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As Reco rides her golden beetle through five stages, shoot giant Koju and weave through bullet patterns to seek a cure.
Released 12 Nov 2015
Ride a Golden Beetle
Dodge Koju Bullet Storms
Switch Shot Types
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Developed by CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. · Published by KOMODO
When a mysterious sickness strikes her village, princess Reco sets out to find the God of the Koju, who may offer a cure. Riding her golden beetle Kiniro, she travels through the Shinju Forest and other wild landscapes inhabited by giant insect-like creatures.
This vertical shoot ’em up has Reco fire at waves of Koju while dodging dense, patterned bullet attacks. A small player hitbox rewards precise movement; players can choose between different weapon types and use limited bombs to clear bullets and damage enemies.
Arcade, Novice, and Arrange modes offer different ways to play, with further difficulty settings ranging from gentler patterns to the demanding Ultra challenge. Training mode lets players practice individual stages, while leaderboards, replay sharing, and local co-op provide additional ways to play.
Reviewers frequently praise the distinctive insect-themed visuals, energetic soundtrack, and carefully patterned bullet-dodging action. Many describe the difficulty settings and Novice mode as a useful way into the genre, while finding higher difficulties and one-credit clears rewarding to master. Some players find the challenge steep, and a few report trouble tracking bullets or rebinding controls.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
