Double Focus

About

Double Focus is a 2014 platform adventure game where you control two girls trapped in a magical book. Switch between Aya and Momiji during combat and exploration to use their contrasting skills. Aya’s speed and Momiji’s strength let you solve environmental puzzles and tackle enemies. cross hand-drawn levels filled with hidden paths and secrets as you uncover the book’s strange origins. The game blends side-scrolling action with puzzle-solving, requiring coordination between the two characters to progress. The game’s standout feature is its dual-character mechanics, which add depth to both combat and exploration. Developer AQUA STYLE, known for games like You Are Indestructible, delivers a whimsical art style and tight controls. While reviews are mixed, 78% on Metacritic, fans praise the creative level design and the synergy between the two protagonists. The story ties into the Touhou Project’s Gensokyo setting, offering a self-contained adventure that feels part of a larger world. Its retro aesthetic and challenging but fair gameplay make it a niche pick for platformer enthusiasts.

Storyline

A book rental shop in Gensokyo. Today, Kosuzu Motoori, who was tending to the store, was looking at a book with a quizzical look on her face. It was a book that even she, who is familiar with demon books with mysterious powers, had never seen before. Making sure no one was around, she stroked the cover with her finger. Bukku...BOOKING? I might as well read it anyway." Kosuzu sits down on a chair and opens the book. Unaware that this was the beginning of something strange that would affect all of Gensokyo.