Elite Exorcist Miko
- December 25, 2024
- tian nya
Get on SteamElite Exorcist Miko is a bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring Sakura Miko, the one and only elite shrine maiden of hololive! Evil spirits have possessed your fellow hololive members, causing them to wreak havoc! It's up to you to bring them back to their senses by facing them in direct combat and freeing them from the spirits' influence. Do you have what it takes to challenge and harness the powers …
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Reviews
- The game offers a well-designed mix of shoot 'em up and bullet hell gameplay, encouraging constant mobility and strategic energy management.
- It features a variety of attack styles and a large selection of relics and abilities that allow for diverse playstyles and builds.
- The music remixes and pixel art are highly praised, with many references to Hololive lore, making it enjoyable even for those not familiar with the franchise.
- Some players find certain projectile patterns difficult to see amidst the chaos, which can lead to frustration.
- The game may feel a bit forgiving for hardcore bullet hell fans, with options that allow players to skip challenging phases.
- The requirement to switch between different attack styles can be cumbersome for some players, leading them to stick to a default style.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a well-crafted blend of shoot 'em up and bullet hell genres, emphasizing constant mobility and a manageable challenge level. Players can enhance their experience through assist modes and an easy mode, making it accessible for various skill levels. Mastering the mechanics, including style-switching reminiscent of Devil May Cry, leads to a rewarding sense of progression and satisfaction.
“On that note, the gameplay is a mix of shoot 'em up and bullet hell, with lots of projectiles flying across the screen; constant mobility around the entire screen is encouraged if not necessary.”
“I found the normal gameplay to be the perfect amount of challenge, but there are many ways to augment your experience such as assist modes or the newly added easy mode.”
“There's also some style-switching involved (think Devil May Cry), so it might take a bit of getting used to, but the game becomes really great once you get the hang of the mechanics.”
“The gameplay is a mix of shoot 'em up and bullet hell, with lots of projectiles flying across the screen; constant mobility around the entire screen is encouraged if not necessary.”
“The game doesn't try to get too crazy with mechanics while still having the necessary package for a game of its type plus a bit more.”
“The first few times I played, I got my ass handed to me, but there's a lot of satisfaction over slowly mastering the game mechanics and getting better and better.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its creative remixes of Hololive songs in a Touhou style, with particular highlights on tracks like "Howling." Reviewers note that the music significantly enhances the overall presentation, making it a standout feature that fans of Hololive will find worth the price. Additionally, the developer has provided a YouTube playlist for easy access to the soundtrack.
“If you are a holofan, I can 100% guarantee that the music remixes alone are worth the price.”
“Music is phenomenal, boss patterns are unique and true to the characters, art is gorgeous.”
“In my opinion, the best part of the presentation comes from the music, which is comprised of Hololive songs remixed in a Touhou style ("Howling" is especially well done).”
“Imo, the best part of the presentation comes from the music, which is comprised of Hololive songs remixed in a Touhou style (howling is especially well done).”
“Then major props to Tian Nya for tackling the task of adapting a fair selection of Hololive music in a cross MIDI x retro style which fits how the game looks.”
“If you are a Holofan, I can 100% guarantee that the music remixes alone are worth the price.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game manageable, as it involves farming resources from bosses and various zones without feeling overly tedious. The grind is described as reasonable, allowing for progression without excessive effort.
