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Bullet Soul Infinite Burst, a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up, builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, Bullet Soul, promising a more intense and rewarding experience for fans of the genre. This enhanced version introduces tweaks and balancing adjustments aimed at solidifying its place among the most challenging bullet hell shooters. But does it truly live up to the hype?

Intensified Gameplay and Rewarding Mechanics

Like its predecessor, Bullet Soul Infinite Burst offers a selection of four distinct characters, each possessing unique stats, movement speeds, and firing patterns. Where the original game may have left seasoned players wanting more, Infinite Burst cranks up the difficulty with redesigned enemy formations and more complex bullet patterns. These intricate attack patterns demand precision dodging and strategic movement, making success all the more satisfying.

A key element of the gameplay revolves around collecting coins dropped by destroyed enemies. These coins are not merely for score; they fuel a combo multiplier that significantly impacts the final score. Missing even a few coins can dramatically reduce potential points. The challenge lies in navigating the dense bullet streams while simultaneously chasing down these erratically moving coins.

Adding to the intensity is a new Burst system, which temporarily boosts the player’s firepower. Skilfully collecting coins during this Burst period extends its duration, incentivizing aggressive play and precise coin collection.

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst – Gameplay Screenshot

The life system also receives an overhaul, replacing the traditional limited lives with a health bar. Taking damage depletes health, but destroying enemies and collecting bonuses gradually restores it. This change keeps the action flowing and encourages risk-taking, pushing players to chase high scores even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst – Boss Battle Screenshot

A Lack of Content and Balancing Issues

Despite the thrilling gameplay enhancements, Bullet Soul Infinite Burst suffers from a common ailment in the genre: limited content. While the game delivers satisfying shooting action and visually impressive bullet patterns, it offers only a handful of levels to play through, largely unchanged from the original. Players familiar with the original Bullet Soul will find little new in terms of level design.

Conclusion: A Solid but Short-Lived Experience

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst delivers an intense and rewarding bullet hell experience. The refined gameplay mechanics, including the coin collection system and the new Burst mechanic, add depth and excitement to the core shooting action. However, the limited number of levels and the lack of significant changes from the original game may leave players wanting more. While the improvements are welcome, they ultimately fail to address the core issue of content scarcity. If you crave a challenging and visually stimulating bullet hell shooter, Infinite Burst offers a solid, albeit short-lived, thrill.

• Developer: MAGES.INC

• Publisher: MAGES.INC

• Genre: Action

• Release Date: August 1, 2017

• Platform: PC

• OS: Windows Xp/7/8.1/10

• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD @2.5GHz

• Memory: 2 GB RAM

• Graphics: Minimum 1GB

• DirectX: 10

• HDD: 3GB