Mushihimesama

Mushihimesama is a vertical shooting game set in a fantasy world where giant insect-like Koju roam the forest near Hoshifuri. After a mysterious sickness affects her people, Princess Reco sets out to find the God of the Koju, who may be able to provide a cure. She travels through the Shinju Forest with her Golden Beetle companion, Kiniro, facing the hostile wilderness and its Koju.

The journey spans five stages, with environments including a desert, forests and a cave. The Koju also shape the shooting encounters: boss fights feature distinctive bullet patterns, and the small player hitbox makes navigating those patterns central to avoiding incoming fire.

Gameplay and features

• Modes and difficulty: Arcade mode aims to stay close to the original arcade game, while Novice mode is balanced for new players. Arrange changes the format by starting with maximum firepower and automatic defense; the game also includes multiple difficulty settings.
• Weapons and options: Players can customize their setup using three weapon types and two option types. A training mode is available for practicing individual stages.
• Stage presentation: The game includes two soundtracks, and players can choose which soundtrack plays for each stage and area. Display options include adjustments to screen size, position and orientation, as well as a vertical tate mode.
• Local co-op and leaderboards: Mushihimesama supports local co-op gameplay. It also has online global leaderboards with replay sharing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Reco trying to do in Mushihimesama?

Reco leaves Hoshifuri after a mysterious sickness affects her people. She journeys through the Shinju Forest to meet the God of the Koju, who may provide a cure, accompanied by her Golden Beetle friend Kiniro.

What kind of shooting gameplay does Mushihimesama feature?

It is a vertical shooter in which players face giant Koju across five stages. Boss encounters feature bullet patterns, and the small player hitbox makes dodging incoming fire a central part of the challenge.

Which game modes are available?

Arcade mode is designed to resemble the original arcade game, and Novice mode is balanced for new players. Arrange is a remix that starts with maximum firepower and provides automatic defense; multiple difficulty settings are also available.

Can Mushihimesama be played cooperatively?

Yes. The game supports local co-op gameplay.