This mini-game was once a DLC add-on for the game "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate" but it is now available as a stand-alone release on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. You play as Aiz Wallenstein and can choose from five other characters to accompany you. The game has no extra modes but does feature four difficulty options.
Fun, simple, and free to play, making it a great time killer.
Cute art style and enjoyable gameplay with a decent challenge for various skill levels.
Offers a surprising amount of depth for a short game, especially for fans of the anime.
Very short playtime, typically around 15-20 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Gameplay can be overly easy, especially on lower difficulties, and power-ups are lost too easily when hit.
Lacks a full-screen mode and has some control issues that can be confusing for new players.
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop, fitting into the existing narrative of "Sword Oratoria" without offering substantial content of its own. While some players express a desire for a more developed storyline, including potential romantic conclusions, the game is primarily seen as a short, free distraction rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative experience.
“I really hope the story ends with Bell and Ryu getting married.”
“To the people working on the story, make it work, make it happen.”
“With more time in the oven, adding more presentation, story, branching paths, endings, and such, they could have charged money for it.”
“Apparently this one was originally developed as a Japan-only side attraction to 'Infinite Combate', another game based on the same anime (which, for the record, I know next to nothing about), but is now playable on its own for free; as you'd probably expect, it's a short trip and has no story to speak of, but not too shabby a distraction otherwise.”
“There's no story to it.”
“With more time in the oven, adding more presentation/story, branching paths, endings and such, they could have charged money for it.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid core mechanics, enjoyable shooting mechanics, and a good balance of difficulty, offering variety through different support options. Despite being a short and free game, it features decent voice acting and a straightforward gameplay loop that many find engaging. Overall, it stands out positively compared to other paid titles in the genre.
“Good art, good core gameplay loop, and decent difficulty for normal and variety in the supports.”
“Sure, it is a short game but it's free, it has some voice acting, the gameplay is good, and it has multiple difficulty levels.”
“Shooting and general gameplay is solid.”
“Gameplay is simple as you can shoot consistently, use bombs, and utilize partner bombs for wild attacks.”
“I've paid money for Touhou doujin games with worse gameplay and graphics.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their modern quality, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay, while the controls are noted for their simplicity. Users feel that the visual presentation surpasses that of other games they've purchased, particularly in the same genre.
“Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
“I've paid money for Touhou doujin games with worse gameplay and graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is considered average, with some users noting that it often sounds buzzy and below par. However, the voice acting, which is directly sourced from the show, is well-received.
“The soundtrack does an okay job.”
“The only downside is the below-average music, which often feels buzzy, while the voice acting (taken directly from the show) is good.”
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