| Title | Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons. |
| Developer(s) | 上海アリス幻樂団 |
| Publisher(s) | Mediascape Co., Ltd. |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Size | 485.20 MB |
| Genre | PC > Action, Indie |
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons is the 16th main game in the Touhou Project series, created by ZUN and released in 2017. It is a vertical scrolling shooter game known for its unique characters, bullet hell gameplay, and captivating music.
Plot
The game takes place in Gensokyo, a world where youkai and humans coexist. The four seasons in Gensokyo are suddenly thrown into chaos, with each season suddenly appearing at the same time. Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame, the two protagonists, set out to investigate the cause of this phenomenon and restore balance to the seasons.
The culprit is soon revealed to be the new playable character, Hina Kagiyama, who is a goddess in charge of balancing the seasons. She created a new, hidden star that has the power to control the seasons, but it has gone out of control. Now, the heroines must confront Hina and the powerful hidden star to bring back the natural order of the seasons.
Gameplay
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons follows the traditional Touhou gameplay, where the player controls one of the three characters through a series of stages, dodging a barrage of bullets from enemies and bosses. The player has a regular shot and a powerful spell attack that can clear the screen of bullets.
This game introduces a new feature called “seasonal incidents,” where the player can choose to play a stage in any of the four seasons. Each season has different bullet patterns and music, making the gameplay more diverse and challenging. The boss battles also have unique attacks and patterns depending on the season chosen.
Characters
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons features three playable characters:
- Reimu Hakurei: The shrine maiden of Hakurei Shrine, who has the ability to manipulate the boundaries between Gensokyo and the outside world.
- Marisa Kirisame: A human magician with incredible magical powers who resides in the Forest of Magic.
- Hina Kagiyama: The new character and final boss of the game who is the goddess of misfortune and responsible for the seasonal chaos.
Music
The music in Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons is composed by ZUN himself and is known for its unique and catchy melodies. The game features 14 music tracks, each corresponding to a specific stage and season. The soundtrack is loved by fans and has been praised for its variety and quality.
Reception
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons has received positive reviews from both critics and fans. The new seasonal incident feature, along with the challenging gameplay and catchy music, has been praised for providing a fresh and enjoyable experience for players. The game’s difficulty has been noted as being slightly more accessible compared to its predecessors.
Final Thoughts
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star In Four Seasons is a must-play for Touhou fans and anyone who enjoys challenging bullet hell games. With its unique characters, seasonal incidents feature, and captivating music, it offers a fresh and exciting experience for players. So grab your controller and prepare to dodge a hail of bullets in this thrilling addition to the Touhou series.
System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Core 2 Duo or faster
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 2.0 compatible
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound compatible
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Additional Notes: Controller recommended