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
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and intuitive combat system that allows players to dodge and counter enemy attacks effectively.
- Stunning 3D graphics and character models enhance the overall visual experience, making it one of the best-looking Touhou fan games.
- The game has a lot of potential with interesting mechanics like weapon crafting and character leveling, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and performance drops, especially in fullscreen mode.
- Keyboard controls are poorly implemented, making it difficult to play without a controller, which is a major drawback for many players.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some missions ending abruptly regardless of player actions.
- optimization44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant performance improvements over time, achieving stable frame rates on mid-range hardware. However, others continue to experience issues, particularly in fullscreen mode, where performance drops drastically even on high-end systems. Overall, while some users find the game now runs smoothly, others still highlight ongoing optimization challenges that affect gameplay experience.
“When I played this, I was on a 1660 Ti and had no problems performance-wise.”
“Now it runs smoothly for me, stable 60fps.”
“You will be greeted to a menu that allows you to adjust the settings and change the language to ensure better gameplay performance.”
“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.”
“As it stands, I cannot run the game in full screen because the performance will drop sharply to an unplayable level on a decent machine (i7-6800k, gtx1080, 32gb ram).”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Touhou Mechanical Scrollery" is described as interesting and fun, featuring a mix of mecha shooting and monster hunter-style mechanics, with distinct character playstyles for Reimu and Marisa. However, players have noted significant technical issues, including poor controls, slow camera response, and performance drops that detract from the overall experience. While some mechanics are well-introduced, others can be confusing, leading to a gameplay experience that doesn't fully meet expectations set by the trailers.
“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.”
“I dig the weapon building mechanic akin to God Eater/Monster Hunter, but it could have benefitted if there were spell card duels.”
“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.”
- story28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some unlockable stages offering minimal narrative content. Players noted that mission objectives can disrupt gameplay, as completing them often ends the stage prematurely, regardless of player choices. While the characters are portrayed as expected and the story is still developing, it may not satisfy those seeking a strong narrative 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.”
“Granted this is the first Touhou game I have ever played, so maybe the story is good for the series, even if this is a fan game.”
“I will say it's mediocre, so maybe don't play the game if you're story-driven.”
“Once you clear the mission objective, the stage would end shortly after, regardless of your choice.”
“- small amount of content for the main story.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning 3D visuals and overall aesthetic, particularly noting it as a standout among Touhou fan games. However, many users report performance issues, including low frame rates and clunky controls, which detract from the experience. While some find the graphics acceptable, others express frustration with the lack of optimization and clarity in settings, leading to inconsistent performance across different systems.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its awesome remixes of Touhou OST, enhancing the overall experience, especially during boss fights. Players find the epic tracks enjoyable and a significant part of their positive gameplay experience.
“I really enjoy the epic music while you fight a boss :3”
“The music is great so far and I'm overall having a great time.”
“Awesome remixes of Touhou OST in this game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through amusing spell card mechanics that clear bullets and create funny effects, although some technical issues like clipping can be both humorous and frustrating. Overall, while the game has its quirks, the lighthearted moments 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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, though some note that targeting certain enemies can become tedious due to visual effects. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not overly grindy.
“Against some enemies, the game begins to shake when you target them, which gets pretty tedious after a while.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to frequent glitches and errors, leading some users to question its overall value for money.
“I don't think the game is worth the money with these 'glitches' and errors.”
