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SHINORUBI

SHINORUBI’s widescreen vantage point is certainly unique to the world of shoot-’em-ups, but this title proves there’s a good reason for that. Its lack of personality and cluttered playfield make this a hard pass for even the most hardcore shmup fan.
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40%Game Brain Score
music, emotional
graphics, gameplay
63% User Score Based on 8 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

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SHINORUBI is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Last Boss 88 and was released on January 18, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Inspired by Japanese shmup arcade games, SHINORUBI is a pure Bullet Hell

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 8 reviews
music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Great visuals and a fantastic soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game features a variety of game modes and interesting boss encounters that require strategic analysis.
  • It shows a lot of potential for improvement, with developers actively seeking feedback to refine gameplay elements.
  • The gameplay can feel cluttered and lacks clarity, making it difficult to track action on screen.
  • Many bosses and stages feel repetitive and lack distinct character or mechanics, leading to a monotonous experience.
  • Controls can be imprecise, and the game does not support fight sticks, which is frustrating for players accustomed to traditional shmup controls.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a vibrant art style with gorgeous visuals derived from pre-rendered objects, though some users find the overall presentation too bright and cluttered, lacking detail to distinguish between stages.

    • “Great visuals.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics based on pre-rendered objects.”
    • “The visuals are too bright, cluttered, and just straight up weird.”
    • “The art style is vibrant, but there's very little detail differentiating each stage.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic and emotional soundtrack, featuring original compositions that are both addictive and memorable, with standout boss music that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “Boss music is awesome.”
    • “The soundtrack... omg... emotional, original, and addictive.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, nervous style reminiscent of classic danmakus, offering visually distinct pilots and spaceships that enhance the experience. However, the overall design lacks variety, with repetitive enemy appearances and unmemorable backgrounds, leading to a sense of stagnation in mechanics.

    • “Nervous gameplay inspired by the best danmakus out there.”
    • “The pilots and spaceships are a show apart, both visually and in their super distinctive gameplay.”
    • “The game is beautiful, but it doesn't really stand out in terms of design; all enemies look the same, there are no new mechanics, and the backgrounds are not memorable.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The soundtrack is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, described as emotional, original, and addictive, significantly enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “The soundtrack... oh my god... emotional, original, and addictive.”
    • “This game made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions; I laughed, cried, and felt deeply connected to the characters.”
    • “The story was so moving that I found myself reflecting on my own life long after I finished playing.”
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SHINORUBI is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

SHINORUBI is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

SHINORUBI was released on January 18, 2022.

SHINORUBI was developed by Last Boss 88.

SHINORUBI has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

SHINORUBI is a single player game.

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