Touhou LostWord

"Touhou LostWord" is a Role Playing game that offers an interesting plot and sensational visuals, accompanied by outstanding music. The game features Danmaku RPG Battles, allowing you to journey through the multiverse while grinding to level up characters. However, be prepared for numerous bugs and excessive advertisements, but also a good dose of humor to keep things entertaining.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,365 reviews

story206 positive mentions

grinding135 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and an engaging storyline that appeals to Touhou fans.
The gacha system is relatively generous, allowing players to accumulate resources and characters without spending money.
The music and voice acting are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, making it unplayable for many users.
The gacha rates for obtaining characters are very low, leading to frustration among players.
The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of engaging content after the initial stages.

story
462 mentions
45 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, particularly for fans of the Touhou franchise. However, some find the pacing slow and the gameplay repetitive, leading to a sense of grind, especially after completing the main story. While the art and music enhance the storytelling experience, the gacha system's focus on story cards over characters can frustrate players seeking to deepen their engagement with the narrative.
- “The storyline is amazing and so are the characters.”
- “The story is fascinating and helps if you want to get into the Touhou fandom.”
- “The story is a work of art still being added to, with content through beginning to end, and more coming out every week.”
- “The story is not engaging; it's really just a skip button if anything.”
- “The core main story shows potential, but falls victim to typical gacha game padding, so the game may very well be gone for good before the story is concluded.”
- “The story and writing are reminiscent of 2010 era shallow doujins stock full of meme humor: 'haha meiling sleep' or 'haha cirno stupid' level jokes run rampant, and the story is basically a bad gappy stu walfas fanfiction.”
gameplay
287 mentions
34 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive and grind-heavy nature, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While some appreciate the strategic elements and unique mechanics, others criticize the complexity and lack of clarity in the systems, leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for fans of the genre, particularly those who appreciate the art and music, but it may not hold the interest of players seeking more dynamic gameplay.
- “The story, the characters, the absolute banger of a soundtrack, and surprisingly fun gameplay, though it's a bit easy at first.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, although slightly repetitive, but that repetition doesn't take much away from the game as a whole.”
- “Fun, simple yet with depth, and once you get over the initial wall and understand the mechanics, it opens up.”
- “The gameplay is confusing as heck with so many spells and rules to follow.”
- “Honestly, it's a boring story and overtly complicated gameplay had me wanting to quit an hour in... making a game with a thousand random pointless buttons and confusing stats like wood and yin and yang and 20 other stupid things that have no bearing besides static noise that makes your game fuddled and not fun to play.”
- “The gameplay is poorly handled, as the limited options for attacks and the lack of explanations of battle mechanics causes the game to lose its charm very quickly.”
music
224 mentions
68 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality and the inclusion of tracks from well-known Touhou doujin circles. Players appreciate the variety and engaging nature of the soundtrack, often describing it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with repetitive tracks and a desire for more diverse music choices during gameplay.
- “The story, the characters, the absolute banger of a soundtrack and surprisingly fun gameplay, though it's a bit easy at first.”
- “The music is absolutely breathtaking, as all things touhou.”
- “The music is fantastic.”
- “The music choice isn't the best and songs get reused way too often.”
- “In my opinion, it would have been better to get remastered versions of most of the songs to be qualitatively consistent with one another, but that is not an easy thing to do with the Touhou series admittedly.”
- “The rpg side of the thing is very badly done, the fights are repetitive and boring, and the music... are simply terrible.”
grinding
137 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, with many players noting that it becomes tedious and repetitive over time. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gacha experience, others find the lack of skip options and low drop rates frustrating, leading to a gameplay loop that can feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the grinding aspect is a significant point of contention, with calls for improvements such as auto-farming features and better rewards for the time invested.
- “It's not grindy at all since you can mix it up with the character builds.”
- “Man, a great game with a good story! I hope you would add an automatic finish system for farming; also, some raid bosses would be a nice addition to the gameplay.”
- “However, it has an extremely grinding playstyle, where one round takes much time to clear and the repeat skip function is not allowed except for some specific stages.”
- “The game is just a slow, tedious grind with nothing to break it up.”
- “Disappointed to see that it's just another unreasonably grindy game with horrific drop rates, especially since the voice acting and art are so well done.”
graphics
114 mentions
71 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and character designs, with many users highlighting the stunning artwork and enjoyable animations. While some players note technical issues such as lag and loading times, the overall visual presentation is considered a strong point, especially for fans of the Touhou series. Despite some criticisms regarding the graphics not being on par with high-end titles, the game's aesthetic and music contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “The graphics and art are extraordinary.”
- “The artwork is breathtakingly beautiful.”
- “This game is a phenomenal JRPG, it has a great storyline, beautiful artwork, and stellar music.”
- “As a newcomer to the series, the art style seems dated and unappealing.”
- “Graphics look like a cheap doujin game and gameplay is average at best.”
- “Graphics are lacking but the featured art is amazing.”
monetization
52 mentions
8 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a blatant cash grab characterized by intrusive ads and aggressive in-game purchase prompts. Users report frustratingly low character drop rates and a gameplay experience heavily influenced by grinding, leading to a perception of the game as overly focused on profit rather than player enjoyment. While some players appreciate the game's quality and free-to-play elements, the overwhelming sentiment is that the monetization tactics detract from the overall experience.
- “In-game purchase prompts can be a bit intrusive at times and sometimes they'll throw back-to-back promotional banners to get people to spend if they haven't saved up, but otherwise the game's good for what it is.”
- “There are in-app purchases but they are not necessary for you to enjoy the game.”
- “Monetization is mostly through costumes which are purely cosmetic.”
- “Mobile game monetization is gross.”
- “It's extremely predatory, with in-game shop ads spamming you not just when you log in each day but every time you exit and return to the main hub screen.”
- “The constant ads for in-game purchases are over the top and killed the desire to keep playing.”
humor
24 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Touhou LostWord" is widely appreciated, with players enjoying its funny storylines, cute artwork, and meme-like jokes reminiscent of early 2010s doujin culture. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, including amusing character interactions and humorous ads, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some players note that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes feeling shallow or overly simplistic.
- “Game is fun, art is cute and the story is funny.”
- “I keep laughing at the story script, please help I'm rolling right now.”
- “Always been a fan of Touhou, funny stories make up for the lack of bullet hell, overall enjoyable.”
character development
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the unique character designs, beautiful art, and strong voice acting. However, some players find the character designs uninspired and the battle system lacking depth. Overall, while the storyline and aesthetics are appreciated, opinions on character development vary significantly among players.
- “Good character designs, great storyline, and gacha system, just like Touhou Cannonball!”
- “Character design and level design is awesome, voice acting is great (not to mention you can change the voice of your character).”
- “Great main and event stories, lovely character designs and voice acting.”
- “I was excited to see how the story went, but when the prologue ended and I saw the character designs they went with, I uninstalled on the spot.”
- “Character designs are generally incredibly uninspired and the battle system lacks the magic of even the Tasofro fighters.”
- “Gameplay and character design are mediocre, but the music is good.”
stability
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezes that render it unplayable. Many players experience random shutdowns shortly after launching the game, and updates have not resolved these problems, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable content. Overall, while the game is addictive, its current state is marred by persistent bugs and instability.
- “As other reviews state, the game often freezes and crashes, making it unplayable.”
- “Ever since the update, my game freezes and crashes every time I try to open it.”
- “The game has too many glitches and freezes constantly.”
optimization
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting slow performance, long loading times, and occasional soft locks, particularly on devices with high specifications. While some players appreciate the graphics and smooth performance at times, many express frustration over the overall lack of optimization and persistent lag issues, especially following recent updates.
- “Global version is about a year behind JP, but they have been adding in the best features early so we don't have to wait for the better optimizations.”
- “I really like the graphics though, the game runs smoothly.”
- “I never rated an app before, but is this optimized for tablet?”
- “It's embarrassing just how unoptimized this game is.”
- “Poor optimization by the devs.”
- “I don't know why, but currently the game is laggy even though my phone is high performance. Please fix it; before, I could run this game just fine, but not anymore.”
emotional
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are largely negative, with players expressing frustration over its complicated gameplay and lackluster story, leading to feelings of boredom and disappointment. Many users feel alienated by the gacha mechanics, describing their experience as dehumanizing and greedy, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game fails to evoke positive emotions, leaving players feeling frustrated and disillusioned.
- “Its been a long time since a gacha game has made me feel like such a second class citizen.”
- “Thanks devs, I won't erase you from existence when I eventually have an emotional outburst.”
- “Honestly, it's a boring story and the overtly complicated gameplay had me wanting to quit an hour in. The game has a thousand random pointless buttons and confusing stats like wood and yin and yang, along with 20 other things that have no bearing besides static noise. This makes the game feel fuddled and not fun to play. This is my first time deleting a game because it thinks being overcomplicated means it's good.”
- “Boring story, just a gacha game close to a visual novel.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to the ability to play as nearly all characters, offering diverse experiences and strategies in each playthrough.
- “What I like is that nearly all characters are playable.”
- “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging me to play through it again to see all the possibilities.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”