The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of competitive bullet hell and Touhou veterans looking for fast-paced split-screen danmaku duels.: Split-screen versus shooting forces you to balance millimeter-precise dodging with aggressive spirit attacks, backed by an energetic and iconic ZUN soundtrack that keeps matches electric. Tradeoff: Uneven character balance, erratic late-stage AI randomness, and fragile online netcode make the competitive experience feel unpolished compared to dedicated fighters.
What it does best
A constant bullet-hell duel at breakneck speed
ZUN’s music makes every duel feel charged
Bullet patterns become a competitive language
What might put you off
Story mode balance and randomness
An unfinished competitive package
The setup
What you are walking into
Touhou Juuouen: Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost is the 19th official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on April 18, 2023 (JST).
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