Davis from Denkiphile: "Few hardcore gamers are unfamiliar with the daunting genre that is bullet hell shooters. It requires the utmost precision of players and is certainly one of the more intimidating genres to jump into. With that kind of reputation, it’s unlikely that young teenagers shooting fantasy creatures is the image that would pop into mind when we think of bullet hell shooters, but recent titles like those in the Touhou series and the recent PSN release of Mamorukun Curse! are changing that. Despite the title’s innocent facade, it lives up to the genre and its reputation in providing hardcore shmup fans with a title that is both addictive and challenging."
PlayStation, I Love You writes: "Mamorukun Curse! goes shooting for candy in this top-down shoot’em up title. Yes, I did say candy, as candy is very important in this game to help ‘sweeten’ up the score."
Not a single diabetes joke. Boy, that was a missed opportunity. It's like so obvious...
You guys gotta play the cards you're dealt in life. I mean, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Unless, of course, you're diabetic, in which case you should not make lemonade.
The “curse” part of Mamorukun Curse! comes from the main gimmick of the game: The Curse Bullet, which can be used in two ways.
Mamorukun Curse! approaches the hell shooter genre with a unique variety of selectable characters that are designed for players of different skill levels. Gamers unfamiliar with the hell shooter genre will find the game easier if they play as ether Mamoru, Kinya, Nowa, or Luchino. These characters come equipped with bullet spreads that cover most of the playfield. The remaining characters – Beniko, Mayuno, and Fululu – are designed for veteran players because they are more difficult to play and they start with smaller bullet spreads.
where's the 360 version?