Servants of Harvest Wish

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Servants of Harvest Wish is a single player shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Dream Compass and was released on August 3, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

music30 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

A well-crafted Touhou fangame that captures the essence of the series with enjoyable gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack.
Offers a variety of characters and spell cards, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players, with a fair difficulty curve.
Completely free, providing a high-quality experience that rivals many paid Touhou games, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.

Some performance issues, including frame rate drops and difficulty in seeing certain bullets against backgrounds, can detract from the experience.
Character designs and art quality are inconsistent, with some portraits being less appealing than others.
The game may feel too easy for experienced players, especially in the early stages, with a significant difficulty spike in later levels.

music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
The music in this Touhou fangame is widely praised for its high quality and engaging compositions, with many tracks described as "bangers" that enhance the gameplay experience. While some early tracks may be forgettable, the soundtrack improves significantly from stage 3 onwards, featuring a mix of original and ZUN-inspired styles that resonate well with players. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect of the game, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The game is a really well-done Touhou fangame and the music and gameplay are top-notch as you'd expect.”
- “Music is really good, some of them are bangers for sure.”
- “Everything was clearly designed with love, from the stages, the bosses, the character designs, the music, it's all great stuff.”
- “Moreover, the music was completely forgettable.”
- “The music in the first 2 stages is fairly forgettable, but every track beginning from stage 3 onwards are bangers and just makes the game even more fun to go through.”
- “I feel like a criminal for not paying for something that was this good a shmup (aside from slight disagreements with using a simon says-type of mechanic at one point) but as long as this game is free, it's a great entry point for people interested in bullet hells who have tried out barrage musical's 'danmaku tutorial' but have yet to play an actual full-length game.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The gameplay of this Touhou fangame is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, challenging difficulty, and impressive content, including secrets and various modes. Players appreciate the balance of difficulty and accessibility, with many noting the game's ability to create memorable moments and a unique identity within the bullet hell genre. While some critiques mention that it doesn't fully capture the essence of traditional Touhou experiences, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is solid and enjoyable, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the genre.
- “Great Touhou fangame with cool gameplay and music, has lots of extra content and secrets to be found as an added bonus.”
- “The gameplay is good (and very hard; you may have to do hundreds or thousands of attempts to beat bosses), the quality is amazing, the plot is simple yet great, and there are various add-ons like Ura mode and special types of attacks.”
- “With time slowed down, you still get to experience the full beauty of the card and perform the mechanics as required, but you have more mental bandwidth to weave through the patterns.”
- “Ultimately, I find the gameplay to be pretty solid, but nothing that seriously stands out.”
- “If that's all I was judging it on, it'd be all well and good; however, Touhou is not just about the gameplay, it's an experience, and in my eyes, Servants of Harvest Wish fails to create the pillars that really hold up Touhou games and make them unique as far as bullet hells go.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the shot types, sans the OC guest playable, are 'inspired' by UFO, so if you're used to that, you're used to this for the most part.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals, character designs, and intricate bullet patterns, while others note that the resolution is low and does not scale well in full-screen mode. Many players appreciate the nostalgic art style reminiscent of earlier Touhou games, complemented by a stunning soundtrack. Overall, the visuals are considered solid and enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some limitations.
- “Really fun game with great visuals and beautiful bullet patterns.”
- “This game's soundtrack and visuals are stunning for a touhou game, the English dialogue is sensible and witty, and the bosses each have thematic styles and danmakus that shake up the gameplay from mainstream titles.”
- “Fantastic game, with fun danmaku, beautiful visuals that aren't excessive, one banger of an OST, I can't recommend this game enough if you like touhou games or STG in general, and are itching for a new story to explore.”
- “The graphics aren't great.”
- “Main issue being the resolution; you can full-screen, but the graphics don't scale with it. It was made with very low resolution in mind. It's almost like you're playing pre-Touhou 10 games but with all the cool stuff of modern Touhou games, which makes me nostalgic.”
- “Don't judge a game by its poor graphics.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The game's story is generally perceived as simple yet engaging, with a humorous and cute tone that enhances the overall experience. While some players find the storytelling better than typical Touhou games, allowing for easier understanding, others feel it can be shallow and that certain endings lack satisfaction. Overall, the characters and plot contribute positively to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “All of the characters are fun to play as, and the story is funny and cute.”
- “Wonderful OST, stage/boss design, and a pretty interesting story that's easy to follow.”
- “The storytelling is actually better than in Touhou games (I actually understood the plot without having to look it up in a wiki).”
- “The story seems a bit shallow, and some of the endings feel unsatisfying, even by Touhou standards.”
- “Dialogue and story-wise, I'm not super into, but that's just me with any Touhou games really.”
- “This game has everything a normal Touhou game must have: interesting danmaku patterns, unforgettable music, different characters, and some sort of a story.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive visual design and attention to detail, with many praising the character designs and overall aesthetics. However, opinions are mixed, as some characters are seen as relying on anime stereotypes, leading to a range of reactions from players regarding their appeal. Overall, while the art and design are celebrated, the quality of character development varies significantly.
- “Everything was clearly designed with love, from the stages, the bosses, the character designs, the music, it's all great stuff.”
- “It's got excellent soundtracks, great character designs, gorgeous stages, as well as stunningly beautiful patterns.”
- “Art is good, I like the character designs; overall great visuals.”
- “The character designs range from average to blindingly bad, with anime stereotypes abound.”
- “Character development feels shallow and predictable, lacking any real depth or growth.”
- “The dialogue is cringeworthy and fails to convey any meaningful relationships between characters.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers decent to high replayability, particularly for players interested in unlocking the anomaly and overdrive spellcards. Its design evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier Touhou titles, enhancing the incentive to replay for completionists. Overall, it provides ample opportunities for players to engage with its content multiple times.
- “Decent replay value when trying to unlock the anomaly and overdrive spell cards.”
- “Very high replay value, and it even has a TH08 vibe (especially with spell practice, final spell card, and overdrive spell card).”
- “A Touhou fangame with a lot of replayability if you want to unlock everything.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its fun and cute story, engaging characters, and witty dialogues, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with challenging gameplay and appealing visuals.
- “All of the characters are fun to play as, and the story is funny and cute.”
- “Solid gameplay, challenging and smooth, with cool visuals and funny dialogues.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews suggest that the emotional aspect of the game reflects the developer's struggle with failure, indicating a disconnect between their intentions and the player's experience. This may lead to a lack of genuine emotional engagement for players, as the game's emotional depth appears to stem from the developer's personal coping mechanisms rather than a well-crafted narrative.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is noted to be inconsistent, particularly on AMD and Intel platforms, with some players experiencing occasional stuttering and frame drops from 60fps to around 50-53fps in later stages. However, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I played this on a Ryzen 3400G with 16GB RAM and encountered occasional stuttering in the later stages. I'm not sure if this is because the game is yet to be fully optimized for both AMD and Intel platforms, but it does lead to frame drops from 60fps to around 50-53fps.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, especially during intense scenes. I often experience frame drops that disrupt the overall experience, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Despite having a decent setup, the optimization feels lacking. I frequently encounter lag and stuttering, which detracts from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its nicely drawn art and pleasant backgrounds, although some users express mixed feelings about the character design.
- “The art is beautifully drawn, and the backgrounds create a very pleasant and atmospheric experience.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world with its stunning visuals and detailed environments.”
- “The combination of art and sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of a farming simulator DLC, suggesting that it may feel repetitive or tedious.
- “That's some weird farming simulator DLC.”

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Servants of Harvest Wish is a shooter game with fantasy theme.

Servants of Harvest Wish is available on PC and Windows.

Servants of Harvest Wish was released on August 3, 2020.

Servants of Harvest Wish was developed by Dream Compass.

Servants of Harvest Wish has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Servants of Harvest Wish is a single player game.

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