Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced is an original vertical shooter with a grappling anchor. A novel system, manga mood and deep scoring. Niche but worth discovering.
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Category
Shooter2 players12+
Co-op
Description
A Warashi and Triangle Service shoot-em-up released in 2009, the Enhanced version of Triggerheart Exelica in Japan. Vertical shoot-em-up where heroine Exelica, pilotable young mecha girl, traverses five stages with signature anchor capture mechanic (anchor lance to trap enemies). Enhanced PS2 edition of the 2006 arcade game with redone graphics, additional modes. Ultra-late PS2 release, Japanese exclusivity for enthusiasts.
Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
This vertical bets on an original anchor mechanic: capturing an enemy to spin it and hurl it at the others, at the price of risky positioning. Dense fire, stubborn bosses and mastering that peculiar grab form a challenge all its own. Demanding but inventive, it rewards boldness and precision, and wins over scorers seeking a shoot-'em-up that stands out from the crowd.
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,35 GB📅26/03/2009
Published by Warashi
Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced still worth playing in 2026?
A vertical shooter from Warashi, Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced stands out for its anchor system that lets you grab enemies to swing them around and hurl them as shields or projectiles at other attackers. This original mechanic, blended with polished bullet hell and a female mecha aesthetic, makes it an atypical shmup appreciated by connoisseurs. The high difficulty and a niche genre reserve access for enthusiasts. A gem for fans of vertical shooting and original shooting mechanics.
