Sequel to Japan-Exclusive NEOGEO Game "BamBam Busters" Now Fundraising via Crowdfunding; Scheduled for Release on NEOGEO and Dreamcast Versions
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999903/20251108003/
Writer: Shinkai Shinichi | 2025/11/08 04:32 (UTC)
The crowdfunding campaign for the sequel to Bang Bang Busters, a game never released in Japan, has launched on Kickstarter. The title is “Bang2 Busters 2,” with pledges closing at 3:03 AM JST on December 1, 2025. Versions will be available for the NEOGEO MVS (arcade), AES (home) systems, and Dreamcast, all of which will include Japanese language support. As of this article’s writing, approximately ¥41 million has been raised toward a target of around ¥61.8 million.
Kickstarter campaign page for “Bang2 Busters 2”
“Bang Bang Busters” is an action game developed by Viscosity, known for titles such as the shooter Bassha and the fighting game Breakers, specifically for the NEOGEO platform. It was released in 2010 but never saw arcade deployment in Japan; however, both a NEOGEO version and Dreamcast port were re-released in 2021 (related article). The upcoming sequel, “Bang2 Busters 2,” is being funded through Kickstarter by PixelHeart, a publisher specializing in retro game cartridge releases.
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Cartridge version of “Bang Bang Busters” for home NEOGEO to be released January 28, limited quantity with serial numbers
Columbus Circle announced today that the cartridge version of Bang Bang Busters, compatible with home NEOGEO systems, will be released in limited quantities on January 28, 2021. The release date has now been confirmed following a prior announcement made in December 2020. This special edition comes packaged in an elaborate hard case and includes a serial number.
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Players take control of either “Raji” or “Revia,” members of the Galactic Police, as they confront their long-defeated nemesis, “Baron Honey,” who now rules over a massive amusement park called “Happy Universe.” The gameplay follows the same fixed-screen action format from the original: attack enemies to inflate them, grab them, and throw them like balls into other foes. This spinning-and-throwing mechanic returns in this sequel, with both the classic controls of the first game and a new “modern control” option that displays directional indicators for easier aiming.
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The primary platform will be the NEOGEO system, while the Dreamcast version will feature improved audio quality for its background music. All three versions—MVS and AES for NEOGEO, and Dreamcast—will include Japanese language support, and international shipping to Japan and other countries worldwide is also available.
A release in Q4 2026 is planned, with digital releases scheduled afterward on Steam, PS4/5, Xbox, and Switch platforms.
Rewards include a digital key for Switch, Steam, PS4/5, and Xbox versions at 12 EUR (approx. ¥2,100), the Japanese version of Dreamcast edition at 35 EUR (approx. ¥6,200), the Japanese MVS version for NEOGEO at 250 EUR (approx. ¥44,200), and the Japanese AES version for NEOGEO at 300 EUR (approx. ¥53,100).
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It’s quite rare for a game never released in Japan to later return, let alone inspire an official sequel created abroad. With the growing popularity of crowdfunding, we can hope that more such sequels to classic titles will emerge.
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