Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special

• Steam user Steam user …1022Steam reviews · Dec 2, 2017 · 13 h played

  Game Tengoku is a wonderful cute em up port of the game released for Saturn in 1997. Controls are manual shot (with a charge shot if held down), autofire, bomb, and display or hide score (Saturn only). Ships all move at the same speed but have different shots, and the game has no slowdown button. Positives: + Solid 60 fps + Arcade Mode has 6 levels with a 2nd loop; 2nd loop adds suicide bullets + Saturn Mode has 8 levels: adds Karaoke and Console level + Leaderboards for each character +…

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• Steam user Steam user …7644Steam reviews · Jun 10, 2020 · 5 h played

  "Nostalgia in the classic arcade shoot'em up! ヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ" + Point : This classic anime arcade STG is still solid & interesting. Intro Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special. It's an arcade shoot'em up game by CITY CONNECTION, Chara-Ani, and published by Degica Games. The series was originally started in 1995 by JALECO, game development studio that had been developing lots of classic arcade games. This steam edition is a remastered version. It's welcome to have these classic games remastered and…

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• Steam user Steam user …9292Steam reviews · Dec 4, 2017 · 12 h played

  Game Tengoku CruisinMix is fast-paced, cute, funny, colorful, and nostalgic. The glimpses of Streetfighter playing in the background and the Tetris-ish blocks are nice retro touches. Rainbow colors fill in the details in the background. Adorable characters and bosses are plentiful. Bubblegum pop sets the tone but it is not distracting. There is an arsenal of six unique anime characters that move at the same speed but each character has different fire power capabilities. During gameplay, the…

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• Steam user Steam user …1609Steam reviews · Apr 2, 2021 · 4 h played

  This is a TOUGH one to review because there are bad and good things about it, but I will get the main bad thing out of the way: DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you are going to stick to keyboard. The menus are confusing with enter/escape as accept and cancel/back, and X and Y literally being in-game X and Y buttons (but I have no idea what LB and RB even are supposed to be on keyboard). This game was solely designed for use with controllers and arcade sticks, there is NO keyboard control…

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• Steam user Steam user …4927Steam reviews · Apr 18, 2022

  Terrible controls and no way to change them. Who the hell approved releasing this with WASD movement and V/B/N for shooting and bombing? Your hands are on top of each other, seriously try fitting your hands on your keyboard to play like that right now. No way to remap which would take 10 seconds to fix. Unplayable, do not buy.

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• Steam user Steam user …8707Steam reviews · Dec 20, 2018 · 13 h played

  Game Tengoku had quite a strange release when compared to most shmups on Steam. According to the store page it was originally released on November 29, 2017. It released in Japanese with the promise of an English localization soon to come in early 2018. It didn’t come, in fact not only did it not come they released paid DLC instead. The full release and localization finally came out approximately a full year after the games initial release. I finally caved and bought the game in October…

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• Steam user Steam user …3474Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2020

  The presentation is really good, they put a good amount of content for this classic, but unfortunate looks like it's another lazy port for PC, you can't remap keys for the keyboard. If you don't like to play shmups with WASD, you're out. =/

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• Steam user Steam user …7564Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2021

  Cannot rebind keyboard controls. Uses WASD for movement, contrary to literally every other shmup released on PC that uses the arrow keys. Also uses V for shooting which is incredibly awkward.

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• Steam user Steam user …1943Steam reviews · May 27, 2018 · 6 h played

  Probably the best classic arcade shmup on Steam right now, with added content not found in the original arcade and Sega Saturn port. Since on PC the only alternative to play the game was on MAME or a Saturn emulator, here you'll get less input lag and correct speed. Many bugs and glitches have been sorted out. With the added English translation it will be even better. I recommend it wholeheartedly but notice that it has some slight fanservice scenes during some character end credits or bomb…

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• Steam user Steam user …2801Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2023 · 4 h played

  I like this game a lot. It's fun, it has a variety of game modes, it looks and sounds good and it has zero input lag. However... - No keyboard button remapping. The default buttons are unfavorable. I am willing to overlook this because I have recently discovered that my keyboard driver lets me change the buttons to my liking. -The leaderboard has no information about the stage you lost at, just a name and a score. Which means that I can't boast about a 1all or a 2all to anyone. -The "Whomp 'Em"…

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• Steam user Steam user …0861Steam reviews · Oct 31, 2021 · 1 h played

  check store screenshots. see asanagi. buy. simple as.

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• Steam user Steam user …4206Steam reviews · Mar 24, 2023

  Asking $30 for this game is just insane with $10 piecemeal DLC on top of that, you have got to be kidding me! Wait for it to be on sale like I did, or find a better shooter to play. Do not pay more than $8 for this game!This is a merely "okay" SHMUP with waaaay too much trial-and-error design that requires you to remember the tricks the various enemies will pull to get you next time around. It's a lazy way to shoehorn difficulty and replayability into an otherwise pretty shallow game. Also,…

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• Steam user Steam user …7995Steam reviews · Mar 26, 2021

  Literary my best purchase on steam from the past 10 years.

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• Steam user Steam user …0215Steam reviews · Jul 8, 2025

  I love shoot em ups and about 10-15 years ago, I went through a huge slew of them on the Sega Saturn. These days, those same games are deathly expensive to purchase legit copies of, but you won't find a better collection in the genre. Games like DoDonPachi, Soukyugurentai, Galactic Attack/RayForce, Batsugun, Hyper Duel, Battle Garegga, Radiant Silvergun and so many more had effectively set unfair standards of what I expect from a shoot em up and it's rare these days to find one that lives up to…

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• Steam user Steam user …9713Steam reviews · Jan 11, 2020 · 1 h played

  Great game, but iffy PC port. DLC is also $10 a pop, which is a little expensive considering what they are.

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• taizou @taizou.12bit.clubBluesky · Apr 12, 2025

  I didn't actually mention which version I'm playing did I. it's Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special for Switch. There's so much good stuff in this. Like the characters commenting on the games they're from

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• Steam user Steam user …6135Steam reviews · Jul 3, 2023 · 2 h played

  Never have I had so much fun with a not especially good shmup. The game has ton of charm. Enough to make up its so-so gameplay. I was smiling from the moment I booted up the game and the opening credits were read in a cutesy voice. Followed by an adorable opening narrative of a part-time arcade employee (making 800 Yen/hour) attempting to save the video game world from a mad scientist trying to infect all video games to rule it. Or something, it's not important. Even the little catch…

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• Steam user Steam user …6972Steam reviews · May 25, 2024 · 6 h played

  Outstanding arcade classic wonderfully brought into the modern age. Never played this in the arcades but I can see why it has endured and is popular. Classic schmup action, awesome Japanese stylings, great port- it's all here. An easy recommend for any arcade shmup' fan 9/10.

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• Steam user Steam user …0709Steam reviews · Jul 3, 2019 · 32 h played

  This is a great multiplayer game, I especially like the thicc graphics

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• Steam user Steam user …5841Steam reviews · Dec 25, 2018 · 2 h played

  If you like cute em ups, you will probably love this. Some levels really push the crazy to 11 (wich is good in these games), and one level caused me to die because i was litterally laughing trough the whole stage. Difficulty is adjustable, and now after some time its in english (huzzah! now i cant figure out what all the menu options are) Also the commentary in the data mode, loved it!

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• Steam user Steam user …5361Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2018 · 5 h played

  another SHMUP published by Degica, overall game is 9/10 i love those arcade theme background and anime characters too!

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• opeb @opeb.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

  Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special That was fun and silly, cleared both Arcade (3continues) and Arrange (1continue) modes honestly it got to be a real clusterfuck trying to see where bullets were coming from sometimes but I love the chaotic aesthetic and all the parodies of old games in here

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• Steam user Steam user …2482Steam reviews · Jul 15, 2023 · 3 h played

  Very fun and unique game! Originally released on the sega saturn. I played on a old laptop on Linux using proton and the game plays perfectly, very well optimized! There are some minor issues though: – The control mapping is very basic, you can’t map every key (at least from the keyboard). What I did was to use a gamepad and the steam built-in controller configuration and that fixed my issues – The game is very tough, but fortunately you can have unlimited lives so it is not a huge issue – On…

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• Steam user Steam user …7383Steam reviews · Dec 6, 2022 · 2 h played

  am I happy that after taxes I payed 40 bucks for this? not really, but this is the kind of game you don't get twice, it's truly unique, and to be able to play it with english subtitles is a dream come true, so, if you like weird old shmups, there are a bunch of nice difficulty options to slowly train yourself, and I think the humour is really well done.

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• Steam user Steam user …2963Steam reviews · Jan 28, 2022 · 1 h played

  This is probably one of the most charming games I've played in recent years. I was sitting there playing with a big dumb smile on my face while seeing silly stuff such as the mid-90's 3D modeled Yamada sneaking in a really goofy way on the background of stage 6. Details like that, along with the artstyle and music, turn it into a must play for any fan of older videogames. Oh and this is also one of the most forgiving shmups I've played. Although probably not as forgiving in its original…

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• Steam user Steam user …2912Steam reviews · Sep 25, 2021 · 1 h played

  Review starts at 18:53 https://youtu.be/EnT_dpHRDbs

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• Steam user Steam user …9477Steam reviews · Oct 7, 2020 · 1 h played

  I've recently been playing this game in short spurts before I go to bed and it's very very enjoyable. I really love the arcade theme to this shmup. I also find the DLC worth it if you have the extra cash. Recommended.

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• Steam user Steam user …4441Steam reviews · May 26, 2020 · 1 h played

  Great port of a bad game... graphics are very cut but gameplay is disapointing

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• Steam user Steam user …1816Steam reviews · Jul 5, 2026 · 3 h played

  Recommended. 8/10* The game is a compilation of Game Tengoku arcade and console versions. It's short; you can reach the credits screen in under half an hour in each version. However, there are several characters to choose from, making it easy to replay. The new menus and main UI are very good; the colors and art look fantastic. The pixel art is beautiful, and the character design is incredible. Everything has a very kawaii aesthetic. However, once you're actually playing, you can see that it…

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• Kuuhaku @kuuhaku39.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

  Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special Very fun and creative crossover shmup, with tons of ways to play. 9/10

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• Steam user Steam user …6206Steam reviews · Dec 25, 2025 · 1 h played

  i think in an hour of gameplay I've already seen EVERYTHING the game has to offer; it's pretty average and as of today it's very okay at least...

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• 「ＹＡＳＥ」MasterWho @masterwho.yase.worldBluesky · Oct 11, 2025

  I got a Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special 1CC today! 🎮 Nice game!! #shmup

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• Wayne Emanuel @wayneemanuel.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 26, 2025

  Nice, Crimzon Clover World EXplosion, Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special & Castle of Shikigamiare are also on sale via Steam so I'm tempted to pick those up too. I should really give the unnamed game more time before I form an opinion on it but it's a fighting game (kinda).

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• Herolaha ~Adventurer Catboy Vtuber~ @herolaha.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 3, 2025

  Have you tried Harmful Park or Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special?

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• Steam user Steam user …2227Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2023 · 3 h played

  You like 90s moe? Has good soundtrack. Bunch of game references. The Exerion pilot has good kiai. For some reason the pig has the best voice.

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• Steam user Steam user …5039Steam reviews · Feb 23, 2023 · 5 h played

  YOU MUST COMPLETE 2ND LOOP !!! <333

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• Steam user Steam user …4665Steam reviews · Nov 23, 2022 · 1 h played

  Nice "cute 'em up" tribute to Jaleco and arcade games for the time. This updated version appears to be the definitive version. Good fun to be had here regardless of your knowledge on Jaleco or arcade gaming. There's plenty of info in here to learn about those.

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• Steam user Steam user …2791Steam reviews · Jul 7, 2021 · 2 h played

  i sAy I really like it, and we all would probably say you are going to have some fun!

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• Steam user Steam user …7236Steam reviews · Oct 4, 2020 · 3 h played

  This is probably for a very niche group, but if you love shmups, and classic games, this is a must have. I played the original in the arcades in Japan, as well as the Saturn version, and this is a very good port + more stuff.

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• Steam user Steam user …7383Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2019 · 3 h played

  Very old school bullet hell, story is just the right amount of anime in a nutshell. You'll probably recognize some of the cast if you've played some MAME games back in the day

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• Steam user Steam user …7903Steam reviews · Jun 29, 2019 · 1 h played

  The beginning of City Connection plan to take over gaming world and resurrect Jaleco!!!(?) (Still!!) PD: ももこ 120% ❤

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• Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Dec 27, 2025 · 14 h played

  Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special, developed by CITY CONNECTION and KADOKAWA CORPORATION and published by KOMODO, is a vibrant revival of a cult classic arcade shoot ’em up that proudly embraces excess, parody, and pure arcade energy. Rooted in Jaleco’s original Game Tengoku series, this modernized release doesn’t attempt to sanitize or reinvent its identity; instead, it amplifies everything that made the original memorable, from its irreverent humor and colorful cast to its unapologetically…

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• Steam user Steam user …5285Steam reviews · May 28, 2025 · 3 h played

  Hello again Welcome back to the GAME TENGOKU

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• Steam user Steam user …4218Steam reviews · May 1, 2025 · 4 h played

  Fun SHMUP, that's on the more on the easier side, once you get the hang of it. I like the varied characters and the quirky story.

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• Gamer_Lunchbox @gamerlunchbox.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2024

  Plat number 284 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special. Not too difficult of a cute 'em up game, only rough part is going through the game 6 times.

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• Steam user Steam user …8310Steam reviews · Apr 30, 2024 · 5 h played

  Amazing shmup game, specially if you love 90's anime, japanese humour, arcade culture and insanity. Gameplay and scoring are fairly simple, but what really makes it special is the character/ship variety, visual style and soundtrack. This is from a place and time when developers poured their hearts and souls into the games they made, you love to see it. I suck at it, though. Still a great game.

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• Steam user Steam user …5484Steam reviews · Nov 10, 2023 · 1 h played

  i appreciate the one thousand CC option. great game if your like parodious or even if you might dont.

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• Steam user Steam user …6689Steam reviews · Jul 11, 2023 · 10 h played

  This is a really cute and fun game. For a better experience consider turning off the music in the options menu and listening to webcore music.

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• Steam user Steam user …8288Steam reviews · Mar 24, 2023 · 1 h played

  The most creative cute em up I've ever played. The game oozes with retro anime aesthetic and every level is based off of different genres of video games giving some very unique boss fights some that are mixed media such as fully animated anime characters and others being 3d models. Such a fun game and combined with it's presentation, this is easily my new favorite shmup.

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• Steam user Steam user …0407Steam reviews · Dec 5, 2022 · 1 h played

  Shmup your way through the arcade, each level is like a different arcade game genre. Cute!

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• Steam user Steam user …9953Steam reviews · Nov 29, 2022 · 11 h played

  Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special is a faithful port of the Arcade & Sega Saturn original, blending classic SHMUP gameplay with a "Cute 'em Up" touch. Developed by City Connection, this special edition brings together nostalgia and updated features for an engaging shoot 'em up experience. Pros: • Vibrant pixel art, catchy chiptune music • A roster of playable characters drawn from Jaleco's gaming history, each offers a unique playstyle • Online leaderboards, multiple difficulty levels, various…

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• Steam user Steam user …1804Steam reviews · Apr 29, 2022 · 3 h played

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• Steam user Steam user …3648Steam reviews · Jan 5, 2022 · 2 h played

  Good fun; love the art especially.

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• Steam user Steam user …5607Steam reviews · Dec 19, 2021

  I was drunk shopping. I love bullet hell shooters and buy them when on sale. Not only was this game on sale, but all the DLCs were discounted, too. I remember buying the game. Next day, I see that I bought all the DLC too. I paid little over $30 for everything. Normally I regret drunk shopping, but I was quite pleased with myself for buying this. Worth the money when on sale, I am so happy I own this completely! I recommend this game to all bullet hell shooter fans! Buy this on sale,…

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• Steam user Steam user …2677Steam reviews · Jun 8, 2021

  Painful. Incredibly fun.

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• Steam user Steam user …6249Steam reviews · Jan 26, 2021 · 19 h played

  Really charming game! very cute visuals and music, great bullet patterns and an enjoyable wacky story! a classic that you wouldn't want to miss out

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