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東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline

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74%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay, story
93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ハチクマソフト and was released on March 28, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Touhou Gensou Maroku W ~ The Devil of Decline", Gensokyo is plagued by mysterious disappearances of living beings and objects. Players must choose one of four protagonists to investigate and resolve the spiriting away incident. The game features a 2D turn-based RPG system, with over 100 shikigami to recruit and combine in battles. The story and enemy strength do not change between protagonists, but there are differences in their perspectives and actions.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a challenging and strategic combat system that requires players to understand and exploit its mechanics, making for engaging battles.
  • The Shikigami system allows for extensive customization of characters, enabling players to create unique strategies and team compositions.
  • The game features a large roster of characters and enjoyable dialogue, providing a fun experience even for those unfamiliar with the Touhou franchise.
  • The story is considered bland and not a focal point of the game, which may disappoint players looking for a strong narrative.
  • New characters and Shikigami start at level 1, leading to a grindy experience as players must level them up to be effective.
  • The map design can be confusing at times, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its flexibility and depth, requiring players to master various mechanics, particularly in combat, where encounters demand a solid understanding of the game's systems. While the turn-based battle system and unique character abilities add strategic layers, some players may find the changes in skill progression and mechanics from previous titles disappointing. The addition of new features, such as area clearing, enhances the experience, making it a well-rounded RPG.

    • “Basically, an extremely flexible RPG about learning and exploiting its own mechanics.”
    • “Combat mechanics are tight, and the encounters expect you to know the game's systems well enough.”
    • “Many RPGs make a mistake of making the random battles almost an afterthought while putting most of the gameplay focus into bosses.”
    • “Many RPGs make the mistake of making the random battles almost an afterthought while putting most of the gameplay focus into bosses.”
    • “Some mechanics like the turn-based battle system, party formations, and the land system return, but if you were a fan of the flexible skill tree system or the linear progression of the previous game, you might be a bit disappointed in this sequel.”
    • “The four starting characters have field abilities or items or mechanics unique to them, including Yukari having a time limit on how long she can take to beat the game.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered light and somewhat bland, with minimal relevance to the overall experience. While the dialogue is noted to be amusing, players seeking a narrative-driven experience may find it lacking, as the focus is primarily on combat and gameplay.

    • “Story is light but the dialogue is amusing; do not go in expecting this to be focused around telling a story.”
    • “I highly recommend the game for people looking for a long, challenging, combat-heavy, story-lite JRPG.”
    • “The story is really bland and barely relevant.”
    • “If you favor story-heavy games, this isn't for you.”
    • “The story is light, but the dialogue is amusing; do not go in expecting this to be focused around telling a story.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting it as their favorite aspect alongside the visuals. It complements the overall experience, enhancing the game's environments and character designs.

    • “I've spent quite a bit of time talking about the mechanics and such, but the visuals and music are no slouch either.”
    • “The environments and characters are nice to look at, but my favourite part is the music.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players often find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly when it comes to farming drops and recruiting new characters, which can feel tedious due to low success rates. This can lead to a sense of annoyance, especially for those who prefer to stick with their favorite characters rather than replacing them with less effective newcomers.

    • “This can make the game feel grindy at times, and if you really prefer specific characters over others, like I do, it's annoying to have to replace old veterans in favor of new characters who initially feel like dead weight.”
    • “Farming drops and recruiting shikigami can be frustrating due to low chances of success.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty and amusing dialogues between the protagonists and antagonists, complemented by the presence of a cute and funny artist. Players find the interactions to be entertaining and engaging, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “The conversations between the protagonists and antagonists are kind of hilarious.”
    • “The artist has a cute and funny style that adds to the humor of the game.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game emphasizes the significant role of equipment, where performance is influenced not only by numerical stats but also by strategic synergy between items. Players are encouraged to think critically about their equipment choices to maximize effectiveness.

    • “Equipment has a high impact; numbers are just one avenue for good performance. Some thinking on synergy is highly rewarded and sometimes required.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised, complementing its mechanics with impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I've spent quite a bit of time talking about the mechanics and such, but the visuals and music are no slouch either.”
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東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline is a role playing game.

東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline is available on PC and Windows.

東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline was released on March 28, 2024.

東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline was developed by ハチクマソフト.

東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

東方幻想魔録W ~ The Devil of Decline is a single player game.

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