Flan's MS

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Flan's MS is a 2D pixel storyline game . A story of seeking answers all. ------------------- Flan's MS is mainly based on the plot,the story lasts for 2-3 hours! The main gameplay is very simple: you can gradually solve puzzles and understand the entire story by move left and right. Of course, to avoid a potentially monotonous experience, the game also features a story log and…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The pixel art and visual presentation are beautiful and engaging, creating a pleasant atmosphere throughout the game.
The game offers a unique and experimental take on the Touhou universe, standing out from typical fangames with its original content and storytelling approach.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides effective jump scares and an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.

The game feels unfinished, with a lack of interaction and a story that appears incomplete, leaving players with unresolved cliffhangers.
The English localization is rough and contains numerous typos, which can detract from the overall experience and understanding of the story.
Technical issues, such as saving problems and black screens, can hinder gameplay and lead to frustration for players.

story
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The story has been criticized for feeling unfinished and disjointed, with many reviewers noting that it resembles only a fragment of a larger narrative filled with cliffhangers. Despite this, some players appreciate the unique vision behind the character of Flandre and the unsettling atmosphere the game creates, even if the localization is rough and may obscure some details. Overall, while the story attempts to engage players, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “However, calling it a 'walking simulator' undermines the grace, the suspense - the fundamental desire within any story to see what happens next - that this game accomplishes simply through walking.”
- “It is eminently palpable from every moment of play that letter_w seeks to capture a particular vision - a particular story for this character, flandre, that they have a madman's attachment to - and they did so not by adhering to familiar touhou tropes of plot or setting or game mechanics, but by keeping the things they wanted to keep and throwing the rest out.”
- “This is a story about a young vampire girl named Flan and her talking cat.”
- “The story feels unfinished, as if you wrote 1/4 of a book, added a bunch of cliffhangers, and just stopped there. The story makes no sense, and each act doesn't make sense, especially the third.”
- “Since the story is a bit strange, some information might get lost in the translation.”
- “On the other hand, the localization is pretty rough, but just enough to understand the story.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the Touhou-inspired titles is characterized by a diverse range of genres, from tower defense to metroidvania, often serving as a nostalgic homage to the Touhou community. While some games feature unique mechanics and storytelling, they can also feel like a collection of imitative elements with limited depth, and certain titles may suffer from slow pacing and localization issues. Overall, the gameplay experience varies widely, appealing to fans through familiar tropes while also attempting to innovate within the framework.
- “It is eminently palpable from every moment of play that letter_w seeks to capture a particular vision - a particular story for this character, Flandre, that they have a madman's attachment to - and they did so not by adhering to familiar Touhou tropes of plot or setting or game mechanics, but by keeping the things they wanted to keep and throwing the rest out.”
- “Great little horror game; the English localization can be quite lacking at times, but so far the story and mechanics are understandable.”
- “Look at this plethora of minigame mechanics that get used just once and never come up again.”
- “Gameplay is deliberately slow because your only movement keys are left and right.”
- “We've got touhou tower defense, touhou idle games, touhou warioware, touhou metroidvania, touhou ys, touhou vampire survivors, touhou slay the spire, touhou platform fighters -- every basic genre of a video game, easily broken down and mined for video game mechanics with which to scratch the self-proclaimed touhou fan's dopamine itch; imitative pastiche with a cursory skin of touhou flavor to please the eye, for the community to raise up and pride ourselves over.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which attracted players to the game. However, the overall experience feels incomplete due to limited interactivity and functionality within the game's systems.
- “The art style is beautiful and captivating, which is why I decided to purchase the game.”
stability
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Users report that the game has noticeable glitches that impact stability, indicating that further improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “Though it could be fixed a little more with the glitches.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively cultivates an unsettling atmosphere that enhances its storytelling, immersing players in a tense and engaging experience.
- “The game is more about creating an unsettling atmosphere and delivering a story.”