Mamorukun ReCurse PS5 Review: Is the $23 Deal Worth It?

Mamorukun ReCurse lands on PS5 at a steep discount — here's what this niche Japanese bullet hell revival actually offers and who it's really built for.

What you're actually getting here

Mamorukun ReCurse is a revival of the cult 2012 bullet hell shooter from Arc System Works, now polished up for PS5. It's a vertical danmaku-style game with anime character designs and the kind of screen-filling projectile patterns that define the genre. At $22.97, that's a solid drop for a physical PS5 title that typically runs closer to $40. If you have a passing interest in arcade-style shooters, this price makes it genuinely easy to justify picking up.

Who this deal makes sense for — and who should pass

Bullet hell fans who missed the original PS3 release or want it on current hardware have the clearest reason to buy. Casual players should temper expectations: this is a demanding, niche genre with a steep learning curve and limited mainstream appeal. There's also not a ton of content depth compared to longer action games at similar prices. But if you know you like danmaku shooters — or you've been curious to try one — $23 is a low-stakes entry point for a competently made example of the genre.