Cave Interactive put together an HD re-release of their bullet-hell shoot ’em up for Steam, which originally graced arcades but then eventually ended up on the Xbox 360. The game is now available on PC via Steam for $19.99. Mushihimesama may be a mouthful to say but gamers seem to find that it’s a worthwhile tribute to an arcade sub-genre that hasn’t received a lot of love in recent years.
The game features a princess riding a bug, fighting other bogs across five different, massive stages. The game features three different game modes for players of varying skill levels, including an Arrange mode, an Arcade mode and a Novice. There are also varying difficulty settings per mode, so it changes up the gameplay and mechanics while also offering players differing degrees of bullet-hell carnage.
You can see some of the gameplay and thoughts on the game from YouTuber Diceman82.
The game also sports hand drawn backgrounds, keyboard optimization, local co-op play and Steam achievements for those completionists out there.
Da5e seemed to enjoy the game, writing…
Saeki did one of the most comprehensive user reviews while also keeping it short and sweet, breaking down whether or not the gameplay is fun and whether or not the port is potpourri or poop, writing…
Juganawt felt the game provided “tight” controls and enjoyable gameplay. There was a bit of a criticism on the game’s lack of properly hitting and stabilizing at 60fps but it was just a minor gripe…
YouTuber Korszca provides a look at the game’s first level in action, which you can check out below.
Ps_x91 had a generally favorable review, pointing out that the game is a faithful port of the Xbox 360 version of the game, but instead of just showering publisher Degica in praise and the developers in thanks, there were a few cons laid out in the review to warn gamers that the port isn’t perfect…
Kunio had an interesting review of the game, pointing out how this is the bullet-hell of bullet-hell shooters and that players will be spoiled after having played Cave’s critically praised title…
Timecrash was critical of the game’s port-over from the Xbox 360, not liking the resolution limitations or the fact that it didn’t recognize a non-Xbox 360 controller, but otherwise felt it was worth a purchase…
If you’re into SHUMPs then this seems like a no-brainer. If you don’t really like fast-paced arcade games or you aren’t into the anime designs then you’ll likely want to look elsewhere for your kicks. You can learn more about the game or pick up a digital copy by visiting the Steam store page.
