About This Game
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 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.
Main Features:
- Explore a beautiful fantasy world rendered in
stunning HD sprite graphics. Battle a variety of giant "Koju" bugs
across 5 stages, including a blazing desert, lush forests, and a serene
cave. CAVE's trademark bullets create a stunning visual impression,
with iconic patterns unfolding in every boss encounter!
- Play the definitive shooter from the legendary developers
that pioneered the "bullet hell" genre! By decreasing the size of the
player hitbox, Mushihimesama is able to challenge the player with some
of the most intriguing and innovative shot patterns in the shoot 'em up
genre. Experience the thrill of dodging thousands of bullets at once in
one of CAVE's best games!
- Choose from several game modes: Arcade mode is designed to
be as close to the original arcade game as possible. Novice mode is
similar to Arcade, but balanced for new players. Arrange is a remixed
version where you start with maximum firepower and defend yourself
automatically. Customize further with 3 different weapon types and two
different option types.
- Mushihimesama has several different modes and difficulty
settings, including a mode specifically balanced for new players. No
matter your skill level, you are certain to find a favorite mode! Bold
players should try the notorious "Ultra" mode, which is infamous for
being one of the most difficult challenges in gaming!
- Mushihimesama V1.5 "Matsuri" Mode is available separately
as optional DLC. V1.5 is a remixed game mode with alternate music and
mechanics. Crank up the multiplier by firing close to enemies, but
beware, as the bullet speed will also increase! Previously, this mode
was only available on an extremely limited basis, but now it is
available to every player on Steam!
- Enjoy energetic and inspiring music from composers Manabu Namiki and Masaharu Iwata. There are two soundtracks included (three with V1.5) to create an unforgettable mood for each stage. You can choose which soundtrack to play for every stage and area, so feel free to mix and match your favorite tracks!
A robust list of optional features are supported, including:
- A training mode to assist with practicing individual stages.
- Multiple options to adjust viewing windows, screen size and position, and screen orientation. Try the vertical "tate" mode to get an arcade-authentic picture!
- An assortment of beautiful background images.
- Support for keyboard customization and multiple controllers.
- Online global leaderboards with replay sharing.
- Local co-op gameplay.
- Steam achievements.
System Requirements
- Minimum:
- OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2GHz or higher.
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Geforce 9500GT, Radeon HD 3650 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible sound card
- Recommended:
- Storage: 2 GB available space
