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A while ago, when I first decided to try out shmups, I purchased Mushihimesama for PC. When I first booted it up, I was absolutely terrible at it. I ran out of lives multiple times on the first stage while playing on the easiest difficulty setting; I eventually played through the game with my finger hovering over the start button on my controller as I lost a life every five to ten seconds.
The experience was extremely frustrating, and for a long time I didn't want to touch Mushihimesama again. Instead I focused my efforts on learning games like Gradius and Blue Wish Resurrection Plus.
I ended my months-long hiatus from Mushihumesama this week. The first time I opened the game again, I got to the fourth stage on Original (easy) difficult without using a continue. Tonight I made it to the fifth stage on Maniac (medium) difficulty before needing a continue.
It's quite surprising to see the difference in my skill level manifest so clearly. It also fills me with confidence. I will beat this game, and any other shmup I want to, if I practice and persevere enough.
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[Last updated: 2021-10-28]