Additions & Corrections - You get an additional bomb slot every time you die, up to the maximum of each doll (Shotia 6 - Leinyan 4 - Exy 2). But if you die *while* hypering, you don't get a new bomb slot. So you need to die outside of hyper to get your full bombs. - Hypering increases and dying decreases the dynamic difficulty of the game, known as rank. Don't worry too much about this, just keep in mind that this is what's causing the fluctuation in bullet patterns. - Each stage has 10 hidden bees that you unlock by shooting at them with the *tip* of your laser. So just moving into them while lasering isn't enough, you have to shoot straight at the bees to uncover them. (Thanks for reminding that this isn't obvious @bpelectric) - Contrary to what I say at 6:08, you *don't* get a bee perfect stage if you die before picking up the first bee. (Thanks for the correction @jujukenobi7801) - Both White Label and Black Label ask you whether you want to continue to the second loop, not only Black Label.
LOVE this video! I recently reviewed this new M2 release for Eurogamer. Lot of people there in in my social media keen to embrace the game, but intimidated. I just added a link to this video as a comment at the end if my review on Eurogamer (and where else I've shared it). Should really help those new players. And I love the gentle, encouraging energy along with the great insight!
Wow, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it! Also, your review does a great job of explaining why M2 Daioujou is such a big deal. Awesome to see the release covered on Eurogamer.
@@hazylevels I appreciate your video! And the kind words about my review. And yeah... great that Eurogamer are so open to covering shmups and import and arcade and so on. In fact, I'm noticing a little trend across the games media... in the last year I've managed to contribute shmup pieces to Eurogamer, Edge, PC Gamer, Retro Gamer, Nintendo Life etc. Never used to be that much capacity to cover the genre (or interest from commissions editors). A change I like! And keep up the great work!
That's great to hear, I wonder if we're living in a time of (small but still meaningful) renewed interest in these kinds of games... You keep on keeping on, too!
Just found your channel a few days ago, and you have great videos! (P.S. I wouldn't mind a fully commentated walkthrough of DOJ as your Garegga walkthrough was awesome!)
Hey, great video! My copy finally arrived today so can't wait to jump in and eventually get the 1-ALL (this will be the hardest so far for me after getting a 1-ALL in DDP). Thanks for the guide/suggestions!
Recently started taking STGs more seriously after getting my 2-all in ZeroRanger, then watched Mark's review of the M2 port of DOJ and got very interested. Randomly stumbled upon this video. Very helpful and informative. Subscribed!
Nice video. Pretty much got all the information people are looking for when they start playing the game. Just a little mistake, at 6:08, if you die before the first bee, it's not gonna work. To fulfill the bee condition for the 2nd loop, you need to have at least 3 "bee-perfect" stages, meaning getting the "2x" multiplier on the last bee at least 3 times. And you don't get it if you die before the first bee. I did some testing (suicide before the first bee in 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 then deaths on 1-4 boss and 1-5 boss, and enough bombs to not fulfill the bomb condition and did not get into the second loop). Really unlikely that it ever happens to someone in a run though ^^
Thanks for the correction! Not sure where I got the wrong idea, but it's good that it stops here :) I'll add it to a pinned comment with some other additional stuff. Btw you're Daioujou runs are really awesome, I've watched a bunch of them. Really cool that you even have a 2-ALL with B-Laser, that's very rare to see. And congrats on your recent Ketsui Ura clear!
I picked up White Label a few weeks ago and playing between study breaks and I too was afraid of using Expy and Hypers, so watching your video and realizing that this is actually worth a try (especially since I tend to forget about bombing in the first place, which kinda negates the point of Lexy and Shotia...), thanks !
I have the same problem with bombing, so Exy feels right to me, ha :) and yes, try to get a feel for playing with hypers! It seemed really scary to me at first, but now I realize that playing without hypers just makes the game challenging in a different way.
Hello. You seem like a great person for this question. I'm in the early stages of designing a full stack web application focusing on everything about Shmups. I'll be building it from the ground up, so I'm kind of asking around for specific features that might make the site more useful and appealing? Thanks!
@@hazylevels All encompassing is the goal. I plan to first build out a more robust and up-to-date database. I'd like for it to be a one stop shop for anyone interested in shmups. Community rankings, scores, forum, blog w/ comments, history of the genre, developer interviews, music, etc. It's a fairly large project and I'll be working on it full time after I finish up my current project in the next few days. Any ideas for additional features or general advice are greatly appreciated.
Wow, it does sound like a pretty big undertaking! I think something like Glitchwave is pretty good feature-wise, but for shmups it would also be nice to be able to log detailed clear information (1-all or 2-all, score, ship type etc) as a kind of a personal "shmup diary", since that's a big part of the genre. Wishing you best of luck with your project!
one thing that threw me off when I started and I haven't found in any of the guides (had to figure it out for myself): You can't just have your laser going and fly it over a spot with a bee. You have to wait to activate the laser until you're already lined up with the spot the bee will appear, or nothing happens.
Thanks for the kind words! I do want to cover Ketsui in some form in the future, but I feel like it would be good to put some more time into the game first. I've 1-alled it several times, but my routes are kinda messy :)
Great video! Do you think the game is playable on a standard PS4/PS5 controller or is an arcade stick necessary? Do you have recommendations for good arcade sticks and where to get them?
That's the spirit! The game's already blasting everything it has at you, might as well do the same in return 😈 I don't think using Shotia is cowardly, it's just that the game presents the dolls as equal choices when they're really not.
Hey! Thanks for this, brand new to bullet hells but picked up the digital version of this remake on the JP Nintendo store. I'm confused how to pick between White and Black label, though? Doesn't help that it's all in Japanese...any advice?
Black Label is on the main menu, it's the option between Arrange S and Game Manual. When it asks if you want the new or old version, choose new for Black Label. You'll know it's the right one if you get a title screen with a black background. Btw, very cool that you picked this as your first bullet hell game, but just be aware that it's considered very hard. So it's totally normal if the game seems impossible at first 🤠 super easy, arrange s/l and arcade challenge mode are there to easy you in.
@@hazylevels Thanks for the reply! Been steadily going through all your beginner guides, been very helpful. After some save state grinding, I can beat the first level without dying *most* of the time, and the second level without dying maybe haaalf the time. I realize it's about to ramp up immensely, but I do feel like I'm making progress! I have played a bunch of other shmups in the past (Sine Mora, Jamestown, Drainus, 1940, bunch of indie stuff, a tiny bit of Ikaruga) just never anything that I think would be dubbed true "bullet hell." Is there a "right" version I should be playing, though? I've just been on White Label with A Exy, should I just continue with that? Also, to get myself comfortable with dodging, I haven't really been using bombs or hypers too much...should I reconsider this approach? Or does it makes sense until I get to the harder levels?
Nice! Being familiar with shmups in general is definitely a huge help, even if bullet hell has its own distinct flavor. As long as you're enjoying the game, I don't think there is a "wrong" way to play it, and your skills will carry over to other lables and ship types. But if you want my recommendation, I'd say play Black Label. Not only is it slightly more approachable, I think all of the changes in it make Daioujou a better game. The game's director Tsuneki Ikeda has even said in an interview that it was conceived as a an ideal version of the game. I think nowadays it would've just been a balance patch, but in the arcade days it wasn't so simple to just patch stuff. For ships, I think B-Exy is easier for beginners. You lose some speed, but gain a very wide shot. But the difference between A and B is more of a preference, as some people just prefer (and do better at) faster ships. If the game gets too overwhelming in the later stages, you can always play B-Shotia, who has a bad laser but retains the super wide shot + you get lots of extra bombs. But Exy is better and much more fun to play once you have a grip on the game. Definitely use your bombs, I'd say even plan them for the sections that give you the most trouble. With Exy, you'll have to do a lot of bombless dodging anyway :) Hypers are a little trickier, because it can like feel the game just becomes way harder when using them, but they make some sections a lot easier (because enemies die faster) and you can use that initial bullet canceling and short invincibility to get out an undodgeable situation. So yes, use the hypers too, but just be aware that it may take a while to understand how to get the most out of them. Also, you don't that extra bomb slot if you die while hypering, but with Exy you only have to think about that once.@@mtthwfreeman
hey, I wanted to try DDP but am very lost on which version to buy. there's "DoDonPachi Resurrection" and also the newer "DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation". the later is quite a bit more expensive, should I get it anyway or is Resurrection just fine? I had a difficult time finding out what the differences are when researching it so I'm really clueless here
You're not the first one to be confused by the series naming conventions... Resurrection (also known as Daifukkatsu, 2008) is a sequel to Blissful Death (also known as Daioujou, 2002). So they are two separate games. If you're looking for your first DDP game to try out, Resurrection is a great choice. It's more approachable and has one of the best novice modes around. Personally I like Blissful Death (the one I cover in this video) more, but it assumes more experience with the genre. Can't go wrong with either of the two. Hope this helps!
Thanks. I’ve the M2 Japan Switch version since day one ; And i don’t understand which one is the Black version 😢 I’d 1cc Mushihimesama, and Akai katana (shin, only) But Daioujou Arcade mode is hardest for me.
Black Label is on the Direct Menu, it's the option between Arrange S and Game Manual. You'll know it's the right one because the opening copyright screen will say "Black Ver" on the bottom. Let me know if you can't find it! And don't be discouraged by the difficulty, as Daioujou is considered to be very challenging. So take it slow and maybe play something else if you get frustrated. It felt like a miracle when I got my first clear.
The second boss is a tough one, there's just no going around all the micrododging you need to do. I'd say just bomb the patterns that give you the most trouble (or if you have a hyper, use the brief invulnerability you get to point-blank the boss with your hyper for extra damage, pull down on the screen, and bomb before the bullets hit you). For me, it's still scary every time and the last pattern is a nightmare on White Label. But it does get easier with time, so don't worry too much if you can't get it consistent right away.
So you’re saying, pop hyper every time your gauge is full and don’t bother bombing at the end of the hyper to drop rank? I just started playing this one and I’m quickly becoming addicted to the M2 port.
The main point is to not worry about it too much. If you hyper a lot and never bomb or die, then yes, the game will get tougher. But it's not a thing that needs to be managed all the time and it shouldn't discourage hyper use. Just keep an eye on the rank display from time to time and bomb out of hyper when it starts to get scary.
Based on the other M2 self-published ports, I wouldn't hold my breath... Such a shame, because all the M2/Taito shmup releases are there and they're excellent.
I'd say don't worry too much about it. The two labels are basically the same game, WL is just stricter about hitbox, chaining and hypers. So if you end up enjoying the game but find it a bit too punishing, consider switching over to BL at some point.
Ive been working on DOJ Black Label for a few weeks and I’m getting discouraged. Sometimes I can make it to stage 4 in a run without taking a death, but it seems that as soon as I start to think I’m having a good run, I get smoked. Do you have any pointers for the mental side of the game?
If you can get through stages 1 to 3 without dying but lose your run after that, I'd suggest making a save at the start of stage 4 and just try to make it to the end from there for a while. The more you familiarize yourself with the later stages, the more confident you will be in your full runs 💪 And secondly, take breaks and maybe play something else for a while if DOJ starts to get too stressful. I find myself making more progress (and enjoying myself more) when I haven't played for a while instead of just banging my head against the challenge.
@@hazylevels Started feeling better last night. I made it to stage 5 on one credit a few times. I do use save states to practice the stages but you’re right. I should take a break and play something else for a night or two. DOJ is just super addicting. Maybe I’ll mess around with Ketsui for a night. Thanks Hazy!
I am an elite hardcore shmup connoisseur who plays this port........with the basic DualShock 4 pad on a non-gaming flatscreen monitor 🤘😎🤘 I've played the PS2 DOJ a bunch on a CRT and you just can't beat that image quality or motion clarity, but I don't think it really influences gameplay performance, if that's what you're asking.
@@hazylevels hah! Yeah same. I havent been playing on a CRT. Figured it’s probably not making any meaningful difference. Thanks! :) And elite is right, I’ve seen some of your runs you are pretty amazing.
Hey man👍what’s up, luv from UK…always good to see new tubers like you bringing new people in and easing the insanity of danmaku shmups, been playing these since the import days of the nineties lol…I’m 46, fantastic times with more recognition for this genre…appreciate everything you’re doing👍❤️🇬🇧subbed
Additions & Corrections
- You get an additional bomb slot every time you die, up to the maximum of each doll (Shotia 6 - Leinyan 4 - Exy 2). But if you die *while* hypering, you don't get a new bomb slot. So you need to die outside of hyper to get your full bombs.
- Hypering increases and dying decreases the dynamic difficulty of the game, known as rank. Don't worry too much about this, just keep in mind that this is what's causing the fluctuation in bullet patterns.
- Each stage has 10 hidden bees that you unlock by shooting at them with the *tip* of your laser. So just moving into them while lasering isn't enough, you have to shoot straight at the bees to uncover them. (Thanks for reminding that this isn't obvious @bpelectric)
- Contrary to what I say at 6:08, you *don't* get a bee perfect stage if you die before picking up the first bee. (Thanks for the correction @jujukenobi7801)
- Both White Label and Black Label ask you whether you want to continue to the second loop, not only Black Label.
LOVE this video! I recently reviewed this new M2 release for Eurogamer. Lot of people there in in my social media keen to embrace the game, but intimidated. I just added a link to this video as a comment at the end if my review on Eurogamer (and where else I've shared it). Should really help those new players. And I love the gentle, encouraging energy along with the great insight!
Wow, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it! Also, your review does a great job of explaining why M2 Daioujou is such a big deal. Awesome to see the release covered on Eurogamer.
@@hazylevels I appreciate your video! And the kind words about my review. And yeah... great that Eurogamer are so open to covering shmups and import and arcade and so on. In fact, I'm noticing a little trend across the games media... in the last year I've managed to contribute shmup pieces to Eurogamer, Edge, PC Gamer, Retro Gamer, Nintendo Life etc. Never used to be that much capacity to cover the genre (or interest from commissions editors). A change I like!
And keep up the great work!
That's great to hear, I wonder if we're living in a time of (small but still meaningful) renewed interest in these kinds of games... You keep on keeping on, too!
started from the bottom now we here
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Love your vids! There's not many ppl giving clean tips on these games, especially for beginners. So im really appreciating the practicality of tips
Thanks, happy to hear they're useful!
I love your channel, you have such a unique, charming and relaxing style!
Thanks so much!
Agree completely! It's such a refreshing delivery style! Keep it up @hazylevels!
Love the chill vibes of your videos! Keep up the good work!
Very knowledgeable and super chill approach. You are an asset to the shmup community. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it!
really enjoying your videos! my copy of the m2 port should be coming in later this week, this video will be sooo helpful
very clever timing to release such a video on, since so many people are getting into doj due to the amazing new port!
Well, it is my favorite shmup and right now is the time it has a lot of new players coming in, so... :)
What great timing for this video. Its building the excitement while i wait for my copy from play asia ❤
thanks for the video! i've been playing this game on and off since 2012 and i still learned some new things here!
Awesome, glad to hear that. And wow, since 2012!
Just found your channel a few days ago, and you have great videos!
(P.S. I wouldn't mind a fully commentated walkthrough of DOJ as your Garegga walkthrough was awesome!)
Thanks! Your wish for a commentary has been noted :)
I second this!
Hey, great video! My copy finally arrived today so can't wait to jump in and eventually get the 1-ALL (this will be the hardest so far for me after getting a 1-ALL in DDP). Thanks for the guide/suggestions!
Awesome, enjoy learning the game! DDP 1-all is a nice foundation for DOJ, even if the level of challenge is higher. Good luck!
Recently started taking STGs more seriously after getting my 2-all in ZeroRanger, then watched Mark's review of the M2 port of DOJ and got very interested. Randomly stumbled upon this video. Very helpful and informative. Subscribed!
Awesome, hope you enjoy the channel!
Nice video. Pretty much got all the information people are looking for when they start playing the game.
Just a little mistake, at 6:08, if you die before the first bee, it's not gonna work. To fulfill the bee condition for the 2nd loop, you need to have at least 3 "bee-perfect" stages, meaning getting the "2x" multiplier on the last bee at least 3 times. And you don't get it if you die before the first bee.
I did some testing (suicide before the first bee in 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3 then deaths on 1-4 boss and 1-5 boss, and enough bombs to not fulfill the bomb condition and did not get into the second loop). Really unlikely that it ever happens to someone in a run though ^^
Thanks for the correction! Not sure where I got the wrong idea, but it's good that it stops here :) I'll add it to a pinned comment with some other additional stuff.
Btw you're Daioujou runs are really awesome, I've watched a bunch of them. Really cool that you even have a 2-ALL with B-Laser, that's very rare to see. And congrats on your recent Ketsui Ura clear!
Casual shmup fan finally taking the bullet hell plunge with M2 DOJ! Thank you for this instructive and encouraging video.
I picked up White Label a few weeks ago and playing between study breaks and I too was afraid of using Expy and Hypers, so watching your video and realizing that this is actually worth a try (especially since I tend to forget about bombing in the first place, which kinda negates the point of Lexy and Shotia...), thanks !
I have the same problem with bombing, so Exy feels right to me, ha :) and yes, try to get a feel for playing with hypers! It seemed really scary to me at first, but now I realize that playing without hypers just makes the game challenging in a different way.
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Nice vid, can’t wait to get my physical copy!
4:50 following this tip I got 1052 hits, really awesome, thanks a lot!
That's awesome, glad to hear it helped!
Great channel and thanks for the helpful video!
The bullet hoarding is strong in this one!
Bookmarking this once I grab the game
Not only is your content cool but that is one of the cutest thumbnail.
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Nice work, battled through the adversity. Learned a lot too, i need to use nore resources!!!
Definitely use all of your bombs and don't be too afraid of hypers. You got this!
Hello. You seem like a great person for this question. I'm in the early stages of designing a full stack web application focusing on everything about Shmups. I'll be building it from the ground up, so I'm kind of asking around for specific features that might make the site more useful and appealing? Thanks!
Interesting, is it intended as a general database or something where you can keep track of your games or..? What's your main objective for it?
@@hazylevels All encompassing is the goal. I plan to first build out a more robust and up-to-date database. I'd like for it to be a one stop shop for anyone interested in shmups. Community rankings, scores, forum, blog w/ comments, history of the genre, developer interviews, music, etc. It's a fairly large project and I'll be working on it full time after I finish up my current project in the next few days. Any ideas for additional features or general advice are greatly appreciated.
Wow, it does sound like a pretty big undertaking! I think something like Glitchwave is pretty good feature-wise, but for shmups it would also be nice to be able to log detailed clear information (1-all or 2-all, score, ship type etc) as a kind of a personal "shmup diary", since that's a big part of the genre. Wishing you best of luck with your project!
Thank you this video was helpful
Excellent video!
Great synopsis, ty.
100% THE best Shmup channel . I really like your voice and looks
excellent, thank you
one thing that threw me off when I started and I haven't found in any of the guides (had to figure it out for myself): You can't just have your laser going and fly it over a spot with a bee. You have to wait to activate the laser until you're already lined up with the spot the bee will appear, or nothing happens.
Very good point, thanks! I'll add it to a pinned comment with some other things.
Yeah I’m struggling with that as well. I’m dropping my massive(small😜) chain by tapping back onto laser
Thanks man.
Thanks
Hopefully my switch physical copy arrives today 🙏
Ordered from playasia aha
nice video 👍
Thanks for watching!
I HIGHLY recommend JuJu Kenobi's channel for a more in-depth stage by stage routing of DOJ.
Best guide you can find on the internet BY FAR !
Yes, Juju Kenobi's DOJ videos are excellent!
@@hazylevels You keep up the great work too. Always nice to see a new and passionate shmup channel. Do you plan on doing a Ketsui survival guide ?
Thanks for the kind words! I do want to cover Ketsui in some form in the future, but I feel like it would be good to put some more time into the game first. I've 1-alled it several times, but my routes are kinda messy :)
@@hazylevels Take your time. The more knowledgeable about the game you become, the more useful the guide will be.
Great video! Do you think the game is playable on a standard PS4/PS5 controller or is an arcade stick necessary? Do you have recommendations for good arcade sticks and where to get them?
I play this on the basic PS4 controller, so... yes :) As for sticks, I don't really know that much about them, so can't help you there unfortunately!
@@hazylevels Alright, no problem!
Was cowardly sticking to Shotia so far 😂 But since death is inevitable, might as well start blastin' hypers with Exy!
That's the spirit! The game's already blasting everything it has at you, might as well do the same in return 😈 I don't think using Shotia is cowardly, it's just that the game presents the dolls as equal choices when they're really not.
Hey! Thanks for this, brand new to bullet hells but picked up the digital version of this remake on the JP Nintendo store. I'm confused how to pick between White and Black label, though? Doesn't help that it's all in Japanese...any advice?
Black Label is on the main menu, it's the option between Arrange S and Game Manual. When it asks if you want the new or old version, choose new for Black Label. You'll know it's the right one if you get a title screen with a black background.
Btw, very cool that you picked this as your first bullet hell game, but just be aware that it's considered very hard. So it's totally normal if the game seems impossible at first 🤠 super easy, arrange s/l and arcade challenge mode are there to easy you in.
@@hazylevels Thanks for the reply! Been steadily going through all your beginner guides, been very helpful. After some save state grinding, I can beat the first level without dying *most* of the time, and the second level without dying maybe haaalf the time. I realize it's about to ramp up immensely, but I do feel like I'm making progress! I have played a bunch of other shmups in the past (Sine Mora, Jamestown, Drainus, 1940, bunch of indie stuff, a tiny bit of Ikaruga) just never anything that I think would be dubbed true "bullet hell."
Is there a "right" version I should be playing, though? I've just been on White Label with A Exy, should I just continue with that?
Also, to get myself comfortable with dodging, I haven't really been using bombs or hypers too much...should I reconsider this approach? Or does it makes sense until I get to the harder levels?
Nice! Being familiar with shmups in general is definitely a huge help, even if bullet hell has its own distinct flavor.
As long as you're enjoying the game, I don't think there is a "wrong" way to play it, and your skills will carry over to other lables and ship types. But if you want my recommendation, I'd say play Black Label. Not only is it slightly more approachable, I think all of the changes in it make Daioujou a better game. The game's director Tsuneki Ikeda has even said in an interview that it was conceived as a an ideal version of the game. I think nowadays it would've just been a balance patch, but in the arcade days it wasn't so simple to just patch stuff.
For ships, I think B-Exy is easier for beginners. You lose some speed, but gain a very wide shot. But the difference between A and B is more of a preference, as some people just prefer (and do better at) faster ships. If the game gets too overwhelming in the later stages, you can always play B-Shotia, who has a bad laser but retains the super wide shot + you get lots of extra bombs. But Exy is better and much more fun to play once you have a grip on the game.
Definitely use your bombs, I'd say even plan them for the sections that give you the most trouble. With Exy, you'll have to do a lot of bombless dodging anyway :) Hypers are a little trickier, because it can like feel the game just becomes way harder when using them, but they make some sections a lot easier (because enemies die faster) and you can use that initial bullet canceling and short invincibility to get out an undodgeable situation. So yes, use the hypers too, but just be aware that it may take a while to understand how to get the most out of them. Also, you don't that extra bomb slot if you die while hypering, but with Exy you only have to think about that once.@@mtthwfreeman
@@hazylevels Great advice! Thanks. I'll switch on over to Black Label and try that to see how it goes.
hey, I wanted to try DDP but am very lost on which version to buy. there's "DoDonPachi Resurrection" and also the newer "DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation". the later is quite a bit more expensive, should I get it anyway or is Resurrection just fine? I had a difficult time finding out what the differences are when researching it so I'm really clueless here
You're not the first one to be confused by the series naming conventions... Resurrection (also known as Daifukkatsu, 2008) is a sequel to Blissful Death (also known as Daioujou, 2002). So they are two separate games. If you're looking for your first DDP game to try out, Resurrection is a great choice. It's more approachable and has one of the best novice modes around. Personally I like Blissful Death (the one I cover in this video) more, but it assumes more experience with the genre. Can't go wrong with either of the two. Hope this helps!
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Thanks. I’ve the M2 Japan Switch version since day one ; And i don’t understand which one is the Black version 😢 I’d 1cc Mushihimesama, and Akai katana (shin, only) But Daioujou Arcade mode is hardest for me.
Black Label is on the Direct Menu, it's the option between Arrange S and Game Manual. You'll know it's the right one because the opening copyright screen will say "Black Ver" on the bottom. Let me know if you can't find it!
And don't be discouraged by the difficulty, as Daioujou is considered to be very challenging. So take it slow and maybe play something else if you get frustrated. It felt like a miracle when I got my first clear.
@@hazylevels Thank you for your precious advice, i will très like that 👌
I've made some progress, but I can't seem to get consistent surviving the second boss on almost all of his patterns, the needles really get to me.
The second boss is a tough one, there's just no going around all the micrododging you need to do. I'd say just bomb the patterns that give you the most trouble (or if you have a hyper, use the brief invulnerability you get to point-blank the boss with your hyper for extra damage, pull down on the screen, and bomb before the bullets hit you). For me, it's still scary every time and the last pattern is a nightmare on White Label. But it does get easier with time, so don't worry too much if you can't get it consistent right away.
So you’re saying, pop hyper every time your gauge is full and don’t bother bombing at the end of the hyper to drop rank? I just started playing this one and I’m quickly becoming addicted to the M2 port.
The main point is to not worry about it too much. If you hyper a lot and never bomb or die, then yes, the game will get tougher. But it's not a thing that needs to be managed all the time and it shouldn't discourage hyper use. Just keep an eye on the rank display from time to time and bomb out of hyper when it starts to get scary.
@@hazylevels Hah it’s always scary! Thank you for the tips! :)
I've been doing BL 1 round ...... Didn't know 2 was what I wanted haha.
Haha, yeah, you definitely want the non-Hibachi route 😅
Has anyone heard anything about this gem coming to Steam?
Based on the other M2 self-published ports, I wouldn't hold my breath... Such a shame, because all the M2/Taito shmup releases are there and they're excellent.
I am coming from Touhou and I only got access to White Label is that fine?
I'd say don't worry too much about it. The two labels are basically the same game, WL is just stricter about hitbox, chaining and hypers. So if you end up enjoying the game but find it a bit too punishing, consider switching over to BL at some point.
Ive been working on DOJ Black Label for a few weeks and I’m getting discouraged. Sometimes I can make it to stage 4 in a run without taking a death, but it seems that as soon as I start to think I’m having a good run, I get smoked. Do you have any pointers for the mental side of the game?
If you can get through stages 1 to 3 without dying but lose your run after that, I'd suggest making a save at the start of stage 4 and just try to make it to the end from there for a while. The more you familiarize yourself with the later stages, the more confident you will be in your full runs 💪 And secondly, take breaks and maybe play something else for a while if DOJ starts to get too stressful. I find myself making more progress (and enjoying myself more) when I haven't played for a while instead of just banging my head against the challenge.
@@hazylevels Started feeling better last night. I made it to stage 5 on one credit a few times. I do use save states to practice the stages but you’re right. I should take a break and play something else for a night or two. DOJ is just super addicting. Maybe I’ll mess around with Ketsui for a night. Thanks Hazy!
Okay couple more annoying questions. Do you use an arcade stick or pad, and also would you normally play the M2 port on a CRT or a modern TV?
I am an elite hardcore shmup connoisseur who plays this port........with the basic DualShock 4 pad on a non-gaming flatscreen monitor 🤘😎🤘 I've played the PS2 DOJ a bunch on a CRT and you just can't beat that image quality or motion clarity, but I don't think it really influences gameplay performance, if that's what you're asking.
@@hazylevels hah! Yeah same. I havent been playing on a CRT. Figured it’s probably not making any meaningful difference. Thanks! :) And elite is right, I’ve seen some of your runs you are pretty amazing.
Is black label not in the new m2 port?
It is!
As plaqtr said, Black Label is included! It's just that the Arcade Challenge mode (which is good for practice) is only for White Label.
What's an "I Frame"?
It's short for invincibility frames, meaning that for a very short amount of time you are completely invulnerable to all attacks.
Hey, i wanna improve my bullet hell skills! Can we talk and play together so you can teach me pls?
Hey man👍what’s up, luv from UK…always good to see new tubers like you bringing new people in and easing the insanity of danmaku shmups, been playing these since the import days of the nineties lol…I’m 46, fantastic times with more recognition for this genre…appreciate everything you’re doing👍❤️🇬🇧subbed
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