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Touhou: New World

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!

What works
  • Faithful touhou fantasy setting
  • Engaging bullet hell boss fights
  • Skill progression system
  • Beautiful music and art
  • Two distinct character storylines
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and copy-pasted stage design
  • Limited equipment variety and rng reliance
  • Lack of difficulty options initially
  • Performance issues on some platforms
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Touhou: New World: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

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