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Touhou Big Big Battle is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by MyACG Studio and was released on September 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Touhou Big Big Battle" is a fan-made fighting game set in the Touhou Project universe. It features a wide cast of characters from the series and offers various game modes, including local and online multiplayer. The game utilizes 2D hand-drawn sprites and offers a fast-paced, visually striking combat experience for Touhou fans.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 381 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions

  • The game features vibrant graphics and a dynamic gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the Touhou series.
  • The combat system offers a variety of characters with unique abilities, allowing for diverse strategies and team compositions.
  • Frequent updates and improvements from the developers show a commitment to enhancing the game and addressing player feedback.
  • The game suffers from poor English translations, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully understand character abilities and gameplay mechanics.
  • There are significant server issues, including lag and connection problems, which hinder the multiplayer experience.
  • The monetization model has been criticized for being pay-to-win, with high costs for unlocking characters and content, leading to frustration among players.
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its unique blend of mechanics reminiscent of the MOBA genre, offering a satisfying experience with a balance of simplicity and strategic depth. While some players noted issues with translation and currency grinding, the overall consensus highlights enjoyable multiplayer elements, a variety of characters, and engaging mechanics that cater to both casual and competitive players. The game is particularly appealing to Touhou fans, providing a fun and accessible entry point into the franchise.

    • “I find it to be almost completely unique in its gameplay with the best elements of the MOBA genre without the overly long matches.”
    • “The gameplay was extremely solid with amazing visuals and details for a fangame, for example, your unit leaders carrying banners like in Shogun Total War or some jokes here and there that fans of Touhou would definitely get.”
    • “The core wave-based RTS gameplay seems to be balanced well.”
    • “Although the gameplay itself has been much improved, the translation and the truly mind-numbing currency grinding to acquire characters, minions, etc. is worse than ever.”
    • “The fun of the game before the change to the store came from the variety of units, the deep gameplay options you had.”
    • “While the English translation may still have a few rough edges, it remains serviceable and does not significantly impede gameplay.”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and variety, particularly highlighting the catchy remixes from the Touhou series. While some users noted issues with audio quality, such as choppiness at high levels, the overall soundtrack is described as enjoyable and well-composed, enhancing the gaming experience. Many players found themselves drawn to the music, even listening to it outside of gameplay, and expressed a desire for an expanded soundtrack.

    • “The soundtrack to Touhou Big Big Battle is a fantastic collection of Touhou cover songs with a 'music box' collection on the main menu to look them up for later, and I've been jamming out to it even while writing this review. The variety of genres and styles is phenomenal, as you can expect from anything Touhou OST related.”
    • “The game looks awesome, and the music thus far has been an absolute treat.”
    • “The music is cheery, composed well, and nice to listen to.”
    • “An expanded soundtrack would be a welcome addition.”
    • “Only downside is I can't just download the soundtrack.”
    • “They are pretty catchy remixes of the various songs from the Touhou series.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and the absence of modern 3D graphics, while others appreciate the charming art style and detailed fan art. Although the visuals are generally well-received, issues such as text readability and occasional lag during gameplay have been noted. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they serve their purpose and contribute positively to the game's aesthetic.

    • “I definitely like it for the art style.”
    • “The gameplay was extremely solid with amazing visuals and details for a fangame, for example your unit leaders carrying banners like in the Shogun Total War or some jokes here and there that fans of Touhou would definitely get.”
    • “The graphics are charming and serve their purpose.”
    • “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
    • “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
    • “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
  • grinding
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the grind and find it manageable, many others criticize it as excessive and frustrating, particularly due to the low currency rewards and lack of meaningful progress. The grind is seen as a barrier to acquiring new characters and features, with some players feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is a core part of the experience, it could benefit from adjustments to improve player satisfaction.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “With the poor amount of coins you get, grinding for new characters is only a slog, and is not fun.”
    • “Although the gameplay itself has been much improved, the translation and the truly mind-numbing currency grinding to acquire characters, minions, etc. is worse than ever.”
    • “So to summarize, in an attempt to monetize the game, the devs went too far to an extreme and made it a grindy hellscape that's not worth anybody's time.”
  • optimization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and lag, even on high-end PCs. While some improvements have been noted since the initial release, many players still find the optimization lacking, particularly in terms of translation and overall performance stability. Overall, further optimization is necessary for a smoother gaming experience.

    • “The optimization still needs some work and so does the English translation, but you don't need to learn any other languages to play this game.”
    • “More optimization is needed, that's for sure, but it's still really playable despite that.”
    • “In analyzing user reviews, it becomes evident that the game has evolved substantially since its initial release, addressing past concerns such as bugs and performance issues.”
    • “The translation of the game is wonky at best and the performance has been stuttering even for better PCs for a long while.”
    • “However, this was clearly not optimized very well and there are far too many reports of extreme lag for me to safely recommend this game at the current moment.”
    • “Lack of optimization (a game like this seriously should not lag this hard; possibly caused by this being one of those games that use the main window as just a launcher, and pop another for the actual game, further consuming resources).”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that while the game offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the Touhou series, it lacks a formal story mode, which some players find disappointing. Users express a desire for additional single-player content, such as a story or survival mode, to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative aspect is noted as a significant missing element in an otherwise engaging game.

    • “It's a great game to play if you like Touhou but struggle with the gameplay of the actual games. My only gripe with it is the lack of single-player modes. I hope we can get something like a story mode or even a survival mode where you just keep going until you lose. Other than that, this game is something that I will find myself playing for a good while.”
    • “Some story mode, smooth UI, and smooth gameplay. A lot of them are translated too.”
    • “The story aspect is intriguing and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
    • “Its a great game to play if you like Touhou but struggle with the gameplay of the actual games. My only gripe with it is the lack of single player modes; I hope we can get something like a story mode or even a survival mode where you just keep going until you lose, rather than just the two we have right now. Other than that, this game is something that I will find myself playing for a good while.”
    • “Very enjoyable Touhou experience, if lacking in any formal story.”
    • “Some story mode smooth UI and smooth gameplay; a lot of them are translated too.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "Touhou Big Big Battle" has been criticized as a cash grab, with high DLC prices and a mobile app-style cash shop that detracts from the gaming experience. While some players find enjoyment in the game despite its monetization model, many feel that it lacks value and fairness, particularly in comparison to traditional free-to-play models. Overall, the game's approach to monetization has sparked significant dissatisfaction among users.

    • “The monetization is fair.”
    • “If you want money from people, either return to DLC + microtransactions model featured in the free version, or give the paid game enough content compared to the 'free' version earlier.”
    • “Basically stick wars with Touhou skins and a bunch of microtransactions in it with some catchy Touhou remix.”
    • “This game is a garbage cash grab that feels like a mobile app, with insane DLC prices and a toxic cash shop. The developer has misused ZUN's IP to create a commercial product.”
    • “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
    • “Basically, it's just Stick Wars with Touhou skins and a bunch of microtransactions thrown in.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of quirky character designs, such as the amusing blue-haired girl, and the absurdity of the gameplay, where characters comically engage in over-the-top violence. Additionally, the presence of silly translation errors and typos adds a layer of humor through unexpected misunderstandings, contributing to the overall lighthearted tone. However, some players note that the balance issues among characters can detract from the fun.

    • “I just think the blue-haired girl is funny.”
    • “Cute and funny game.”
    • “Silly translation errors in some menus or typos in descriptions which make for some funny misunderstandings.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and laggy, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and gameplay experience. Players have reported issues with frequent stuns and freezes, leading to frustration and boredom.

    • “Makes the game unfun when you're only spamming stuns and freezes to win.”
    • “I got the game ages ago as I was grabbing anything Touhou related. It was astoundingly mediocre; everything is buggy, laggy, and I got bored and left.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be highly emotional, particularly noting that the normal PvP mode evokes strong feelings and a deeper connection compared to the original version. The gameplay quickly resonates with users, enhancing their emotional experience.

    • “Everything makes sense to me after touching it for two seconds, and that's not something that happened with the original version.”
    • “This game is really emotional, especially in normal PvP mode; it truly evokes strong feelings.”
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Touhou Big Big Battle is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme.

Touhou Big Big Battle is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 70 hours playing Touhou Big Big Battle.

Touhou Big Big Battle was released on September 10, 2018.

Touhou Big Big Battle was developed by MyACG Studio.

Touhou Big Big Battle has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Touhou Big Big Battle is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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