vertically scrolling shooter
Mushihimesama
By CAVE, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
- arcade video game
- bullet hell
What it is
Mushihimesama is a vertical shooter from CAVE, released in 2004, set in the Shinju Forest. The story follows Reco, whose people have fallen ill; she rides her Golden Beetle friend Kiniro into the wilds to seek help from the God of the Koju. The five stages include a desert, forests and a cave, where players face giant insect-like Koju and dense bullet patterns. Several modes are described: Arcade aims to stay close to the original arcade game, Novice adjusts the experience for new players, and Arrange starts with maximum firepower and automatic defense. The game is a single-player-focused shooter with shared-screen multiplayer listed. It also features full controller support, Steam Cloud, leaderboards and achievements. Mushihimesama is listed for Windows on Steam, with an arcade version also noted; its Steam release date is Nov 12, 2015.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five stages across varied environments
- Arcade, Novice and Arrange modes
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
- Built around single-player shooting
Who it suits
Mushihimesama suits players looking for a vertically scrolling bullet-hell shooter with multiple modes. Novice mode is specifically described as balanced for new players.
Mushihimesama offers dense bullet patterns, giant insect enemies and three distinct play modes. Players can choose a mode according to whether they want an arcade-style run, a new-player balance or a remixed setup.
