The WhatsNext verdict
For Bullet-hell and shoot-'em-up enthusiasts who relish precise pattern-memorization, high-stakes dodging, and energetic synth-rock soundtracks.: Danmaku dodging delivers intense flow as impenetrable bullet walls resolve into learnable tap-dodging routes, backed by ZUN's driving stage melodies. Tradeoff: Juggling the animal spirit token collection amidst screen-filling bullet sprays adds chaotic visual clutter and cognitive pressure that can derail pure dodging.
What it does best
A soundtrack fans remember outside the game
Bullet-hell dodging with crisp, hypnotic flow
Practice turns impossible patterns into muscle memory
What might put you off
Animal Spirit collection can feel confusing and overbearing
Stages and Beast Mode can feel less satisfying to veterans
The setup
What you are walking into
Touhou Kikeijuu: Wily Beast and Weakest Creature is the seventeenth official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on his personal blog on April 17, 2019, at 14:02 JST. A playable demo was released on May 5, 2019, at Reitaisai 16. The full version was released August 12, 2019, at Comiket 96.
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