Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
- September 28, 2022
- 以絵会友(ikaikaiyuu)
- 64h median play time
Get on Steam"Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers" is a single-player Fantasy Shooter game with amazing gameplay. Players dodge bullets to the rhythm and battle opponents in a danmaku-style action game, inspired by the Touhou Project series. The game features splendid music, immersing players in a rhythmical and exhilarating experience.
Nintendo Switch
PC
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Reviews
- The game combines rhythm mechanics with bullet hell gameplay, creating a unique and engaging experience that is both challenging and fun.
- The art style is incredibly cute, and the soundtrack features great remixes of Touhou tracks, enhancing the overall charm of the game.
- It offers high replay value with various difficulty levels and a robust practice mode, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
- The game can be very difficult, especially on higher difficulties, which may discourage some players from progressing.
- Some bullet patterns can be visually confusing, making it hard to distinguish between different types of attacks, particularly for those with color blindness.
- The game lacks a practice mode for individual stages, which could help players refine their skills without having to replay entire campaigns.
- music122 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its catchy remixes of Touhou tracks and high-quality original compositions. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as a "banger" and a key element that enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is considered not only enjoyable to listen to but also integral to the rhythm-based mechanics of the game, making it a significant draw for players.
“The music absolutely slaps and I cannot wait to be able to buy the soundtrack.”
“Even if that doesn't appeal to you, the music and art style are phenomenal and there's a ton of set pieces where the gameplay and music come together perfectly.”
“The soundtrack is one of (if not the) best of any Touhou fangame I've ever played, and the story's also really cute as a nice bonus.”
“The mechanics were very interesting, but unfortunately there were no Kidz Bop songs, so that's a disappointment.”
“As some reviews noted, it's less about a rhythm game and more so a danmaku game. Think Crypt of the Necrodancer, for example, where pattern solving is key. It's pretty difficult though, as there's a lot to pay attention to with fast songs to go along with it, so keep that in mind and enjoy from lower difficulties upward.”
“The classic Touhou formula of challenging gameplay and banger music is now blended together to create a painful rhythm-based bullet hell.”
- gameplay80 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of rhythm mechanics and traditional danmaku elements, offering a fun and challenging experience that is easy to grasp yet deep enough to master. Players appreciate the smooth execution of mechanics, the adorable art style, and the engaging soundtrack, although some note that the gameplay can be difficult, particularly with faster bullet patterns. Overall, the game is described as polished and addictive, making it a standout title in the Touhou fangame genre.
“Don't be fooled by the simple look of the game, there's a lot of depth to this game, many different patterns, trajectories, enemies, bosses, bullets, power-ups and buffs, and mechanics that you'll need to familiarize yourself with and master.”
“Very fun and creative gameplay that puts a great rhythm game spin on danmaku/touhou, amazing music, super cute art.”
“The classic touhou formula of challenging gameplay and banger music, now blended together to create painful rhythm-based bullet hell.”
“The only gameplay hiccup I would like to point out are the 'faster' bullets that move two or three spaces each beat instead of one.”
“Of course, both of these are something you can get used to through practice, but in casual gameplay or starting out those two factors stand out especially.”
“Crypt of the Necrodancer comparisons are definitely warranted, but you need to be aware that those end mostly regarding controls and rhythm-based gameplay idea.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which evokes a sense of whimsical fun and enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and how they complement the engaging gameplay and soundtrack, although some note that distinguishing between certain bullet types can be challenging due to similar graphics. Overall, the artwork and presentation are considered standout features that contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Even if that doesn't appeal to you, the music and art style are phenomenal and there's a ton of set pieces where the gameplay and music come together perfectly, such as in scenario #2 stage 3/final boss, which I almost think is worth buying the game for. Tripper and Rokugou did an amazing job with presentation.”
“Graphics strongly evoke themes of whimsical care-freeness and child-like fun that will surely melt your heart.”
“The visuals are super cute and really help this game feel alive.”
“You have but a split second to make decisions, and in certain patterns it can be really difficult to tell different bullet types apart, because they either share graphics, or use the same graphic as another bullet but with a different color.”
“The cute art style lures you in and then it kicks your ass.”
“Not to mention the visuals, not that the main Touhou had bad visuals.”
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in this rhythm game is described as cute and lighthearted, with a focus on less prominent characters from the Touhou lore, though it remains mostly inconsequential and not groundbreaking. While the campaign is short, it encourages replayability through higher difficulty levels and features a robust practice mode. Overall, the narrative serves as a charming backdrop to the engaging gameplay and impressive soundtrack.
“The soundtrack is one of (if not the) best of any Touhou fangame I've ever played, and the story's also really cute as a nice bonus.”
“The story mode is fairly short, but the focus is on replaying the game at higher and higher difficulties, with the system providing enough room for true mastery.”
“Story is kept in the same spirits, being mostly inconsequential and not groundbreaking, but still filled with a lot of love, especially towards less prominent characters from the Touhou lore.”
“A boss rush mode which isn't lazily implemented and is somewhat connected to the story.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as cute and funny, with players highlighting its lighthearted and whimsical nature. The comedic elements, particularly in character interactions and gameplay, contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully blends charm with humor, making it appealing to a wide audience.
“A very cute game and very funny!”
“Cute and funny little game.”
“Funny dance game.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game, while relatively short, offers significant replayability due to its challenging mechanics, akin to mainline Touhou titles. Players find that the experience is satisfying enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Challenging rhythm game with high replay value.”
“Despite being rather short, it has a bit of replayability.”
“It's on the short side, but in my opinion it's as long as it needs to be and has a lot of replay value, just like mainline Touhou titles.”
