Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a single player role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 and was released on April 3, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy" is a single-player Role Playing game that offers a sensational story and stunning gameplay. As Cirno, the Hero of Ice, players will engage in high-mobility fighting and dodge beautiful yet lethal bullets in a 2D bullet hell action. The game is filled with custom builds, hilarious adventures, and popular Touhou characters. It's recommended to play the free prologue version to understand the complete story better.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,324 reviews

music182 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

music
330 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising its high quality, variety, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some users noted that the soundtrack consists mainly of remixes and rearrangements of existing Touhou tracks, the overall consensus is that the music is engaging and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's charm. However, a few dissenting opinions suggest that some arrangements may not live up to the originals, indicating a divide in personal taste among players.
- “The music in this game is phenomenal!”
- “The music fits incredibly well with the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack really amazing.. upgrading your boss battle vibe!!”
- “But the music of this game even feels worse than its original version.”
- “It's more a ruin of original music.”
- “The music is a mixture of remixes and differing arrangements of existing Touhou songs and some original tracks.”
story
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally perceived as simple yet engaging, with many players appreciating its charm and humor, particularly in the context of the Touhou universe. While some found it lacking in complexity, others were pleasantly surprised by its heartfelt moments and character interactions, making it a fun addition to the gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a delightful complement to the game's art and music, though some players expressed a desire for more content as the game is still in early access.
- “The story is wonderful and well thought-out.”
- “The story honestly caught me by a very pleasant surprise; I did not expect such a heartfelt story from a Touhou game like this one.”
- “The fairytale-like aesthetic the game uses to tell the story is so cute; it has a unique feeling that captivated me and made me love it every time a cutscene like that appeared.”
- “The story seems insignificant at first, and easily brushed off as an excuse to have Cirno fight bosses.”
- “The game system is broken, and the main story is only 2 hours.”
- “As of now, there really isn't much of a story.”
gameplay
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Hero of Ice Fairy" is highly praised for its engaging boss-rush mechanics that blend bullet-hell and 2D platforming styles, offering a mix of fun and challenging encounters. Players appreciate the smooth controls, diverse combat options, and the rewarding nature of mastering boss patterns, all complemented by a captivating soundtrack and charming visuals. Overall, the game is described as accessible yet difficult to master, making it a satisfying experience for both casual and hardcore players.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and difficult, with patterns faithful to their official game counterparts, and both the art and music are spectacular.”
- “The gameplay is a boss rush that feels satisfying and unique with a wide variety of tools to mix up how you play.”
- “Quality is amazing, gameplay is godly, polished to perfection, and a really interesting story, too.”
- “With very limited healing and the extremely poor dodging mechanics that I swear to god need to be given more iframes on startup, some of these fights become downright insane.”
- “The flight mechanic is a bit overpowered if you have more stamina and use one of the two items that reduce the cost or make you fly faster, but it has some drawbacks like high stamina usage, so poorly timed flights also get you punished.”
- “There's also a hovering mechanic that I used sometimes, but I feel like it should be used more, and it has a limit, so it exists but isn't very present.”
graphics
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their charming and aesthetically pleasing art style, often described as cute and reminiscent of a fairytale. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals, engaging character designs, and the overall delightful combination of art and music, contributing to a memorable gaming experience. Many appreciate the developers' effort in creating a visually appealing game that enhances the gameplay and storytelling.
- “This game has amazing visuals, great humor, great sounds, and an amazing soundtrack!”
- “The fairytale-like aesthetic the game uses to tell the story is so cute; it has a unique feeling that captivated me and made me love it every time a cutscene like that appeared.”
- “Awesome art style and it's clear the developers put a lot of time and genuine effort into it.”
- “The game is harder than the artwork makes me.”
- “A really nice game, having great soundtracks and the same Touhou feel like the old games with enhanced graphics and recognizable characters, though it was kinda hard to recognize Nitori; seems like she changed quite a bit.”
- “The artwork in this game really stands out to me compared to other Touhou fan-games that I've played.”
humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, featuring a mix of subtle jokes and engaging character interactions that resonate particularly well with fans. Players appreciate the funny dialogue and amusing gameplay elements, which enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and memorable. While some humor may require a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts, the game's lighthearted moments and whimsical art contribute to its comedic appeal.
- “This game has amazing visuals, great humor, great sounds, and an amazing soundtrack!”
- “All in all, Touhou: Hero of Ice Fairy is a fantastic and hilarious experience that any Touhou fan shouldn't pass up.”
- “It has a simple yet fun little story, hilarious character interactions, fair and skill-based gameplay, charming artwork, and phenomenally memorable music as expected.”
character development
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Character development in the game is praised for its strong integration with the story and world-building, enhancing the overall experience. While initial concerns about character designs were noted, the unique artistic style and high-quality visuals ultimately won players over, with a desire for more diverse characters in future updates. Overall, the character designs are considered cute and well-executed, contributing positively to gameplay.
- “Though at first I had some complaints over character designs, the story and world-building behind it were justified and complemented it.”
- “Though at first I had some complaints about character designs, the story and world-building behind it were justified and complemented it.”
- “I really enjoyed Takki (the artist)'s unique take on the character designs, and I'm hoping that I'll get to see more characters than just Reimu in future updates.”
- “I love the character designs, the story, and the attacks!”
replayability
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The game offers solid replayability through its challenge modes, item combos, and timed battles, appealing to players seeking a competitive edge. Additionally, the flexible inventory and hub systems enhance gameplay variety, making the overall experience enjoyable and worth revisiting.
- “Solid twin-stick shooter experience with decent replayability thanks to the challenge modes and item combos.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and highly replayable.”
- “The inventory and hub systems are really nice too, allowing for flexible gameplay techniques that enhance replayability.”
- “Solid twinstick shooter experience with decent replayability due to the challenge modes and item combos.”
- “The fact that you are timed for each battle adds replayability for those who really want to challenge themselves.”
- “The inventory and hub systems are really nice too and allow for flexible gameplay techniques, enhancing replayability.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players are pleasantly surprised by the heartfelt and immersive story, particularly praising the emotional depth of the character Nitori and the impactful cutscenes enhanced by excellent sound design. Overall, the narrative evokes strong feelings, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The story honestly caught me by a very pleasant surprise; I did not expect such a heartfelt story from a Touhou game like this one.”
- “Nitori made me feel a certain way...”
- “The story is awesome; the cutscenes made me feel immersed (awesome sound design for a certain few).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, noting that it encourages skill development beyond traditional leveling up, making it accessible and beginner-friendly within the bullet hell genre.
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be frustrating, as they often felt like a chore rather than a rewarding part of the game.”

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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a role playing shooter game with fantasy theme.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy was released on April 3, 2024.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy was developed by GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its character development.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a single player game.

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