The arcade version of AK was basically a beta with some weird rules, like the 256 limit for chains. Scorers broke the game in no time and lost interest pretty quickly. The 360 version added a revised version of the arcade system (much better imho) and an entirely new mode... and bombed again. But to be fair, all latest Cave ports had low sales, so much that DDP Saidaioujou was made only with the help of Microsoft. I feel that AK deserves another chance, but realistically speaking there are other titles that will probably sell more (and AK even had a western release).
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Mushihimesama (Steam) |OT| More "bugs" than Batman!
- Thread starter SmiteOfHand
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New review up (that brought the metacritic score down haha)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...s-Slows-With-More-Bul#&gid=gallery_5156&pid=1
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...s-Slows-With-More-Bul#&gid=gallery_5156&pid=1
The best sticks are the ones with original arcade parts, usually Sanwa or Seimitsu. Madcatz and Hori have several models, and all 360 sticks will work on PC. They're quite expensive, but very reliable so you can get a used stick if you want to spend less.
I think unlocking achievements is bugged. It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Not sure why. Hopefully they fix this problem.
Thanks, I will take a look on these brands
SmiteOfHand
Member
Sorry if it was mentioned and I somehow totally missed it [again]. Just noticed the site got a major update. Looking nice. http://www.caveshmups.com/ (impending next game announcement in a couple weeks!)
As far as sticks.. if you have any way to try the big brands (Sanwa or Seimitsu) in person I would highly recommend it as they each have a different feel and some prefer one over the other.
As far as sticks.. if you have any way to try the big brands (Sanwa or Seimitsu) in person I would highly recommend it as they each have a different feel and some prefer one over the other.
PS3 sticks also work on PC, or at least my Hori sticks do.
StarCreator
Member
You have to be a little more careful about PS3 sticks. There was at least one run of MadCatz sticks that had strange compatibility issues with at least one brand of PC USB controller chipset. Buying anything that came along after the Street Fighter IV line should be good though.
Blackbird@Degica
Member
Mushihimesama is 50% off in the Steam Winter Sale. Lowest price so far, if you were still looking to pick it up:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/
TyrantGuardian
Member
Just bought it for a friend who was on the fence. Any news about the next PC port? I read something about a PC shmup gathering in Japan where it would be unveiled.
Fake Edit: http://transition.tokyo/en - That's the one. So, new Cave shmup for PC announced in two days? Hooray!
Fake Edit: http://transition.tokyo/en - That's the one. So, new Cave shmup for PC announced in two days? Hooray!
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
Would love DDP SaiDaiOuJou, but am keeping expectations in check for something like Deathsmiles instead (which would still be cool)
sixteen-bit
Member
Makai no Merry Christmas for the seasonal significance
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
Hoping for Futari, but I think they'll release something older before they get to Futari, Daioujou, etc.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
SmiteOfHand
Member
Got a thread for that over here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1152758
Personally I hope they maintain the putting out in order thing. Starting at Deathsmiles II would be odd. Futari would be cool but I still suspect the short time period since Mushi and the sameyness from glancing at screenshots could make it easily ignored.
"Wait, didn't that game just come out a few months back? Is this DLC?"
Blackbird@Degica
Member
Yep, the next port will will be announced in two days! (12/26)
Just hoping for something new. Prolly dreaming, though.
Futari would be a good one after Mushi 1.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
ah, it's probably Death Smiles based on that. fun game but it always makes me think of how hard Aksys went in on the whole loli thing. :\
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
So...instructions? Manual? Please?
I think I understand how the basic game works, but I'd like some official instructions somewhere. Also, isn't there some quick story synopsis somewhere?
Anything else I should know? Are there any scanline filters out there that don't wreck performance?
I think I understand how the basic game works, but I'd like some official instructions somewhere. Also, isn't there some quick story synopsis somewhere?
Anything else I should know? Are there any scanline filters out there that don't wreck performance?
DieNgamers
Member
I'm trying to decide which version to play. Just going with Original mode in any version doesn't feel right to me. So far I think version 1.5 maniac feels the best. I only got to the boss in stage 2 but that's a lot better than a few days ago, haha! I have to let go the scoring for now and just train for survival. There's no point in trying to score when you can't even make it through half of the game 
So what's widely regarded as the best way you can play Mushihimesama?
Oh another question: to unlock achievements you have to "play" and not do "score attack", right? That one would be the mode where you appear on the leaderboards if you are good, I guess.
I'm loving all 3 Cave games so far. Dodonpachi is a little too hard for me because the helpful slowdown is so minimal (or just isn't there???) compared to Mushihimesama I only got to the boss of stage 3 in the normal game. It's so well made, though. Deathsmiles is just fun!
So what's widely regarded as the best way you can play Mushihimesama?
Oh another question: to unlock achievements you have to "play" and not do "score attack", right? That one would be the mode where you appear on the leaderboards if you are good, I guess.
I'm loving all 3 Cave games so far. Dodonpachi is a little too hard for me because the helpful slowdown is so minimal (or just isn't there???) compared to Mushihimesama I only got to the boss of stage 3 in the normal game. It's so well made, though.
Deathsmiles is just fun!SmiteOfHand
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Here is a cheap little guide to the modes I made. I'd recommend starting with Normal - Original. Maybe bump up to Maniac if you want a little more spice in your shmup. Arrange or 1.5 are good from there. I would avoid going the other way around since Normal will feel a little flat if you start with 1.5. (Assuming you have interest in Normal that is, of course)
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StarCreator
Member
I think I've said it before, but I find Original harder than Maniac because of how much faster the bullets are. I can deal with Maniac's dense patterns of slower moving bullets better than I can deal with the sniper-quick bullets you end up with on Original.
I'm garbage at both modes though.
I'm garbage at both modes though.
michaelius
Banned
Which part of the character model is actual hitbox ?
SmiteOfHand
Member
There will normally be an indicator near the center that tells you the hitbox. In Mushi's case it is the spinning orb looking thing when you are using the focus attack. The bullets themselves will often have small hitboxes too. Notice how close, and even the overlap, that happens here.
