Publisher Live Wire and developer CAVE Interactive have announced the Mushihimesama Switch port is getting delisted next month, making the game unavailable on the platform.
Mushihimesama is getting delisted on Switch (via the eShop) on August 10th due to the license between Live Wire and CAVE Interactive, the original developer of the game.
A bug-themed shoot ’em up game from CAVE Interactive, Mushihimesama was originally released for arcades back in 2004 and was ported to PS2, iOS, Xbox 360, and then both PC and Nintendo Switch in June of 2021.
Here’s a rundown on 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.