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Azure Striker Gunvolt

INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · 2015 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-10-05 04:18 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $392 to $589 per month
  • Opportunity: $491 per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 107.0k
  • 85% positive across 1763 reviews · 6.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 4 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (24 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 12 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2015 Mega Man X-style action platformer by INTI CREATES featuring the protagonist Gunvolt, built around an electric-charge combat system and anime-influenced presentation.

Azure Striker Gunvolt remains a quiet earner with solid four-figure monthly residuals and an engaged mid-sized owner base, primarily driven by franchise loyalty and the developer's strong reputation in classic action games. The title's modest review velocity and low concurrent players mask steady backend income, making it attractive for publishers seeking catalog depth or IP holders evaluating series revival opportunities. Risks center on the franchise's niche positioning and aging port quality; upside lies in leveraging INTI CREATES' continued output and the dormant IP's anime/Japanese market appeal. Most realistic play: revival.

  • Risk: Franchise occupies a narrow lane between Mega Man nostalgia and anime action; mainstream awareness outside core platformer audiences remains limited.
  • Risk: Player reviews cite resolution and controller mapping issues on PC, suggesting the port may need modernization to reduce friction for new audiences.
  • Risk: Review sentiment has declined 7.8 points year-over-year despite positive sentiment remaining at 85%+, hinting at fatigue or shifting community expectations.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.