Who misses the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 classic “shmup” Mamorukun Curse? We sure do. The game didn’t get nearly enough attention as it deserved, especially with its quirky Japanese style. Luckily, Clear River Games is giving it a second chance on the market – and how! Mamorukun ReCurse! will debut on consoles and PC this September.

Due for release on September 25th, the game will arrive on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, along with Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 and PC.

In addition the game will see a physical release for PS5 and Nintendo Switch through Limited Run Games.Pre-sales will kick off on July 15th, with standard and Underworld Editions available.

Official Details About Mamorukun ReCurse!

Dive into this modern remaster of a cult classic arcade shooter and embark on an adventure filled with breathtaking environments, bizarre creatures and bullets, to save the Netherworld and seal the gate to the World of Darkness. Players take control of Mamoru, who, after his untimely death, wakes up in The Netherworld. A brief meeting with three new friends is swiftly followed by the energetic Fululu explaining he, Mayuno, Kinya, and Beniko, are the only hope of stopping the invasion of darkness about to consume The Netherworld.

Don’t let the gorgeous, mellow aesthetic fool you – this vertical-scrolling shoot ‘em up will take you right back to the cabinet-pounding days of traditional arcade games. In Mamorukun ReCurse!, the player is in control, and can make use of Curse Bullets to alter the difficulty of the game and reap in the rewards. Wipe out smaller enemies, clear projectiles from the screen, or power up larger enemies, making them harder to defeat. The greater the risk, the higher the score.

Key Features

  • An arcade classic, ReCursed! for modern platforms.
  • Widescreen support and modern twin-stick controls.
  • Use Curse Bullets to adjust the game’s difficulty on the fly!
  • Story Mode, Arcade Mode, or Netherworld Adventures – a set of challenge courses to sharpen your skills? The choice is yours!
  • Multiple characters, alternate costumes, and an extensive Gallery Mode!
  • Original compositions by Yosuke Yasui, plus arranged music from previous releases.

Packed with content, Mamorukun ReCurse! includes Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Challenge Courses, alternative costumes, and a new Gallery Mode. The game also includes all previously released downloadable content characters, giving players plenty of reasons to play again and again.

So there you go, kids. Enjoy the trailer below and get ready for a curse!

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Need more Clear River Games shmup goodness? Check out our review of Under Defeat!