东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere.

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东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. is a single player action game. It was developed by 东方祈华梦制作组 and was released on May 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere" is a bullet hell game set in the colorful world of Gensokyo. Players take on the role of various characters from the Touhou Project universe, each with unique abilities, as they battle against devilish enemies and enormous bosses. With its intricate patterns, fast-paced gameplay, and beautiful artwork, this game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for bullet hell enthusiasts.

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music22 positive mentions

The game features immaculate presentation, with beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay, and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The 'Power Overwhelming' mechanic adds a unique layer of strategy, allowing players to feel powerful while also increasing the challenge of enemy patterns.
It is beginner-friendly yet offers enough depth for experienced players, making it enjoyable for a wide range of skill levels.

Some stages feel underwhelming and lack the intensity expected from a Touhou game, with a few players finding the early levels to be boring.
The game can be overly forgiving due to the 'Power Overwhelming' mechanic, making it easier than typical Touhou games, which may disappoint players seeking a greater challenge.
There are occasional performance issues and bugs, such as crashes when saving replays, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
31%
8%
The music in this Touhou fangame is widely praised for its exceptional quality, blending traditional Touhou sounds with unique instrumentation, including medieval German influences and nods to earlier titles. Players find the soundtrack to be catchy and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, with standout tracks that evoke strong emotional responses during key moments. While some critiques mention the soundtrack's organization and lack of bonus material, the overall consensus is that the music is a highlight of the game, contributing significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “Easily one of the best Touhou fangames I've ever played; the presentation is immaculate, the gameplay is fun and engaging, the characters are fun and unique, and the music is incredible.”
- “The music is upbeat and catchy, with some unique sounding instrumentation including some tracks using the accordion, and others invoking sounds from the PC-98 era.”
- “Does a wonderful job with music, sound, backgrounds, character art, and danmaku that combine into a feast for the eyes and ears, even while you panic to find a safe way to re-stream the bullets flying at your face.”
- “Really, the only critique I have is that the music room comments aren't translated!”
- “The soundtrack's songs are also not in game order, which can make it a little confusing at times.”
- “The soundtrack is worth a purchase if you like the game's music, but has far less bonus material than Eios had.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
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The gameplay of this Touhou fangame is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the "power overwhelming" system, which allows players to absorb hits and enhances the overall experience. While the game leans towards being easier than typical shmups, it offers a satisfying challenge with creative bullet patterns and a polished presentation. Players of all skill levels can enjoy the fun and unique gameplay, making it a standout title in the genre.
- “Easily one of the best Touhou fangames I've ever played; the presentation is immaculate, the gameplay is fun and engaging, the characters are fun and unique, and the music is incredible.”
- “The gameplay is interesting: it's heavy on bullet cancels with lots of falling items that cancel bullets around you, and it has a 'power overwhelming' mechanic that once charged acts as an auto-bomb and then even after allows you to absorb more hits before dying, meaning even if you aren't manually bombing you can take 4 or 5 hits per life.”
- “The gameplay is very satisfying no matter the player's skill level.”
- “Though, it definitely leans on the easier side of shmup fangames with a very forgiving unique mechanic, but it was a joy to play through.”
- “One nitpick about the mechanic is that you can’t really opt out of it; misses are an automatic power overwhelming activation as long as you have bombs and max power.”
- “Bosses' patterns are as beautiful as they're challenging, but the stages leading up to them felt a bit underwhelming due to how easily you can charge the 'power' meter for the main mechanic.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The graphics of this Touhou fangame are widely praised for their beautiful artwork, excellent frame rate, and high level of polish, making for an engaging visual experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive art style and soundtrack, noting that both elements significantly enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. The visuals are described as a step up from previous titles, with interesting patterns and a captivating presentation that complements the gameplay.
- “Excellent graphics, excellent frame rate and loads of fun!!”
- “Beautiful artwork, cool music, nice spell card names, and a new hyper system that challenges the traditional mindset of 'just press bomb when in trouble.'”
- “The visuals are lovely, the patterns look interesting, the story is genuinely engaging, and the music is beautiful.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
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The story in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its coherence and engaging elements, particularly when playing as Sakuya for a deeper experience. While it incorporates references from the original Touhou series, it also introduces a mostly original cast and setting, providing a fresh take on the narrative. Overall, the combination of interesting characters, a captivating plot, and beautiful visuals enhances the game's appeal.
- “The story makes sense this time (as much as any Touhou story does), and I would strongly recommend playing as Sakuya to get the most impact.”
- “But despite these references to the original games, Blue Devil in the Belvedere thankfully strikes out on its own with a mostly original cast, story, and setting.”
- “Something a bit different from other fangames is that the story picks a bit from canon and messes with it to give some background on the characters.”
- “But despite these references to the original games, 'Blue Devil in the Belvedere' thankfully strikes out on its own with a mostly original cast, story, and setting.”
- “Something a bit different from other fangames is that the story picks a bit from canon and messes with it to give some background on the characters; also, you can use continues on the extra stage and it'll still be counted as a clear.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and effective analog stick support. However, some users have reported occasional performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems.
- “Performance is smooth as butter, and the true analog stick support is much appreciated.”
- “If I had one thing to knock against it, it's that I personally ran into some performance issues during certain segments, but my computer is a bit of a potato, so take that with a grain of salt.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through unique character designs that stand out, with specific references that enhance the narrative, such as the nod to "Spice and Wolf" in the stage 5 boss. Overall, the combination of art direction and character aesthetics contributes to a rich and engaging experience.
- “The character design was unique, and I really appreciated the not-so-subtle reference to Spice and Wolf in the stage 5 boss.”

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东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. is a action game.

东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. is available on PC and Windows.

东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. was released on May 21, 2021.

东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. was developed by 东方祈华梦制作组.

东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

东方栖霞园 �� Blue devil in the Belvedere. is a single player game.

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