Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle

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A Touhou "Bullet Hell Battle" game, where players face opponents using unrelenting shoot-'em-up tactics, whilst avoiding the same.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun experience, especially for fans of the Touhou series, with a decent roster of characters and various game modes.
The graphics and character designs are well-executed, and the music is enjoyable, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
At its budget price, the game provides good value for those looking for a casual fighting game to play, particularly for fans of bullet hell mechanics.

The gameplay can feel clunky and unresponsive, with issues like missed attacks and frustrating AI behavior that detracts from the experience.
The story mode lacks coherence for newcomers, making it difficult to engage with the narrative without prior knowledge of the Touhou universe.
Overall, the game is considered lackluster and not recommended for those unfamiliar with the series, as it may not meet expectations for a fighting game.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game is highly praised for its upbeat J-pop battle themes and a diverse range of fast-paced instrumental tracks, including electric and piano/string compositions. Players appreciate the option to select songs during gameplay and enjoy the remixed versions, often finding the soundtrack enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's entertainment value.
- “It can be easy to beat, but the music and arcade mode can keep you entertained for a while.”
- “What I really like is the option to pick any song you want during most of the modes.”
- “I'd definitely listen to the music outside of the game.”
- “However, I have recognized two of the characters from strolling on YouTube music videos from an alchemist series game.”
- “(It is the credit song of the game.) The songs comprise many fast-paced instrumental pieces, ranging from electric to piano and strings.”
- “There are a few songs that have a remix version, and I usually prefer the remix.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The story in this Touhou game retains the whimsical and humorous essence of the series, featuring main characters Reimu and Marisa as they navigate Gensokyo to resolve incidents. However, newcomers may find the narrative confusing and reliant on prior knowledge of the Touhou universe, as the story mode can feel repetitive and lacks clarity. Overall, while the game introduces new elements, it may not fully engage players unfamiliar with the franchise's lore.
- “Originally, Touhou is a vertical curtain shooter (commonly referred to as 'danmaku'), where the main characters, Reimu and Marisa, go around Gensokyo blowing up youkai to solve incidents, and it's all rather whimsical and funny, something this game adopts pretty well in its story.”
- “It adds a new story, new music, and, of course, Koishi herself.”
- “The story mode makes no sense to me since even the first group of wall of text/pictures seem to require past knowledge of what a (9) -in a circle- is and why they are taking offerings.”
- “If you're unfamiliar with the Touhou games, you'll probably be lost here in terms of story.”
- “The story mode gets very repetitive; it could use more modes and challenges.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant 3D design and art style, which hold up well despite the game's age. Players appreciate the detailed chibi characters and well-executed special attacks, noting that the visuals are reminiscent of or slightly below those of Disgaea 5. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially for fans of the Touhou universe.
- “The game is really good, I played it all day yesterday and I love the idea and the graphics of this game. I am a fan of the Touhou universe; speaking of this one, it's worth your money. Besides, the chibi characters are well made, the attacks are well made, the special attacks are good too. I loved the idea of a bullet hell game that's like a female version of Arms but with magical attacks. If you loved the Touhou Project or anything that belongs to Touhou, this game should be a good fit for you if you own a Switch.”
- “Graphics look like larger 3D models of what I've seen (or a step below) what Disgaea 5 had to offer, and I personally liked their art style in it.”
- “The game is really good, I played it all day yesterday and I love the idea and the graphics of this game. I am a fan of the Touhou universe, speaking of this one, it's worth your money. Besides, the chibi characters are well made, the attacks are well made, the special attacks are good too.”
- “The attacks are beautifully translated to 3D, which leads me to admit that, for such an old game, the graphics hold up pretty well; and the framerate is pretty steady, minus a few occasional hiccups.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has been criticized for being clunky and unsatisfying, with a slow pace that leads to repetitive experiences in story mode. Additionally, fans of the Touhou project find the overall execution lacking, with poor writing and graphics that do not meet expectations, even for the Switch.
- “The simple, slow-paced gameplay feels clunky and isn't quite satisfying. The story mode gets very repetitive and could use more modes and challenges.”
- “The game is bad enough if you're an actual Touhou Project fan, as the gameplay is poor and the writing is painful.”
- “Gameplay is poorly explained, and the graphics are really bad even for the Switch.”
- “Simple, slow-paced gameplay feels clunky and isn't quite satisfying; the story mode gets very repetitive and could use more modes and challenges.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game offers significant replayability through 36 achievements to unlock, along with engaging features like local and online multiplayer, score attack modes, and an adorable game world enhanced by PlayStation VR.
- “The cute characters and game world are even cuter with PlayStation VR, and the inclusion of local and online multiplayer, score attack, and arcade modes adds significant replay value.”
- “Add to that 36 achievements to unlock, and you have a lot of replay value here.”
- “Cute characters and a game world that's even cuter with PlayStation VR, includes local and online multiplayer, score attack, and arcade modes that add replay value.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and lighthearted tone, effectively capturing the comedic essence of the original Touhou series, where characters like Reimu and Marisa engage in amusing antics while battling youkai in the fantastical setting of Gensokyo.
- “Originally, Touhou is a vertical curtain shooter (commonly referred to as 'danmaku'), where the main characters, Reimu and Marisa, go around Gensokyo blowing up youkai to solve incidents. It's all rather whimsical and funny, something this game adopts pretty well in its story.”
- “The humor in this game is delightfully quirky, with clever dialogue and amusing character interactions that keep you entertained throughout.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with its gameplay; the funny scenarios and unexpected twists make every level a joy to play.”