Espgaluda II Review - Nintendo Switch

Review of Livewire's latest Cave port, Espgaluda II.
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[@Xecution099]

Love how at the same time you are talking about the game being esoterically complex the dialogue box makes the assertion "That's its." as though its all so simple lol. Nice editing

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Yeah, it's pretty funny. Like, on the basic movement and shot types tutorial, it makes sense, but here...?!

[@reef6826]

Really like the look of the visuals, thanks for making these videos, you have really got me hooked on shmups!

[@outexyt]

day one purchase indeed, Hope they work on Futari soon. Perhaps rhe day might come when I can retire my 360

[@ZenTea]

Cave games just have better mechanics and the most beautiful bullet patterns. Also the their general artstyle is unmatched.

[@abc2390986]

And ESPGaluda 2 has some of the best patterns out of cave games. In Mushi there are some bs patterns but this game has none. Just straight up honest but difficult bullet rains.

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

Agreed, even the Treasure games are aesthetically pale by comparison imo. I really think Cave are the pinnacle of shmup game design

[@arronetchells4363]

Really great review, looking forward to playing the alternative modes. Day 1 purchase for me

[@barrensoil]

I really want the first one on switch, too. Please make it happen, Live Wire or M2STG. Thanks for another great review, SoW.

[@Theoneinchocean]

I have been following you on twitter for a while but did not know you review videos. Geez I am in to watch all these reviews, so many games I don't even know exist.

[@PierrePradat]

Great review as usual ! Thanks for sharing the passion !

[@Xecution099]

Awesome again. One of the best reviewers out there

[@futureskeletons66669]

Cave are the founding members of Toaplan. Toaplan essentially created the template for what we understand to be a Shmup/STG. They developed Tiger Heli, Slap Fight and so on. They achieve a level of professionalism and polish that few other devs in the genre manage to achieve.

[@streetmagik3105]

M2 Shottriggers is releasing the TigerHeli set at the end of the month. I'm looking forward to importing it!

[@futureskeletons66669]

@@streetmagik3105 Get Star is also a great game. It's the DLC for that release. It has characteristics of Slap Fight and Tiger Heli in a beater.

[@Bugatti12563]

Thanks for this review.

[@BeugsTheLegend]

Looks amazing! Day one purchase. Let’s go!!!!

[@slip309]

Great video as always! I am SUPER jealous that you got an early copy! Can't wait until tomorrow to get my hands on this one...feels like FOREVER since it was announce. My favorite part of the review: "What's so good about Cave?...EVERYTHING!!!"

[@cusernament]

Thanks - just got this. You cleared up some confusing things for me.

[@theshinken]

Very good review which articulates my thoughts about the perfectly! So far I'm happy with normal and Omake mode. Black feels arcane alchemy, a bit too much for me :D

[@streetmagik3105]

It's supposed to go live on the eShop today. It's not up yet, but I'll be downloading as soon as it is.

[@albertloo6631]

Thanks for the review! How this is a straight up port of the JP 360 version, (like to where the beginning tutorial is still in Japanese and mentions of Xbox 360 are still in the game), initially disappointed me, but this gives me hope that it won't take tons of effort for Livewire to bring Futari over someday. Also fingers crossed they get leaderboards up and running at some point.

[@panochaberta1248]

This, it's a straight up port of 360 version. The good thing about it is that maybe livewire is going to release the other 360 cave games as a bunch. Futari, Ketsui and Daioujou are the ones i think they gonna port next

[@kaspalone]

@@panochaberta1248 For now, DFK is slated for november/december 2021. I'm hoping they announce another batch next year. I'd love to have all the x360 CAVE games on the switch. Heck, I would double dip if they EVER release a physical collection of them.

[@panochaberta1248]

@@kaspalone Same bro. i'll go nuts if they release futari on next batch i rlly love that game

[@kaspalone]

@@panochaberta1248 you and I both, man!. I played the heck out of that game on x360 and on iOS!. It's a shame, really that they (CAVE) have not updated the iOS version to 64bits like they did with DFK, DOJ, MAX and DeathSmiles.

[@4IndieForever]

I just 1cc Novice so proud lol. Normal is still waaay too hard though. I am almost done with my 1cc Novice for Do Don Pachi too, but that one is waaay harder to me. Anyway great review i give it a like!

[@N8V_Juice]

I've bought all of Live Wire's ports on switch. My next wish is for Dodonpachi Saidaioujou to come over. Hopefully these releases on Switch create new bullet hell fans.

[@ThomasJeff1898]

And Mushihimesama Futari as well. Since Radiant Silvergun's Switch version is already released, either SaiDaiOuJou, Futari or both would be next. That would be up to Live Wire.

[@ytsid0980]

Just ordered a physical copy cant wait,Another great review/guide love your videos really in depth,please can you review the new batsugun on the switch 🙂

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Coming very soon!

[@SicketMog]

Also just got a physical. Bit expensive but cba to hook up my 360 rn and having it portable will be cool.

[@prodoomer3166]

Thanks for the review. I went to pick it up on the US eshop but there's no pre order available, so tomorrow morning will have to do I guess.

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

That's strange. Livewire sent a Tweet saying it was available. Sometimes the eShop can be funny with regions and timezones. Hope you'll be enjoying it soon!

[@gigi-wd1lm]

I really hope espgaluda II and mushihimesama will have a physical release later on the switch

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I'm pretty confident they will. And hopefully more to come too!

[@brantlisk786]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch I too am waiting to see if it gets a physical. Any thoughts on when that may happen?

[@hammerfistrevolution5232]

Great review! When does this hit the eShop!?

[@shadymike91]

Tomorrow in the EU

[@BeugsTheLegend]

Tomorrow in the US too

[@hammerfistrevolution5232]

@Gerda Ne nice! Looks like I'll be playing today 😎

[@PiN_MiKE]

Nice review bud! Any word on physicals yet for Mushihimesama and this?

[@hammerfistrevolution5232]

@@PiN_MiKE I really hope they do get them! Death Smiles 1+2 soon!

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

The only way these releases could be better is with added scanline options like the M2 shottrigger releases. Still - amazing games. Essential shmups as you say.

[@reagandow850]

Now we just need to keep our fingers crossed for a physical version.

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I'm actually very confident there will be physical copies. These are arguably the biggest shmup releases on Switch and Livewire will have been beating away all the limited run companies with a stick from the moment they announced the games. Personally, I'd far prefer a more regular retail release, but either way, I'm pretty sure there's going to be some sort of physical edition eventually.

[@c.s.hayden3022]

When the technical aspects click and you meet the designers halfway, then you’re like “Ah!” and see what they were going for. It’s fun but not always apparent.

[@MarquisDeSang]

I just want to know if there is a tate mode. 12:00 Yes it does! Perfect game, will buy the physical version soon

[@mbrando4403]

LRG has a physical of this coming out. can you play this with a FlipGrip?

[@TheSamuraiGoomba]

I'm jelly of the early copy.

[@Arglactable]

Third time I've purchased this (iOS, 360 import, and Switch). No ragrets.

[@userforum5644]

Does it support TATE (vertical screen) mode?

[@johngavalas74]

Kinda odd that switch got part 2 of Espgaluda but not part 1

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

Still waiting for Bug Princess 1 and 2 to come to Switch.

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

"Bug Princess 1" is already on Switch. Search mushihimesama in the eShop and enjoy!

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch Oh wow! Thanks!!

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

Espgaluda looks like rpg if you only judge it by their cover.

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Haha, true. And if you look into it, it's got a pretty long and detailed jrpg story behind it as well.

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch Reason why I want Espgaluda is because it looks like an rpg(aside from that bullet absorbing tools).

[@moveit05]

Will this have a physical release?...😯😯

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

I hope so. But nothing confirmed so far.

[@benjaminmartin2922]

the screen is unfortunately ridiculously small and there is no way to play full screen . Whats the point of the rotation mode if it doesnt change the screen size ?

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

You can change the screen to whatever size you want.

[@benjaminmartin2922]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch how do you do it ? cant see that option anywhere

[@benjaminmartin2922]

@@ShmupsOnSwitch oh sorry just found it. it only appears when ure ingame. thanks ! gonna test all of these options

[@ShmupsOnSwitch]

Oh yeah, sorry, I should maybe have mentioned in the review that there are far more options once you've chosen a version than in the main menu.