter-Laser' mechanic and multiple ship styles, the game offers deep strategic layers for score-chasers. This version includes both the classic Arcade mode and a specially tuned Smartphone mode with a unique scoring system tailored for touch controls.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

92/100

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD is a masterclass in the 'bullet hell' (danmaku) genre. Developed by the legendary CAVE, this port is nothing short of spectacular. It takes the frantic, neon-soaked arcade experience and translates it perfectly to a touch interface. The 'HD' tag isn't just for show; the sprites are crisp, and the screen is filled with a beautiful, terrifying patterns of thousands of bullets that never cause the frame rate to dip.

What makes Resurrection special is the 'Power Style' and 'Bomb Style' systems, allowing you to choose how you want to approach the intense difficulty. The mobile-exclusive 'Smartphone Mode' features a unique scoring system and a dedicated soundtrack that breathes new life into the game. It is a punishingly difficult but incredibly rewarding experience that demands total focus. For fans of high-speed action and pixel-perfect dodging, this is the gold standard of mobile shooters.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

Stunning high-definition 2D graphics

Multiple ship styles and pilots

Exclusive mobile-only game mode

Customizable touch control sensitivity

Tips & Walkthrough

Hyper Counter System

Collecting gold items fills your Hyper Gauge. When activated, your shots become much more powerful and can actually cancel out certain enemy bullets, which is essential for surviving boss phases.

Gameplays

Smartphone Mode Mechanics

In Smartphone Mode, you can 'flick' to activate special attacks. The scoring is tied to a 'Slaughter Gauge'—the more aggressively you play, the higher your multiplier climbs.

Screenshot

Q&A

While legendary for its difficulty, the game includes several 'Novice' settings that make it accessible for those new to the genre.

Ratings & Reviews

An excellent port of an excellent arcade and Xbox game

Sat Aug 01 2015 Jbrewer99

I'm a huge cave fan but have never been a fan of games on my iPhone or tablet. I just never found anything where touch controls worked...until cave brought their games to iOS that is. They have truly mastered touch controls for these shmups and I have happily bought several of their games now for iOS. I mostly play them on my iPad Air 2, but just in case they are also loaded on my iPhone 6 plus as well. The controls are basically perfect here. There are other shmups on the App Store but most of them have virtual controls or similar touch but delayed a bit which ruins the gameplay experience. Cave nailed the controls and their games really do look and perform about the same as they do on my Xbox 360. I can't praise them enough for these superb games. If the rumors are true and they don't make any more console games then at least I can hope that they continue making games for iOS. Please don't hesitate to buy these if you have any interest in shooters. Also, they do have easy modes for beginners.

My new favorite thing

Sat Jul 23 2016 beepers_ :3

This is my first bullet hell and I understand why so many people love these things now. The concept is deceptively simple but after you get in to the game it becomes incredibly challenging to string together as many hits and rack up as many points as possible. At the same time it's never enraging and dodging through the mesmerizing bullet patterns is actually very cathartic. To solve slowdown issues go to options>other and disable Wait Control.

Cave games are incredible

Sun Jun 20 2021 Mr_Trismegistus

This game is amazing and I’m really glad I can even purchase it. With that being said PLEASE PLEASE can we have updates to the other CAVE games!? I will gladly buy all games at full price no lite version to support you. I want more cave on my iPhone! I’m looking at you bug princess 2 and espgulada!

Not worth your money

Sun Jan 01 2023 KitsuneRugby820

I’m a seasoned and longtime Dodonpachi player, and I’ve known how to play Dodonpachi: Daifukkatsu (Resurrection) ever since it first came out. To players who download this game, both young and old: just don’t. In Arcade Mode, in order to move on to the Ura path (the true full game/path to the true last boss), you have to destroy the circular silos at the start of level 1 before the tanks can run over them. I have tried countless combinations of ships and Styles, and nothing works to move on to the Ura path - I am alw a fantastic game is ruined by someone’s carelessness.

Loved it

Mon May 31 2021 Disappointed newser

Bought this game a while ago, just now writing a review. Love it every time I play and I never get tired of it. Been coming back to it for almost ten years, lol. Glad Cave has a platform in mobile gaming.

Played Trial

Sun Jan 19 2020 Vita143

And so far loved the game. Was in love with the Original Gradius game back from the PS2 and tried downloading anything that came close to it but this is a whole different game that is worth while and love it so far!

One of the best old school Bullet Hell!!

Mon Sep 23 2019 Trance style

Thank you Cave Staff and all that made it possible to update this Cave Games and bring it back to the fans. This is one of the best old school Bullet Hell from Cave. For bullet hell fans this is a must have! 😀

Love, Love, Love this

Wed Dec 31 2014 GoGadgetGo

This is such an awesome bullet hell shooter, and it works great on my iPad 4. I love the music, the bullet patterns are awesome and mesmerizing, it's great that it has 3 difficulty levels to suit different abilities and moods. The smartphone mode is really fun. Nobody does bullet hell games like Cave.