Your favorite Shmup from Cave? Which is your favorite Game from Cave?

Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by Dirty Harry Hannahan, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. kioshi

    kioshi Well-Known Member

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    True dat, I read it on a review but I forgot. I actually only found out about how Cave games are revered yesterday and my reasoning for getting Bug Panic first is that I already like Dual stick shooters, and after beating the first three worlds and stopping because my thumb got sore, I don't regret it since I liked it much, much more than the others I have.
     
  2. rezzo

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    +1, in a Universal App (HD).
     
  3. smegly

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    BP2 and DDP:BD bring me the most joy.
     
  4. tops2

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    Sorry to bump an older thread. With the new game from Cave, Dodonpachi Maximum, my list of favorite Cave games has finally shifted. The top 3 are:

    1. Mushihimesama Bug Panic
    2. Deathsmiles
    3. Dodonpachi Maximum

    The main reason I like DDPM more than the others is it feels simpler and the bullets feels slower. There's no switching shots for the 3 ships I tried so far. The slower bullets helps me to focus on just dodging bullets, giving me more time to focus on bullet patterns. The later stages of their other games get too fast for me to see the bullet patterns, so its more of a reflex test for me.

    Anyways, for me, I'd recommend Dodonpachi Maximum for beginners as a good starting point.
     
  5. laszlo_kovacs

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    1. Bug Princess 2 Black Label

    I know there was a huge gripe here about the cost and the IAPs, but this really is the definitive version and well worth the money. The improvement to the core game scoring system and God Mode are worth it.

    2. Dodonpachi Maximum

    Simpler, but fun as ever. The ship variety makes up for the lack of harder difficulties on the earlier levels. It has surpassed Espgaluda II due to its smartphone design; as much as I love that one, I often have trouble hitting the right buttons when I'm focused on the core of the ship.

    3. Espgaluda II

    This one has the most complex but ultimately satisfying scoring system. That also makes it the most unforgiving. From a purely survival standpoint, it's the most difficult Cave game (for me). Playing for score turns it into a completely different experience. Has my favorite art style/story as well.

    4. DDPR

    Growing on me rapidly since I broke down and bought the HD version. Can't wait for the Cave Christmas sale to snag Espgaluda HD.
     
  6. defred34

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    Just wait for Ikaruga! Out on ANdroid now :)
     
  7. OmKol

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    Dodonpachi Resurrection.
     
  8. laszlo_kovacs

    laszlo_kovacs Well-Known Member

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    HD Espgaluda II on holiday sale? Sure, why not. It's bumped back up to number 2.
     
  9. EuroNRG

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    Are ANY of Cave's games optimised for retina screens, or are just they pixelated ports (cheap to make)?
     
  10. Royce

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    Dodonpachi Maximum
     
  11. Bug Princess 2 Black Label by far
     
  12. EuroNRG

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    Oh, but I see it isn't really optimised for the 4inch iPhone 5 screen, they just 'framed' it, so not really using all of the screen. Typical lazy work from them.

    I'll just keep avoiding Cave games...
     
  13. EuroNRG

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    Oh Jesus! It is worse than I thought... on the iPad the frame is so thick you might actually be playing in an iPad mini, and it definitely is NOT retina ready on iPad Air :mad:
     
  14. syntheticvoid

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  15. 7lilwhitewolf7

    7lilwhitewolf7 Well-Known Member

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    Hey! m'Lord Connector
    Bug Princess 2 Black Label Edition suckz!
    Sinistar iz waaaaaaay better
     
  16. Haha, my lordz! You rulez!

    If you wantz non cavez, then get Dariusburst!
     
  17. 7lilwhitewolf7

    7lilwhitewolf7 Well-Known Member

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    Dont get me started Bro
     
  18. Drexra

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    I'm looking to grab one of the Cave Shump games for a plane ride on Friday, its between Bug Princess 2 Black Label, the two Dodonpachi games and Espgaluda. I'm leaning towards Bug Princess but don't really know enough the genre to know if one of those four is just clearly better than the others. Any suggestions?
     
  19. Dirty Harry Hannahan

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    I like Dodonpachi Ressurection HD. They're all great though. You can't go wrong with any of them. :D

    It's not Cave but Lightning Fighter 2 is pretty good and it's free.
     
  20. tops2

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    If you're new to the genre...just go for the theme you like better and not worry about scoring.
     

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