QP Shooting: Dangerous!!
- November 14, 2014
- Orange_Juice
Get on SteamQP Shooting: Dangerous!! is a bullet hell shoot'em-up game featuring the pudding-loving dog girl QP from 100% Orange Juice. Play through five stages, battle old and new enemies, and save pudding from a mysterious nemesis. Choose from four difficulty levels, three play styles, and unlock 28 formations for QP's attacks. As a bonus, buying this game gives you a free bonus character in 100% Orange Juice on Steam.
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Reviews
- The game features a cute and engaging story about a dog-girl on a quest to reclaim pudding, which adds a humorous touch to the gameplay.
- Gameplay is fun and challenging, with a variety of formations and mechanics that allow for different play styles, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players.
- The graphics are colorful and charming, and the game has a solid soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- The screen can become cluttered with visual effects, making it difficult to distinguish between enemy bullets and other elements, which can lead to frustration.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes to be excessive, especially in later stages, which may deter casual gamers.
- There are no checkpoints during boss battles, meaning players must replay entire stages if they die, which can be tedious.
- story47 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around a whimsical quest to save pudding, featuring a cute protagonist named QP, a dog-girl. While the narrative is often described as silly and childish, it is also entertaining and complemented by engaging dialogue and appealing graphics. Overall, players appreciate the humorous and lighthearted nature of the storyline, despite its simplicity.
“Meet QP, a cute girl (with fluffy dog ears and tail) and help her on a dangerous and epic quest to get her sweet pudding and shoot lasers at everything and everyone that stands between her and her beloved dessert.”
“Last off, the story is rather simple but the dialogue is entertaining, and the whole concept of saving the world's pudding is taken to the comedic extreme.”
“This is a fun bullet hell shmup, and it has a very funny story.”
“A vertically scrolling shooter with dumb anime story junk shoved into the levels.”
“In a more serious tone... while it is an incredibly childish storyline, with not much of plot twists to boot, it still gains some momentum thanks to the graphics and music.”
“Don't play this game for story.”
- gameplay45 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this bullet hell shooter is praised for its innovative mechanics, including formation and chain systems, which enhance player customization and strategy. While the game offers a variety of shooting modes and difficulty levels, some players find the limited number of levels and the need to replay them for progression to be repetitive. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, rewarding, and challenging, appealing to both genre enthusiasts and casual players alike.
“Gameplay is robust, there are quite a variety of shooting modes to unlock as well as different difficulty levels for every type of player from beginner to hardcore bullet hell pro.”
“For a game I originally just bought for an extra OJ character, this is incredibly addicting and an excellently designed bullet hell shooter which properly rewards risky play and all of its mechanics work together like greased lightning.”
“The mechanics are pretty easy to get accustomed to, but hard to master - this game uses a chain system for scoring, gives you the ability to engage a hyper mode that is important both for survival and for scoring, and allows you to pick three shot types per run that you can switch between on the fly.”
“Another major annoyance is that the bullet cancel mechanic can cause bullets to turn into points with the exact same color scheme, which is frustrating since you will think they're still bullets.”
“There's a reason there are only 5 levels, about 30 minutes of gameplay, but by forcing you to constantly redo levels over and over, it inflates gameplay—a very cheap tactic.”
“For a game boasting so few levels encouraging different gameplay, why can't I try different things out during the campaign? If I don't think my setup is right for the current level, why should I have to redo all the previous levels and lose my progress? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.”
- music43 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its catchy and lighthearted nature, which complements the colorful graphics and gameplay. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, particularly during boss fights, others feel it lacks depth and memorability, with a few noting technical issues like bugged music themes. Overall, the soundtrack is generally seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the game's fun and quirky atmosphere.
“The game is colorful and has a pretty good soundtrack too, maybe a surprise here or there for someone expecting this game to be a cakewalk on higher difficulties based on the first two levels.”
“Another cute and fun shoot 'em up~ fun dialogue, wide range of shot types, lots of challenges, and an amazing OST too!”
“The music is catchy, it's cheery, and it fits the mood.”
“The soundtrack felt a little weak though, especially for the boss fights.”
“The music gives an exciting pace to the gameplay, but it is very, very short.”
“The only thing I could really bring up as a negative is that I'm not particularly into the music.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute and cartoony aesthetic that many players find appealing, though opinions vary on their quality. While some appreciate the bright and cheerful visuals, others note that they can be difficult to see and not particularly impressive compared to top-tier titles. Overall, the graphics are considered serviceable and fitting for the game's lighthearted tone, with a cohesive stylization that enhances the overall experience.
“Cute and silly presentation with cartoony graphics.”
“Nice graphics, cohesive stylization.”
“The coloring choices and graphics are perfect for the style and attitude that this game attempts to portray, and definitely give a cheery vibe as you go on your quest for the elusive pudding.”
“Besides that, the graphics are pretty bad, and I have low standards in that regard.”
“Really wanted to like it, but the graphics were hard for me to see.”
“The graphics are nowhere near top-notch, but for what they are: they are good.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Qp-shu is widely praised, with players finding the storyline—centered around a cute character's quest for pudding—hilarious and charming. The game's dialogue and absurd situations contribute to its comedic appeal, making it a fun experience despite its challenging gameplay. Overall, the blend of cutesy aesthetics and funny narratives creates a lighthearted atmosphere that resonates well with players.
“Qp-shu is a cute little bullet hell game with a funny story and challenging gameplay.”
“This is a fun bullet hell shmup, and it has a very funny story.”
“Storyline is hilarious, simply an inugirl in search of pudding.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its innovative formation mechanic, unlockable customizations, and two distinct game modes. Players are incentivized to improve their skills to earn in-game coins for advanced formations, enhancing the overall experience. Despite its short length, the variety of weapons and challenges encourages repeated play.
“Very cute shoot 'em up, a bit short but the difficulty gives a lot of replayability.”
“I think the formation mechanic is pretty innovative and offers replay value too, since you can buy more advanced formations (but of course, that requires getting good scores since you get the in-game coins from your score when you lose) so it's an incentive to get better too.”
“The unlockable formations add even more replay value as you try to fight your way through using different combinations.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with some expressing that the game elicited strong feelings, including joy that brought them to tears, indicating a powerful connection to the narrative and characters.
“I cried happy tears. 10/10”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is enhanced by its "conquest mode," which enables players to save progress between stages and revisit earlier levels to improve their performance, as health carries over, allowing for a more tailored gameplay experience.
“The game features a 'conquest mode' that enables you to save your progress between stages, allowing you to revisit earlier stages until you achieve a performance you're satisfied with, as health carries over between stages.”
“The optimization options in the game are fantastic, giving players the ability to fine-tune their strategies and improve their performance with each attempt.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation with its optimization mechanics, making it easy to adjust your approach and see tangible improvements.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the game feels unpolished and poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play at times.”
“The loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the flow of the game and makes it feel less engaging.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly on normal difficulty, leading to frustration and the feeling that starting a new campaign on an easier setting is necessary to alleviate the grind.
“I played on normal and it was too grindy with all the things I mentioned above, and I would have had to start a new campaign and redo everything to try easy.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which really took away from the enjoyment of the game.”
