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A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot Em Up]] games, which replaces the spaceships, [[Starfish Aliens]], robots and lasers with [[Cute Kitten|kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things [[Lighter and Softer]]. The stark space setting becomes [[Wackyland]], and [[Moe Anthropomorphism]] abounds.
A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot'Em Up]] games, which replaces the spaceships, [[Starfish Aliens]], robots and lasers with [[Cute Kitten|kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things [[Lighter and Softer]]. The stark space setting becomes [[Wackyland]], and [[Moe Anthropomorphism]] abounds.


But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including [[Nintendo Hard|the difficulty]]. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need ''a lot'' of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with [[Bullet Hell]]). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with [[Surprise Difficulty]].
But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including [[Nintendo Hard|the difficulty]]. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need ''a lot'' of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with [[Bullet Hell]]). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with [[Surprise Difficulty]].
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Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers.
Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers.
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== [[Hack and Slash]] ==
== [[Hack and Slash]] ==
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** It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom.
** It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom.


== [[Shoot Em Up]] ==
== [[Shoot'Em Up]] ==
* ''[[Parodius]]''
* ''[[Parodius]]''
* ''[[Twinbee (Video Game)|Twinbee]]''
* ''[[Twinbee (Video Game)|Twinbee]]''
* ''[[Touhou|Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with [[Bullet Hell]]. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of [[Memetic Mutation]], [[Watch It for The Meme|Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't]] [[I Read It for The Articles|all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].
* ''[[Touhou|Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with [[Bullet Hell]]. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of [[Memetic Mutation]], [[Watch It for The Meme|Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't]] [[I Read It for The Articles|all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].
* Speaking about [[Bullet Hell]] games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''[[Epic Battle Fantasy]]'' [[Spin Off]]).
* Speaking about [[Bullet Hell]] games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''[[Epic Battle Fantasy]]'' [[Spin-Off]]).
* ''[[Pocky and Rocky]]''
* ''[[Pocky and Rocky]]''
* ''[[Trouble Witches]]''
* ''[[Trouble Witches]]''

Revision as of 07:11, 9 January 2014

Such adorable invaders!
Such adorable invaders!


A sub-genre of Shoot'Em Up games, which replaces the spaceships, Starfish Aliens, robots and lasers with kittens, fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things Lighter and Softer. The stark space setting becomes Wackyland, and Moe Anthropomorphism abounds.

But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including the difficulty. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need a lot of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with Bullet Hell). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with Surprise Difficulty.

Sometimes these games have stories, and others just have Excuse Plots, just like any other game.

Also, as with many Widget Series, this isn't considered that odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely Guilty Pleasures. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers.

Examples of Cute'Em Up include:


Hack and Slash

Puzzle Game

  • In the same vein as this trope, the Vista version of Minesweeper has an option to replace the minefield with a flower garden. The explosion sound effects turn to chimes.
    • It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom.

Shoot'Em Up

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