Dungeon Amanojaku

About

Dungeon Amanojaku is a turn-based RPG where you play as Hakurei Reimu navigating a maze-like world transformed by dark magic. Your goal is to reunite with your separated ally Marisa, recruit other characters, and stop a rebellion threatening the land of Gensoukyou. Combat unfolds in grid-based battles against youkai and other foes, with a focus on positioning and elemental weaknesses. The game mixes exploration of shifting environments with classic RPG resource management, all set to a chiptune soundtrack. This indie title leans heavily into its roots as a Touhou Project fan game, offering familiar characters and lore for series veterans. While its 2015 release date means visuals stick to 16-bit inspired pixel art, the challenge of its dungeon layouts and enemy variety keep it engaging. Community feedback highlights its rewarding progression system and how it captures the cheeky spirit of the source material without requiring prior knowledge. Shorter play sessions work best here, as the difficulty can spike unexpectedly.

Storyline

Gensoukyou is under attack by the evil rebel Seija. Seija's plan is to use the demon's secret treasure, the Uchide no Kozuchi, to incite the youkai to effortlessly conquer Gensoukyou. You are Hakurei Reimu, the priestess of truth and justice, the protector of Gensoukyou. There is no way you can lose to Seija and the others. But Gensoukyou has been turned into a vast labyrinth by the power of the mallet. To make matters worse, your partner Marisa has become separated from you. Your mission is to meet up with Marisa, gather your friends, and save Gensoukyou. Easy enough, right?