is a 1993 run and gun video game released by

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Gameplay

''Mystic Formula'' is a multidirectional shoot 'em up game.

Development and release

''Mystic Formula'' was released by Microcabin in 1993.

Reception

''Mystic Formula'' received mixed reviews. ''

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''s four reviewers considered the game too difficult. ''

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''s Kurt Kalata praised the game's artwork and cutscenes, but harshly criticized its graphics and level design.

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1993 video games Microcabin games Multidirectional shooters category:Shoot 'em ups TurboGrafx-CD-only games Video games developed in Japan {{shmup-videogame-stub