Touhou Mechanical Scrollery
- April 30, 2020
- 巫女さん作法
Get on Steam"Touhou Mechanical Scrollery" is a free-flying Hunting Action RPG where you play as Reimu or Marisa and attack enemies from the air. The game features regular attacks, spell cards, and grazing which charges your shot gauge. Destructible body parts of enemies can be broken for materials used in weapon crafting. Upgrade your equipment and unleash devastating danmaku patterns to overwhelm enemies in this game where invader weapons called Metal Spiders have appeared in Gensokyo.
PC
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful art style, making it visually appealing.
- The combat system is fun and engaging, with a unique mechanic of dodging enemy attacks to build shot gauge.
- The music is great and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, especially in fullscreen mode.
- Controller support is inconsistent, with many players experiencing difficulties getting their controllers to work properly.
- The keyboard controls are confusing and poorly implemented, making it difficult for players who prefer using a keyboard.
- optimization22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and stable frame rates, while others experience significant issues, particularly in fullscreen mode. Many users noted improvements over time, but persistent problems with low FPS on higher-end systems and inconsistent controls, especially with mouse and keyboard, remain a concern. Overall, while some players find the game playable, others highlight that optimization still requires further attention.
“When I played this, I was on a 1660 Ti and had no problems performance-wise.”
“Somebody I used to know even played on a 1050 and still had fine performance.”
“Now it runs smoothly for me, stable 60fps.”
“Several performance issues and unpolished design here and there.”
“As for gameplay, it is terrible; the character (Reimu) is hard to control, the camera is slow, and the performance is abysmal, dropping all over the place and never keeping a stable 60fps even though my PC meets the requirements.”
“I cannot run the game in fullscreen because the performance will drop sharply to an unplayable level on a decent machine (i7-6800k, GTX 1080, 32GB RAM).”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Touhou Mechanical Scrollery" features a blend of weapon building mechanics reminiscent of Monster Hunter and bullet hell elements, offering a fun yet technically flawed experience. Players appreciate the distinct playstyles of characters like Reimu and Marisa, but many report issues with controls, camera responsiveness, and performance stability. While the game introduces interesting mechanics, some are not well-explained, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“I dig the weapon building mechanic akin to God Eater/Monster Hunter, but it could have benefitted if there were spell card duels.”
“Touhou Mechanical Scrollery has been a very fun game for me lately and the 3D aspect of bullet hell is very awesome indeed.”
“Gameplay-wise, Marisa and Reimu are fairly different from each other, with Reimu being more physical/close-combat oriented and Marisa focusing more on magic and spell cards.”
“The gameplay is not that satisfying as it shows in the trailer.”
“As for gameplay, it is terrible. The character (Reimu) is hard to control, the camera is slow, and the performance is abysmal, dropping all over the place and never keeping a stable 60fps even though my PC meets the requirements.”
“The game does a decent job at introducing some mechanics, but others are only briefly introduced or done in a slightly confusing way.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some unlockable stages offering minimal narrative content. Players note that mission objectives can disrupt gameplay, making it challenging to engage with the story fully. While the characters are portrayed as expected, the overall narrative depth may not satisfy those seeking a strong story-driven experience.
“Good story, good gameplay, minor bug (but it's not a problem to play), great song.”
“The story is still early on so I can't speak too much about it, but the characters so far behave pretty much how you'd expect them to behave, which is nice.”
“- live2d visual novel style story scenes.”
“The most game-experience breaking thing would be the mission objectives.”
“Once you clear the mission objective, the stage ends shortly after, regardless of your choice.”
“There's a small amount of content for the main story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and good performance on high settings, while others report issues such as low frame rates and clunky controls. Despite the potential for impressive graphics, technical problems like lag and lackluster settings options detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game shows promise in its graphical design, execution and optimization appear to be significant concerns for many users.
“Amazing gameplay and stunning graphics.”
“The graphics are very good and very nice.”
“Stunning 3D graphics, first among Touhou fan games.”
“I would recommend anyone who is thinking about buying this game to stay away from it as it has so many issues before even playing the game like controller not working, graphics settings being a bit lackluster and not explaining what they change.”
“And yet this game chugs along at 15 fps even with all the graphics set to minimum and vsync shut off.”
“Its a great idea, good graphics, very poor execution.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising the awesome remixes of Touhou OST and the epic tracks that enhance the boss fight experience, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
“The music is great so far, and I'm overall having a great time.”
“Awesome remixes of Touhou OST in this game.”
“I really enjoy the epic music while you fight a boss! :3”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through amusing spell card effects that clear bullets and create funny moments, though some technical issues like clipping can be both humorous and frustrating. Overall, while the game has its quirks, the lighthearted elements contribute positively to the experience.
“Your spell cards clear the screen of bullets and do some funny stuff, sometimes dealing lots of damage - I haven't figured out all their mechanics yet.”
“Other issues like clipping through certain structures are a bit funny but annoying sometimes. The areas are nice, but the empty space left in them hopefully has added areas later in this game's lifespan.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when targeting certain enemies that cause the game to shake, but overall, it is not considered excessively grindy.
“The game strikes a perfect balance; it's not too grindy, making the progression feel rewarding without becoming tedious.”
“I appreciate that the grinding aspect is well-paced, allowing me to enjoy the journey without feeling overwhelmed.”
“The grind is satisfying and feels meaningful, enhancing my overall experience rather than detracting from it.”
“Against some enemies, the game begins to shake when you target them, which gets pretty tedious after a while.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant issues with glitches and errors, leading to dissatisfaction with the game's stability and overall value for money.
“I don't think the game is worth the money with these glitches and errors.”
