Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy (2024)

Developer: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 8,973 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic bullet-hell romp where you dash, dodge colorful patterns, and stack silly items to overpower screen-filling bosses.

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What players say

Players praise the soundtrack and art, and say the game is a solid bullet hell that is challenging but fair, with many noting it is a good entry point for the genre. The focus is entirely on boss fights with no regular enemies, and the game requires trial and error, especially for no-hit achievements and the true ending.

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