Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

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In "Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II," players navigate through bullet hell shoot'em up gameplay within the vibrant world of Gensokyo. Characters from previous Touhou games return with new abilities and spell cards, while additional challenges encourage replayability. The game features local multiplayer, allowing players to collaborate or compete in intense shootouts.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews

music78 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautiful art design that surpasses many official Touhou games.
Engaging gameplay with a well-balanced difficulty curve, making it accessible for newcomers while still challenging for veterans.
Fantastic soundtrack featuring both remixes and original compositions that enhance the overall experience.

Some gameplay mechanics, like the cherry border system, can be confusing and lack clear in-game explanations.
The English translation is often poor, leading to awkward phrasing and potential confusion about game mechanics.
Certain character choices and omissions, such as the absence of the Prismriver Sisters, may disappoint long-time fans of the series.

music
158 mentions
49 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty and atmospheric qualities, often highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the visuals. While some players feel the soundtrack successfully captures the essence of the Touhou series with engaging remixes and original compositions, others criticize it for lacking the energetic charm typical of the original games. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to the immersive experience, though opinions vary on its memorability and impact compared to previous titles.
- “The music is absolutely amazing and the gameplay is very well balanced for all kinds of people and their experience with Touhou.”
- “The music is great, with a mix of original tracks and arrangements of classic tracks.”
- “The music and visuals in stage 6 truly stand up to the name 'Fantastic Danmaku Festival'.”
- “The music is completely bland, the characters are all off, the overall package feels like the developers really like Perfect Cherry Blossom but understand not at all why it works.”
- “Music is essential to shmups and Touhou as a whole, and the instruments used lack the upbeat energy that Touhou is known for.”
- “This is in no way better than the original, in all honesty -- it's a fair bit easier, the music is kinda 'meh' compared to ZUN's even though it consists entirely of remixes of his songs, and the story makes absolutely no sense because it's awfully translated.”
graphics
80 mentions
51 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful character designs, and intricate backgrounds, elevating the overall aesthetic experience. While many reviewers highlight the impressive art and smooth animations, some note that the bullet patterns can occasionally blend into the background, making gameplay challenging. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and setting a high standard for other titles in the genre.
- “Beautiful graphics, gorgeous art, amazing soundtrack, fun gameplay, and the dialogues & story give off the same mysterious yet carefree vibe as the original.”
- “A fine modernization of classic Touhou gameplay and themes, with gorgeous high-resolution graphics and a soundtrack as rich and densely layered as the bullet patterns.”
- “The visuals, background, and art style are magnificent.”
- “Reading the other Steam reviews gave me the impression that the visuals of this game were to be on par with other shmups.”
- “There's just one more problem - the aesthetics are... very, very questionable.”
- “- the graphics on this game are not AAA title level, and really it shouldn't be expected.”
gameplay
64 mentions
39 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this fanmade Touhou game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its modernization of classic mechanics and the incorporation of the cherry barrier system, which adds a unique twist to resource management. While some players find the gameplay satisfying and visually stunning, others feel it lacks innovation compared to the mainline series, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful graphics, engaging music, and a balanced difficulty that caters to both newcomers and experienced players.
- “Beautiful graphics, gorgeous art, amazing soundtrack, fun gameplay, and the dialogues & story give off the same mysterious yet carefree vibe as the original.”
- “A fine modernization of classic Touhou gameplay and themes, with gorgeous high-resolution graphics and a soundtrack as rich and densely layered as the bullet patterns.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and buttery with minimal input lag.”
- “There's little to no reason gameplay-wise to pick this entry over others in the mainline Touhou series.”
- “It's a good game, but if you've already watched the countless videos of this game online, there's not really much need to pick it up yourself; the gameplay doesn't really present anything interesting.”
- “However, even though it being easier can help, sometimes the border mechanic makes it too easy and the game is very generous with how many lives it gives you as long as you can figure out the borders.”
story
32 mentions
19 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered unmemorable and lacking depth, with many players noting that it doesn't significantly impact their enjoyment. While some appreciate the original elements and worldbuilding, others criticize the poor translation and abstract concepts that make the narrative difficult to follow. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point, with mixed opinions on its execution and coherence.
- “Much of its story is original, however.”
- “The story is very good, expanding the narrative from the original games.”
- “Advanced gameplay techniques work, the music is amazing, the story is very well written and has many funny moments.”
- “The story makes absolutely no sense because it's awfully translated.”
- “Sadly, the game's story is practically non-existent, but at the same time, not important in any way.”
- “Aside from that, the abstract concepts and poor English translation make the story difficult to understand at best, and nonsensical at the worst.”
atmosphere
11 mentions
82 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, graceful music, and immersive design, which effectively enhances the danmaku gameplay. Reviewers highlight the orchestral and atmospheric soundtrack that complements the unique themes of each fight, creating a captivating experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a significant draw, making it worth purchasing for its aesthetic appeal alone.
- “Beautiful atmosphere, terrific danmaku gameplay, graceful music, and stunning visuals.”
- “Every little bullet is touched up enough from Touhou proper to make the patterns look clean and beautiful, the backgrounds do an excellent job of setting the scene and atmosphere for each fight, and sprite-based bullets like boulders, flowers, and unspeakable Lovecraftian horrors give each fight its own theme and identity.”
- “The music is beautiful and really atmospheric and really pulls you into the setting.”
- “Where I really think this game breaks the mold is in how it uses its atmosphere to set the feeling of any given segment.”
- “Regardless, this is worth buying at full price for the visuals and atmosphere alone.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its creative puzzles and spellcards that elicit laughter, alongside a charmingly bad translation that adds to the comedic experience. Players appreciate the goofy character designs reminiscent of Kirby, as well as the clever literary references, such as the Alice in Wonderland meme. Overall, the game balances advanced gameplay with amusing moments, making for a delightful and entertaining experience.
- “Not only do they understand how to make a Touhou game, but they also created plenty of new spellcards and puzzles that will have you amazed or laughing at how creative they are.”
- “Very beautiful game, and the translation is hilariously bad.”
- “What surprises me most is the literature meme of Alice in Wonderland, whose main character shares the same name as Alice Margatroid; the spellcard 'Red Queen' is funny.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight strong character design and appealing visuals, particularly praising characters like Youmu and Alice for their aesthetic appeal. While the game excels in graphics and music, it is noted that character development may take a backseat to entertainment and visual satisfaction rather than deep narrative or gameplay challenges.
- “I like the character designs, especially Youmu.”
- “This game has beautiful graphics and character design, nice music and good lore.”
- “I'm a fan of the character designs and the series' music featured in other arcade rhythm games.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game boasts a high replayability factor due to its engaging gameplay and stunning visuals, with players appreciating the variety in boss patterns that enhance the experience. The combination of these elements, along with a captivating soundtrack, contributes to its overall value.
- “Overall, the game has stunning visuals and fun gameplay that is worth the price, a large replayability factor, and wonderful music.”
- “This makes the boss more consistent, but a part of me always liked the amount of replayability that some different patterns offered.”
- “The game lacks variety in its missions, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and replay it.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring stunning visuals and smooth performance, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the elegant art style and enjoyable music, contributing to a polished gameplay environment.
- “The art is stunning, the visuals are elegant, the performance is smooth, the music is good, and the danmaku is fun.”