Episode 089 - Blue Revolver (November 2025)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the indie shooter Blue Revolver and its lasting appeal in the gaming community.

In episode 088, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome shmup community member birb in for a lengthy and detailed discussion of a favorite indie shooter among the community at large. Danbo's Blue Revolver, and by extension, the later Double Action update, has been a staple of many players since its initial release in 2016. What gives this game its appeal and staying power? How has it captivated so many players for such a long time? We dive into the details, so have a listen!

People in this episode

Hosts: MetalFRO, Addicted

Guest: birb

Topics covered

• indie shooter
• shmup community
• game appeal
• player engagement
• game updates

Keywords

• Blue Revolver
• shmup
• indie games
• game design
• player community

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Blue Revolver, Double Action

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