Touhou Bunkachou: Shoot the Bullet

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Shoot the Bullet works like a normal danmaku game, with one main difference. You still have to dodge bullets that are thrown at you, but you are unable to shoot at the boss to deal damage. Instead, you must use Aya's camera to take a certain amount of pictures of the boss. To assist the player, Aya's camera is capable of eliminating all of the bullets within the viewfinder when a shot is taken, ev…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Touhou Bunkachou: Shoot the Bullet screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features creative mechanics and challenging puzzle-patterns that enhance the gameplay experience.
Players appreciate the ability to retry scenes without losing significant progress, making it a good training tool.
Aya is a beloved character, adding charm and humor to the game, which many players find enjoyable.

The game is extremely difficult, with some players getting stuck on the same spell card for extended periods.
There is a lack of story and character interactions, which may disappoint those looking for narrative depth.
Some players dislike the photo mechanic, finding it unappealing or frustrating.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a steep learning curve, but the initial stages provide a manageable introduction, aided by a helpful menu. Players appreciate the creative mechanics, nuanced camera controls, and deep scoring system, which offer a fresh twist on traditional danmaku gameplay, though some find the photo mechanic less enjoyable. Overall, the game emphasizes engaging and challenging puzzle-patterns, making it rewarding despite its flat difficulty progression.
- “Extremely creative mechanics, and incredibly fun and challenging puzzle-patterns to enjoy.”
- “The scoring mechanics are deep and really fun to get into.”
- “Very fun, good twist on the usual danmaku gameplay; it gets extremely difficult but very rewarding.”
- “I do not enjoy the photo mechanic actually and will refund.”
- “The gameplay is about what you'd expect.”
- “Although the gameplay takes a moment to learn, luckily the first stage isn't too hard to dodge in, so you could easily use that stage to learn the basics on your own, plus there's a 'help' menu on the main menu.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game features a limited soundtrack with only six music tracks, and players note a lack of valuable lore and character interactions. It was released shortly after the extensive print work "Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red," which may have set high expectations for its musical content.
- “There are 6 music tracks in the game, and it was released shortly after the 100+ page official print work 'Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red' (Baijr or 東方文花帖) as an accompanying game.”
- “There's not much music nor valuable lore or character interactions included.”
- “There are only 6 music tracks in the game, and it was released shortly after the 100+ page official print work 'Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red' (BAIJR or 東方文花帖) as an accompanying game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game features a minimal story that some players find charming, particularly through the character Aya's comments. However, the overall focus is primarily on gameplay rather than narrative depth.
- “The story is minimal and feels underdeveloped, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There isn't much of a narrative, and what little there is fails to engage the player.”
- “The lack of a compelling story makes the game feel shallow and less immersive.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes deep emotional and psychological responses, often leaving them feeling hurt or affected long after playing.
- “This game hurt me on both an emotional and a psychological level.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting Aya's comedic qualities as a standout feature.
- “Aya is hilarious!”
- “Aya's humor is top-notch!”
- “Aya always brings a smile with her jokes!”