Touhou Gensou Mahjong
- September 18, 2024
- D.N.A. Softwares
Get on SteamFrom serious battles to extreme chaos, a great Mahjong battle is about to begin! A big Mahjong battle has begun, with more than 120 characters from over 20 titles of Touhou Project, with over 150 artists!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rich mahjong experience with various character abilities and different table rules, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The character art and music are well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- The single-player content, including a comprehensive tutorial and campaign, provides a decent amount of gameplay for those interested in learning mahjong.
- The price point is considered excessively high, especially compared to free alternatives, leading to a lack of multiplayer activity.
- The game suffers from numerous translation issues and typos, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The AI difficulty is often perceived as unfair, with some players feeling that it cheats, making the game frustrating at times.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the new tracks as high-quality and enjoyable, particularly for fans of the Touhou series. However, some users express frustration over the overall music experience, citing a lack of variety and accessibility compared to free alternatives, which detracts from the game's value given its AAA price tag.
“The music that is new in this edition of Touhou Gensou Mahjong is really good.”
“Soundtrack is fantastic too!”
“As a fan's game, there are so many fans who have talked about the lack of music, poor gallery, expensive price, etc.”
“While it might not be as accessible as free online clients due to the price, it comes with better music and more basic gameplay variations.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally solid and rich, with appealing characters and enjoyable music, though some users desire more varied objectives and mechanical diversity to enhance the experience. While it offers better quality than free online alternatives, the adventure mode feels repetitive and lacks depth, reducing its overall entertainment value.
“Characters are lovely, and the gameplay is actually rich.”
“The gameplay is solid and that's what counts!”
“In the future, I would like to see multiple goals to have on each table, so the gameplay stays more varied than just making the single objective happen.”
“While it might not be as accessible as free online clients due to the price, it comes with better music and more basic gameplay variations.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is considered lackluster, with many missions feeling repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a sense of monotony. Players noted that some missions auto-complete while others require excessive retries, and the adventure mode fails to engage due to its absence of a compelling narrative or unique challenges. Overall, the missions do not provide a satisfying or immersive experience.
“Adventure mode didn't end up quite as fun as the aforementioned game, unfortunately, due to many missions with a 'similar' feel to them.”
“The adventure mode has nothing going for it; it's just bot matches with no story or anything to drive interest.”
“There are few missions that make you look at anything else but player position and end scoring.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being outdated and inconsistent, especially given its 2009 release date. Users noted poor visual quality, clunky designs, and a lack of cohesive art style among characters, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues with text translation further diminish the game's presentation.
“The graphics feature a completely different art style for each character, showcasing a wide range of artistic talent and creativity.”
“Which makes sense, it's a 2009 game, but if you're going to charge this much for it, at least update some visual aspects.”
“Graphics look pretty poor, which can be pretty annoying to people who played online mahjong on other platforms previously.”
“Various text is not translated, some text is translated incorrectly, and if you're used to playing mahjong on places like MJS or Riichi City, the graphics are clunky and the play is lacking in quality of life improvements.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the inclusion of PC98 characters, particularly highlighting the humorous potential of playing as the funny princess Kotohime, indicating that the game's humor could be enhanced with such additions.
“My only wish is that it included PC98 characters; I wish to play as the funny princess Kotohime.”
