Pink Sweets (Xbox 360) Arcade Stage 1 with Shasta (and a legitimate score!)

[megaszx08]

Funny thing is I've always checked that website for news on STG's (for a about two years now) but never the strategy section. Thanks for the link, that explains basically everything I needed to know. I wanted to know more about the game since I'm going to buy the Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets 2-pack. I would partially blame that website for getting me involved in this expensive hobby.

[Korszca]

@megaszx08 I know exactly what you mean. Between Shmups Forum and Arcade Otaku I've gotten sucked into two very expensive hobbies. But I can't complain, I love them both.

[MattTheSpratt]

@Korszca Dude, I wouldn't call myself Otaku if I were you. In Japan, it's a derogatory term.

[Korszca]

@MattTheSpratt Uh, I didn't call myself an otaku. The name of the forum is Arcade Otaku. I'm aware of its derogatory connotation in Japan but the term in the United States (where I live) and the UK (where the founder of AO lives) does not have that connotation.

[MattTheSpratt]

@Korszca Oh bugger, didn't know that was the name of a forum. Sorry!

[Korszca]

Sure. You will want to check this website

tinyurl (dot) com/3epgbyg

It's pretty good. The big thing here in Pink Sweets is the use for your shield, which can cancel 1 of the 3 types of bullets fired at you (don't worry, the vast majority of bullets are of that 1 type). Part of it is learning what you can absorb with your shield and what you can't. Your Rose Cracker (bomb) cancels all bullets at the risk of jacking your rank way up. Pink Sweets is very hard, but I love the challenge :)

[megaszx08]

Can you explain to me how the scoring mechanics work here? And, I was also wondering, do you simply cancel the bullets like that or is there a time limit? I've heard that this is a tough game.

[Korszca]

@megaszx08 And before I forget, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask! I'll cover as much as I can.