Mushihimesama is a real blast from the past. Even after so long, the game still looks good on modern consoles, whilst keeping the retro visuals and sounds intact. The game is very pleasant for short bursts, but those looking for a lot of variation thanks to the different modes will be left wanting more. Those looking for an authentic arcade experience will certainly enjoy this one, especially with all the different difficulty settings.
Mushihimesama
CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. · Nov 5, 2015
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Mushihimesama (“Bug Princess” in English) is a vertical shooting game set in a beautiful fantasy world. Huge insect-like creatures called Koju roam the forest outside the village of Hoshifuri. When Reco's people fall to a mysterious sickness, the young princess decides to leave the village and meet the God of the Koju, who may provide a cure. Riding her faithful Golden Beetle friend Kiniro, Reco must traverse the wilds, braving the hostile landscape and the aggressive Koju beasts on her journey through the Shinju Forest.
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- I had an absolute blast playing this, and I’m sure shmup fans will too. It’s even got numerous options for more hardcore players, like screen rotation, a Training mode, and optional additional windows for displaying additional score info, or a zoomed-in view of your ship. MushihimeSama is a first-rate manic shooter that comes highly recommended.
- 9.0There’s a reason why Mushihimesama is regarded as one of Cave’s best shoot-em-ups – it’s weird and colourful, it’s incredibly refined, and the many gameplay modes ensure that both newbies and veterans will be kept busy for quite some time.
- Mushihimesama is a fine shoot-'em-up, but the content on offer does feel limited. Unless you're into playing every obscure arcade shooter, it's likely you'll find more to love from other Switch library offerings. Still, blasting a bounty of neat-looking bugs provides a fun enough time while it lasts.
- It’s an exhilarating ride that will put your skills to the test. But you don’t have to be a shooter veteran to enjoy what the game has to offer. The Novice Mode dials back the challenge considerably and serves as a great tool for dipping your toe into what the Bullet Hell genre is all about.
- 9.0Mushihimesama is a long overdue and welcome release on Nintendo Switch, serving as an exemplar of its developer’s signature shmup style. The Switch version comes with all modes and features intact, and so whether you are a returning veteran or a complete newcomer, players can approach the experience however they like.
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It's one of the best shmups at all time. It's great for beginners and experts alike. You can credit feed in the standard difficulty, then shoot for a 1cc, and then go for higher. The sequel, Mushihimesama Futari, is superior to this one, but if you want a flying bug princess bullet hell game, you shouldn't look any further than this. Let's hope the sequel gets a release on PC!
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