Touhou Lensed Night Sky, Kaseigai
- April 26, 2024
- Fire Land
Get on Steam"Touhou Lensed Night Sky, Kaseigai" is a fan-made bullet hell game with a modular loadout system, allowing players to switch attacks and effects on the fly. It features three playable characters, adjustable difficulty options, and over 150 spell cards to collect. The game is set in the Touhou Project universe, but knowledge of the series is not required to play.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game brilliantly combines roguelike elements with traditional Touhou gameplay, offering a unique and addictive experience.
- The art and music are exceptional, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
- The character writing and story are engaging, with well-developed characters that add depth to the gameplay.
- The game can be quite difficult, especially in later stages, which may deter some players.
- There are performance issues, including slowdowns and bugs, particularly in later stages.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as certain shot types and patterns, feel unbalanced and may frustrate players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its perfect blend of danmaku and roguelike elements, offering a fun and addictive experience with unique mechanics like item management and grazing. Players appreciate the variety in each run, enhanced by curses and wards, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. The beautiful art and stellar music further elevate the overall experience, making it a standout title in the genre.
“In my opinion, it's a perfect blend of danmaku and roguelike, having really fun gameplay, beautiful art, and stellar music.”
“Combines cool roguelike elements with crazy bullet hell gameplay!”
“Never thought a Touhou roguelike could be this much fun and be so well executed. Every run feels very different. I love the official Touhou games, but I feel like I can only handle up to 3 runs a day max just because I'm not the biggest fan of replaying the early stages over and over. But this game solved that issue for me with not only the numerous items at your disposal but also the curses and wards that add some very welcomed spice to gameplay.”
“Never thought a Touhou roguelike could be this much fun and be so well executed. Every run feels very different. I love the official Touhou games, but I feel like I can only handle up to 3 runs a day max just because I'm not the biggest fan of replaying the early stages over and over. This game solved that issue for me with not only the numerous items at your disposal but also the curses and wards that add some very welcomed spice to gameplay.”
“Very unique gameplay with loads of charm. There is an intense emphasis on grazing (and I'm terrible at grazing). Spell cards are only captured via grazing a lot, which is interesting.”
“Gameplay aside, the story is neat.”
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality, with many reviewers highlighting the fantastic soundtrack and specific themes, such as the boss theme in stage 5. The collaboration between the artist and composer is noted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is described as energetic and memorable, making it one of the best aspects of the game.
“In my opinion, it's a perfect blend of danmaku and roguelike, having really fun gameplay, beautiful art, and stellar music.”
“The artwork and music for this game is also phenomenal.”
“Unironically one of the best Touhou fangames I’ve ever played with an absolute banger soundtrack and fun all around.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its intrigue and quality, leaving players eager to see how it unfolds. Many reviewers express a sense of awe by the end, indicating a strong narrative engagement throughout the game.
“The story itself is really good, and I was left in awe by the end.”
“I'm genuinely intrigued to see where the story is going.”
“Gameplay aside, the story is neat.”
“Also, holy shit, the story already has me hooked.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their phenomenal artwork and vibrant art style, featuring stylized character portraits that stand out with vivid colors. Reviewers appreciate the unique visual presentation and its ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the engaging dialogue and gameplay.
“The artwork and music for this game are phenomenal.”
“From the point the demo was released, I fell in love with the art style, the dialogue, the way these complete weirdos talk, and the simple yet satisfying gameplay.”
“The art style reminds me of a wonderful waking world, with character portraits that are stylized and feature colors that pop.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly in the late game where players experience significant slowdowns, notably during the stage 5 boss encounter. Overall, it is perceived as still needing improvements to enhance performance.
“The game still feels a bit unoptimized; this is especially noticeable with significant slowdown in the late game, particularly during the stage 5 boss fight.”
“Another issue is optimization.”
“Still a bit unoptimized; this is especially noticeable with a ton of slowdown in the late game (the stage 5 boss was probably the biggest instance of this).”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with players noting that it captivates from the very beginning, particularly through its impressive presentation and engaging prologue that sparks immediate intrigue.
“I love the presentation of the game—we're setting the atmosphere straight from the prologue, and I was immediately intrigued.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
