Devil Blade Reboot - Revision history

Doose: Added info on the secret illust unlockables

2025-03-23T05:30:25Z

Added info on the secret illust unlockables

Doose: Added information on the scoring system in regards to bosses and midbosses specifically beyond the standard multiplier

2025-03-23T05:14:39Z

Added information on the scoring system in regards to bosses and midbosses specifically beyond the standard multiplier

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Modes */

2025-03-13T22:12:35Z

Modes

JSAV2006STG(ABC): Changed the page a bit. The extend frequency of Inferno is indeed every 8 million pts.

2025-03-01T22:45:40Z

Changed the page a bit. The extend frequency of Inferno is indeed every 8 million pts.

Doose: Detailed the general game mechanics and removed the on-first-boot segment to be more in-line with the rest of the wiki. Added a bit more detail to scoring and the gameplay overview.

2025-03-01T08:41:25Z

Detailed the general game mechanics and removed the on-first-boot segment to be more in-line with the rest of the wiki. Added a bit more detail to scoring and the gameplay overview.

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Scoring */

2024-08-18T16:37:54Z

Scoring

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Difficulties */

2024-08-18T16:37:12Z

Difficulties

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Scoring */

2024-08-18T16:36:52Z

Scoring

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Trivia */

2024-07-04T04:38:15Z

Trivia

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Rank */

2024-05-28T07:41:22Z

Rank

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 *Music type: Able to play with Retro BGM on Reboot mode (Cost: 200 coins).
 *Retro mode: Play the original game (Cost: 300 coins).
 == Trivia ==

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 == Scoring ==
-Scoring consists of enemy killing proximity which can grant multipliers. The closer the player is to an enemy upon its death the higher the point multiplier. Multipliers are increased by entering Berserk mode.
+Scoring consists of enemy killing proximity which can grant multiplier, as the closer the player is to an enemy upon its death the higher the point multiplier. Multipliers are increased by entering Berserk mode.
 Berserk mode has a timer, and if it expires, it has to reach 100% again to reactivate the Berserk.
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 Normal multipliers: x1, x2, x3, x4.
-Berserk multipliers: s5, x10, x15, x20
+Berserk multipliers: x5, x10, x15, x20
 Blue crystals grant 2,000 pts each, which increases to 10,000 pts while in Berserk.

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 The game offers 2 modes:
 *Reboot: The remade version of Devil Blade, with new scenes, graphics and voice acting.
 *Retro: Features the original game while keeping the enemy proximity multiplier system. (The mode has to be purchased on unlock menu. Price of mode is listed on unlock section).

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 *Normal 3,000,000 pts every.
 *Hard: 6,000,000 pts every.
-*Inferno: 8,000,000 pts every?
+*Inferno: 8,000,000 pts every.
 After a stage is cleared, the values go like this:
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 == Modes ==
 The game offers 2 modes:
-*Reboot: The remade version of Devil Blade, with new scenes and graphics.
+*Reboot: The remade version of Devil Blade, with new scenes, graphics and voice acting.
 *Retro: Features the original game while keeping the enemy proximity multiplier system. (The mode has to be purchased on unlock menu. Price of mode is listed on unlock section).

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 '''Devil Blade Reboot''' (デビルブレイドリブート) is a shmup by SHIGATAKE GAMES created with STGBuilder and released on May 23 2024.
-The game is a remake of Shigatake`s original work made on Dezaemon PLUS.
+The game is a remake of SHIGATAKE`s original work made on Dezaemon PLUS.
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-== First time boot-up ==
+== Gameplay Overview ==
-Upon starting the game for the first time, the player is asked to register a name and select language. Then the game tells the player to read the manual.
+Devil Blade Reboot is a simple, accessible, and frantic shmup with a focus on point-blanking for scoring. There are five stages with mid bosses and a boss at the end of each, plus the final boss.
-== Gameplay Overview ==
+Unlike many shmups, including the original Devil Blade, there are no shot strength powerups.
-There`s two types of assist ships, one that drops bomb capsules, and another one that drops blue capsule that contain shields. If blue capsules are destroyed with shield equiped, they grant crystals for bonus points.
+There`s two types of assist ships, one that drops bomb capsules, and another one that drops blue capsule that contain shields. The capsules they drop can be destroyed with a shot, dropping their powerups. If blue capsules are destroyed with shield equipped, they drop crystals for bonus points.
 === Controls ===
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 * '''Button 1:''' Shot
 * '''Button 2:''' Bomb/Boost
-* '''Button 3:''' Change shots
+* '''Button 3:''' Change shot type
 == Scoring ==
-Scoring consists of enemy killing proximity, which can grant multipliers. Berserk is what increases multipliers, and it`s activated by making it reach 100%. It has a timer, and if it expires, it has to reach 100% again to reactivate the Berserk.
+Scoring consists of enemy killing proximity which can grant multipliers. The closer the player is to an enemy upon its death the higher the point multiplier. Multipliers are increased by entering Berserk mode.
-If the player holds down the bomb button, a bomb can be spent to activate Boost, which also triggers Bersek mode.
+If the player holds down the bomb button, a bomb can be spent to activate Boost. Boost increases the Berserk percentage gain by five times while it is active.
 Normal multipliers: x1, x2, x3, x4.
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 Berserk multipliers: s5, x10, x15, x20
-Blue crystals grants 10,000 pts. each.
+Blue crystals grant 2,000 pts each, which increases to 10,000 pts while in Berserk.
 Extends frequency:
-*Easy: 2,000,000pts every.
+*Easy: 2,000,000 pts every.
-*Normal 3,000,000pts every.
+*Normal 3,000,000 pts every.
-*Hard: 6,000,000pts every.
+*Hard: 6,000,000 pts every.
-*Inferno: 8,000,000pts every?
+*Inferno: 8,000,000 pts every?
 After a stage is cleared, the values go like this:
 *No-Miss bonus: 100000 pts.
-*Shot down bonus: Variates depending on percentage
+*Shot down bonus: Varies depending on percentage
-*Boost bonus: Variates depending on percentage
+*Boost bonus: Varies depending on percentage
 After that, the total bonus is formed and adds up to the player`s score. The stage score bonus is also formed as well. Coins are also granted.
 == Rank ==
-Rank seems to exist in this game, and the way it works is that it can alter some enemy patterns. Berserk activation is what alters the rank.
+Rank is very simple with Berserk seeming to be the only aspect that influences rank. Enemies have more attacks and higher health while in Berserk.
 == Difficulties ==
-*Easy: For first time players. Has auto-bomb. Bombing restores shield.
+*Easy: For first time shmup players. The player starts with a shield, and automatically bombs when the player takes damage. Bombing restores shield, and Boost mode acts as a shield as well.
-*Normal: For experienced. Bombing restores shield
+*Normal: Suitable for beginner and advanced players. Bombing restores shield, and Boost mode acts as a shield as well.
 *Hard: For players who seek challenge. Bombing does not restore shield.
 *Inferno: Devilish difficulty. Disables bombing and shield items. Both assist planes drop blue capsules that always grant blue crystals. Rank is always maxed out, and death occurs if Berserk Mode remains inactive for too long.
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 == Modes ==
 The game offers 2 modes:
-*Reboot: The remaked version of Devil Blade, with new scenes and graphics.
+*Reboot: The remade version of Devil Blade, with new scenes and graphics.
-*Retro: Features original game while keeping the enemy proximity multiplier system. (The mode has to be purchased on unlock menu. Price of mode is listed on unlock section).
+*Retro: Features the original game while keeping the enemy proximity multiplier system. (The mode has to be purchased on unlock menu. Price of mode is listed on unlock section).
 == Shot weapons ==
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 List of unlockables:
-*Continiues: Increases the credits. The amount is increased per mode. (Price increases on each purchase).
+*Continues: Increases the credits. The amount is increased per mode. (Price increases on each purchase).
 *Gallery: Unlocks extra images. (Total of 43 images. Price increases on each purchase).
-*Wallpaper: Extra wallpepers. (Price increases on each purchase).
+*Wallpaper: Extra wallpapers. (Price increases on each purchase).
 *Sound (Retro): Sound test of Retro BGM (Total of 15 tracks. Price increases on each purchase).
 *Sound (Reboot): Sound test of Reboot BGM (Total of 15 tracks. Price increases on each purchase).
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 == Trivia ==
 *There´s a enemy pattern that resembles R-Type´s Lvl.3 Counter-Air Laser.
-*The game was initally known as Devil Blade Prototype, which started development on 2017. A demo came out with that title before it was changed on the final release.
+*The game was initially known as Devil Blade Prototype, which started development on 2017. A demo came out with that title before it was changed on the final release.
 == References & Contributors ==