Xmas Shooting: Scramble!!

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 128 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • story
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In "Xmas Shooting: Scramble!!", players help Aru, a bunny-eared Santa, retrieve stolen presents on a humoristic, action-packed journey across three stages. The game features remastered high-resolution graphics, multiple difficulty levels, play styles, and unlockable formations. By connecting to Steam, players can unlock a free bonus character in "100% Orange Juice."

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

94%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • The game is a cute and wholesome Christmas-themed bullet hell that effectively sets the mood for the holidays.
  • It features engaging gameplay mechanics, including switchable shot types and a hyper system that enhances damage and score, providing good replayability.
  • Players have reported that the game has brought them closer to family members, creating memorable experiences while playing together.
  • The game is quite short, with only three levels, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the difficulty to ramp up too quickly, making it frustrating for those not familiar with bullet hell games.
  • The soundtrack and story were criticized for being weak, detracting from the overall experience.
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by challenging mechanics that include switchable fire patterns, slow motion, and disappearing bullets, providing a fun and engaging experience. While it retains the core mechanics of its predecessor, "qp shooting dangerous," it offers a slightly easier difficulty and features three additional Christmas-themed stages. Players appreciate the art, soundtrack, and the unique formation and chain mechanics that set it apart from traditional danmaku games.

    • “Interesting formation, chain, and focus mechanics.”
    • “Mechanics include switchable fire patterns, slowmo, and bullets disappearing as enemies are destroyed.”
    • “Fun arcade gameplay with a fair but high difficulty.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, Orange Juice's danmakus are much simpler than regular danmaku.”
    • “It's a bit easier than Dangerous, and the qp mechanics are a little understated here; you don't really need to switch weapons as much.”
    • “If you played QP Shooting: Dangerous, it's the same style of gameplay, just shorter.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack for its fitting themes and enjoyable quality, others find it lacking, particularly during boss fights and conversations. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent, with some standout moments, but it doesn't consistently elevate the gameplay experience.

    • “I really like the art and soundtrack, and the gameplay has been fun and challenging.”
    • “I recommend it, fun gameplay, cute story and art, along with good music.”
    • “The game soundtrack is great.”
    • “The story isn't that great and the soundtrack felt a little weak though, especially for the boss fights.”
    • “Another minor thing that kinda struck me was the lack of music during some conversations, especially towards the end.”
    • “The game itself is exactly the same, just the player character is minimally resprited from a doge to a bunny while featuring some new music and slightly different boss fights.”
  • story10 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and fun, particularly in the context of a cute 'em up about saving Christmas. However, others feel that the narrative is lacking depth and that the soundtrack, especially during boss fights, is underwhelming. Overall, while the gameplay and art are praised, the story itself does not stand out significantly.

    • “I recommend it; fun gameplay, cute story and art, along with good music.”
    • “The story isn't that great and the soundtrack felt a little weak, especially for the boss fights.”
    • “Scramble is a charming cute 'em up about the world's stupidest woman and her quest to save Christmas.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its variety of shot-types and hyper-styles, encouraging experimentation. While it is relatively short, the inclusion of achievements further enhances its replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.

    • “Pretty fun experimenting with the shot types and hyper styles too; it can give it lots of replayability.”
    • “Good replay value.”
    • “Despite being fairly short, the game has high replayability thanks to achievements and the wide variety of shot types.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The game features a cute, cartoony art style with vibrant visuals that enhance its overall presentation. However, the emphasis on graphics and animation may compromise the intuitiveness expected from a bullet hell shooter, making it less accessible compared to others in the genre. It is recommended for players who appreciate a challenging shmup experience alongside its colorful aesthetics.

    • “Cute presentation with cartoony graphics.”
    • “Recommended if you prefer a challenging shmup and like to enjoy the light but colorful visuals and art style.”
    • “The amount of effort put into making the game graphical and animated actually deters from its intuitiveness as a bullet hell shooter unlike every other game of its genre.”
    • “The amount of effort put into making the game graphical and animated actually deters from its intuitiveness as a bullet hell shooter, unlike every other game of its genre.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the game to be exceptionally cute and wholesome, evoking positive emotional responses and a sense of warmth.

    • “This game is so cute and wholesome.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is described as cute and fun, particularly highlighted in stage two, which stands out for its engaging ambiance. However, the overall experience is considered basic and somewhat limited due to the short length of only three stages.

    • “Stage two has some great atmosphere, making the experience cute and fun despite the game's simplicity.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is charming and engaging, especially in stage two.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience.

    • “This feels like it was made as a quick cash grab.”
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