AutoChess of Gensokyo
- August 28, 2021
- MyACG Studio
Get on Steam"AutoChess of Gensokyo" is an Early Access multiplayer AutoChess-Like game based on the Touhou Project. With over 50 characters, each with unique abilities, players must build and optimize their combinations to defeat others. The game offers a nice UI and is a fan-made Doujin game, with no profit intent, striving to bring a special experience to Touhou fans.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute art and characters that fans of the Touhou franchise will enjoy.
- Gameplay is fun and reminiscent of Autochess, with character abilities that align well with their Touhou counterparts.
- In-game purchases can be made with currency earned through gameplay, avoiding pay-to-win mechanics.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and game-breaking bugs.
- Currently only available in Chinese, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to understand the game.
- The player base is small, leading to challenges in finding matches and a lack of multiplayer activity.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay enjoyable and fun, particularly after recent rebalancing and the introduction of new characters and mechanics. However, there are concerns about the lack of clarity in the tutorial regarding the creation of 2-star characters, and some users express a desire for English language support.
“Personally, I wish this game was successful since I really enjoy the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is really fun, but I wish making 2-star characters was explained in the tutorial.”
“The game became better with rebalancing and new characters and mechanics, and it will be even better if it has an English language option.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as it heavily strains even capable hardware like the 3060 laptop GPU, struggling to maintain 60fps at 720p. Users consistently report performance problems that indicate a need for further optimization work.
“Performance issues; the game needs optimization work. It maxes out my 3060 laptop GPU even at 720p 60fps.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming art style complemented by a diverse range of stages, skins, and music, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviewers note the artwork as simple, it still receives a favorable rating of 8/10 for its appeal and variety.
“The art style is cute, and there's a variety of stages, skins, and music to spice things up.”
“The graphics are vibrant and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
“The visual design is stunning, with detailed environments that draw you into the game world.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its variety, complementing the cute art style and diverse stages, which enhances the overall experience.
“The art style is cute, and there's a variety of stages, skins, and music to spice things up.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the in-game currency allows for purchases without excessive grinding, making progression feel more accessible and enjoyable.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
“I find myself spending hours just repeating the same tasks to level up, which quickly becomes boring.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
