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I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Dodge bullets, shoot enemies and even stop time as you navigate through 15 beautiful levels in this perfect blend of bullet hell and FPS. Uncover the origins of Sakuya Izayoi's past and investigate the mansion where the scarlet vampires resides in this Touhou Project Fangame!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun and challenging bullet hell fps gameplay
    • Unique time stop and bouncing knife mechanics
    • Appealing pixel art and music
    • Mod support and active developer updates
    • Short but replayable with multiple difficulties and dlc

    Cons

    • Short game length and limited content
    • Some unpolished level design and bugs
    • Weapon balance issues (knives overpowered)
    • Minimal story and enemy variety
    • Price considered high by some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose different playstyles including stealth or aggressive combat and select weapon upgrades, showing moderate control over actions."

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      "Players can choose different weapons and tactics, including time stop usage and playstyle (sniping, rushing, dodging), indicating moderate control over actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game features bullet-hell style combat with increasing difficulty and boss battles that challenge player skill."

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      "The game offers challenging bullet hell style combat requiring skillful dodging and shooting, with boss fights demanding pattern recognition and timing."

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on individual play and personal challenge rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

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      "Focus is on individual playthroughs and personal challenge rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players mention replayability through different builds and endings, but the game is short and some find it lacking in content for long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Wrought Flesh Wrought Flesh

      "Some players report replaying on harder difficulties and DLC, but overall the game is short and some find it lacking in content for long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

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      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

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      2

      "Mod allows some customization and role selection; limited map and weapon variety restricts creative expression."

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      "Players can experiment with weapon usage and time stop mechanics; mod support also encourages creative extensions, though base game content is limited."

    • Domination

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      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative dominance is absent."

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      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative balance is emphasized."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief, engaging in an intense fantasy bullet hell world."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and fandom for the Doom franchise; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different strategies, unit combinations, and campaign paths; modding supports experimentation."

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    • Exploration

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      "Some secrets and hidden items exist, but levels are mostly linear with limited exploration."

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      "Some secrets and hidden items exist, but levels are mostly linear and straightforward."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Customization mainly through map creation and weapon choice; no character customization or cosmetic personalization noted."

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      "Customization is limited to weapon choice and modding; character appearance is fixed but art style is distinctive."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with Touhou characters, bullet hell mechanics, and imaginative story and setting."

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      "Strong fantasy elements with Touhou characters, bullet hell mechanics, and supernatural powers like time stop."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; experience is solitary."

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      "No social or community gameplay elements; experience is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop combat skills and learn enemy patterns; some mention challenge and progression through achievements."

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      "Players learn enemy patterns, improve dodging and shooting skills, and unlock harder difficulties."

    • Health

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      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of FPS games; no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of FPS games; no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; fast-paced gameplay demands constant input."

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; fast-paced gameplay demands continuous player input."

    • Intimacy

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      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationship-building elements."

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      "No close social interactions or relationship-building elements."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

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      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression

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      3

      "Players progress through levels, unlock achievements, and acquire new weapons and abilities."

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      "Players progress through levels, unlock harder difficulties, and collect weapons and secrets."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, but bullet hell mechanics and difficulty can create tension."

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      "Some players find the game fun and cathartic, but the bullet hell intensity and difficulty can cause tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art, music, voice acting, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli including pixel art, music remixes, and fast-paced action."

    • Status

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      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems."

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    • Story

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      1

      "The game has a light narrative with a boss fight and some lore elements, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

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      "There is a light narrative about Sakuya joining the Scarlet Devil Mansion, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan weapon usage and movement to survive bullet hell patterns."

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      "Players must plan weapon usage, time stop timing, and movement to survive bullet hell patterns and bosses."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "High tension and excitement from dodging dense bullet patterns and challenging bosses."

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      "High tension from dodging dense bullet patterns and challenging bosses creates suspense and excitement."

    • Value

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      -1

      "Mixed opinions on price versus content; generally recommended on sale due to short length."

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      "Mixed opinions on value; some find price high for content length, others appreciate the experience especially on sale."

    • Violence

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      4

      "Gameplay centers on combat, shooting enemies, and boss battles with various weapons."

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      "Gameplay centers on combat, shooting enemies, and boss fights with projectile attacks."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must avoid death from one-hit kills and manage threats strategically."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026