鈴集無名の丘 ～ Little Doll Queen
- August 10, 2023
- 幸歸鈴園
Get on Steam[1.About the game]Little Doll Queen is a derivative work (fangame) of the Touhou Project series under Team Shanghai Alice. In this game, you play as living dolls, following the instructions of your master. (well, except Medicine) It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game (bullet hell), where the screen is full of enemy bullets which you have t…
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Reviews
- The game features charming art and visuals, with well-designed characters and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- It showcases a deep love for the Touhou universe, with heartfelt storytelling and character development, particularly for Medicine Melancholy.
- The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with inventive mechanics like poison clouds that add depth and variety to the shooting experience.
- Some players found the stage design and music uninteresting, leading to a lack of replay value.
- The complexity of certain bullet patterns can be overwhelming, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
- There are visibility issues with certain elements, such as death animations, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives a positive reception, with many players praising its charm and quality, particularly highlighting standout tracks from specific stages and bosses. While some users express dissatisfaction with the overall experience, the soundtrack is frequently noted as a strong point, with several reviewers surprised that it isn't available for separate purchase.
“I like the art style and visuals, the gameplay regarding the stage structure and bosses is solid, and the music is great (some of my favorite songs include the stage 4 and 5 themes and the stage 5 and 6 boss themes).”
“Music is solid, I'm surprised the soundtrack isn't sold separately.”
“Music, 5th stage including boss especially - full on banger.”
“I didn't like the stages or music, so I'm not going to replay it.”
“The gradient text, the aspect ratio, the music, etc. it's all just so small feeling.”
“When a feeling like this is spelled out so blatantly and forcefully as it is over this entire game, through the dialogue, the art, the music, and the overall plot, it becomes impossible to deny.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid stage structure and inventive use of mechanics, particularly the poison clouds that add complexity and challenge, especially on higher difficulties. While some mechanics can be tricky, they enhance the overall experience and require strategic routing, reminiscent of other challenging shooting games. The art style and music further complement the engaging gameplay.
“I like the art style and visuals; the gameplay regarding the stage structure and bosses is solid, and the music is great. Some of my favorite songs include the stage 4 and 5 themes and the stage 5 and 6 boss themes.”
“Some of the game mechanics can be a bit tricky, particularly the poisons that change your movement speed, but it makes some parts significantly more interesting.”
“I like the poison mechanic a lot; some stages get really inventive with its usage.”
“Some of the game mechanics can be a bit tricky, especially the poisons that change your movement speed, but it makes some parts significantly more interesting.”
“Despite being very nonstandard as a shooting game due to the poison clouds' mechanics, there is a lot of routing demanded on the higher difficulties.”
“Gameplay difficulty is somewhat UFO-ish.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a sincere and heartfelt homage to the Touhou universe, showcasing well-developed original characters that feel authentic and relatable. Players appreciate the tragic elements woven into the narrative, which builds upon established lore from the Touhou series, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
“You can feel that the game and its story and themes are very sincere.”
“The producers clearly love Touhou a lot because the story, art, and game design are oozing with love and respect for Touhou. The original characters are written in a very real way; I can hear them speaking with each other and being friends, and the game just feels good.”
“And the plot is pretty tragic.”
“The plot is pretty tragic.”
“It's grounded on a story already developed in the original Touhou (you can even guess which).”
“I still have to unlock Medicine to see how she plays and how her story differs from the other two.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing character designs and charming music, with characters Mai and Satono providing entertaining dialogue and unique gameplay mechanics. However, players note that controlling these characters can be somewhat challenging at times.
“The character design is hilarious, and the music has its own charm.”
“Mai and Satono are fun to play, featuring funny dialogue and unique shots, though they can be a bit tough to control at times.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and visuals, which complement the solid gameplay and engaging stage structure. Additionally, the music enhances the overall experience, with standout themes from various stages and bosses.
“I love the art style and visuals; the gameplay, stage structure, and bosses are solid, and the music is great. Some of my favorite songs include the stage 4 and 5 themes, as well as the stage 5 and 6 boss themes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the strong replayability of the game, citing a variety of unlockable content, such as art and additional playable features, which encourages multiple playthroughs. This aspect aligns well with the game's design, enhancing its overall value.
“There's a lot of various things to unlock, like art and more playable content, so there's a good amount of replay value, which makes sense considering the nature of the game.”
“The game offers multiple paths and endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and strategies, which greatly enhances its replayability.”
“With a variety of characters to play and unique challenges in each run, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
