The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy learning dense bullet patterns and experimenting with a tactical bullet-clearing system, this delivers a distinctive, energetic shoot 'em up with strong seasonal music. It suits experienced bullet-hell players more than anyone seeking a consistently even difficulty curve, especially because Stage 4 can spike sharply.
What it does best
Bullet patterns become a language you learn to read
The season system gives bullet hell a fresh tactical rhythm
Bright seasonal music carries the game’s strange, joyful energy
What might put you off
The season-release mechanic can feel too powerful
Stage 4 is a notorious difficulty and visibility spike
The setup
What you are walking into
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons is the 16th game in the Touhou Project series. It was announced on the developer ZUN's blog on April 20, 2017. A playable demo was released on May 7, 2017, at Reitaisai 14, and the full version was released at Comiket 92 on August 11, 2017. The game was released on Steam worldwide on November 17, 2017, becoming the first game in the series to be available on the platform.
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