Triggerheart Exelica

a.k.a. トリガーハートエグゼリカ

created and published by Warashi in 2007-02, running on Dreamcast

type: shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Manga, Scrolling shooter
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player

languages: jpn

Official description

Trigger Heart Exelica is coming from the small Japanese developer Warashi (possibly known to some from the shooter 'Shienryu' and numerous Mahjong games) and is a Naomi Arcade port, originally released in Japanese Arcade not long ago -- in early 2006. It's a vertical shooter with intense single-player shooting through realtime 3D worlds and AI-adjusted boss challenges. What's unique about Trigger Heart and distinguishes itself from other shmups is the three button system. Next to the usual shooting and bomb button, there's an "anchor shot", which allows you to capture enemies. Once captures, you can use your foes as shield or throw them back at other enemies as sort of special bomb.