Touhou: New World - Game Poster

RPG Gamers Review


Unrated
Release Date 13 July, 2023
Developer Ankake Spa
Publisher XSEED Games
Setting Fantasy
Perspective 3rd-person

Game Details

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!

RPG Gamers summary

Touhou: New World is the newest addition to the enchanting world of the Touhou Project, a fan-made game series from the prolific developer Ankake Spa. The game features familiar characters Reimu Hakurei, a shrine maiden, and Marisa Kirisame, a magician, who find themselves swept away from their safe haven of Gensokyo to the unknown world beyond.

Touhou: New World introduces a new character, Sumireko, a human girl with a deep fascination for Gensokyo, who, upon her unexpected arrival, ushers both worlds towards an impending chaos. The mystical journey of the trio nvolves not just a quest to restore tranquility but also to solve the baffling riddles threatening the harmony of their homeland.

Combat in Touhou: New World is based on unique shrine maiden abilities and magician maneuvers. As always, the game upholds its trademark feature of enemy projectile attacks balanced by players’ counterattacks through heavy spell card damage, potent strikes with purification rods, and slowdowns using well-timed guards.

The gamer is tasked with aiding the friendly residents of Gensokyo by finding lost souls, exploring bizarre locations, and participating in mock battles—all of which contribute to rewards and vital tips for the broader mission.

Key to the game is the customizable action where gamers can level up their favorite skills in battles and upgrade essential elements like health and attack power. Reimu and Marisa can both be tailored to the gamer’s preferred play style, offering a customizable aspect to navigating through the game’s challenges.

Lastly, Touhou: New World thrives on the concept of accessorizing as all equipment pieces found on the journey—weapons, armor, and accessories—come with randomized stats. Gamers can mix, match, and reforge these items to strengthen their arsenal and cement their strategy, adding an additional layer of depth to the gameplay.

In sum, Touhou: New World is a fresh chapter in the immersive Touhou franchise, designed to charm new and veteran gamers alike with its intricate narrative, versatile combat system, and customizable strategy options.

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