This was my first arcade 1CC, and while what I look for in a shooter has changed, it's still special to me for that, and it does a good job at teaching players fundamentals they need.
Espgaluda 2 from the same dev and publisher is also fantastic on Switch. Very little lag, bright visuals and an excellent arrange 'Omake' mode. Live Wire seem to be content to handle Cave's more fantasy based games, so I hope to see Ibara/Pink Sweets/Muchi Pork/Mushihimesama Futari and so on.
Hey, you should do more reviews of these style, you are really good. It might take a lot of effort but the end result is definitely worth it. I can't wait to get my Limited Run copy.
Old comment, but I'll chime in anyway. I too was atrocious as these games, but have become much better over the years. Good thing is about this wonderful genre, is as you get better at a particular shmup, your general skill transfers over to other games. Once you get hooked like I did, you'll LOVE it!!!
It's got a more lot to offer than just that. This has super hard ultra mode, but that's a tiny part of it. The novice modes are great, and all of other modes are pretty approachable for beginners once you've cleared the novice mode. I've got hundreds of hours in this game, and i'm nowhere near done, and i'm nowhere near good enough for the hardest boss ever. It's a really really good package.
@@niklasstg6957 six years is quite a bit of time to wait but if you haven't heard a firm "no" then a chance still exists for Steam. I, myself, don't use the service.
Cave are the kings of bullet-hell. I can appreciate bullet-hell shmups, but as a western shmup player, I lean more towards the fantastic western shmups such as Defender and Robotron.
Kudos for stating both positive and negative sides of the game/port. The fact that you suddenly received the game from Cave gives me the hope that they're planning to do something ........other than continue supporting their mahou shojou mobile game that is
Mushihimesama has a special place in my collection since it was the first Cave game I got a 1cc in. I was a little hesitant to watch this video because, while I like your regular content very much, you're not really known as an STG/shmup gamer, and reviews of shmups done by non-shmup players tend to totally miss the point ("Game is over in 25 minutes, bad value and not worth it") of the genre which is playing for survival (1cc) or score, and not credit feeding your way to the end. However, you really did a good job in describing the port, the game, and the way it's played by those invested in shoot 'em ups.
Great review!! Just like to point out an error: The graphics are not the original, but taken from Mushihimesama HD for Xbox 360, which notably excluded the original more pixely graphics. It's a shame, I would've bought this port otherwise.
Great overview - glad Switch has an ever growing Shooter library. I'm loving the community of shmupers on YT. I'm a HH player and casual so these games are great to try - but always kick your ass. The boutique prices that the physicals get are a piss take but looks like a must buy. Cheers.
Love this game!! So much that I own it digitally and just ordered the combo pack from limited run that comes with the physical edition of the game and the arcade cabinet for the Switch.
This is my favorite shmup of all time thanks for covering it!
Same. GOAT tier shmup. And it's one of the best ones to get started with.
well, in 2 weeks, there will be Deathsmile 1 & 2 on Switch.
This was my first arcade 1CC, and while what I look for in a shooter has changed, it's still special to me for that, and it does a good job at teaching players fundamentals they need.
Espgaluda 2 from the same dev and publisher is also fantastic on Switch. Very little lag, bright visuals and an excellent arrange 'Omake' mode. Live Wire seem to be content to handle Cave's more fantasy based games, so I hope to see Ibara/Pink Sweets/Muchi Pork/Mushihimesama Futari and so on.
You've done the game justice with this review! I would always chuck a few quid into this game whenever I was at Play to Win Goodge Street
It's on sale in Steam. Love this game.
Hey, you should do more reviews of these style, you are really good. It might take a lot of effort but the end result is definitely worth it. I can't wait to get my Limited Run copy.
Thanks! I knew it was a niche title but I put extra effort into understanding this game for the review so I’m happy it was appreciated.
I think the review was great and I appreciate how much work you put into it, I'm just terrible at these kinds of games unfortunately.
Old comment, but I'll chime in anyway. I too was atrocious as these games, but have become much better over the years. Good thing is about this wonderful genre, is as you get better at a particular shmup, your general skill transfers over to other games. Once you get hooked like I did, you'll LOVE it!!!
I might get this from Limited Run. I like to have physical copies of games so paying a little extra is worth it.
This game is... mainly known for having one of the hardest bosses ever
It's got a more lot to offer than just that. This has super hard ultra mode, but that's a tiny part of it. The novice modes are great, and all of other modes are pretty approachable for beginners once you've cleared the novice mode.
I've got hundreds of hours in this game, and i'm nowhere near done, and i'm nowhere near good enough for the hardest boss ever. It's a really really good package.
@@ishimoto1597 wait.... spiritual larsa
@@omegadragoon1544 larsa is actually in the sequel, mushihimesama futari ;)
@@ishimoto1597 oh... You only fight queen larsa in the first one
Limited run games are no good!! Super disappointed this masterpiece is being physically published by them.. hoping for another avenue in the future.
Any lead on the sequel game & when it might release on Switch? I'm not great at it yet, but love playing it.
We wait on steam for 6 years now.
Chances are rly not good
@@niklasstg6957 six years is quite a bit of time to wait but if you haven't heard a firm "no" then a chance still exists for Steam. I, myself, don't use the service.
Cave are the kings of bullet-hell. I can appreciate bullet-hell shmups, but as a western shmup player, I lean more towards the fantastic western shmups such as Defender and Robotron.
What made western shmup different?
Kudos for stating both positive and negative sides of the game/port. The fact that you suddenly received the game from Cave gives me the hope that they're planning to do something ........other than continue supporting their mahou shojou mobile game that is
The only Cave game that I dont wanna play. I just wish this game got more gimmick.
Mushihimesama has a special place in my collection since it was the first Cave game I got a 1cc in. I was a little hesitant to watch this video because, while I like your regular content very much, you're not really known as an STG/shmup gamer, and reviews of shmups done by non-shmup players tend to totally miss the point ("Game is over in 25 minutes, bad value and not worth it") of the genre which is playing for survival (1cc) or score, and not credit feeding your way to the end. However, you really did a good job in describing the port, the game, and the way it's played by those invested in shoot 'em ups.
Mushihimesama is the best shmup ive ever played, its incredible.
Great review!! Just like to point out an error: The graphics are not the original, but taken from Mushihimesama HD for Xbox 360, which notably excluded the original more pixely graphics. It's a shame, I would've bought this port otherwise.
Thanks for the clarification! My bad, I should’ve whipped out my ps2 disc and compared the graphics.
@@NihongoGamer No worries! It is clear if you compare online screenshots of this and the arcade version.
Buy it digital, and preorder the physical copy from Limited Run! Let's keep these ports coming!!!!
That's what I did. Lol. Don't get hardly any Triple A games these days, so I splurge every now and then on this stuff.
Great overview - glad Switch has an ever growing Shooter library.
I'm loving the community of shmupers on YT.
I'm a HH player and casual so these games are great to try - but always kick your ass.
The boutique prices that the physicals get are a piss take but looks like a must buy.
Cheers.
Thanks! The physical version I showed in the video is the collectors edition. There are two more options at regular prices too :)
my favorite game Bullet Hell shmup ♥
Very cool video
I don't really care for the projectiles art style but it looks kinda fun.
Wish I wouldnt absolutely suck at these.
I have this on PS2, instant buy even though id rather it on PS4
Love this game!! So much that I own it digitally and just ordered the combo pack from limited run that comes with the physical edition of the game and the arcade cabinet for the Switch.
Original toaplan and irem classics remain the best
Interesting. 🙂👍
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Nintendo is trash btw, thanks for the vid.