Mushihimesama (Switch eShop) (2025)

Overview

Number of Players
2
Genre
  • Action
Release Date

Switch eShop

  • Mushihimesama (Switch eShop) (1) 15th Jun 2021, $19.99
  • Mushihimesama (Switch eShop) (2) 15th Jun 2021, £15.29

Reviews

  • 49

    Review Mushihimesama (Switch) - A Cave Classic With The Right Kind Of Bugs

    A bug's life

    Arcade shoot-em-ups in the 1980s may have started out as largely science fiction, but there have long been efforts in the genre to differentiate games with unique themes. One of the most interesting of these is Cave’s Mushihimesama (“Bug Princess”), which takes place in a world filled with enormous insects. It was initially...

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Mushihimesama News

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th August)

    We're DOOM'd

    Well folks, another week has come and gone, which means it's time to reveal what we're all going to be playing this weekend. Before we do, however, let's see what's been going on this week. First up, Monolith Soft is recruiting for what it simply describes as a "new RPG"; chances are it'll probably be a new Xenoblade title for...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • What Are You Playing
  • 26

    PSA Get 50% Off 'Mushihimesama' Before Its Switch eShop Delisting This Week

    Hurry!

    Last month, we reported on the rather sad news that Mushihimesama, the wonderful bullet-hell shmup from developer Cave, would soon be delisted from the Switch eShop. Well folks, there isn't much time left. Mushihimesama will disappear from the digital storefront later this week on 10th August 2024. If you're on the fence about whether to...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • 17

    News Four Critically Acclaimed Shmups To Get Physical Switch Release In Europe

    Including Mushihimesama

    Clear River Games has revealed that it's releasing four critically acclaimed Switch shmups in physical form in Europe. Three Cave classics — DoDonPachi Resurrection, Espgaluda II, Mushihimesama — and Treasure's celebrated Radiant Silvergun will all be getting a physical release across Europe soon. More details will be...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Shmup
    • Europe
  • 40

    News Bullet-Hell Shmup 'Mushihimesama' To Be Delisted From The Switch eShop

    Grab it while you can

    The fantastic bullet-hell shmup Mushihimesama is set to be delisted from the Switch eShop on 10th August 2024. Announced by publisher Live Wire, the reasoning provided for the delisting is that the licensing agreement for the Switch version has expired. It seems that rather than attempt to renew the agreement, the best course...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
  • 10

    News You Can Save 50% On 4 Of The Best Switch Shmups Right Now

    Save on Radiant Silvergun and more

    Live Wire has brought us a ton of excellent shmups on the Switch over the years, and four of them are currently heavily discounted on the eShop — thanks to Wario64 for sharing this! On both the North American and European eShops, four titles that we've each scored an 8/10 or 9/10, are 50% off. That means they're...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • 10

    News Score 50% Off Radiant Silvergun And Other Select Shmups In Live Wire's Christmas Sale

    Pew pew

    Publisher Live Wire has today revealed a handful of shmup titles that are seeing tasty discounts throughout the holiday season of up to 50%. The publisher's Christmas sale is now live on the Switch eShop and will be running until 3rd January 2024 — plenty of time to pick up any of the ones that catch your eye, we'd say. Chief among the...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • 6

    News Live Wire's Early Summer Sale Slashes Price Of Shooters On Switch eShop

    Radiant Silvergun included

    Tokyo-based publisher and developer Live Wire is holding an Early Summer Sale on the Switch eShop. A small handful of the studio — which is most famous for porting multiple Cave-developed shooters to the system — have been reduced worldwide, and you can't really go wrong with any of them. The sale started on 16th June...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • 32

    News Score Up To 30% Off Selected Shmups In Live Wire's Spring eShop Sale

    Radiant Silvergun, Mushihimesama and more

    Publisher Live Wire has announced its Spring Sale for the Switch eShop across all regions, with up to 30% off selected shmup titles. The savings are available right now and will be sticking around until 16th April, so you have plenty of time to snag one game at a discounted price and play it through before...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • 51

    News Limited Run Games Announces More Physical Releases For Switch, Pre-Orders Now Open

    Citizens Unite! and much more...

    Physical distributor Limited Run Games is showing no signs of slowing in terms of hard-copy releases for Switch. Here are some of the most recent announcements, courtesy of the company's official Twitter account: Citizens Unite!: Earth x SpaceUnite the citizens to save the timeline! Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Limited Run Games
  • 22

    News Mushihimesama Gets A Fantastic Switch 'Mini Arcade' Limited Edition

    Yes, it will also work with the OLED

    Mushihimesama may be a name that some will struggle to even pronounce, but don't let that get in the way as it's also a fantastic shoot 'em up on Switch. Originally an acclaimed arcade in 2004 from the masters at Cave, we gave the rather nicely updated HD iteration on Switch a big thumbs up in our Mushihimesama...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Limited Run Games

About The Game

A vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter set in a beautiful fantasy world.

This is the story of a princess who goes to meet the "Koujin" in order to save her family from a mysterious plague.

The world is decorated with meticulously drawn graphics, intense perfection, and a beautiful barrage of bullets. Take on five stages, including a lush forest, a blazing desert, and a solemn cave!

There are three different game modes and difficulty levels to choose from, including a Novice mode that even novice shooters can enjoy. There are three game modes and difficulty levels to choose from, including "Novice" mode, which is great for beginners, and "Ultra" mode, which will make even the most experienced shooters scream!

Get through the oncoming barrage and beat the high score!

Features
*Three modes, including one for beginners
*You can choose the difficulty level from beginner to expert.
*Set in a fantasy world of vast deserts, lush forests, and underground caves
*Sound created by highly acclaimed sound creators both in Japan and overseas to add color to the game world.

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this game is greatness

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