Reimu Needs Help!? Aunn-chan to the Rescue!
- July 31, 2024
- ISY
Get on SteamIn "Reimu Needs Help!? Aunn-chan to the Rescue!", players help the shrine maiden Reimu by combining words to create items and solve her problems. This is done by stopping slot reels to form adjective-noun pairs, with the goal of making Reimu happy and completing each stage. Being careless with item selections can lead to unhappy results, so choose wisely! Note: this game is a Touhou Project fangame.
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Reviews
- The game features adorable art, hilarious writing, and a charming soundtrack, creating a delightful atmosphere.
- Gameplay is engaging and fun, with a unique mechanic that encourages exploration and experimentation.
- The character Aunn is endearing and well-received, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Some players found the endless mode to be lacking in functionality and suggested improvements.
- Repetition of dialogue during stage replays can be annoying, with a desire for a skip option.
- The reliance on Touhou series knowledge may make the game less appealing to those unfamiliar with it.
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by hilarious and endearing writing that encompasses a diverse range of comedic styles, including surrealism and meta-commentary. Players find joy in both the entertaining narrative and the amusing failure messages, making the experience enjoyable even when not focused on winning. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the gameplay, contributing to its fun and engaging nature.
“Most of the content in the game is its writing, which is both hilarious and endearing.”
“The writing is very funny and covers a pretty wide range of humor (surrealism, meta-commentary, simple cartoony gags).”
“It's a joy to play through and has a great sense of humor.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players expressing a strong desire for a dedicated music room to enjoy the original soundtrack (OST). Many consider it one of the best aspects of the game, complementing its impressive art. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“Honestly, the best 6 European currency units I spent. I just want a music room to be able to listen to the OST (as do most mainline Touhou games), and this is just perfect.”
“Superficially, the game has brilliant art and music.”
“Honestly, the best 6 European currency units I spent. I just want a music room to be able to listen to the OST (as do most mainline Touhou games), and this is just perfect.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a single mechanic that is executed effectively, providing a charming experience that lasts a few hours and emphasizes memorization.
“While the game is focused around a single mechanic, it pulls it off very well.”
“Very charming game that lasts a good couple of hours with the memorization gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a cute and simple art style that complements the game's charm, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual consistency as they progress through increasingly challenging stages.
