Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost

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"Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost" is a standalone rhythm game rebuild of the mobile title "Touhou Danmaku Kagura". It will offer two rhythm game experiences: Kagura Stage, where you hit notes in time with six lanes of music, and Danmaku Stage, which combines rhythm and shoot 'em up elements for a unique boss battle experience. With over 160 arranged Touhou songs and 68 original tracks, players can collect Mitama Cards and Fragments of Memories in their quest to rebuild Phantasia. Upcoming DLCs will add even more music to the game.

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

Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 640 reviews

music170 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features a wide selection of Touhou music, including both original tracks and fan arrangements, providing a rich auditory experience.
The combination of rhythm gameplay and bullet hell mechanics in Danmaku mode offers a unique and engaging challenge for players.
The game has received updates that address many initial issues, improving overall gameplay and user experience.

The difficulty spike between Normal (4K) and Hard (6K) modes is jarring, making it challenging for players transitioning from easier difficulties.
The scoring system can be overly punishing, with strict judgment windows that may frustrate players aiming for high ranks.
The story mode is considered bland and repetitive, with some players feeling it detracts from the rhythm gameplay experience.

music
566 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost" is widely praised for its high quality and extensive selection, featuring both original tracks and fan arrangements from various doujin circles. Players appreciate the diverse genres and styles, although some express a desire for more songs and criticize the paywall for unlocking additional content. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major highlight, especially for fans of the Touhou series, making it a compelling choice for rhythm game enthusiasts.
- “Amazing gameplay, brilliant music (but it is a Touhou game, what else was expected) and just an all-around good experience.”
- “The music selection covers a pretty broad range of genres and styles, so if your musical preferences are very narrow then that'll be a large con, but to me it's a pro.”
- “If you like Touhou music, this game is great; it has many popular and less popular fan songs and some of the original Touhou soundtrack.”
- “The whole game itself just wasn't very interesting, and for the price it is I expected a lot more songs as well.”
- “The repetition of the same songs in one area made it quite boring.”
- “When I booted up the game there was no audio at all, and I looked over it thinking 'oh this is like background information, I guess it doesn't need music or anything,' then the first song started up and I found out that no audio was working for me, which pretty much makes this game unplayable, especially since it's a rhythm game.”
story
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unengaging or tedious, often describing it as filler or overly simplistic. While some appreciate its humorous moments and character representation, others feel it lacks depth and is primarily a means to unlock songs rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the consensus suggests that players should not prioritize the story, as it is not the main draw of the game.
- “Overall, it's a wholesome story that made me chuckle and reflect on some things.”
- “This game... this brutal yet generous game is fun, if you love 'Touhou' as many of the hit songs and many of the characters are featured in this fascinating storyline of Reimu trying to figure out why Gensokyo and the world has been covered with desert sand; life as you know it has changed.”
- “The story actually does a really good job in an aspect many Touhou fangames don't, and that's character representation.”
- “This game campaign has a story and... I got bored of it pretty quickly.”
- “Most of it felt like filler and by the 1/4 of the campaign I zoned out of the story and just read the pages fast to get the gist and go back to the good part.”
- “I found the story mode boring and the gimmicks annoying, and the danmaku parts don't work for me.”
gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features two main styles: a traditional 4 to 6 key rhythm game and a more complex danmaku mode that combines bullet hell mechanics with rhythm elements. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the rhythm gameplay, the transition between difficulty levels can be jarring, and some find the danmaku stages overly challenging. Overall, the game is recommended for Touhou fans and rhythm game enthusiasts, though it may not appeal as much to those unfamiliar with the franchise.
- “The gameplay is fun, a 6-lane rhythm game where you play lots of Touhou (fan) songs and play as Touhou characters.”
- “What I love about this game is how it merges bullet hell mechanics with rhythm gameplay.”
- “The musical variety is strong, the varying gameplay styles provide an interesting change of pace and novel twist on the basic six key formula, the presentation is surprisingly elaborate in ways it didn't really have to be and there's plenty of content; I enjoyed it quite a bit.”
- “The gameplay is very traditional - nothing fancy - except the danmaku mode, which I absolutely don't like.”
- “Unfortunately, the gimmicks aren't always the most inspired, either reducing timing windows slightly or obscuring your vision with fog, or... quite literally shaking the gameplay: the earthquake gimmick is possibly the worst part of this game as it's not only not fun in the slightest, but also potentially dangerous for anyone with epilepsy.”
- “This shouldn't be too bad, but the jump between normal mode and hard mode is simply too jarring, as the game suddenly goes from being a 4 key game to being a 6 key game, and there aren't really any precautions taken to help ease the player into the more complicated gameplay.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and artistic style, particularly the card artworks and overall visual presentation. However, some users feel that the graphics do not stand out significantly, and there are criticisms regarding the lack of engaging animations during boss battles. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, opinions vary on their uniqueness and impact on the gameplay experience.
- “The art style is also great and I like the story in this game as well.”
- “Graphics are really pretty.”
- “In the base game version, there's a lot of songs to play and all graphics are pretty good.”
- “The graphics aren't anything special, the story is unbearable, and the amount of content that is hidden behind DLC is insane.”
- “The story and artwork were cute, but the boss battles were quite cool. However, when you defeat the boss, they just sit there on the stage, which isn't very fun. It would have been better to continue attacking the boss to increase your score, even if you've depleted all of its lives.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and time-consuming, especially for unlocking songs and managing numerous cards, others enjoy the sense of progression and rewards that come from daily grinding activities. Overall, the grind can feel excessive, but it also offers a rewarding experience for those who appreciate it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can get extremely grindy when you have hundreds of cards to make use of depending on the stage.”
- “I am not a fan of how this game relies on grinding to unlock songs (including DLC!!!).”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting plenty of funny moments and amusing dialogue, particularly from characters like Reimu. While the story itself may be considered weak, it still manages to entertain, especially for fans of the Touhou series. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Plenty of funny moments too.”
- “I found the story to be fairly weak but not without humor; I enjoyed it, and I think it's because I'm a Touhou fan.”
- “It is good, it does capture the feeling of the original, and the story has been pretty funny so far.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its wholesome narrative that evokes both laughter and reflection, with certain sections resembling a children's social-emotional learning book. However, while the emotional impact is notable, some players feel that the experience may not warrant repeated playthroughs, despite moments that can be deeply moving, such as the fog effect.
- “Overall, it's a wholesome story that made me chuckle and reflect on some things.”
- “Otherwise, Reimu's sections outright read like a book on social-emotional learning for children.”
- “Also, the fog effect makes me want to cry.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have subpar optimization, particularly for low-end computers, though it remains playable. Users have noted that disabling character animations can alleviate some lag issues. Many recommend waiting for discounts and updates to improve overall performance.
- “This game is not very well optimized for low-end computers, but it's serviceable. They also added the option to deactivate the character animations, which really helped with the lag.”
- “Not sure if it's an optimization issue with my resolution, maybe. It's very distracting.”
- “Not sure if it's an optimization issue with my resolution; maybe it's very distracting.”
- “Otherwise, wait for a discount and updates to get it optimized for the time.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly without any notable bugs or glitches.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck out of the box.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and stability issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
- “There are so many glitches that I often find myself stuck in the environment or unable to progress.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is somewhat limited due to the fact that not all characters are playable, which may reduce the incentive for players to revisit the game.
- “Not all characters are playable, which limits the replayability significantly.”
- “The lack of playable characters really hampers the game's replay value.”
- “With so few characters available to play, I found the replayability to be quite disappointing.”