Mushihimesama Futari ver 1.5 [JP XBOX 360, 2009] REGION FREE W/ SCANLINES

[EOJ]

1.01 is awesome! It's tough as nails (Ultra is literally impossible), and the scoring is simplified and more old school.

[njiska]

And it's got the fucked up blur/glow effect. Looks so cool.

[lillin]

And it's got the fucked up blur/glow effect. Looks so cool.

My thoughts exactly.

[Aquas]

Yeah, the blur effect is cool.  It was in Mushi 1 too, right?  Seriously, Original's my favorite mode of Futari and 1.01 sounds more like Mushi1 style Original mode  (which I also loved.)  I demand that 1.01!

[Medal]

1.01 is my favorite version of Futari. If I had the money to throw around, I'd add a Futari 1.0 to my collection, but I don't think that will happen.

[NR777]

I really wish I had 1.01 just so I could try it...and I'm interested in seeing something even more difficult than 1.5 Ultra.

[Medal]

You'll probably only like it if you want less scoring and more challenge.
Black Label doesn't appeal to me at all, and I probably shouldn't have bought the DLC, but I guess it's nice to have it.

[NR777]

I love Black Label...but I'm a fan of hardcore challenge, as well. 

[Hive]

I love Black Label...but I'm a fan of hardcore challenge, as well. 

If you want a hardcore challenge, go for a high score in Ultra. =P

[HVL]

I love Black Label...but I'm a fan of hardcore challenge, as well. 

If you want a hardcore challenge, go for a high score in Ultra. =P

I think scoring in BL is plenty hardcore, particularly in Original Mode. For starters, try hitting 1.5 billion while not losing your sanity.

I think BL Original sucks ass, because the scoring system is terrible. Ver 1.0(1) and 1.5 Original Modes are way better.

BL Maniac is pretty awesome and so is God Mode. I have not played Ver 1.5 Maniac properly yet, but I think it's even better. It needs tons of more skill and strats to keep the meter in the redline.

[lillin]

Yup BL original is very unforgiving when it comes to high scoring, but if you don't aim for a super high score its pretty awesome. The fact that you don't have to change shots all the time ,as in 1.5 is what i like most.

[skykid]

Yup BL original is very unforgiving when it comes to high scoring, but if you don't aim for a super high score its pretty awesome. The fact that you don't have to change shots all the time ,as in 1.5 is what i like most.

That's the best thing about 1.5. BL is too pedestrian.

[Ast-Kot]

BL maniac and Vers 1.5 original are the best modes. Nice score system and a lot of strategies. Also God is quite good but there are too much bullets to dodge. In maniac mode you can reach a good score in one or two weeks with no problems.

[antares]

Just wanted to say the USB stick trick worked for me. I finally tried it today and played God mode for 2 hours without any freezes 

[rtw]

Has anyone discovered if the Platinum collection contains Black Label and 1.0.1 ?

[njiska]

It appears to be the the same on-disc content as the original release. BL and 1.01 are definitely not there by default.

[rtw]

It appears to be the the same on-disc content as the original release. BL and 1.01 are definitely not there by default.

Thanks!

[Sapz]

Just got 1.01 for this game. Jesus damn, these modes have a lot more bite to them, everything seems a lot more vicious and out to kill you. Didn't pass stage 3 in my first credit with Original or Maniac, haha. I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far.

[bitkid]

Hi, I'm a little confused. Are all the modes contained on the disc. I just ordered the "Platinum Collection" release of this game (haven't received it yet) but will I need to create a Japanese XBLA account to download DLC or something?

[lillin]

Game modes on disc: ver:1.5, arrange and novice
DLC: Black label and ver 1.01
And yes you will have to create a live account (any region) to download black label. Ver 1.01 was only available via a DLC card, which came with all first print SE copies and all LE copies of the game.

[bitkid]

Thank you. I read several pages back but nothing jumped out at me pointing out which was DLC and which wasn't.

[slateman]

Sadly, I haven't played anything Cave since the DDP3/ESPGaluda/Mushi/Ibara run on the PS2 and last year I asked for recommendations.  ESPGaluda II or Mushihimesma Futari.  The money reserved for my purchase disappeared and a year later I got the Platinum version of Futari. 

EOJ gushed over Futari and *finally* getting to play it, I can see why.  With no PCB to compare to, I don't really care how accurate it is...this game Effin' Rocks!  My first playthrough was, "This is pretty cool..." but with each subsequent run, I liked it more and more.  1ccing Arrange mode on Original may not be a  great accomplishment but it was fun as hell!  So many modes, so intense at times, a phenomenal balance of risk vs reward, amazing visuals...The music is growing on me as well, though there's nothing that comes close to "Like a Night of Shooting Stars" from the first Mushi.  The options are all there, this game has it all!

I'm still so eager to play ESPGaluda II, as well as DFK, etc. but with baby #4 (and final) arriving in a few weeks, $75 on a game is just not realistic.  Even EOJ's article on why I should buy a Japanese 360 makes perfect sense...but man, that money thing. 

Sorry for the long post, I can finally contribute to a 30-page thread with something of substance, even if it's just me saying Futari is utterly amazing. 

[Terramax]

*snip*

Similar story to me. Have been umming and erring getting a 360 ever since I saw this on the verge of being released for the 360. Straight away, there was something about the colours, music and style that immediately caught my eye.

Bought the the game ages ago but only just bought a 360 2 days ago. Was worth the wait - this game is FANTASTIC! Currently umming and erring as to whether I should invest in a PS2 swap magic disc and buy the first game now.

[EOJ]

Currently umming and erring as to whether I should invest in a PS2 swap magic disc and buy the first game now.

Not really worth it unless there are other games on the system you are interested in playing. It's a lousy port, and Futari is a far better game.

[Aliquantic]

I'm not sure just how much I can discuss emulation, but you might be interested to know that Mushihimesama can be emulated if you have a "lucky" computer (some configurations work pretty badly on this game, but others will allow you to get much better graphics than you could on an actual PS2... though the port is still suboptimal, of course). The first Mushi is fairly different from Futari, so you might want to give it a quick try first.

[Terramax]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm looking into buying a few other PS2 shmups released solely for the PS2 should funds allow it.

I haven't got a very good PC when it comes to emulation. It just doesn't seem to like any kinds of emulators, sadly.

[samudesu]

Wanted to download Black Label today but, after the game connected to Marketplace, it informed me that no content was currently available.

Did the DLC get pulled?

[Aliquantic]

You need to download the DLC from the Live marketplace itself and not from within the game. If you sort by name, it will be the last entry on any non-Japanese marketplace (and the transcription will be something like Hutari Black Lavel).

[samudesu]

You need to download the DLC from the Live marketplace itself and not from within the game. If you sort by name, it will be the last entry on any non-Japanese marketplace (and the transcription will be something like Hutari Black Lavel).

Thank you, but I since I live in Japan, I only have a Japanese Live account. Sorry, I should have specified this earlier.

When I search the Marketplace under む I get the exact same message, "No content available at this time. Please check back later." I even checked under ふ just in case, but nothing.

[Aliquantic]

This is the link for the DLC on the Japanese marketplace and everything seems to be fine. I'm not sure how you'd browse for it on the 360 itself though, but the website at least should work unless I'm missing something.