Nice to see frequent uploads! Some tips on Galuda's final sequence: - charging up your bomb and point blanking (like, getting right on top of the boss) does huuuge damage - when charging, be sure to leave a sliver of your bomb meter for an emergency bullet cancel - iirc during the very final phase you cannot damage the boss while in slow mo, so use it in short bursts to move into a safer position when the orbs start to close in on you (instead of one long slow mo) - good luck and don't burn yourself out :)
Okay so I checked my replay and it seems like you do *some* damage in slow mo during the final pattern (kinda hard to tell) but very little! So it's still something to consider.
@@hazylevels You just cleared up some things for me! Slow motion, doesn’t damage the final boss! This whole time I was thinking it was just doing very little damage! Hah! Thanks Hazy! The end of this game….is so crazy haha :)
@@hazylevels I’ve been playing a lot today, making some progress. I think I watched your video on it a while ago…gonna watch it again tonight. The tip about leaving a sliver of meter was so obvious, but you’re so right and I didn’t even think of that! Just from that now I’m making it to the final boss fights but with 1 life left so…much more practice is needed. But I kinda love this game.
4:11 Secret Biz Markie Tech Great video brother! I think showing the struggle and our “failures” is key. I’m reading a book right now called “The Inner Game of Tennis”. It goes into this idea of trying too hard - like what happening in your Ketsui run where you’re dying in different places makes it hard to play effortlessly because your always trying to correct all the past mistakes all at once. The “coach” part of your brain is over-instructing the “player” part and it kills its confidence. Might be an interesting read! Copyrighted music gang member right here - let’s go!
Really great video, well done man! I was laughing the whole time. These are my favorite kinds of videos in the genre, the ones where it's one part player, one part game. "Always get up again", hell yeah, looking forward to your next one
Very cool production, good vibes especially in the intro. I also love Espgaluda's vibes, especially the trance-heavy OST is such a time capsule to the turn of the millenium, that type of music hasn't ever really come back. Also such a unique game in terms of game design, it might be one of CAVE's easier ones but it's also really original.
Ketsui kicked my ass at stage 5 too man lol, I'm taking a break from it rn also. Found your channel because I've been mainlining Blue Revolver and found your commentary. Small world, or great minds think alike, or whatever. Great video!
Great video! I have a 1cc of espgaluda and my only comment from what you said would be to max out "slow mo, fuck red bullet mode" on stage 1. Then after that whenever you run out of green gems just switch back to normal. There is little advantage to staying in the red, other than a small gold pay off.
Great topic. I experienced something similar with Mushihimesama. Made it to the last boss, but couldn‘t finish him. Took a break and played something else. When I came back it just took a few attempts to clear the game. From time to time wie just have to clear our minds and do something different. Good luck for your Espgaluda runs!
Just a little pro-tip (if I allow the conceit of calling myself pro), the bomb button is typically the middle finger button because... no not that but that's pretty funny. Because it's the next most responsive between thumb and pointer. I used to map it to my third finger because I thought that made sense. But I noticed I was often a hair late bombing and realized its because my stupid third and pinky fingers are underdeveloped and laggy by nature. Unless you're a piano player (and I'm not though I play synthesizers which typically requires one finger) yours will be too. I've got lots of these stupid little tips, but every bit adds up with these games.
Love the videos man! I'm working on Dodonpachi Resurrection. I can make it to stage 5 on a single credit but stage 5 alone seems to take at least two so far.
Ketsui gang gang. Progress in shmups is rarely a straight line (in my limited experience). Practicing 6 hours today doesnt mean i'll automatically be 6 hours better. There's sticking points and walls, and backsliding. But then there's those random days when you seem to have levelled up. What some people overlook when trying to take on a huge challenge, is even the grindy days are supposed to be fun.
I try to focus on little milestones along the way to keep me going. Like with cave games it definitely starts with getting past stage 3 or getting a 1cc on the arrange modes. I've been working on a 1cc for crimson clover for years and I definitely take long breaks but I always come back to it and keep plugging away. I think I've reached a point where even if I never get there I still am ok with the journey. Great video looking forward to more.
ESPgaluda was my first CAVE 1cc after grinding for 1 month and most people recommended it because it's supposed to be a good entry for CAVE games, but gosh oh gosh even with Slow motion oh shit mode. The game was still a challenge before ESPgaluda I was mainly playing Touhou games, but i'm SO GLAD I got out of my comfort zone to experience the rest of the Shmup genre it's quickly becoming one of my favourite genres of all time ! As for tips for ESPgaluda in stage 4 you can bottom hog the stage after the mid boss and stream bullets from left to right and vice versa I discovered that route myself after countless of deaths Also also try to get into red bullet fuck my life mode in stage 1 boss to increase your rank to 2 (that's the circle filling over your character while in the mode) because when you max the rank sure the bullets gets angrier, but you can get more gems from any enemies you kill while also doing more damage if you stayed in that mode there is 2 spots in the game where you can max your rank safely one in the Stage 1 boss, and the other is with stage 3 boss final pattern it's not really scary you just have to stream from left to right and the boss will die easily seriously the last pattern is so easy with red bullets fuck my life mode I could do them blindfolded lol There is also stage 5 boss "our angry dad" try to cut all of his wings in the capsule and leave one to damage him more before entering his final phase Slowing bullets time mechanic is such a neat mechanic i'm really surprised not another shmup tried to do it weirdly enough Good luck on your Attempts for ESPgaluda and Ketsui !
@@RmhGames Thanks! I think I’m might upload a failed attempt later…maybe…with a commentary cause I just got super close. This is really good advice and info I didn’t even realize there was a bullet rank in this game hah! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Believe me I don't think your failed attempt will be worse than mine. I reached the final boss with 0 lives and 3-ish bombs in stock I dodged by the skin of my teeth till the last pattern and I kid you not after an AGONIZING dodging without bombs in stock I literally got what is essentially known in fighting games as Double K.O. Seriously Killed the boss and heard the jingle and allz but at the same frame I got hit too and before I could celebrate the "CONTINUE?" pop-up appeared that's when I realised my 1CC attempt has failed that moment was so surreal. Also I don't know if you know, but killing enemies in the top 20% of the screen or as soon as they appear net you more gems than if you kill them late/they already occupied the middle of the screen So the game is encouraging you to be aggressive and fight for space and handsomely rewards you for that!
gang gang! Just started my shmup journey. Got my first 1cc in rank 1 (rank3 volcano tho) Deathsmiles, now trying to get Novice Mushihimesama clear. Immaculate vibes here good luck on your journey
Liked in 2 seconds once i heard the Chicago music from Perfect Dark 🎵 Good video too man. I also had to take a long break from Ketsui before I was finally able to get the 1-ALL. I burnt out quite hard on the game but once i returned I was more powerful than ever. Taking breaks was gonna be my suggestion but it sounds like you already know what you're doing. A suggestion I would give for Espgaluda is that if you pointblank enemies with rapid shot you get more gems (it's more complicated than that but thats the gist of it). Currently I am working on scoring Espgaluda 2 and I think i can do it but i just gotta put the effort in yknow? Subscribed, and I'm looking forward to your future videos. 💪
@@johnnyheli Thanks man! You seriously honestly have no idea how much it means to get a sub. I have been totally addicted to Espgaluda since I started my Ketsui break. I’m thinking of uploading a very close run I had today with a little commentary just to talk some stuff idk. This channel is really like a catharsis for me a place to just talk and share stuff. You got the Ketsui 1all eh? Grats on that man that game is a fierce beast. I will attack it again some day. Also, Perfect Dark is an old favorite :)
I definitely agree with taking breaks, though I always go back to a 16-bit game I have down as some popcorn, as opposed to popping in something different. Playing a game that's "easier" to some degree allows you to take time to just refocus, and it also puts into perspective how much better you've become. I'm still at it memorizing Very Hard on Harmful Park, 90s Konami shows no mercy at those highest levels of difficulty. Routing on 3 and 4 isn't that bad, but there's lots of little stuff in stage 2 that really just surprises me every time I do a run that just requires some clinical memorization (though, I'm the first to admit that I don't play consistently, so it always takes longer than people who play every day or two).
@@morcheebix You know what man? Seriously I was just looking at the TH-cam app here and I wanted to really drive it in dude thanks seriously for that comment. Thats so huge for me. And your comment here actually has gotten me to start working on a new actual video that isn’t another 1cc commentary video. Thanks seriously.
@@morcheebix I didn’t have time to respond earlier because occasionally I have to pretend like I’m an actual adult…and I’m not. Anyway the only thing I really do care about is being respectful to players, viewers and other TH-camrs. Uhhh most of them so far. I don’t censor myself in my videos but sometimes I worry about being misunderstood and like…sounding like a gatekeeper or something. But eh. So far it’s been fun. Also a good day to you as well, sir! :)
Cool Video , I think you can def clear Espgaluda if you did DOJ. I have a clear on my channel with the pcb, The last boss is fine if you remember to charge shot miss him otherwise the boss gets his health back. that was what helped me clear the game. I hope this helps. I lived in so cal and moved to the woods too.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Awesome , I lived in Costa mesa and then moved to middle TN 13 years ago. I used to go to this great arcade in socal called Arcade Infinity. They had a couple of cave shooters there , Mushihimesama Futari black label and Death smiles years back. I bought a few Japanese arcade cabinets back then from the area as well that I use out here. not to get to off topic but Its really cool seeing your videos.
Espgaluda is a personal cave fave. Love the slow down and bomb mechanics, more beginner friendly. Level 3 boss always gets me so a 1cc is a distant dream
@@davedesandro Literally practicing the final bosses now and it is an intense, masterpiece of a video game. Also, I take a lot of hits on that damn boss too haha
Fantastic video. I've been working on blue revolver scoring as I am aiming for 200 million on normal difficulty and a hyper 1cc with a weapon that isn't of defensive type. plus I've been practicing mushihimesama futari 1.5 original and got a close run recently. It feels really good to go zen mode in mushi futari it might as well be my favorite shmup. I'm so glad I discovered this genre instead of starting and ending with touhou.
@TheHiddenFortress81 I actually play it on the xbox 360 emulator! it works wonders and its easy to use. MAME input lag is noticeable on futari. I use a modded rom of the game with added functions such as rank and bullet count display with more functions.
@@toribirb okay that makes sense cause I’ve wanted to get down on that one and I’m not sure what the best way to play it is. So that’s a 360 emulator on PC huh? Latency is pretty tight?
@TheHiddenFortress81 yeah the input lag is miniscule. xenia manager is the app you wanna get. you can add games there and xenia manager will help you install xenia canary emulator which is the one I use. There are also additional settings you can tamper with in xenia manager such as Vsync which I turned off since it typically adds input lag. Have fun with mushi futari!
I’ve been playing the new Blue Revolver patch/version. But I’ve been itching to get back into Mushihimesama. I need to save state practice stage 5 and go for the 1cc. …happy new year!🎉
The struggle is real. You often hear people recommend Espgaluda as a beginner friendly shmup, but as you’ve identified here, that final boss is no joke! If you can master the first 4 stages and get to the end with a lot of resources the final boss is manageable. It’s a fun ride and worth the effort. Great game!
@@1CCJAM I’m really enjoying it. Right now I’m going back and forth between practicing the final bosses and stages 3,4,5,6. If I keep jumping around it stays fresh. Getting a lot of tips from everybody.
Okay so…funny thing I’ve been playing a lot to day dude…so…what you said makes so much sense cause damn near every run I do from the beginning I end up at the final bosses with 1 life left. And that’s it. Final life. It’s almost the same as Ketsui. And what’s amazing is that’s how my DOJ blk lbl experience was til I got that for a while. So…you’re dead on. The trick is to master the first like 4 stages…
I feel like that’s how sharp the game design is in these cause every time I get into one of these it’s almost the same exact place where I get shut down. Make it to the end with nothing left haha
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Yep, spot on. Resource management is an important part of routing. Making sure you have those resources for the last stage and final boss are important. If you can optimise those first 4-5 stages, using strategic bombing, speed killing etc. you won’t have to dodge everything at the end. You can then refine your strategy for the final boss. Learn what patterns in the final boss you can reasonably dodge and then identify the patterns in the fight where you need to bomb. That will give you the answer of what resources you will need at the end. For example In my latest Akai Katana clear I realised I needed at least 4-5 bombs to dispatch the final boss with ease, so I began optimising the run so I would have that stock at the end. Lol, in some games you can just bomb the hell out of the final boss once you get there.
I did the same thing with Blue Revolver. When I am struggling, I just end up having a chill play of Monster Sanctuary. I actually have a better result after stopping. Still not done though since I got Sisters Royale, Mushihime 1.5v and Donut Dodo waiting for a sweet 1cc.
Ketsui took me like 7 months to clear- that shit is hard. But if you can clear DOJ, you can clear ketsui, so when you eventually go back to it you'll definitely beat it
@@ironwoodification Dude I love me a good kung fu flick! Was just watching Master Of The Flying Guillotine again. The Jimmy Wang flick. Also, still not sure about Shaw volume 3…might pull the trigger on that not totally sure yet
@TheHiddenFortress81 yeah I haven't pulled the trigger on the shaw collections yet myself, but I'm really thinking about it. I just watched The Sword recently and loved it! Picked up the Millionaires Express and lady whirlwind and hapkido over Christmas.
@@raiden_a_u_9721 Yes! Here’s the thing. In my game room I have a little mini PC I use for emulation, and like, Blue Revolver ran great on it. And I use it for recording. But Crimson Clover will not run on it. In my living room is where my gaming PC is so, I will try me some Crimson Clover soon on my gaming rig. I actually have it on Steam. But yeah that’s on the list of stuff to play for sure.
@@psymagearcade Worth the money. It does everything I need it to do. Easy to swap out parts if when they go bad. It’s got a brooks in it. It just works and it’s even got a db15 port. I really like it. Basically I got it so I could get rid of like…a buncha other sticks I had laying around.
Well I'm doing Blue Revolver rn, in between my sessions of Redout 2 (extremely fast and complex antigrav racing) and Monster Hunter Sunbreak (my favorite franchise of all time, super comfy to me but can get really hard at points) and I'm thinking about all the other shmups I have unfinished business with. The original Dodonpachi, later difficulties of Mushihimesama (probably my favorite Cave game) Crimzon Clover past the Novice mode, the next mode of Danmaku Unlimited 3. Giga Wing? I might go back and do a few 1CC runs of Batsugun Special and Graze Counter, these are my favorites and a good easy warmup.
"The struggle is the juice" Love that. *edit because of end of video* I'm playing Darius Gaiden right now, working my way up a modified version of the STG Rank List. I haven't played anything even in the same universe of difficulty as Ketsui so far but I'm slowly improving.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Just got the 1CC today! So... not very difficult. I played with 30hz autofire, which made the game a lot easier than I was expecting. It only took me a couple days of practice to clear. It's a lot of fun though! I'll probably go back to it since the PC port (Darius Cozmic Collection) is really well done and there's lots of different routes to try in those games.
DoDonpachi is kicking my ass. I was feeling good when doing loading save states. Now that I've started going for the 1CC.... it's kicking my ass so hard and I feel like I'm watching someone else play the game for the first time. When I think more objectively. I probably confusing my peak performance with consistency. I have to route the game a bit more with consistency in mind and I'll get it done.
i've been dying in crimzon clover, mushihimesama, ikaruga for the longest time, lately I've added ddpdoj and radiant silvergun to the rotation. Progress is slow but steady
@@ivansirijillo damn dude! This is why Battle Garegga is intimidating to me. I have the M2 port sitting on the shelf but I’ve not completely dove in yet.
@@albertocamacho2261 Dude! Okay. Honestly. I’ve never beaten Thunder Force 4. The end of that game is pretty gnarly. I always get to the very end and get smoked so bad. I need to do that soon. That game is soooooo cool. One of my absolute favorites on that console.
Currently and since like 1/2 years a go... Im trying to 2all dodonpachi. I go and 1cc some other games here and there but the main goal is that motherfucking hibachi, im getting near but the runs are so fucking long that i have to be really in the mood to practice to come back to the game. My problem is also that i have so many crts, cabinets and bullshit that when i want to play i end up looking something that i dont like on my setup and fixing it up. Managing all that with a wife, a mortage, a fulltime job and BJJ is not an easy task but hey, life is not easy.
I started seriously practicing DOJ Black Label today. I'm gravitating toward Type B Shotia. And surprise, surprise--stage 3 is where things start getting very tough. I managed to make it to the third stage boss once or twice with all my lives so that to me was today's win. My primary goal as far as gaming in 2025 goes will be a 1-ALL in DOJ Black Label.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Absolutely dude. Quick question, are you playing the M2 port of Ketsui? Because I have the M2 port of both it and DOJ and to be completely honest, I downloaded a ROM pack for FBNeo and have it configured to run 2 preemptive frames and it does feel a LOT tighter honestly. May wanna give it a try next time you do Ketsui.
Nice to see frequent uploads! Some tips on Galuda's final sequence:
- charging up your bomb and point blanking (like, getting right on top of the boss) does huuuge damage
- when charging, be sure to leave a sliver of your bomb meter for an emergency bullet cancel
- iirc during the very final phase you cannot damage the boss while in slow mo, so use it in short bursts to move into a safer position when the orbs start to close in on you (instead of one long slow mo)
- good luck and don't burn yourself out :)
Okay so I checked my replay and it seems like you do *some* damage in slow mo during the final pattern (kinda hard to tell) but very little! So it's still something to consider.
@@hazylevels You just cleared up some things for me! Slow motion, doesn’t damage the final boss! This whole time I was thinking it was just doing very little damage! Hah! Thanks Hazy! The end of this game….is so crazy haha :)
@ Roger that. Thank you thank you! :)
@@hazylevels I’ve been playing a lot today, making some progress. I think I watched your video on it a while ago…gonna watch it again tonight. The tip about leaving a sliver of meter was so obvious, but you’re so right and I didn’t even think of that! Just from that now I’m making it to the final boss fights but with 1 life left so…much more practice is needed. But I kinda love this game.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 nice! Crafty use of resources is imo essential to surviving all the Esp games. Take your time and enjoy the game.
4:11 Secret Biz Markie Tech
Great video brother! I think showing the struggle and our “failures” is key. I’m reading a book right now called “The Inner Game of Tennis”. It goes into this idea of trying too hard - like what happening in your Ketsui run where you’re dying in different places makes it hard to play effortlessly because your always trying to correct all the past mistakes all at once. The “coach” part of your brain is over-instructing the “player” part and it kills its confidence. Might be an interesting read!
Copyrighted music gang member right here - let’s go!
@@SpidersSTG That actually makes perfect sense dude. I swear every time I just zone out I play so much better.
Your videos are awesome man! Funny yet deep, the feeling of the chase is so hard to describe to others, even gamers that just aren't into shmups.
@@ebisumaru77 So true!
Really great video, well done man! I was laughing the whole time. These are my favorite kinds of videos in the genre, the ones where it's one part player, one part game. "Always get up again", hell yeah, looking forward to your next one
@@DharmaPunkGames thank you sir!
Very cool production, good vibes especially in the intro. I also love Espgaluda's vibes, especially the trance-heavy OST is such a time capsule to the turn of the millenium, that type of music hasn't ever really come back. Also such a unique game in terms of game design, it might be one of CAVE's easier ones but it's also really original.
@@oopsoop1284 I loved it. These games have a hypnotic quality to them and the music seems to add to it huh. Might be uploading a new video tonight! :)
Ketsui kicked my ass at stage 5 too man lol, I'm taking a break from it rn also. Found your channel because I've been mainlining Blue Revolver and found your commentary. Small world, or great minds think alike, or whatever. Great video!
@@islandofmelanat Blue Revolver is so good. Thank you for watching. Thank you for the comment! I want to do Parallel mode but there’s too many games!
Great video! I have a 1cc of espgaluda and my only comment from what you said would be to max out "slow mo, fuck red bullet mode" on stage 1. Then after that whenever you run out of green gems just switch back to normal. There is little advantage to staying in the red, other than a small gold pay off.
@@eastendchewlix8885 oh Yesir! I avoided red bullet fuck my life mode like the plague haha
Great topic.
I experienced something similar with Mushihimesama. Made it to the last boss, but couldn‘t finish him. Took a break and played something else. When I came back it just took a few attempts to clear the game.
From time to time wie just have to clear our minds and do something different.
Good luck for your Espgaluda runs!
@@talkerbot_tjj Thanks! I got the Espgaluda clear just a few days ago hah
@ Awesome! I will look into the run as soon as I find some time.
@ hey far out man thanks. I’m probably annoying yapping over the whole thing. But the routing should be kinda solid :)
the gang part got me lmao
Just a little pro-tip (if I allow the conceit of calling myself pro), the bomb button is typically the middle finger button because... no not that but that's pretty funny. Because it's the next most responsive between thumb and pointer. I used to map it to my third finger because I thought that made sense. But I noticed I was often a hair late bombing and realized its because my stupid third and pinky fingers are underdeveloped and laggy by nature. Unless you're a piano player (and I'm not though I play synthesizers which typically requires one finger) yours will be too. I've got lots of these stupid little tips, but every bit adds up with these games.
@@sibbyeskie you’re right. I fully had my shit mapped wonky.
Love the videos man! I'm working on Dodonpachi Resurrection. I can make it to stage 5 on a single credit but stage 5 alone seems to take at least two so far.
That’s another one I wanna get into some day. Sounds like you’re kinda getting close there dude.
Ketsui gang gang.
Progress in shmups is rarely a straight line (in my limited experience). Practicing 6 hours today doesnt mean i'll automatically be 6 hours better. There's sticking points and walls, and backsliding. But then there's those random days when you seem to have levelled up. What some people overlook when trying to take on a huge challenge, is even the grindy days are supposed to be fun.
@@sumonedum Very true. I never want games to feel like something I just need to get done. Thanks for the comment sir!
Gang gang!
I try to focus on little milestones along the way to keep me going. Like with cave games it definitely starts with getting past stage 3 or getting a 1cc on the arrange modes. I've been working on a 1cc for crimson clover for years and I definitely take long breaks but I always come back to it and keep plugging away. I think I've reached a point where even if I never get there I still am ok with the journey.
Great video looking forward to more.
@@Newspeak. More coming soon! Thanks for the comment. I REALLY need to give Crimson Clover some attention. :)
ESPgaluda was my first CAVE 1cc after grinding for 1 month and most people recommended it because it's supposed to be a good entry for CAVE games, but gosh oh gosh even with Slow motion oh shit mode. The game was still a challenge before ESPgaluda I was mainly playing Touhou games, but i'm SO GLAD I got out of my comfort zone to experience the rest of the Shmup genre it's quickly becoming one of my favourite genres of all time !
As for tips for ESPgaluda in stage 4 you can bottom hog the stage after the mid boss and stream bullets from left to right and vice versa I discovered that route myself after countless of deaths
Also also try to get into red bullet fuck my life mode in stage 1 boss to increase your rank to 2 (that's the circle filling over your character while in the mode) because when you max the rank sure the bullets gets angrier, but you can get more gems from any enemies you kill while also doing more damage if you stayed in that mode there is 2 spots in the game where you can max your rank safely one in the Stage 1 boss, and the other is with stage 3 boss final pattern it's not really scary you just have to stream from left to right and the boss will die easily seriously the last pattern is so easy with red bullets fuck my life mode I could do them blindfolded lol
There is also stage 5 boss "our angry dad" try to cut all of his wings in the capsule and leave one to damage him more before entering his final phase
Slowing bullets time mechanic is such a neat mechanic i'm really surprised not another shmup tried to do it weirdly enough
Good luck on your Attempts for ESPgaluda and Ketsui !
@@RmhGames Thanks! I think I’m might upload a failed attempt later…maybe…with a commentary cause I just got super close.
This is really good advice and info I didn’t even realize there was a bullet rank in this game hah! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@@TheHiddenFortress81
Believe me I don't think your failed attempt will be worse than mine. I reached the final boss with 0 lives and 3-ish bombs in stock I dodged by the skin of my teeth till the last pattern and I kid you not after an AGONIZING dodging without bombs in stock I literally got what is essentially known in fighting games as Double K.O. Seriously Killed the boss and heard the jingle and allz but at the same frame I got hit too and before I could celebrate the "CONTINUE?" pop-up appeared that's when I realised my 1CC attempt has failed that moment was so surreal.
Also I don't know if you know, but killing enemies in the top 20% of the screen or as soon as they appear net you more gems than if you kill them late/they already occupied the middle of the screen
So the game is encouraging you to be aggressive and fight for space and handsomely rewards you for that!
@ hahah dude that’s fuckin ruthless
gang gang! Just started my shmup journey. Got my first 1cc in rank 1 (rank3 volcano tho) Deathsmiles, now trying to get Novice Mushihimesama clear. Immaculate vibes here good luck on your journey
@@griffithh-c3635 Gang shit! Haha thanks for the comment and grats on Deathsmiles dude. I have not gotten into that one yet.
Liked in 2 seconds once i heard the Chicago music from Perfect Dark 🎵 Good video too man. I also had to take a long break from Ketsui before I was finally able to get the 1-ALL. I burnt out quite hard on the game but once i returned I was more powerful than ever. Taking breaks was gonna be my suggestion but it sounds like you already know what you're doing. A suggestion I would give for Espgaluda is that if you pointblank enemies with rapid shot you get more gems (it's more complicated than that but thats the gist of it). Currently I am working on scoring Espgaluda 2 and I think i can do it but i just gotta put the effort in yknow? Subscribed, and I'm looking forward to your future videos. 💪
@@johnnyheli Thanks man! You seriously honestly have no idea how much it means to get a sub. I have been totally addicted to Espgaluda since I started my Ketsui break. I’m thinking of uploading a very close run I had today with a little commentary just to talk some stuff idk. This channel is really like a catharsis for me a place to just talk and share stuff.
You got the Ketsui 1all eh? Grats on that man that game is a fierce beast. I will attack it again some day. Also, Perfect Dark is an old favorite :)
I definitely agree with taking breaks, though I always go back to a 16-bit game I have down as some popcorn, as opposed to popping in something different. Playing a game that's "easier" to some degree allows you to take time to just refocus, and it also puts into perspective how much better you've become.
I'm still at it memorizing Very Hard on Harmful Park, 90s Konami shows no mercy at those highest levels of difficulty. Routing on 3 and 4 isn't that bad, but there's lots of little stuff in stage 2 that really just surprises me every time I do a run that just requires some clinical memorization (though, I'm the first to admit that I don't play consistently, so it always takes longer than people who play every day or two).
@@MotWhinnana Yeah I love console shooters myself and I tend to go back to them a lot. Have not played Harmful Park, but that game looks insane.
4:05 my baby said Uh Oh because the music stopped
Found you accidentally and let me tell you are rocking it!
@@morcheebix Huge thanks dude! That’s super cool to hear
@@morcheebix You know what man? Seriously I was just looking at the TH-cam app here and I wanted to really drive it in dude thanks seriously for that comment. Thats so huge for me. And your comment here actually has gotten me to start working on a new actual video that isn’t another 1cc commentary video. Thanks seriously.
@ Happy to hear it! Loving the atmosphere of your videos and the no fucks given attitude. Hope you have a great day.
@@morcheebix I didn’t have time to respond earlier because occasionally I have to pretend like I’m an actual adult…and I’m not. Anyway the only thing I really do care about is being respectful to players, viewers and other TH-camrs. Uhhh most of them so far. I don’t censor myself in my videos but sometimes I worry about being misunderstood and like…sounding like a gatekeeper or something. But eh. So far it’s been fun.
Also a good day to you as well, sir! :)
Cool Video , I think you can def clear Espgaluda if you did DOJ. I have a clear on my channel with the pcb, The last boss is fine if you remember to charge shot miss him otherwise the boss gets his health back. that was what helped me clear the game. I hope this helps. I lived in so cal and moved to the woods too.
@@AaronKraten So Cal! I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and worked at FFA Arcade in Grenada Hills for years. Thanks for the tips!
@@AaronKraten I’m gonna check out your clear…clears actually :)
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Awesome , I lived in Costa mesa and then moved to middle TN 13 years ago. I used to go to this great arcade in socal called Arcade Infinity. They had a couple of cave shooters there , Mushihimesama Futari black label and Death smiles years back. I bought a few Japanese arcade cabinets back then from the area as well that I use out here. not to get to off topic but Its really cool seeing your videos.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Thanks! I hope they can help. Hit me up if you need any tips. I am always down to help out if I can. :)
@@AaronKraten i appreciate that dude!
Espgaluda is a personal cave fave. Love the slow down and bomb mechanics, more beginner friendly. Level 3 boss always gets me so a 1cc is a distant dream
@@davedesandro Literally practicing the final bosses now and it is an intense, masterpiece of a video game. Also, I take a lot of hits on that damn boss too haha
Fantastic video. I've been working on blue revolver scoring as I am aiming for 200 million on normal difficulty and a hyper 1cc with a weapon that isn't of defensive type. plus I've been practicing mushihimesama futari 1.5 original and got a close run recently. It feels really good to go zen mode in mushi futari it might as well be my favorite shmup. I'm so glad I discovered this genre instead of starting and ending with touhou.
@@toribirb you play Futari on MAME?
@TheHiddenFortress81 I actually play it on the xbox 360 emulator! it works wonders and its easy to use. MAME input lag is noticeable on futari. I use a modded rom of the game with added functions such as rank and bullet count display with more functions.
@@toribirb okay that makes sense cause I’ve wanted to get down on that one and I’m not sure what the best way to play it is. So that’s a 360 emulator on PC huh? Latency is pretty tight?
@TheHiddenFortress81 yeah the input lag is miniscule. xenia manager is the app you wanna get. you can add games there and xenia manager will help you install xenia canary emulator which is the one I use. There are also additional settings you can tamper with in xenia manager such as Vsync which I turned off since it typically adds input lag. Have fun with mushi futari!
I’ve been playing the new Blue Revolver patch/version.
But I’ve been itching to get back into Mushihimesama.
I need to save state practice stage 5 and go for the 1cc.
…happy new year!🎉
@@Unsweet_tea1 happy new year! Blue Revolver is amazing. Right now I’m playing Esprade and I think maybe that one is gonna beat me too haha
The struggle is real. You often hear people recommend Espgaluda as a beginner friendly shmup, but as you’ve identified here, that final boss is no joke! If you can master the first 4 stages and get to the end with a lot of resources the final boss is manageable. It’s a fun ride and worth the effort. Great game!
@@1CCJAM I’m really enjoying it. Right now I’m going back and forth between practicing the final bosses and stages 3,4,5,6. If I keep jumping around it stays fresh. Getting a lot of tips from everybody.
Okay so…funny thing I’ve been playing a lot to day dude…so…what you said makes so much sense cause damn near every run I do from the beginning I end up at the final bosses with 1 life left. And that’s it. Final life. It’s almost the same as Ketsui. And what’s amazing is that’s how my DOJ blk lbl experience was til I got that for a while. So…you’re dead on. The trick is to master the first like 4 stages…
I feel like that’s how sharp the game design is in these cause every time I get into one of these it’s almost the same exact place where I get shut down. Make it to the end with nothing left haha
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Yep, spot on. Resource management is an important part of routing. Making sure you have those resources for the last stage and final boss are important. If you can optimise those first 4-5 stages, using strategic bombing, speed killing etc. you won’t have to dodge everything at the end. You can then refine your strategy for the final boss. Learn what patterns in the final boss you can reasonably dodge and then identify the patterns in the fight where you need to bomb. That will give you the answer of what resources you will need at the end. For example In my latest Akai Katana clear I realised I needed at least 4-5 bombs to dispatch the final boss with ease, so I began optimising the run so I would have that stock at the end. Lol, in some games you can just bomb the hell out of the final boss once you get there.
@ Haha totally how I did my DDP 1all. Bomb spammed the boss. Thanks for the tips dude that’s all good advice.
that god damn battleship
:insert Ketsui game over screen scream here:
@@yagami999913 That game is haunting me haha
@TheHiddenFortress81 well, it is one of the hardest 1CCs out there for sure. No shame in coming back to it later.
I did the same thing with Blue Revolver. When I am struggling, I just end up having a chill play of Monster Sanctuary. I actually have a better result after stopping. Still not done though since I got Sisters Royale, Mushihime 1.5v and Donut Dodo waiting for a sweet 1cc.
Ketsui took me like 7 months to clear- that shit is hard. But if you can clear DOJ, you can clear ketsui, so when you eventually go back to it you'll definitely beat it
@@showem9575 thanks man! I hope so. Ketsui is actually starting to call me back again hah
Thanks for another gem.
@@COS34SHMUP Dude thank YOU for watching and commenting. It means a lot when people comment.
Psycho Chaser never gives up .....lol
@@mrspock7979 Psycho Chaser rules the wasteland!
Well, I guess it's time to return to Battle Garegga Rev. 2016
Great video - subscribed. Currently working on Blue Revolver DA. Cheers!
@@Ike11Jay that game is amazing! Thank you! :)
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Yeah, already watched your Hyper 1CC video today. Keep on the good work!
@@Ike11Jay Gonna try! Thanks again dude!
My baby started dancing at 3:43
@@ageofthemystery I’m happy to make a baby dance
God damn it Emily I know that’s you haha
I see your two volumes of shawscope there. Seems I have discovered a man of taste.
@@ironwoodification Dude I love me a good kung fu flick! Was just watching Master Of The Flying Guillotine again. The Jimmy Wang flick. Also, still not sure about Shaw volume 3…might pull the trigger on that not totally sure yet
@TheHiddenFortress81 yeah I haven't pulled the trigger on the shaw collections yet myself, but I'm really thinking about it. I just watched The Sword recently and loved it! Picked up the Millionaires Express and lady whirlwind and hapkido over Christmas.
@ Angela Mao!? Hey dope man. She is one of my favorite martial arts / action film stars of all time! :)
Will you play Crimzon Clover soon? The game is fantastic
@@raiden_a_u_9721 Yes! Here’s the thing. In my game room I have a little mini PC I use for emulation, and like, Blue Revolver ran great on it. And I use it for recording. But Crimson Clover will not run on it. In my living room is where my gaming PC is so, I will try me some Crimson Clover soon on my gaming rig. I actually have it on Steam. But yeah that’s on the list of stuff to play for sure.
2nd that, I was surprised at how mental it is after playing it on my Switch Lite 😅 Shame it never got a PS4 release.
Good video. On a side note, how do you like the Panzer? That's a really nice looking fightstick but I know they're pretty expensive.
@@psymagearcade Worth the money. It does everything I need it to do. Easy to swap out parts if when they go bad. It’s got a brooks in it. It just works and it’s even got a db15 port. I really like it. Basically I got it so I could get rid of like…a buncha other sticks I had laying around.
new to the channel, what game is that at 3:00???
@@rochesternewyork7814 Elemental Master for the Sega Genesis. :)
@@TheHiddenFortress81 cool thx
Well I'm doing Blue Revolver rn, in between my sessions of Redout 2 (extremely fast and complex antigrav racing) and Monster Hunter Sunbreak (my favorite franchise of all time, super comfy to me but can get really hard at points) and I'm thinking about all the other shmups I have unfinished business with. The original Dodonpachi, later difficulties of Mushihimesama (probably my favorite Cave game) Crimzon Clover past the Novice mode, the next mode of Danmaku Unlimited 3. Giga Wing?
I might go back and do a few 1CC runs of Batsugun Special and Graze Counter, these are my favorites and a good easy warmup.
@@varyagace I go back a long time with Giga Wing :)
You will Love : Devil Engine , Crimson Clover, Like Dreamer , Rainchaser, Mushihimesama , espgaluda 2 etc . Project Star Ship X , void gore , ....
YEAH !!
"The struggle is the juice" Love that. *edit because of end of video* I'm playing Darius Gaiden right now, working my way up a modified version of the STG Rank List. I haven't played anything even in the same universe of difficulty as Ketsui so far but I'm slowly improving.
Darius Gaiden? Hell yeah. How difficult do you think that one is?
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Just got the 1CC today! So... not very difficult. I played with 30hz autofire, which made the game a lot easier than I was expecting. It only took me a couple days of practice to clear. It's a lot of fun though! I'll probably go back to it since the PC port (Darius Cozmic Collection) is really well done and there's lots of different routes to try in those games.
@ Dope man grats! I have that one on Saturn…which I think is a good port. I keep saying I’m gonna really focus on it one day.
DoDonpachi is kicking my ass. I was feeling good when doing loading save states. Now that I've started going for the 1CC.... it's kicking my ass so hard and I feel like I'm watching someone else play the game for the first time.
When I think more objectively. I probably confusing my peak performance with consistency. I have to route the game a bit more with consistency in mind and I'll get it done.
@@Lonxu89 Dodonpachi has been one of my most favorites. In a dream some day I’ll get the 2all
You need to listen to jpop if you do that, structurally it just gels with these games!
@@mcjumic I will keep that in mind! :)
i've been dying in crimzon clover, mushihimesama, ikaruga for the longest time, lately I've added ddpdoj and radiant silvergun to the rotation. Progress is slow but steady
@@sigcane8548 Those are some good games man
112 hours of grinding DOJ black label and I still can't 1CC it... the struggle is real.
Do not despair. I think it took me longer than that dude! :) New video uploading tonight in a while! Viewer requested video. :)
@@aa2513 Also I did not do Hibachi hah!
Ive been grinding battle garegga for 6 months now, sometimes for score sometimes survival and I still cant 1CC it, but surely I will get there
@@ivansirijillo damn dude! This is why Battle Garegga is intimidating to me. I have the M2 port sitting on the shelf but I’ve not completely dove in yet.
I wanna join your gang dude
@@Zach_iQ32 Hell yeah! :)
Im working in Blue Revolver after DOJ beated my ass
hell yeah, right now playing through thunder force 4, its definitely easier than cave games, but some parts can be bullshit but the music is too good
@@albertocamacho2261 Dude! Okay. Honestly. I’ve never beaten Thunder Force 4. The end of that game is pretty gnarly. I always get to the very end and get smoked so bad. I need to do that soon. That game is soooooo cool. One of my absolute favorites on that console.
Currently and since like 1/2 years a go... Im trying to 2all dodonpachi. I go and 1cc some other games here and there but the main goal is that motherfucking hibachi, im getting near but the runs are so fucking long that i have to be really in the mood to practice to come back to the game. My problem is also that i have so many crts, cabinets and bullshit that when i want to play i end up looking something that i dont like on my setup and fixing it up. Managing all that with a wife, a mortage, a fulltime job and BJJ is not an easy task but hey, life is not easy.
@@COS34SHMUP Hibachi is so insane dude. Good luck upon thy quest good sir.
I started seriously practicing DOJ Black Label today. I'm gravitating toward Type B Shotia. And surprise, surprise--stage 3 is where things start getting very tough. I managed to make it to the third stage boss once or twice with all my lives so that to me was today's win. My primary goal as far as gaming in 2025 goes will be a 1-ALL in DOJ Black Label.
@@blazinglazers69 You totally got that. You just gotta do it. Remember to take breaks hah.
@@TheHiddenFortress81 Absolutely dude. Quick question, are you playing the M2 port of Ketsui? Because I have the M2 port of both it and DOJ and to be completely honest, I downloaded a ROM pack for FBNeo and have it configured to run 2 preemptive frames and it does feel a LOT tighter honestly. May wanna give it a try next time you do Ketsui.
Also I love Blazing Lasers :)