Is Mushihimesama worth buying?

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:29 pm

I've always been put off by this game because I hear it's a bit of a standard Cave game(not one of their better ones), and is sort of a slightly different version of DoDonPachi.

However, i'm getting pretty hungry for something NEW, that I haven't played and am thinking about getting it.

Is it fun? Worth buying? Or should I save my money and pick up some Double U albums instead?(just kidding!)

s/m

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:39 pm

NO BUY HALO 3 INSTEAD!11!1

Real Answer: Yes, it's ace.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:42 pm

Actually, i'm sorta interested in Halo 3. I've never played a single one!

s/m

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:03 pm

evil_ash_xero wrote:Actually, i'm sorta interested in Halo 3. I've never played a single one!

s/m

It's damn good, though you won't get the whole story if you havn't played 1&2...unless you pick up the Legendary edition and watch the cutscenes.

As for Mushi...yes. Lots of modes should keep you entertained. The PS2 port is ugly, however. It's Cave, so you know what you're getting into.

hermosaguy · Post by **hermosaguy** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:09 pm

I <3 Halo 3. But about that Mushi game...pick it up. Its really good and will definitely keep you entertained for quite some time.

brumma · Post by **brumma** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:30 pm

If given a choice, pass on Mushihimesama, and pick up Mushi Futari 1.5 instead. In my opinion it's a much better game.

evil_ash_xero · Post by **evil_ash_xero** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:03 pm

brumma wrote:If given a choice, pass on Mushihimesama, and pick up Mushi Futari 1.5 instead. In my opinion it's a much better game.

I've heard, but it's not an option.

s/m

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:32 pm

Space Megaforce has more modes.

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:32 pm

Don't let the port nazis fool you. It's not that bad if you don't have the actual arcade machine to compare it to.

cadpipe · Post by **cadpipe** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:06 pm

Its no an average cave game imho its one of their best (many so called great cave shooters are overrated)its just that the scoring system is quite hard

neorichieb1971 · Post by **neorichieb1971** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:12 pm

I think Mushi is one of Caves best. Its graphically amazing and has an aura about it (level 4 especially).

The only problem is the port, its not a bad port as far as gameplay, just tad mushy on the graphics.

cadpipe · Post by **cadpipe** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:18 pm

level 3 is my fav of all the cave games+music on that level is amazing

Ozymandiaz1260 · Post by **Ozymandiaz1260** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:45 pm

Mushihimesama is a great game, and I think the port is just fine. You should definitely buy it. It's really fun.

shariar07 · Post by **shariar07** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:45 pm

I think its a good buy, considering it has three modes of play. And i think its one of their best shmups, except for Kesui which is better.

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:46 pm

evil_ash_xero wrote:Actually, i'm sorta interested in Halo 3. I've never played a single one!

s/m

Try it, it's the only decent one.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:27 pm

brumma wrote:In my opinion it's a much better game.

I actually like the first one better. Bugs > Dinosaurs.

nlen83 · Post by **nlen83** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:09 am

You should realize that the port isn't the best we've seen BUT, know that the game is definetely great and absolutely worthy of any shmup collection. I'd say pick it up asap.

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:12 am

i actually didnt like mushi untill i got to play the PCB (now i love it), on the other hand its a pretty cheap game so just go ahead and pick it up why not.

tekneekz · Post by **tekneekz** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:19 am

hell yea you should pick this up, your not the only one without a cab or supergun lol, pretty sure majority of us have the ps2 version.

Arvandor · Post by **Arvandor** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:24 am

I love Mushihimesama, I highly recommend it. It's the one Cave game I enjoy just blasting through, not caring about score much (I ignore child banking and whatnot). If I want to score, I'll play any other Cave game -_^

Aquas · Post by **Aquas** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:35 am

I like it. Only Cave game I've really gotten into. Also, like you, it was my first Cave experience. Just have the ability to Tate, cause yoko graphics are ...hard. Very colourful game.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:09 am

For the limited number of Cave ports on PS2, its worth owning. But honestly, its not one of Cave's best. It all comes down to memorizing joystick taps to squeak by dense or insanely fast bullet patterns. Scoring depth is only as deep as the rate at which you mash the fire buttons (or cheat with various autofire configurations). Some people really like that shit, and I'm not one of them.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:37 am

Definitely worth buying. One of Cave's best, and the scoring system is arguably the most unique one ever devised, requiring a good sense of rhythm, dexterity, and dodging skills. It's an experience not to be missed. Unless you lack rhythm, dexterity, and dodging skills.

Arvandor · Post by **Arvandor** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:41 am

The soundtrack rules too.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:41 am

EOJ wrote:and the scoring system is arguably the most unique one ever devised,

...

You chain. You chain enemies.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:43 am

Rob wrote:
EOJ wrote:and the scoring system is arguably the most unique one ever devised,
...

You chain. You chain enemies.

Yeah, but how do increase your counter? That's what's so unique about it.

Arvandor · Post by **Arvandor** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:44 am

Technically you chain hits on enemies =P

Is it considered auto-fire or non-default to set up ... I don't remember the name of the button, but it's the button that let's you fire like you're holding the shot down, but it doesn't focus your options or slow you down. It isn't affected by the rapid fire settings, but it also isn't assigned to a key by default on the PS2 version.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:47 am

Arvandor wrote:Technically you chain hits on enemies =P

Yeah, but that's not how you really score in the game. You score by hitting the right buttons in the right sections at the right frequencies while maintaining a chain. It requires a great deal of skill and precision, and nothing else like it has ever been done.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:51 am

You score by hitting the right buttons in the right sections at the right frequencies while maintaining a chain.

This could just as easily describe 1 button Mars Matrix.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:55 am

Rob wrote:
You score by hitting the right buttons in the right sections at the right frequencies while maintaining a chain.
This could just as easily describe 1 button Mars Matrix.

How does button tapping work in Mars matrix? In Mushi you need to tap two buttons and their rhythm & frequency vary based on the enemy type and status of your counters.