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A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot |
A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot'Em Up]] games, which replaces the spaceships, [[Starfish Aliens]], robots and lasers with [[Cute Kitten|kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things [[Lighter and Softer]]. The stark space setting becomes [[Wackyland]], and [[Moe Anthropomorphism]] abounds. |
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But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including [[Nintendo Hard|the difficulty]]. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need ''a lot'' of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with [[Bullet Hell]]). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with [[Surprise Difficulty]]. |
But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including [[Nintendo Hard|the difficulty]]. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need ''a lot'' of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with [[Bullet Hell]]). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with [[Surprise Difficulty]]. |
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Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers. |
Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers. |
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== [[Hack and Slash]] == |
== [[Hack and Slash]] == |
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** It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom. |
** It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom. |
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== [[Shoot |
== [[Shoot'Em Up]] == |
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* ''[[Parodius]]'' |
* ''[[Parodius]]'' |
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* ''[[Twinbee (Video Game)|Twinbee]]'' |
* ''[[Twinbee (Video Game)|Twinbee]]'' |
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* ''[[Touhou|Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with [[Bullet Hell]]. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of [[Memetic Mutation]], [[Watch It for The Meme|Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't]] [[I Read It for The Articles|all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]]. |
* ''[[Touhou|Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with [[Bullet Hell]]. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of [[Memetic Mutation]], [[Watch It for The Meme|Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't]] [[I Read It for The Articles|all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]]. |
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* Speaking about [[Bullet Hell]] games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''[[Epic Battle Fantasy]]'' [[Spin |
* Speaking about [[Bullet Hell]] games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''[[Epic Battle Fantasy]]'' [[Spin-Off]]). |
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* ''[[Pocky and Rocky]]'' |
* ''[[Pocky and Rocky]]'' |
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* ''[[Trouble Witches]]'' |
* ''[[Trouble Witches]]'' |
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