Crimzon Clover
2011 video game
Crimzon Clover is a dōjin, vertically scrolling, bullet hell shooter developed by Yotsubane and released at the 79th Comiket. Its name is a reference to the crimson clover, a species of clover native to Europe. Originally released for Windows on January 11, 2011 in Japan, a NESiCAxLive arcade version was released on April 25, 2013. An updated Windows version, entitled Crimzon Clover: World Ignition was released worldwide on June 6, 2014 via Steam, on December 3, 2014 via GOG.com. Another updated Nintendo Switch version, titled Crimzon Clover World EXplosion, released on October 29, 2020. World EXplosion was later released for Windows via Steam on December 6, 2021, replacing World Ignition on the Steam storefront after December 21, 2021.
Gameplay
The player controls one of four types of ship - Type I, II, III or Z. All ships share the same control scheme, though movement speed, option arrangement, and break gauge refill differ between the three. A fourth ship, Type Z, was added for the updated World Ignition.
Controls
Arrow keys move the craft.
Button 1 (default Z) releases rapid fire straight ahead from both the craft and its options.
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