Info about Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!:

Official game description:
Special Offer
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All owners of Xmas Shooting - Scramble!! will unlock a free bonus character in **100% Orange Juice** on Steam.
About the Game
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On Christmas, the night of miracles, someone has stolen all the presents that were supposed to go to the children around the world.  
In order to get them back, Aru, the bunny-eared Santa, has taken off into the sky, following a subtle trace of the presents.  
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Features:
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*   Meet unexpected guests on your journey to save Christmas on 3 hilarious Stages  
*   Steam version remastered for high resolutions  
*   4 Difficulty levels - something for every player, from merely challenging to tear-jerking.  
*   3 Play Styles - play with Orthodox, Defensive or Aggressive style, affecting the behavior of your Hyper Mode.  
*   28 Formations to Unlock - earn points to unlock new attack formations for Aru. You can load up to 3 different ReBit formations onto the field, and switch them on the fly.  
*   Arcade and Conquest Mode - Conquest Mode saves your progress and allows you to progress a stage at a time, striving to do ever better.  
*   Replays - Save replays of your best victories and most miserable failures to study or share.  
*   Presents(?)

Release date: Dec 16, 2016

Categories: Bullet-hell, Shooter, Action, High Score Chasing, Arcade, Single-player, Christmas-themed Gameplay


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Colorful and engaging gameplay (weight 0.9): The game features a vibrant and fun visual style with cute characters, particularly bunnies. The gameplay mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
- Inclusion of DLC for 100% Orange Juice (weight 0.9): The game comes with DLC for 100% Orange Juice, unlocking a new character. This adds extra value for players who enjoy 100% Orange Juice.
- Challenging and accessible gameplay (weight 0.89): The game is designed to be challenging yet accessible to average gamers. It offers multiple difficulty levels, making it suitable for a wide range of players.
- Short but challenging stages (weight 0.87): The game consists of three short stages, each offering a unique challenge. Despite the short length, the stages are designed to be engaging and provide a good level of difficulty.
- High replay value (weight 0.87): The game offers high replay value due to the variety of shot types, hyper modes, and the fun achievements. Players can enjoy experimenting with different combinations and strategies.
- Christmas theme and cute art style (weight 0.86): The game has a strong Christmas theme with cute and appealing characters. The art style is lighthearted and colorful, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- Good soundtrack (weight 0.85): The game features a fantastic soundtrack that fits well with the Christmas theme. The music is engaging and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Fair pricing and good value (weight 0.84): The game is considered to be fairly priced and offers good value for money. It provides a substantial amount of content and replayability for its price.
- Transferable save data (weight 0.07): Players can transfer save data from the previous game, allowing them to carry over their progress and unlocks. This feature adds convenience and continuity for returning players.
- Creative bosses and atmosphere (weight 0.05): The game features creative bosses and a great atmosphere, particularly in stage two. This adds to the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.
- Character interactions and BGM (weight 0.05): The game includes character interactions and a glorious BGM for the characters. This adds depth to the story and enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Steam leaderboards (weight 0.03): The game includes Steam leaderboards for scoring, adding a competitive element and encouraging players to improve their skills and achieve higher scores.

Common complaints:
- Insufficient content (weight 0.46): Many players feel that the game has insufficient content, with only three levels and minimal changes from the previous version. This leads to low replay value and a feeling that the game is too short.
- High difficulty level (weight 0.43): The game is noted for its high difficulty, which may be challenging for beginners and even experienced players. The difficulty is described as brutally hard, with tough bosses and long, difficult mid-stages.
- Movement and control issues (weight 0.31): The game lacks movement acceleration, making precise movements difficult. Additionally, the formation buttons and input change sections do not function properly.
- Poor visual design (weight 0.31): The game's visual design is criticized for being simplistic and having poor color selection. The screen can also feel cluttered, making it hard to keep track of what is happening.
- Confusing and frustrating stage design (weight 0.31): Specific stages, such as the third stage toy castle and flying castle, are criticized for being confusing and frustrating. This can lead to player frustration and a negative gaming experience.
- Lack of mouse input support (weight 0.3): The game does not support mouse input, which limits control options for players. This can be frustrating for those who prefer using a mouse for precise movements.
- Language and font issues (weight 0.29): The game does not support the Japanese language on Steam and has font display issues. This can be problematic for players who prefer playing in Japanese or have specific font requirements.
- Difficult and annoying achievements (weight 0.13): Achievements in the game are criticized for being extremely difficult and annoying. The formation explanations for achievements are ambiguous, leading to many wasted trials and frustration.
- Specific character and boss criticisms (weight 0.1): Certain characters and bosses are criticized for being particularly difficult or annoying. For example, Nico Ichimonji is described as a nightmare on normal mode, and specific boss fights are noted for their difficulty and frustrating mechanics.
- Grinding and repetition required (weight 0.09): The game requires a lot of grinding and repeated plays to earn points for equipment and unlock shot types. This can feel like an endless and horrible grind, making the game feel repetitive and unsatisfying.
- Long and tedious boss battles (weight 0.07): Boss battles are criticized for being long and tedious, with long health bars and survival times before bosses become vulnerable. This can make the fights feel drawn out and frustrating.
- Buggy and confusing mechanics (weight 0.07): Some mechanics in the game are buggy and confusing. For example, the Final Spell card replay is buggy, and explosion animations can cause confusion. Additionally, some mechanics take time to get used to, which can be frustrating for players.
- Lack of rhythm and unsatisfying gameplay (weight 0.05): The game is criticized for lacking rhythm and feeling unsatisfying. The strategy is often reduced to 'hold fire until you win,' which can make the gameplay feel repetitive and unengaging.
- Slow and punishing currency earning (weight 0.03): The process of earning currency in the game is described as painfully slow and punishing. This can make it difficult for players to progress and enjoy the game.
- Cloud saving issues (weight 0.03): Steam cloud saving in the game is noted to be not good. This can be problematic for players who rely on cloud saving to keep their progress across different devices.

Gameplay feedback:
- Game is a challenging bullet hell (weight 0.67): The game is described as a challenging bullet hell game with a high difficulty level. Players mention that the game is very difficult even on easy mode and features tough boss battles.
- Similar to QP Shooting Dangerous (weight 0.48): The game shares similar mechanics, style, and gameplay to QP Shooting Dangerous. It is often compared to QP Shooting Dangerous, with a Christmas theme and featuring the character Aru.
- Short game length (weight 0.39): The game is relatively short, with only three stages, and can be completed in less than 30 minutes. This makes it suitable for casual play sessions.
- Cute presentation and beginner-friendly (weight 0.21): The game has a cute presentation with cartoony graphics, making it accessible and appealing to average gamers and beginners.
- Light-hearted story and character interactions (weight 0.08): The game features a light-hearted comic plot with character interactions, adding a narrative context to the gameplay.
- Grinding and in-game currency (weight 0.06): The game requires grinding for in-game currency and points to unlock new equipment and formations, which can be a challenging aspect for some players.
- Visibility and clarity issues (weight 0.06): Some players have mentioned issues with visibility and clarity, such as difficulty distinguishing between good and bad bullets and unclear judgment points.

Performance notes:
- Movement lacks acceleration (weight 0.03): The game's movement mechanics do not include acceleration, which makes it difficult for players to execute precise movements effectively.
- Steam cloud saving issues (weight 0.03): Players are experiencing problems with the Steam cloud saving feature, which may affect their ability to save and load game progress.
- Font display problems (weight 0.03): There are issues with how fonts are displayed in the game, which could affect readability and user interface clarity.
- Optimization worse than QPSD (weight 0.03): Some players feel that the game's optimization is inferior compared to another game referred to as QPSD.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for fans and enthusiasts (weight 0.29): The game is highly recommended for fans of the previous game, shoot 'em up enthusiasts, and those who enjoy challenging games. It is particularly suggested for players who enjoy bullet hell games with cute characters and is considered worth the price, especially if on sale.
- Not for everyone (weight 0.22): The game is not recommended for players with a short temper or epilepsy due to its challenging and potentially intense gameplay.
- DLC for 100% Orange Juice (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for players of 100% Orange Juice due to the inclusion of DLC for that game. Many players bought this game specifically for the additional content it provides to 100% Orange Juice.
- Good value for money (weight 0.05): The game is seen as a good value for money, especially if purchased during the holidays or at a discount. It is recommended for those looking for a satisfying experience without spending much.
- Try QP Shooting Dangerous first (weight 0.05): New players to the cute-em-up genre are advised to start with QP Shooting Dangerous. If they enjoy that game, they should consider buying Xmas Shooting for a similar experience.
- Specific player recommendations (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for 100% Orange Juice players who want to use the Asia Ray (contest) collaboration character. It is also suggested for core shoot 'em up players who want to try various formations.
- Christmas-themed and other games (weight 0.04): Some players suggest looking into more Christmas-themed games or other games for more satisfying experiences. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, there are other games that might offer a more fulfilling experience.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Players enjoy the game due to its solid game design, engaging mechanics, and tight controls. The cute characters, fun gameplay, and appealing art and music also contribute to a positive experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Players are frustrated by the game's difficulty spikes, confusing stage design, and visual issues. Poor color selection and game mechanics, along with difficult boss battles and control issues, add to the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players feel disappointed due to the game's weak story and soundtrack, as well as its short length. Some players also mention that the game feels incomplete or poorly optimized compared to other similar games.
- Frustrated (weight 0.08): Players are frustrated by the endless repetition and ambiguous explanations for achievements, leading to wasted trials. Bugs and the difficulty in tracking game elements also contribute to the frustration.
- Positive (weight 0.08): Players have a positive experience due to the fun mechanics, enjoyable art and soundtrack, and good value for money. The game's lighthearted nature and transferability of points and formations are also appreciated.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players are satisfied with the game's good action and difficulty, cute characters, and excellent soundtrack. The short length is acceptable due to the overall quality of the game.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players are disappointed with the game's simplistic graphics and poor optimization. The significant increase in difficulty on normal mode and comparison to a more complete game also contribute to the disappointment.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Players experience joy due to the game's bright and light-hearted theme, cute story, and enjoyable gameplay. The colorful visuals, fun characters, and glorious BGM contribute to the positive experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited by the fun and ridiculous gameplay, as well as the challenge it presents. The holiday theme and the game's appeal to fans of the genre also contribute to the excitement.
- Happy (weight 0.05): Players are happy with the game's fun shot-types and hyper-styles, which provide replayability. The cute characters and positive aspects of the game's theme also contribute to the happiness.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited by the game's high replay value, fun achievements, and engaging story. The appealing characters and positive gameplay features also contribute to the excitement.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Players are excited by the game's mechanics, which are similar to QP Shooting - Dangerous!!, and the useful Orbit bullet feature.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel nostalgic due to the game's similarities to a previous game they enjoyed, specifically QP Shooting.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players are satisfied with the enjoyable gameplay and additional content. The game is seen as a good entry point for beginners with unique mechanics.
- Satisfied (weight 0.02): Players are satisfied with the positive gameplay features, despite issues with Steam cloud saving.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Players are delighted by the high quality of the game.
- Frustration (weight 0.02): Players feel frustrated due to the high difficulty of the third stage's second spell card.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused by certain parts of the game, such as the claw machine in the third stage, where they are unsure of what to do.}