Castlemaze: Ojou-sama kara no Chousen

About

Castlemaze: Ojou-sama kara no Chousen is a side-scrolling action game set in the Touhou Project universe. You play as Reimu responding to a mysterious challenge from a rival mansion. The gameplay mixes bullet-dodging shooting with platforming and exploration. Each level requires quick reflexes to navigate hazards while fending off waves of enemies. The controls emphasize timing and precision over power, making every run a test of skill. The game’s difficulty curve is steep but fair, with boss fights that demand pattern recognition and adaptability. Its 2D pixel art style keeps visuals crisp despite the chaos of combat. While it lacks modern conveniences like checkpoint saves, this adds to the old-school challenge. Fans of Touhou’s chaotic energy will recognize familiar faces and settings. Released in 2013, it holds up as a compact but intense entry in the series’ indie offshoots.

Storyline

Reimu receives a letter. It was a letter of challenge from the master of Koumakan...