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Legendary Vertical Scroll Barrage Shooter "Do-Don-Pachi Resurrection" is Released

Barrage shooting of the CAVE announced at Nintendo Direct has been delivered. And the reservation deadline for the North American Package "Mushihimesama" (with benefits) is approaching!

Tokyo-November 25, 2021

This game is a barrage shooter that became very popular at arcades in 2008. As it was released on September 9, 2021 at Nintendo Direct E3 2001, it was released on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Game Store Links

DoDonPachi Resurrection
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-donpachi

Mushihimesama
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-mushihimesama

Espgaluda II
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-esp2

What's DoDonPachi Resurrection
This is one of the most popular titles in the "Do-Don-Pachi" series.
"Hyper counter mode" that offsets enemy bullets at the same time as powering up your own machine.
Uses a "counter laser" that cancels out enemy lasers.
A vertically scrolling barrage shooting game with a wider range of play.
You can also set options to enjoy the game on the vertical screen, as with "Mushihimesama" and "Espgaluda II" that have been distributed so far.
Therefore, you can enjoy the atmosphere as an arcade game.

There are many game modes in the Switch version of "Do-Don-Pachi Resurrection". "Novice mode" with reduced difficulty for beginners in shooting games.
A "black label" where you can challenge even more intense barrage.
"Black Label Arrangement" that you can play with your own machine of "Ketsui" "Arrange A" that you can play with your own machine of the previous work "Do-Don-Pachi Daijou"
"Ver1.51" where you can play the special edition limited to the event.
In addition, the black label allows you to fight "_ @ -zv_ @ (Zatsuza)" at any time. "_ @ -Zv_ @ (Zatsuza)" is a true boss hidden to the end.

The options screen includes a setting to rotate the display,
allowing players to turn the Nintendo Switch system or TV sideways and play in a brilliant full screen, similar to the original arcade experience.

■ Story
Six years after the battle in Lunapolis was over ...
The Moon-based "DonPachi" headquarters sensed a turbulence in space-time. As a result of their investigation, it was found that it was due to a large amount of material transfer to the past. The culprit was Exy, an element doll. She would have been abandoned in a runaway battle six years ago. The battle between Axie, who plans to rewrite history, and the DonPachi army, which tries to prevent it, begins. It will be set in Japan in May 2008.The world is once again engulfed in war. The bee's feather sound hasn't stopped yet!

Nintendo Store Links
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-donpachi

Official Site
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/donpachi

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8iyNUhzm38

What's Mushihimesama
The vertically scrolled bullet shooting game "Mushihimesama", which gained popularity in the arcade in 2004, is now available on Nintendo Switch.here are four game modes, including Novice mode for beginners, Normal mode that reproduces the arcade version, Arrange mode with adjusted enemy placement and game balance, and Ver 1.5. Enjoy the exhilaration of that time with Nintendo Switch.

A vertically scrolling barrage shooter set in a fantasy world with beautiful graphics. In order to save the clan from the mysterious plague, the main character, Princess Reko, goes to see "Koujujin" with Kiniro. Avoid enemy bullets that just cover the screen, shoot huge bosses, and aim to clear the stage.
Each game mode is equipped with a non-barrage original mode with fast bullet speed, a maniac mode in which a large amount of enemy bullets attack the player, which is suitable for barrage shooting, and an ultra mode with extremely difficult difficulty. Aim for a high score in the game mode you are good at.
Lively graphics, attractive characters, and above all, a beautiful and intense barrage. Live Wire Co., Ltd. is the first to port and develop a popular title that competes for one or two in the history of cave shooting, which stands out in the shooting game genre with many military themes, for Nintendo Switch.

By cooperating with CAVE interactive, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to experience the experience of the time on a new platform.
Like Mushihimesama, who released last time, we want to provide new users with the pleasure of avoiding and shooting through" says HAL Nikkawa, the promotion manager of Live Wire.

"Mushihimesama" North American package version is now accepting reservations Pre-order sales of the North American package version of "Mushihimesama" currently being distributed on Nintendo Switch have started. Limited Run Games, an American game publisher, is in charge of producing and selling the package version.

Contents of the package version
You can play with the same game volume as the Nintendo Switch version "Mushihimesama" that has already been distributed. Sales are accepted from the official website of Limited Run Games. The deadline for reservations is Sunday, November 28, 2021. Please note that it is a completely made-to-order product, so if you miss this opportunity, it may be difficult to obtain. For more information, please visit the Limited Run Games site.

Benefits
・ Standard Edition
Price: $ 39.99
Accessories: Game card, instruction manual, title sheet, case
・ Collector 's Edition
Price: $ 69.99
Accessories: Game card, instruction manual, title sheet, case
Luxury box, special steel book case, kiniro key chain, special poster
・ Arcade cabinet mini replica
Price: $ 39.99
Specifications: Compatible with Nintendo Switch, compatible with Nintendo Switch (organic EL model) Not compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Store Links
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-mushihimesama

Official Site
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/mushihimesama

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPNrGjIkFo

North American package version
https://limitedrungames.com/

What'sEspgaluda II
A vertically scrolling bullet shooting game in which attractive characters play an active role in a world based on a unique battle system and a unique fantasy view, inherited from the previous work "Espgaluda" that started operation as an arcade game. It started operation as an arcade game in 2005, and it is highly popular among core shooting game fans by adding new characters and further pursuing the game system while keeping the charm of the previous work.

Multiple game modes are available, including Normal mode, which is an arcade version with higher image quality, Novice mode, which is prepared for beginners, and Arrange mode, which is prepared exclusively for the home version. In addition, in the arcade version, the Black Label mode that allows you to handle "Seseri", which appeared as an enemy character, as your own machine is recorded at the same time. Also, if you change the option settings, you can enjoy the screen setting options even in the vertical mode.

This work is the first time in 11 years since the Xbox 360 version in 2010 that Live Wire Co., Ltd. ported and developed it to a consumer device.
The Nintendo Switch version has multiple game modes, including Normal mode, which is an arcade version with higher image quality, Novice mode, which is prepared for beginners, and Arrange mode, which is prepared exclusively for the home version. In addition, in the arcade
version, the Black Label mode that allows you to handle "Seseri", which appeared as an enemy character, as your own machine is recorded at the same time. Also, if you change the option settings, you can enjoy the screen setting options even in the vertical mode.

Nintendo Store Links
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/store-esp2

Official Site
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/espgaluda2

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZEyoE4u1DI

About Live Wire
Live Wire is a Tokyo-based studio comprised of 25 members. Founded in 2018, Live Wire aims to develop and publish the highest quality gaming experiences for international audiences. The company is best known for its work on ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights.

For more information, please visit the official website.
https://www.live-wire.co.jp/

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