Mushihimesama

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  • Summary: 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 andMushihimesama (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.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Digital Chumps
    Jul 22, 2021
    95
    Mushihimesama (Switch) is a great replayable shmup to play on your Switch console. For Switch owners new to the bullet hell genre, Mushihimesama is a fantastic place to get your feet wet. For Switch owners itching to replay a classic bullet hell, look no further than Mushihimesama! Either way, you will have a great time navigating the seemingly endless waves of bullets in beautiful bug-filled arenas.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Jun 27, 2021
    90
    There’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.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 18, 2021
    90
    Mushihimesama 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. However, regardless of who you are, Mushihimesama is the quintessential bullet-hell shooter that is especially a blast to play in handheld mode.
  4. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Jul 12, 2021
    90
    Mushihimesama was ahead of the pack when it came out two decades ago, and that hasn't changed at all in 2021. This is still a remarkable shmup and a must-play for hardcore fans, but thanks to the wealth of difficulty options it provides, it's the perfect way for newcomers to dip their feet into the genre too.
  5. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 6, 2021
    85
    While there are a few nags in the overall package, MushihimeSama is a fantastic shooter, and one I’m glad I won’t have to write the name of any longer.
  6. Video Chums
    Jun 18, 2021
    81
    I'm stoked that Mushihimesama is at long last available on console in the west as it's one hell of a great shoot 'em up. Here's hoping this means that the superior sequel Mushihimesama Futari will be on its way to Switch in the near future.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 24, 2021
    70
    There's no denying that Mushihimesama has had an interesting release history, most of which seems to exclude the West. It's always great to see hidden genre gems emerge on the eShop, but this one is a little more rough than diamond. That might sound more dismissive than I intend; 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.

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  1. Pete112
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    I am so glad that we are finally getting some decent Cave games on the switch.

    Mushihimesama is probably the most accessible of these Cave    I am so glad that we are finally getting some decent Cave games on the switch.

    Mushihimesama is probably the most accessible of these Cave ports and is perfect for shmup beginners with its easier bullet patterns.

    I hope we get Espgaluda 1, Ketsui and the western port of Esp.Ra.De.Psi soon.    … Expand
  2. riccyjay
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Probably my favourite shmup. Yes, there's a bit of nostalgia behind that, but that's not the only reason. Really beautiful to look at,Probably my favourite shmup. Yes, there's a bit of nostalgia behind that, but that's not the only reason. Really beautiful to look at, perfectly tuned gameplay and, on this release, several different arranges to play, all of which perform well on this port. Only major negative is the lack of online leaderboards.… Expand
  4. Ironplushy
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Another solid CAVE shmup. This one has a truly unique aesthetic based on Nausicaa. Lots of bugs is all I'll say. Gameplay is pretty straightAnother solid CAVE shmup. This one has a truly unique aesthetic based on Nausicaa. Lots of bugs is all I'll say. Gameplay is pretty straight forward with the polish you'd expect from CAVE. Tons of modes, difficulties, customization. A great place to start your shmup journey if you like unique visuals.… Expand
  5. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    While there are certainly more modern takes on bullet hell shmups from the past it’s always interesting to see an OG classic come to theWhile there are certainly more modern takes on bullet hell shmups from the past it’s always interesting to see an OG classic come to the system and show people how it's done. While I hadn’t previously had the pleasure to play Mushihimesama its a title whose reputation preceeds it, and I’m inclined to agree with the accolades I’ve seen for it after spending some time with it. For the most part there aren’t overly complicated systems to learn or techniques to master, it’s purely a matter of being effective at dodging everything coming your way, maximizing your power-up opportunities, and blowing up everything in sight. As you’d hope or perhaps expect you’re also able to play it vertically so people with a FlipGrip or other means can moreso enjoy the experience as it was meant to be played in full, though I’ll note that without manually setting a zoom it still doesn’t utilize the full screen which was a bit of a disappointing detail. For people who aren’t full-blown fans of the genre it will probably seem insanely tough, but for people with a deep-seated muscle memory for dodging it’s a terrific old-school taste of insanity.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/06/mini-reviews-june-22nd-edition-nintendo.html    … Expand

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#23 Best Switch Game of 2021