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Progear no Arashi is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Cave and published by Capcom in 2001. Notable for being one of the final games released for Capcom's CP System II arcade hardware, the game blends Cave's characteristic bullet hell design with a steampunk aesthetic. Players pilot mechanical flying devices and can switch between two different shooting modes while navigating dense enemy fire. It also features a unique mechanic where collecting rings levels up the player's weaponry and increases their score multiplier.
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Progear no Arashi ranks #9 of 145 in the Arcade ranking, behind Marvel vs. Capcom, ahead of Barcade.
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Who developed and published the arcade game Progear no Arashi?
The horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up was developed by Cave, a studio famous for its bullet hell games, and published by Capcom in 2001. This unique partnership brought Cave's intense design to a broader arcade audience.
What arcade hardware does Progear no Arashi run on?
The game was notably one of the final titles released for Capcom's long-running CP System II (CPS-2) arcade hardware. By 2001, the hardware was aging, making this release a significant event for arcade enthusiasts.
What genre and style is Progear no Arashi?
It is a classic bullet hell shoot 'em up that uniquely incorporates a distinct steampunk aesthetic. Players pilot mechanical aircraft against heavily armed, ornate Victorian-style enemies.
Was Progear no Arashi ever released on home consoles?
For many years, the game was strictly an arcade exclusive in Japan. It eventually received a modern digital release on consoles like the Xbox 360 via Cave's region-free releases, and later saw ports to modern hardware.
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