Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi
- September 29, 2024
- 地霊研究院
Get on SteamIn "Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi," players assume the role of the Touhou Project's Koishi Komeiji, a relentless soldier on a mission to assist a witch in finding precious potion materials. The 2D horizontal scroll action game features a sword war system with high difficulty and fast pace, where players must confront illusory enemies and maintain their sanity in a dark and distorted world. The game's unconscious ability provides a unique twist to combat. Explore Gensokyo's central hinterland while following the cruel law of the jungle and confronting enemies who threaten your sanity.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and design, with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is challenging yet satisfying, with a rewarding learning curve as players master combat mechanics and unlock new abilities.
- Fans of the Touhou Project will appreciate the game's charm and references, making it a fun experience for those familiar with the series.
- The game suffers from poor translation and localization issues, making it difficult to understand mechanics and story elements.
- Combat can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, particularly due to the lack of controller support and the need for precise movements.
- There is excessive sexualization of characters, which can be off-putting for some players, especially regarding characters that appear to be minors.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and satisfying, with well-designed combat mechanics and engaging boss battles. However, many players find the mechanics poorly explained, leading to frustration and repeated failures, especially with keyboard and mouse controls. Once players adapt to the controls and understand the mechanics, the gameplay becomes more enjoyable and rewarding.
“The gameplay is very fun and quite satisfying at times.”
“Overall the game is really well made, the music, voice acting, and art were great, and the fighting mechanics are really well designed.”
“The gameplay is challenging and fun; you can use several special moves to beat foes!”
“I die several times because I still don't know how the game mechanics work.”
“I die several times again because this instant death mechanic is frustrating.”
“That's not reassuring, because this gameplay is poor with keyboard and mouse controls.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a mix of unique remixes and original compositions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-integrated soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to the game's engaging combat mechanics. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“The soundtrack is nice, and the few sound effects work well to provide you with cues as to upcoming attacks.”
“The music was also really good, with unique remixes of Touhou music, and original works as well.”
“The music is hella good, and after playing for a while, the combat is really fun and satisfying.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Halluci-sabbat of Koichi" are praised for their colorful artwork and impressive CGs, contributing to the game's charm. However, some players noted that the translation issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, enhancing the appeal of this challenging 2D action game.
“This game has a lot of charm, and it's one that I really want to like, just based on the aesthetics alone.”
“Ea 2D action + difficult + good graphics/music = another interesting Touhou game with challenging bosses.”
“Halluci-sabbat of Koichi is a fairly difficult 2D action game with colorful artwork and wonderful CG.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users found the story difficult to understand, indicating that it may lack clarity or coherence, which could hinder their overall engagement with the game.
“I couldn't understand the story or certain skills very well.”
“The plot was confusing and lacked depth.”
“Character motivations were unclear, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the "mind-eye mode" and various achievements that are both entertaining and challenging, adding an enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.
“I discovered 'mind-eye mode,' which is essentially a challenge mode. The various achievements are not only interesting and funny, but they are also genuinely fun to complete and present a challenge in themselves.”
