/vr/ - Retro Games

Kyuin is a bizarre horizontal "cute-'em-up" where you play as a young boy riding a magical vacuum cleaner that shoots energy pellets. The boy himself is a 3D model superimposed on 2D backgrounds and most enemies are detailed sprites. This is very similar visually and in spirit to other wacky PSX shooters such as Harmful Park and the Parodius games, which lots of unusual and unexpected enemy types, varied and strange settings for stages, and powers inspired by gags or mundane, everyday objects. The challenge level is low for shmup veterans, but that also makes it accessible to everyone, and you'll mostly want to play it for the ridiculous factor. If you enjoyed this, definitely consider trying Harmful Park and Sexy Parodius as well.