Touhou Blooming Chaos 2

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Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is a single player role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 二色幽紫蝶 and was released on June 24, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Touhou Blooming Chaos 2" is a vertical danmaku shooter game, where players battle against a variety of characters in frenetic, bullet-hell styled combat. As they progress, players can upgrade their characters and unlock new abilities to aid them in their battles. The game features a vast selection of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 335 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities.
Great art and music, capturing the essence of the Touhou series.
Offers a decent amount of content for its price, with multiple game modes and replayability.

Repetitive gameplay and grindy mechanics can lead to boredom after a few hours.
Poor English translation and UI issues detract from the overall experience.
Some characters and mechanics feel unbalanced, making certain gameplay aspects frustrating.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the unique character abilities and fun combat mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many find the gameplay loop simple yet addictive, though some express frustration over confusing mechanics and a lack of variety in enemies and maps. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, it struggles with depth and engagement over extended play sessions.
- “Easy to break mechanically but really fun; every character plays pretty uniquely, and while the combat is easy to build for in such a way that you can shred almost anything aside from certain enemies, it does feel really good doing so.”
- “Gameplay feels smooth, and all the characters have different unique abilities, so it will not feel the same like playing one character only.”
- “An amazing passion project that combines the best of Touhou's beautiful art and music with solid rogue-lite gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive, and in the third dungeon already, you will fight the same enemies for 24 floors.”
- “The gameplay is shallow and unimpactful; the gameplay loop is repetitive in an unengaging way, and the items have little variety and are frustratingly unorganized.”
- “After 3-5 hours, you start to see the pattern of the gameplay, and it becomes clear how badly several aspects of this game were implemented.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered short and simplistic, primarily revolving around the character Cirno, with minimal narrative depth and limited character development. Players find the main storyline engaging for a brief period, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks additional routes or subplots. While some appreciate the cute elements and the straightforward nature of the story, many feel it is uninspired and fails to offer a compelling narrative experience.
- “Although the storyline is short, it is quite interesting.”
- “The gameplay is very captivating and addictive, the story is not that bad all things considered.”
- “Well crafted, great content even beyond just the story.”
- “The story is boring and uninspired.”
- “This isn't a story game.”
- “The story mode is finished and so far, the game is amazing.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its quality and alignment with the Touhou series' standards. While some noted issues with mixing and amateur arrangements, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few critiques mention a lack of variety in sound effects and similarities among character abilities, which slightly detracts from the overall musical enjoyment.
- “The music is great, what you'd expect from any Touhou game.”
- “The music is superb and the art is a wonderful surprise.”
- “An amazing passion project that combines the best of Touhou beautiful art and music with solid rogue-lite gameplay.”
- “The visuals look alright, but the translation is of dubious quality and the soundtrack reeks of amateur arrangements - the mixing isn't very good, and if you know a couple of Touhou tracks by ear, you'll notice most melodies have been mistranscribed in a very obvious manner.”
- “But yeah, this game is not fun; there is no music for levels and noises of attacks, same enemies with no variety and no balance because of how fast you can kill everything, even bosses.”
- “A lot of the characters' abilities have the same sound effects, and there are a little too many characters that focus on musical attacks that are very similar to one another when it comes down to their attacks and abilities.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly when trying to unlock characters, costumes, and other collectibles. While some enjoy the grind and find it manageable, others criticize the lack of quality-of-life improvements and the overwhelming amount of content that requires significant time investment. Overall, the grind can be enjoyable for some, but it risks becoming monotonous, especially in the late game.
- “But story-wise, it's not that grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game encourages hoarding and equipment swapping for specialization, but then it does nothing to ease quality of life for these things and instead adds hundreds of hours of 'content' with expensive skin and character grinding. I ignored these and stuck with Cirno; she's strong enough.”
- “It's just way too grindy and gets repetitive way faster than other roguelikes I've played before. The thing that made it up is that you can rip and tear until it's done (to expose Touhou girl's meme-ish underwear). Overall, decent.”
- “Gets very grindy when you're trying to unlock all of the costumes and CGs.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are well-received, with many praising the artwork and character designs as top-notch, particularly for a Touhou fan game. While some users noted that the visuals may prioritize style over substance, the pixel graphics and aesthetic choices contribute positively to the overall experience. The soundtrack received mixed feedback, with some appreciating the remixes while others criticized the quality of the arrangements.
- “I really love the artwork and characters!”
- “Excellent graphics and design.”
- “Great graphics for a Touhou fangame; the game looks great and the art is top notch as you'd expect.”
- “For a loot-based roguelite shooter, these areas should obviously be high priority, but it's very clear they put their focus towards visuals over substance.”
- “The visuals look alright, but the translation is of dubious quality and the soundtrack reeks of amateur arrangements - the mixing isn't very good, and if you know a couple Touhou tracks by ear, you'll notice most melodies have been mistranscribed in a very obvious manner.”
- “Decent graphics and new remixes.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, "Touhou Blooming Chaos 2" is praised for its high replayability, offering a diverse roster of characters and multiple game modes that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the variety in randomized dungeons and unlockable content, making it a fun and engaging title for repeated playthroughs. However, some users express disappointment, citing a lack of variety in certain aspects that detracts from the roguelike experience.
- “Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is a rogue-like bullet hell that is very fun and makes me giggle. It has a lot of different characters from Touhou titles 6-15, which gives the game a lot of variety and replay value. It also has many different game modes.”
- “Many of the girls to unlock and many modes for great replayability.”
- “Plenty of characters and various randomized dungeons with varying waves of enemies and bosses make it a blast with high replayability potential, along with extra unlockable game modes.”
- “Other characters are playable, but that's it.”
- “It's gross, it's boring, and it has no variety or replayability like roguelikes should.”
- “Great game to kill time and provides a ton of replayability.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated for its lightheartedness and comedic dialogue, particularly with characters like Chirno, contributing to a fun and engaging experience. However, some players feel that the reliance on outdated memes and certain character portrayals can detract from the overall enjoyment, making them seem annoying rather than funny. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, appealing to fans of the Touhou series while potentially alienating others.
- “Funny, not as hardcore as other official Touhou games, and it gives chances to play a large number of Touhou characters, fantastic!”
- “Easily one of my top Touhou games and roguelikes despite being fanmade, it's faithful to the original material, fun and addicting gameplay, funny dialogue (Cirno), and looks amazing.”
- “Haha, funny ice fairy go pew pew.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, bugs affecting menu interactions, and enemies getting stuck. While it is in early access and the developers are responsive to feedback, players should be prepared for a frustrating experience due to these ongoing problems.
- “The game is also pretty buggy; I encountered bugs where the character menu would appear while I was in the storage or shop menu. I had multiple instances where I was unable to drop items because the drop option would not be highlighted when I was pointing at it. On a few occasions, enemies would spawn stuck at the border of the stage, unable to move, and sometimes items I would click on to use would either not activate or delete the item without providing the intended effect.”
- “I realize the game is still in early access, but even basic gameplay tends to get really buggy sometimes.”
- “It crashes a lot. It's still in early access, so I don't want to be too hard on it, but after playing for less than two hours and experiencing 5 crashes or freezes, I think it's safe to say this just isn't good right now.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the emotional weight of collecting photographic negatives, noting that it can lead to unexpected emotional damage over time. This suggests a deeper connection to the memories and experiences associated with the negatives, which can evoke complex feelings.
- “It took me a long time to realize that the photographic negatives I was collecting had the power to cause emotional damage.”
- “The game beautifully captures the complexity of human emotions, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the character's journey; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impression.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game features strong character design, contributing to a compelling sense of character development. The well-crafted characters enhance player engagement and emotional investment in the story.
- “The character design is exceptional, with each character feeling unique and well-developed.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “The depth of the characters' backstories adds so much richness to the overall narrative.”