Touhou Shoujo Tale of Beautiful Memories
- August 22, 2019
- The N Main Shop
Get on Steam"Touhou Shoujo: Tale of Beautiful Memories" is a visual novel/dating sim set in the Touhou Project universe. The game follows the protagonist, Seija Kijin, as she navigates life in Gensokyo and interacts with various magical girls. Gameplay involves building relationships and uncovering the mysteries of Gensokyo through dialogue choices and actions. This is a fan-made game with official art and music assets from the Touhou series.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging combat system that rewards timing and strategy, reminiscent of Super Mario RPG.
- It features a large and diverse cast of characters from the Touhou universe, with humorous and charming interactions that appeal to both fans and newcomers.
- The game is packed with content, including mini-games and side quests, providing a lengthy and enjoyable experience without excessive grinding.
- The translation has several issues, including incorrect or missing text, which can hinder the experience for non-Japanese speakers.
- The character designs are excessively lewd, which may be off-putting for some players and detracts from the overall presentation.
- The music lacks original Touhou arrangements, relying instead on royalty-free tracks that can feel repetitive and less immersive.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is set in Gensokyo and revolves around a mysterious barrier, featuring a simple yet engaging plot with some twists and nonlinear elements. While the character interactions and quests are influenced by active party members, the translation issues detract from the overall experience, with missing lines and grammatical errors noted. Despite these flaws, the story is considered fun and complemented by well-designed dungeons filled with secrets and puzzles connected to the narrative.
“Story: revolves around yet another incident in Gensokyo, this time it seems that a strange barrier appeared. Who's behind it?”
“Play the game to know more; while the plot is quite simple, it's not without a few twists and interesting moments.”
“But it's a fun story, and there's lots of nonlinear elements.”
“It feels lazy and uninterested in the media or world it's trying to sell. I especially shook my head in disbelief when they literally typed '*description omitted*' in the text box instead of any measures of fade-outs or animations to let them visually speak to each other in a 'normal' way to avoid retelling the story up to that point.”
“The story is alright, but the translation has a lot of issues where some lines are completely missing or have grammar errors.”
“For the most part, all these quests can be done at any time in the future, but the Youmu and Junko quests get blocked from the best reward if you progress further from a certain point.”
- music26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the royalty-free soundtrack is decent and fits the game well, it lacks the iconic remixes from the Touhou series, which detracts from the overall immersion. Some tracks are appreciated, but the repetitiveness and absence of familiar themes leave players feeling that the music falls short of expectations for a Touhou fangame. Overall, while the music is not bad, it feels out of place in the context of the franchise.
“The royalty-free RPG music that is used is still pretty good.”
“The soundtrack ranges from okay to good with a few tracks I really liked, but it all fits really well.”
“I wish similar arrangements of Touhou songs to what plays were included, to help make the style feel more unique, but as it is, the soundtrack is fine for what it is.”
“The soundtrack and sound effects are all royalty free, I think.”
“The gameplay is fun and has tons of content to offer, though the music, while being decent, has no tracks from the Touhou series itself, which feels a bit off.”
“But none of the songs were from the Touhou series itself, which hurts the immersion that is otherwise so well handled in the visuals, story, and character development.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the adorable character sprites and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the low resolution and mediocre tileset graphics. The art style, particularly the character portraits, is polarizing, with some players enjoying the homage to classic styles, while others find it off-putting. Overall, the visuals are noted for their charm and creativity, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The graphics/aesthetics are spot on and just great.”
“Where the game really shines is in graphics and setting: the character sprites are adorable.”
“Don't be thrown off by the art style - this game is incredibly well made, and a faithful homage to the original Super Mario RPG.”
“Graphics are pretty mediocre.”
“The tileset graphics are disappointing.”
“Not a big fan of the Newgrounds hentai art style.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-implemented and entertaining, offering a standard JRPG experience with engaging mechanics and a wealth of content, including humorous interactions and references to both the Touhou series and Super Mario RPG. While some users noted clunky moments and a lack of Touhou music, the overall replay value and fun factor remain high, making it appealing even to non-fans. Players can expect around 50 hours of gameplay with minimal grinding, showcasing a comprehensive exploration of the Touhou universe.
“The gameplay is fun and has tons of content to offer, though the music, while being decent, has no tracks from the Touhou series itself, which feels a bit off.”
“Everything you could ever want in a Touhou fangame is here: loads of content (50 hours with next to no grinding and I haven't even beaten it yet), extremely humorous interactions between all of the cast, fun gameplay mechanics and minigames that reference both the main Touhou series and Super Mario RPG, and the most comprehensive showcase of the entirety of Gensokyo that I've seen in a Touhou fangame since Touhou Mother.”
“Great gameplay, great replay value, and an overall solid OST.”
“Regarding dialogue, if you look up older gameplay, the English translation may be lacking in places.”
“It is clunky and lazy at times, but the gameplay still remains entertaining to me.”
“Gameplay: if you played SMRPG, you should be familiar with the gameplay; if not, the game is your somewhat standard JRPG, with zones on a world map that you travel between to proceed.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is a standout feature, characterized by lighthearted and charming interactions among characters, as well as amusing gameplay mechanics and references to both the Touhou series and Super Mario RPG. Players appreciate the funny poses and antics of characters like Tenshi, which add a delightful touch to the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its extensive content and comedic elements, making it appealing even to those unfamiliar with the Touhou franchise.
“If keystone bouncing around wasn't funny enough, Tenshi striking poses is the cherry on top.”
“Everything you could ever want in a Touhou fangame is here: loads of content (50 hours with next to no grinding and I haven't even beaten it yet), extremely humorous interactions between all of the cast, fun gameplay mechanics and minigames that reference both the main Touhou series and Super Mario RPG, and the most comprehensive showcase of the entirety of Gensokyo that I've seen in a Touhou fangame since Touhou Mother.”
“The cut scenes are where these characters shine, as they're funny and charming.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, players find that grinding is not overly burdensome in this Touhou fangame, with many reporting that they can progress without much effort. However, some aspects, such as acquiring gems for weapons and armor, do require grinding, which can become tedious, especially in the later dungeons. The game balances its content well, offering a rich experience with minimal grinding needed for enjoyment.
“Everything you could ever want in a Touhou fangame is here: loads of content (50 hours with next to no grinding and I haven't even beaten it yet), extremely humorous interactions between all of the cast, fun gameplay mechanics and minigames that reference both the main Touhou series and Super Mario RPG, and the most comprehensive showcase of the entirety of Gensokyo that I've seen in a Touhou fangame since Touhou Mother.”
“It didn't help that the game had a few too many dungeons, making the last few dungeons before the final boss tedious.”
“Grinding is a must to get the gems you need to buy new weapons and armor, and status effects can be a pain to get rid of.”
“Currency is not particularly strict, which means you can easily go without much grinding.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting that dialogue varies based on the characters in the player's battle team, which encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and dynamic interactions contributes to its lasting appeal.
“Also, there's replayability, since many dialogues change depending on who is on your battle team (the three on the front).”
“Great gameplay, great replay value, and an overall solid soundtrack.”
“Also, there's replayability, since many dialogs change depending on who is on your battle team (the three on the front).”
- character development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its depth and integration with the story and visuals, although some players feel that the character designs may initially detract from the overall experience. However, the lack of music from the Touhou series is noted as a factor that diminishes immersion, despite the strong character narrative.
“But none of the songs were from the Touhou series itself, which hurts the immersion that is otherwise so well handled in the visuals, story, and character development.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users noting that it is buggy.
“This game is buggy.”
“This game is buggy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the optimization of the game, focusing instead on the hope for its availability on Steam. Therefore, no substantial information regarding optimization can be summarized from the provided texts.
