Triggerheart EXELICA (Switch)

I was a bit worried about how the old-school arcade feel would translate to a home console, but the controls are incredibly tight and responsive. The vertical scrolling bullet-hell action is just as frantic as I remember from the arcade days. Really glad this Dreamcast-era gem got a modern release.

The TATE mode support on this Switch version is exactly what I wanted — playing it vertically on my Flip Grip makes the bullet patterns feel just like the arcade original. The difficulty curve is brutal but fair, with the anchor mechanic adding a clever twist to the scoring. Definitely scratching th

Finally, a proper arcade bullet-hell on the Switch that actually lets me use the tether mechanic to swing enemies around—took a few runs to get the hang of it, but once it clicks, the scoring feels incredibly rewarding. Runs smooth in handheld mode, and the pixel art holds up nicely on the small scr