Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith

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"Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith" is a horizontal scrolling shooter game set in the fictional world of Gensokyo. You play as Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden, or Marisa Kirisame, the magician, fighting your way through various stages and bosses using magic and bullet-hell mechanics. The game is known for its fast-paced action, intricate patterns, and challenging difficulty.

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

Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith screenshot

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 756 reviews

music104 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Great entry point for beginners with simple gameplay mechanics and a forgiving difficulty curve.
Amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, featuring memorable tracks.
Fun and challenging gameplay that encourages memorization of bullet patterns and quick decision-making.

The bomb mechanic can feel punishing, as it consumes power and limits damage output.
Practice mode is locked behind completing stages, making it frustrating for players trying to improve.
Some players find the difficulty spikes, particularly in stage 4, to be unfair and infuriating.

music
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Mountain of Faith" is widely praised as one of the best soundtracks in the Touhou series, featuring memorable and iconic themes that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the cheerful and delightful compositions, particularly noting standout tracks from various stages and boss fights. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant draw for both newcomers and long-time fans, contributing to the game's appeal and replayability.
- “The soundtrack is amazing throughout, backgrounds are neatly made, bullet visibility is fine.”
- “In my subjective opinion, Mountain of Faith has the best collection of music in all of Touhou.”
- “Absolutely love most of the boss fights and my god, the music... Touhou 10, 10/10.”
- “Similarly, mof's soundtrack isn't the best, but still pretty darn good.”
- “Musically, the assignment was again, understood, so many classics, the gensokyo the gods loved, fall of fall ~ autumnal waterfall, the primal scene of japan the girl saw, faith is for the transient people, the venerable ancient battlefield ~ suwa foughten field, tomorrow will be special, yesterday was not are my personal favorites.”
- “Even if you don't play the game, I implore you to check out the soundtrack.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Touhou 10: Mountain of Faith is characterized by its simple mechanics, making it an accessible entry point for beginners in the danmaku genre. While some players find the bomb mechanic changes to be less satisfying, the overall experience is enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge and resource management. The game effectively introduces players to core concepts like dodging and scoring without overwhelming them with complex mechanics, allowing for a smooth learning curve.
- “Simple gameplay mechanics, so this is a good entry for beginners looking to get into the Touhou Project.”
- “Overall, a really good first Touhou project to learn all basic mechanics such as deathbombing, dodging, and scoring, without any excess mechanics to take into account.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to understand, the difficulty scales well across its four difficulty settings, and unlike earlier entries, it's readily available on online digital platforms.”
- “Not a fan of the bomb mechanic change introduced in this game; it's now a punishment if you use it and a punishment if you don't, instead of a resource to manage, so it feels kinda bleh.”
- “Touhou 10 - Mountain of Faith is a very good bullet hell game, but compared to many other Touhou games, it lacks any relevant gimmick which may bring the gameplay down.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the mechanics in TH10 are pretty standard; the gimmick of this game really only affects the score and doesn't have much of an impact for those of us not playing for big numbers.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Mountain of Faith" is described as simple yet pivotal, marking a transition from standalone narratives to an interconnected plot within the Touhou series. While some reviewers find the overall story lacking in depth and coherence, it introduces significant elements such as the Moriya Shrine and key characters, providing a charming backdrop through brief dialogues before boss encounters. Overall, it serves as a foundational point for the series' ongoing mythology.
- “Mountain of Faith, however, is where the series turns from being one-off stories to a series with an overarching plot and connectivity.”
- “It's a pretty pivotal point in the Touhou story, as it introduced the Moriya Shrine, and Kanako's actions set off a chain of events that goes into Touhou 11, 12, and 13.”
- “The story covers one of the most pivotal points in Gensokyo's mythos with the introduction of a new shrine from the 'outside world' and many of the more recurring characters like Sanae, Nitori, and Momiji making their debut here.”
- “There isn't much in the way of a meaningful story, just some very limited motivations and character dialogue before and after boss fights.”
- “I have no clue what is happening in the story.”
- “Mof's story is no joke, but acceptable enough.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive high praise for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, with some users noting impressive visuals and bullet patterns. However, there are reports of glitches and a lack of uniqueness in character designs, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players have found helpful guides for improving graphic features through patches.
- “Relatively easy when compared to older titles, banger soundtrack, beautiful visuals.”
- “Anyway, MOF was my first Touhou game a few years ago and I really loved its art style, music, and beautiful bullet patterns.”
- “One time I opened it and when I hit play, the visuals started glitching.”
- “On an aesthetic level, it’s a disappointment; Reimu and Marisa lose one of their unique traits with a uniform bomb, as it is in this game.”
- “There's a helpful English guide that would help you get some patches installed that improve the graphic features and translate the game into English.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and absurd elements, featuring funny characters like women and tengu, as well as silly scenarios involving alcohol and whimsical items like hats. Players find the overall tone to be lighthearted and entertaining, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “Funny game where funny women kill me.”
- “Funny tengu.”
- “Funny, silly, and wacky.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the character of the spider girl, who evokes strong feelings in players, suggesting a deep connection and impactful storytelling.
- “The spider girl made me feel things.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a serene autumn setting, enhanced by the visual spectacle of sparkling bullets, creating a unique contrast that immerses players in a captivating environment.
- “Scaling the mountain of the gods, surrounded by sparkling bullets and a calming autumn atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that bullet hell games generally offer a good level of replayability, making them enjoyable to revisit.
- “And with just about any bullet hell game, there is a decent amount of replayability.”