东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
- May 21, 2021
- 东方祈华梦制作组
Get on Steam"东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere" is a bullet hell game set in the colorful world of Gensokyo. Players take on the role of various characters from the Touhou Project universe, each with unique abilities, as they battle against devilish enemies and enormous bosses. With its intricate patterns, fast-paced gameplay, and beautiful artwork, this game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for bullet hell enthusiasts.
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- The game features beautiful artwork, a catchy soundtrack, and interesting bullet patterns, making it visually and audibly appealing.
- The 'Power Overwhelming' mechanic adds a unique layer of strategy, allowing players to absorb hits and clear bullets, which makes the gameplay feel dynamic and engaging.
- Overall, the game is well-polished with great production values, making it one of the best Touhou fangames available.
- Some players find the game to be easier than expected, with the 'Power Overwhelming' mechanic making it feel overly forgiving, especially on normal difficulty.
- Certain stages may feel underwhelming or linear, lacking the excitement found in boss fights, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There are minor technical issues, such as crashes when saving replays, which can be frustrating for players.
- music30 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality, blending traditional Touhou sounds with unique instrumentation, including medieval German influences and catchy melodies. Reviewers highlight standout tracks, particularly from stages 4 and 5, and appreciate the overall integration of music with the game's art and gameplay. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some note that it lacks bonus material and can be confusing due to its non-sequential track order.
“The music is upbeat and catchy, with some unique sounding instrumentation including some tracks using the accordion, and others invoking sounds from the PC-98 era.”
“Does a wonderful job with music, sound, backgrounds, character art, and danmaku that combine into a feast for the eyes and ears, even while you panic to find a safe way to re-stream the bullets flying at your face.”
“The game is incredibly well made and has a wonderful soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack is worth a purchase if you like the game's music, but has far less bonus material than EIOS had.”
“The soundtrack's songs are also not in game order, which can make it a little confusing at times.”
“Music is more instrumental than your usual Touhou game, but still uses some familiar instruments that relate its sounds to the main games.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by the innovative "power overwhelming" mechanic, which allows players to absorb multiple hits and enhances bullet canceling, creating a unique and engaging experience. While the game presents a high bullet density that feels challenging, the mechanic makes it more forgiving, allowing players of varying skill levels to enjoy the game. Overall, the gameplay is well-designed with creative bullet patterns and a polished presentation, though some players feel it leans towards being easier than expected due to the mechanic's effectiveness.
“The gameplay is interesting: it's heavy on bullet cancels with lots of falling items that cancel bullets around you, and it has a 'power overwhelming' mechanic that once charged acts as an auto-bomb and then even after allows you to absorb more hits before dying, meaning even if you aren't manually bombing you can take 4 or 5 hits per life.”
“The gameplay is very tight with fun bullet patterns.”
“The amount of gameplay and visual polish in this title is amazing.”
“Because of this, the bullet density and intensity is ramped way up (normal difficulty felt more like Touhou lunatic difficulty) meaning it feels really hard, but it's pretty illusionary as between the multiple cancels and all the free misses due to the power overwhelming mechanic, I managed to 1cc it on normal on my first blind run.”
“One nitpick about the mechanic is that you can’t really opt out of it; misses are an automatic power overwhelming activation as long as you have bombs and max power.”
“Bosses' patterns are as beautiful as they're challenging, but the stages leading up to them felt a bit underwhelming due to how easily you can charge the 'power' meter for the main mechanic.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and excellent visuals, showcasing a polished art style that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive frame rate and engaging patterns, alongside a top-notch soundtrack that complements the visuals. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered a significant strength, contributing to its fun and immersive gameplay.
“Excellent graphics, excellent frame rate and loads of fun!!”
“Beautiful artwork, cool music, nice spell card names, and a new hyper system that challenges the traditional mindset of 'just press bomb when in trouble.'”
“The visuals are lovely, the patterns look interesting, the story is genuinely engaging, and the music is beautiful.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in this game is noted for its coherence, particularly when playing as Sakuya, and it successfully blends original elements with references to the Touhou canon. Players appreciate the unique character backgrounds and the engaging narrative, which is complemented by beautiful visuals and music, making for an overall captivating experience.
“Something a bit different from other fangames is that the story picks a bit from canon and messes with it to give some background on the characters; also, you can use continues on the extra stage and it'll still be counting as a clear.”
“The visuals are lovely, the patterns look interesting, the story is genuinely interesting as well, and the music is beautiful.”
“But despite these references to the original games, 'Blue Devil in the Belvedere' thankfully strikes out on its own with a mostly original cast, story, and setting.”
“Something a bit different from other fangames is that the story picks a bit from canon and messes with it to give some background on the characters; also, you can use continues on the extra stage and it'll still be counted as a clear.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through unique character designs and thoughtful references, such as the nod to "Spice and Wolf" in the stage 5 boss. Overall, the game's artistic elements contribute significantly to the characters' appeal and depth.
“The character design was unique, and I really appreciated the not-so-subtle reference to 'Spice and Wolf' in the stage 5 boss.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing performance issues in specific segments, though this may vary depending on individual hardware capabilities.
“If I had one thing to knock against it, it's that I personally ran into some performance issues during certain segments. However, my computer is a bit of a potato, so take that with a grain of salt.”
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