Acceleration of SUGURI 2

So, I knew this was a Bullet Hell Shoot-em-up… but I did not realize it was going to be a Bullet Hell Shoot-em-up FIGHTER. That’s right just you and one boss in a literal ring duking it out until the other expires or time runs out. I’m not exactly the best at these games, I can usually get by, but this just did not click for me. Maybe because I was dead set on using a controller but the button configuration felt off. Often needing to press the square+circle/B+X buttons among other combinations all while constantly dashing, switching between neutral and directional attacks, dodging, trying not to acquire too much heat, etc…. It’s just a lot. I suppose it’s what one must expect from the 100% OJ universe but frankly it’s not for me. Even on Easy I would often struggle with some fights. Several characters have clear advantages over any others. The story is short, kind of like a fighting game’s arcade mode. Pick a character, get your opening dialogue, fight several fights, get the final dialogue along with the main boss. I got through several characters and realized I did not want to put in the energy for this, not to mention not being able to get through normal mode felt bad. There appeared to be some other modes and online (even advertised Tourneys in the Community Hub) but I dare not even try any of those. All in all, the game isn’t bad and it certainly fills an interesting niche but it just isn’t for me.