(360) Akai Katana

[vampirelich]

This is a Bullet Hell Shooter by Cave that is coming out in the US and EU in May. It has local co-op, and is presented in wide screen (16:9) and HD. It is a horizontal shooter much like Deathsmiles, but this looks to be more difficult (which is a good thing). This will also be Rising Star Games first title in the US.

I love these style of games, this is a day 1 purchase for me. It is currently available for preorder on Amazon for $39.99. Games like this were the reason I got a 360.

Is anyone else excited for this?

[Sunflower]

I'll be reviewing this for DN - would have missed it, as it's releasing with no fanfare at all.

[vampirelich]

I'll be reviewing this for DN - would have missed it, as it's releasing with no fanfare at all.

Awesome, I look forward to it.

This still doesn't show up on Gamestop's website, but I preordered this today at my local store. I'm super excited.

[vampirelich]

UPDATE this has appeared on GameStops website for Preorder. So it's now available there and on Amazon.

[vampirelich]

ONE more DAY!

sorry I'm excited. This looks more difficult then Deathsmiles, ... I hope it is, I found Deathsmiles to be a little too easy. I haven't played Deathsmiles 2x yet, but I hear that it is also easy.

Also what's up with all the horizontal shumps lately? I enjoy vertical shumps also.

[vampirelich]

I got some footage of my first time playing, up to the point where I get game over. Its about 3 min. and I'll upload it later tonight and post it here when its live. In case anyone is interested.

[vampirelich]

Here is a little video I got of my first time playing. I got this by setting my ipod in front of my tv, I think I'll try and put it a little closer next time. I'm still learning the scoring mechanics, and it looks like there is only normal difficulty and novice, I am liking it so far, I can get thru the first 2 stages on 1 credit so far.