Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector. (2018)

Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector. cover

Developer: 上海アリス幻樂団
Publisher: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 299 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, dreamlike bullet-hell shooter where you dodge relentless barrages and snap photos to escape a looping nightmare.

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What players say

Players are split on this Touhou photo spinoff. Many say the teleport mechanic is clunky and the game is the weakest of its series, while a few find it overhated and decent once learned. Sentiment strongly favors Shoot the Bullet or Double Spoiler instead.

Screenshots

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