description Triggerheart Exelica Overview
Triggerheart Exelica is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up developed by Warashi and first released in arcades in 2006, followed by a Dreamcast version. Its defining weapon is an anchor that can attach to enemy craft, allowing the player to swing or throw captured enemies and use them to absorb incoming fire. The game combines this mechanic with dense projectile patterns and selectable characters. It is suited to players who want a bullet-hell shooter built around active enemy manipulation.
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How does Triggerheart Exelica's anchor weapon work?
The Anchor Shot attaches to an enemy craft so you can rotate it around your ship or throw it into other enemies. The official system description specifically lets you hold the anchor button to begin rotating a captured enemy. [Official TriggerHeart system page](https://exelica.cosmomachia.co.jp/en/system/)
Who are Exelica and Crueltear in the story?
They are humanoid Triggerheart units fighting the Ver'mith when a portal called Gate pulls them into another situation. Exelica and her programmed sister Crueltear are the two central playable characters. [Triggerheart Exelica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triggerheart_Exelica)
When did Triggerheart Exelica first appear?
Warashi released it in Japanese arcades in May 2006 on the Sega NAOMI platform. A Japanese Dreamcast version followed on February 22, 2007. [Triggerheart Exelica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triggerheart_Exelica)
What does the Dreamcast version add to Triggerheart Exelica?
The Dreamcast release adds Story Mode and Arrange Mode, along with voice samples. Story Mode keeps the arcade shooting structure while adding more narrative material. [Triggerheart Exelica reference](https://shmups.wiki/library/Triggerheart_Exelica)
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