Gensokyo Defenders

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Gensokyo Defenders is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Neetpia and was released on April 24, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Gensokyo Defenders" is a tower defense game set in the Touhou Project universe. Players must defend against waves of enemies using a variety of characters, each with unique abilities and towers. The game features multiple stages, upgrades, and a spell card system for strategic combat.

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story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay that combines tower defense with action elements, appealing to both Touhou fans and newcomers.
Diverse cast of characters and traps, allowing for various playstyles and strategies, enhancing replayability.
High production value with good voice acting, enjoyable music, and charming visuals that capture the Touhou aesthetic.

Poor controller implementation and clunky menu navigation, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Balancing issues with towers and traps, making some options feel ineffective and limiting strategic choices.
Lack of customization options for controls and resolution settings, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Gensokyo Defenders is generally regarded as enjoyable, featuring a humorous and engaging narrative centered around Cirno's growth as she battles iconic characters from the Touhou universe. While the plot serves as a functional backdrop for gameplay, it is complemented by fully-voiced dialogue and character portraits, though some voice lines can become repetitive. Overall, players find the story to be a fun addition, reminiscent of other tower defense games, despite some critiques about its depth and originality.
- “Gensokyo Defenders also has a surprisingly deep storyline, in which Cirno grows as a person while taking on Gensokyo's all-stars in tower defense battles.”
- “Honestly, good game with a super funny story, kind of like Dungeon Defenders and Orc Must Die (more the latter in my opinion).”
- “The story part is very interesting and humorous.”
- “The story's kind of an excuse plot, and that's fine enough.”
- “Hard mode seems pretty difficult for any sweaty TD buffs that are wanting to take a crack at it, although be warned that you have to beat the entire story on normal to unlock it. I recommend giving it a shot when it goes on sale, as I don't know if $20 justifies the amount of content the game contains that feels samey.”
- “The story does have character portraits though, and while half of them are really good, the other half are bizarrely horny.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as decent and accessible, featuring a mix of tower defense and shoot 'em up elements that are easy to learn but can feel passive and overwhelming at times. While there is a good variety of characters and traps, balance issues and limited sound effects can detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is smooth and intuitive, with some players finding it enjoyable despite its casual nature and occasional frustrations.
- “There are a wide variety of traps, each simple on its own but offering a decent amount of emergent gameplay.”
- “Solid gameplay and great music, it's absolutely worth the price of admission.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, controls feel natural and are easy to learn.”
- “The gameplay is passive: that's kind of inherent to a tower defense game and the game doesn't give you much reason to push out from your base most of the time.”
- “There's a lot of gameplay variety between the 17 characters and ~20 traps, but the balance is somewhat poor and you can only take 4 traps into a stage, so it's hard to use the more exotic ones when it means sacrificing boring but reliable options.”
- “The sound effects are mostly serviceable, but several are re-used in ways that make them bad gameplay cues, for example the same sound effect used for the base taking damage is also used for random traps firing, which means you can't rely on it as an unambiguous indicator that you screwed up and cue to defend your base.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this Touhou fan game is consistently praised for its quality, featuring beautiful compositions and impressive rearrangements of classic tracks. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element, enhancing the overall experience and making it a worthwhile addition to the game.
- “Solid gameplay and great music, it's absolutely worth the price of admission.”
- “As is fitting for a Touhou fan game, the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “Music is beautiful as always like any other Touhou games, fan made or not.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game feature appealing character portraits and artwork, complemented by high production values such as voice acting and attractive cutscenes. However, the overall interface and visuals are described as unrefined, and while the 3D models may not be impressive, the casual gameplay experience is enhanced by the pleasant visuals.
- “Character portraits and artwork are really nice for a small project like this, and of course the soundtrack pops off, but it's a Touhou game so that goes without saying.”
- “If you're fine with both of those (hell, it's a tower defense game so you might be looking for a pretty casual experience anyway), then there's $20 worth of fun here, with some pretty visuals and voice acting on top.”
- “There are no settings besides graphics quality and volume sliders.”
- “Production value is very high with voice acting and very pretty cutscene artwork, although the 3D models won't win beauty contests.”
- “The interface and overall visuals are very unrefined and ambiguous; it only has one offline mode, and some stages require trial and error.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect manageable, with most levels being beatable on the first try. However, some feel that replaying levels with different characters for additional stars can be tedious, especially since rewards are only given after completing the game. The upgrade system can exacerbate this issue, creating power imbalances that make replays less enjoyable unless players intentionally limit their upgrades.
- “Clearing the same level with different characters earns more stars, meaning even more customization. Some may view this as tedious and grindy, but I'm not sure if it's actually required to progress in hard mode; unfortunately, you don't get the extra points until after the credits roll.”
- “The problems are somewhat exacerbated by an upgrade system that makes the power imbalances between the traps worse, and makes replaying stages more tedious unless you deliberately downgrade yourself.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, describing the story as super funny and engaging, reminiscent of titles like "Dungeon Defender" and "Orc Must Die." The blend of humor and interesting narrative enhances the overall experience.
- “Honestly, a good game with a super funny story, kind of like Dungeon Defender and Orc Must Die (more the latter in my opinion).”
- “The story part is very interesting and humorous.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs and subpar controls, particularly when using a controller; however, players still find it enjoyable overall.
- “It's a bit buggy and the controls are a bit bad (I do not recommend using a controller), but it's very fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is predominantly cutesy, but some elements are described as jarring, creating a dissonance that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with its stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a unique ambiance that enhances the storytelling and keeps you engaged.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating a chilling atmosphere that lingers long after you stop playing.”
- “It's just jarring against the rest of the game's atmosphere, which is pretty cutesy.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the voice acting is of high quality and features a diverse range of performances.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the inclusion of beloved Touhou characters, which encourages multiple playthroughs to experience different character dynamics and gameplay styles.
- “The game offers a variety of characters and playstyles, making each run feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself coming back to discover something new every time.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics encourage experimentation, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”

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Gensokyo Defenders is a strategy game with fantasy theme.

Gensokyo Defenders is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Gensokyo Defenders.

Gensokyo Defenders was released on April 24, 2019.

Gensokyo Defenders was developed by Neetpia.

Gensokyo Defenders has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Gensokyo Defenders is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Ancient Planet, Warstone TD, Sanctum 2, Kingdom Rush, Deathtrap and others.

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