Blacktea With Moon
- May 8, 2018
- 凝冰剑斩
Get on Steam"Blacktea With Moon" is a Touhou Project fan game that follows the story of a vampire hunter who crashes into Scarlet Devil Mansion. The game features two chapters and contains mature content, including Yuri. Players may need more than half an hour to complete the game. Note: This game contains changes to the original setting and characters from the Touhou Project series.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and emotional story about the love between Remilia and Sakuya, which resonates well with fans of the Touhou universe.
- The art and music are charming and enhance the overall atmosphere of the game, making it a pleasant experience despite its simplicity.
- At a low price point, the game offers a short but sweet narrative that can serve as a nice palate cleanser for players looking for a quick emotional story.
- The game is extremely short, taking only about 30 minutes to complete, which leaves players wanting more depth and development in the story.
- There are significant issues with the game's quality, including poor graphics, lack of customization options, and a simplistic gameplay experience that feels more like a visual novel than a game.
- The developer's use of Touhou intellectual property without permission raises ethical concerns, and the overall execution of the game has been criticized as low-effort and lacking originality.
- story106 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story centers on the emotional relationship between Remilia and Sakuya, presenting a short yet poignant narrative that captures themes of love and sacrifice within the Touhou universe. While many reviewers appreciate the heartfelt nature of the tale, they also note its brevity and lack of depth, suggesting that it could benefit from more detailed storytelling and character development. Overall, it is described as a sweet, albeit simplistic, yuri story that resonates emotionally despite its limitations.
“This is a very beautiful story to take a break from the world for some minutes... even though it is not that long, this game is a heartwarming poetry that has touched my soul, I wish I can find my scarlet one day.”
“An emotional story between Remilia and Sakuya, although it's really short, the story actually has some weight, though I wish it could be longer.”
“Well, I'm crying.... this story is absolutely beautiful.”
“The story is short, has no options, no side stories, and no alternative endings.”
“But the shallowness of the plot is immense; even in such a short time of 30 minutes, it is possible to bring a bit more depth. Everything is described so briefly, not enough details to give this story more weight. [spoiler]Not even a single mention about turning Sakuya into a vampire (or what if it is not possible)[/spoiler], yet I can feel how really strong the love relationships are between our heroines.”
“I've read this story a thousand times before as Touhou fancomics, and done better in most.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story and characters. Reviewers appreciate its soothing quality and how well it complements the narrative, despite acknowledging the game's RPG Maker origins. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong asset that effectively sets the tone for the experience.
“The music supported the atmosphere and feeling of the characters perfectly; the writing was fitting and felt completely natural.”
“Love the music, it's nice and goes well with the feeling of the story.”
“Music is great and sets the tone really well, and the CGs are very well done for something of this caliber.”
“The music: I'm aware this game was made with RPG Maker; it pretty much screams it.”
“I could be unaware of an RPG Maker asset folder containing music, but either way, it's pretty soothing.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are characterized by outdated retro pixel art that lacks full HD support and any resolution or graphics tweaking options, which many players find unacceptable for modern gaming standards. While some users appreciate the cute aesthetic, they generally agree that the visuals alone do not justify the purchase, especially given the limitations of the engine. Overall, the graphics are seen as a nostalgic choice rather than a compelling feature.
“The graphics are cute, but not cute enough to buy it for the graphics.”
“I think for the amount of gameplay and the story, the visuals, the price is worth it.”
“The graphics are cute, but not cute enough to buy it for the graphics.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is mixed among reviewers; while some find it a heartwarming and beautiful story that resonates deeply, others feel it lacks the narrative depth needed to evoke strong empathy or tears. Many appreciate the touching themes between the characters, but several note that the brevity of the story limits its emotional weight. Overall, it is seen as a charming experience, particularly for fans of the genre, but not universally impactful.
“This is a very beautiful story to take a break from the world for some minutes... even though it is not that long, this game is a heartwarming poetry that has touched my soul, I wish I can find my scarlet one day.”
“An emotional story between Remilia and Sakuya, although it's really short, the story actually has some weight, though I wish it could be longer.”
“This was an amazing visual novel game; it touched me and it has amazing sprite work done. Props to the devs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves Touhou and, of course, loves a touching story that involves a vampire and a human.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and poorly executed, with many reviewers likening it to low-quality RPG Maker titles that rely on recycled assets. While some acknowledge that the price may be justified by the story, the overall experience is marred by subpar mechanics and visuals.
“I think for the amount of gameplay and the story, the visuals, the price is worth it.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“Thank god there is no gameplay.”
“Thank god there is no gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by well-composed music that aligns perfectly with the characters' emotions, while the writing contributes to a natural and immersive experience.
“The music supported the atmosphere and feeling of the characters perfectly; the writing was fitting and felt completely natural.”
