---
name: "mu-cade"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "mu-cade"
version: "0.11.dfsg1-14"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/mu-cade"
---

# mu-cade(6)

chase action game

## NAME

mu-cade - chase action game

## DESCRIPTION

The Physics Centipede Invasion Smashup waggly shmup, 'Mu-cade'

Mu-cade is another shoot-em-up game by Kenta Cho. In this game Kenta has introduced physics into his formula of hardcore shooting games. Similar in some ways to Asteroids and Nibbles, the playing area is a rectangular arena in which vessel-snakes have only one idea at the head: expelling the others into the vacuum. You incarnate one of them, and you'll quickly realize the subtlety of the goal: your tail lengthens as you destroy your enemies.

## OPTIONS

These command-line options are available:

- **-brightness n**

  Set the brightness of the screen. (n = 0 - 100, default = 100)

- **-res x y**

  Set the screen resolution to (x, y). (default = 640, 480)

- **-nosound**

  Stop the sound.

- **-window**

  Launch the game in a window.

- **-fullscreen**

  Launch the game in fullscreen mode.

- **-exchange**

  Exchange a shot key and a cut off key.

- **-rotatestick2 n**

  Rotate the direction of the stick2 in n degrees.

- **-reversestick2**

  Reverse the direction of the stick2.

- **-disablestick2**

  Disable the input of the stick2.

- **-enableaxis5**

  Use the input of axis 5 to fire shots and axis 3 to cut off the tail. (for Xbox 360 wired controller)

## USAGE

Keep your ship from falling down and push enemies out of the way.

Controls:

- **Move**

   **Arrow / Num / \[WASD\] / Stick1 (Axis 1, 2)**

- **Fire shots / Hold direction**

   \[Z\]\[L-Ctrl\]\[R-Ctrl\]\[.\] / Trigger 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11\
    \[IJKL\] / Stick2 (Axis 3 or 5, 4)

  Hold a key to open automatic fire and hold the direction of a ship. Tap a key to take a turn while firing.

   You can also fire shots with the second stick. (If you have a problem with the direction of the stick2, try '-rotatestick2' and '-reversestick2' options. e.g. '-rotatestick2 -90 -reversestick2') (If you are using Xbox 360 wired controller, use '-enableaxis5' option.)

- **Cut off the tail**

   **\[X\]\[L-Alt\]\[R-Alt\]\[L-Shift\]\[R-Shift\]**\
    **\[/\]\[Return\]\[Space\] / Trigger 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12**

  **Cut off the tail of your ship. This action also wipes out all bullets and you obtain powerful shots for a while.**

- **Pause**

   \[P\]

- **Exit / Return to the title**

   \[ESC\]

Tail multiplier:

The tail of your ship becomes longer when you push an enemy out and you get a score multiplier.

Extra ship:

You earn an extra ship 50,000 and every 200,000 points.

## SEE ALSO

You can find more about the game on its homepage: Homepage: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cs8k-cyu/windows/mcd\_e.html

## AUTHOR

Mu-cade has been written by Kenta Cho \<cs8k-cyu@asahi-net.or.jp\>