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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

EXAMU · 2016 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 07:14 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $542 to $813 per month
  • Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 69.0k
  • 91% positive across 1177 reviews · 6.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 9.8 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x2.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2016 fighting game crossover featuring characters from Nitroplus visual novels and franchises, published by XSEED Games.

Nitroplus Blasterz occupies an unusual niche: it holds a devoted but micro-scale audience (single-digit concurrent players) yet maintains strong review sentiment and modest monthly residuals. The game is tied to Nitroplus IP, making outright acquisition complex, but the title's longevity and stable positive reception suggest it could anchor a broader Nitroplus catalog strategy or serve as a reference point for fighting-game licensing deals. The developer is inactive and the 116-month silence indicates no ongoing support; any revival would require external development resources. Most realistic play: licensing.

  • Risk: Nitroplus holds the core character and franchise IP; XSEED's publishing agreement likely expires or is dormant, complicating rights clarity for re-release or expansion.
  • Risk: Online fighting-game communities fragment quickly without active matchmaking investment and tournament promotion; current player base shows no growth signal.
  • Risk: Eight-year-old engine and netcode may not meet modern competitive or casual player expectations; refactoring would be cost-prohibitive relative to residual revenue.
  • Risk: Niche visual-novel IP crossover with limited appeal outside hardcore fans; mainstream fighting-game audience unlikely to be attracted.

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