Touhou Gensou Mahjong

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Touhou Gensou Mahjong is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by D.N.A. Softwares and was released on September 18, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

From 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!

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Touhou Gensou Mahjong offers a rich gameplay experience with a variety of characters, each possessing unique abilities, and numerous tables with different rules, making matches dynamic and engaging.
The game features a comprehensive single-player campaign and a well-structured tutorial, making it accessible for newcomers to Mahjong while providing challenges for experienced players.
The Steam release is the most accessible version yet, with a quality English translation and crossplay functionality with the JP-exclusive Switch version, enhancing the community experience.

The game's price point is considered excessively high for a Mahjong client, especially when compared to free alternatives, leading to a lack of online players and public lobbies.
Many players have reported issues with the game's graphics, translation inconsistencies, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
The multiplayer experience is heavily reliant on having friends to play with, as public lobbies are often empty, making it difficult to find matches without coordinating with others.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is generally praised, with each stage featuring its own unique tracks that enhance the experience, particularly for fans of the Touhou series. While the new music is highlighted as a strong point, some users express disappointment over the overall lack of music variety and the high price relative to other options. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is considered fantastic and adds significant value for dedicated fans.
- “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.”
- “Every stage has its own rule set and music.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with rough visuals and a lack of updates since its 2009 release, which detracts from the overall experience, especially for players accustomed to higher-quality online mahjong platforms. Users noted inconsistencies in character art quality and translation errors, further diminishing the visual appeal and user experience. Overall, the game's graphical shortcomings are a significant drawback, particularly given its pricing.
- “Completely different art style for each character to the point that one looks made by a complete beginner and the other is by some sort of art god.”
- “Graphics are a bit rough, no voices for common calls, only a single voice for reading yaku.”
- “It's focus on console has its obvious graphical drawbacks in the 3D parts of the game.”
- “Graphics look pretty poor, which can be pretty annoying to people who played online mahjong on other platforms previously.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally solid and rich, with appealing characters and enjoyable music, though some players desire more varied objectives and mechanical variations to enhance the experience. While it offers better quality than free online alternatives, the adventure mode feels repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “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 on each table, so the gameplay stays more varied than just focusing on a single objective.”
- “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.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being lackluster, with many missions feeling repetitive and lacking depth. Players noted that some missions auto-complete while others require excessive retries, leading to frustration. Overall, the adventure mode fails to engage, offering little narrative or variety to maintain interest.
- “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 even is a mission that shows up like 4 times.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be a highlight, providing players with hilarious moments, even if the overall recommendation is mixed. However, some players express a desire for additional characters, like the PC98 princess Kotohime, to enhance the comedic experience.
- “I play this game consistently for others and get some hilarious results because of it.”
- “My only wish is that it included PC98 characters -- I wish to play as the funny princess Kotohime.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the single-player map involves significant grinding for random number generation (RNG) and requires a good understanding of hand value estimation. If players can identify an unwinnable starting hand, they are encouraged to restart, as the game feels tailored to a specific audience, similar to a previous title by the same developer.
- “The single-player map has challenges that require grinding for RNG (random number generation) and knowledge on how to estimate hand value. If you can see that the starting hand cannot reach the goal, the game feels like a tailored version of 4n by the same developer, which was only sold in Japan.”
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious and unbalanced, as it often requires repetitive tasks to progress.”
- “The amount of grinding needed to unlock new content is excessive, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”