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Tempest of the Heavens and Earth

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

"Rogue Celestial, seek out your own path to the heavens." An Ecstatic-class Stylish 2D Action Game controlling Tenshi Hinanawi, as she runs all around the realms of Gensokyo! You are the path of righteousness itself! (A derivative game inspired by the Touhou Project universe.)

What works
  • Engaging and skillful combat system
  • Varied and challenging boss fights
  • Unique weather manipulation mechanic
  • High-quality pixel art and animations
  • Energetic and fitting soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating and poorly designed levels
  • Lack of proper save/checkpoint system
  • Short game length
  • Opaque mechanics and controls for some players
  • Repetitive boss fight phases causing tedium

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Dunjungle

  • Foregone

  • Gun Devil

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

  • Vernal Edge

  • Whisker Squadron: Survivor

  • Dead Cells

  • Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Dunjungle

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Vernal Edge
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Tempest of the Heavens and Earth: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Leadership, Continuation.

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