History Main / CuteEmUp

* The "''Pure White Lover Bizarre Jelly''" mini-game in ''NoMoreHeroes'' was a regular shoot-em-up. In ''NoMoreHeroes2DesperateStruggle'', it is now a CuteEmUp.

* ''VideoGame/BulletHeaven'' is an ''EpicBattleFantasy'' GaidenGam).

* ''VideoGame/DeathSmiles'': A subversion, as the series comprises of scary-looking enemies based on dark fantasy horror fictions and a genuinely evil BigBad, as well as an otherwise serious plot.

* ''VideoGame/DeathSmiles''

* ''VideoGame/{{Otomedius}}'', Konami's combination of their own series, ''VideoGame/{{Parodius}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Gradius}}''. Silliness + Plot + Boobs - Drugs.

* Speaking about BulletHell games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''EpicBattleFantasy'' GaidenGame).

* ''Harmful Park''

* ''Akkanvader'' (better known as ''SpaceInvaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies!'')

* ''Star Parodier'', a cute'em up entry in Hudson's otherwise serious ''VideoGame/StarSoldier'' series.

* ''King & Balloon'' (the ''original'' cute-'em-up!)

* ''Space Bomber''
* ''GundemoniumSeries''

* ''Mystic Riders''
* ''Mr. Heli'' is a borderline example: the backgrounds aren't all that bright and cheerful, though the character design is definitely on the cartoonish side.
* ''Flying Hamster''
* The latest versions of VideoGame/{{Minesweeper}} have an option to uncover the map without stepping on any ''flowers'' rather than mines. This mode is the default on versions of Windows distributed in many countries where someone finding a live mine is a frequent (and usually tragic) occurrence.
* ''Kyuiin''
* ''L-Dis''

* ''Gunbird''

* ''Coryoon''

* ''Keio Flying Squadron''
* ''Kolibri''

* ''{{Gunbird}}''

* ''HarmfulPark''

* ''{{Akkanvader}}'' (better known as ''SpaceInvaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies!'')

* ''StarParodier'', a cute'em up entry in Hudson's otherwise serious ''VideoGame/StarSoldier'' series.

* ''{{Coryoon}}''
* ''GunNac''
* ''Game Tengoku'' by Jaleco qualifies as this, along with being a both of CrisisCrossover (between Jaleco's old arcade games) and AffectionateParody of the arcade gaming history and tropes around it.
* ''KingAndBalloon'' (the ''original'' cute-'em-up!)
* ''DeathSmiles''

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* ''RabioLepus'' and ''Rabio Lepus Special''

* ''MagicalChase''

* ''[[{{Touhou}} Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[WatchItForTheMeme Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

* ''TroubleWitches''

A [[SubTrope sub-genre]] of ShootEmUp games, which replaces the spaceships, StarfishAliens, robots and lasers with [[CuteKitten kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things LighterAndSofter. The stark space setting becomes {{Wackyland}}, and MoeAnthropomorphism abounds.

But the gameplay is otherwise intact, including [[NintendoHard the difficulty]]. Yes, despite the facades, these games are still very difficult, and need ''a lot'' of skill to beat (especially when they overlap with BulletHell). If you think otherwise, be prepared for a good smack in the face with SurpriseDifficulty.

* Speaking about BulletHell games, ''Bullet Heaven'' (an ''EpicBattleFantasy'' SpinOff).

* ''[[{{Touhou}} Touhou Project]]'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[WatchItForTheMeme Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't]] [[IReadItForTheArticles all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

* ''PockyAndRocky''

* ''TwinkleStarSprites'' and other ''Twinkle Star'' games.

* ''{{Otomedius}}'', Konami's combination of their own series, ''VideoGame/{{Parodius}}'' and ''{{Gradius}}''. Silliness + Plot + Boobs - Drugs.

* ''FantasyZone''

* ''TeamFortress2'' as seen through the eyes of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUhOnX8qt3I Pyro]]

A [[SubTrope sub-genre]] of ShootEmUp games, which replaces the spaceships, StarfishAliens, robots and lasers with [[CuteKitten kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things LighterAndSofter. The stark space setting becomes {{Wackyland}}, and MoeAnthropomorphism abounds.

* ''{{Parodius}}''

* ''{{Otomedius}}'', Konami's combination of their own series, ''{{Parodius}}'' and ''{{Gradius}}''. Silliness + Plot + Boobs - Drugs.

* ''{{GunNac}}''
* ''Game Tengoku'' by Jaleco qualifies as this, along with being a both of CrisisCrossover (between Jaleco's old arcade games) and AffectionateParody of the arcade gaming history and tropes around it.

* ''{{DeathSmiles}}''

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* The "''Pure White Lover Bizarre Jelly''" mini-game in ''NoMoreHeroes'' was a regular shoot-em-up. In ''NoMoreHeroes2DesperateStruggle'', it is now a CuteEmUp.

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* In the same vein as this trope, the Vista version of ''{{Minesweeper}}'' has an option to replace the minefield with a flower garden. The explosion sound effects turn to chimes.
** It is also possible to mix and match the mines and sounds, leading to a minefield chiming as it detonates, or a field of flowers exploding as they bloom.

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* ''Game Tengoku'' by Jaleco qualifies as this, along with being a both of DeconstructionCrossover (between Jaleco's old arcade games) and AffectionateParody of the arcade gaming history and tropes around it.