Gensou Ningyou Embu Gaiden: Yuki-chan no Shugyou

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Gensou Ningyou Embu Gaiden: Yuki-chan no Shugyou is a turn-based puzzle RPG that spins off from the Touhou Puppet Dance Performance series. Players control Yuki, a doll-wielding defender training to overcome increasingly tough opponents. Combat revolves around arranging a team of dolls in a grid-based arena, using their abilities to disrupt enemy patterns and clear objectives. Each battle feels like a structured challenge where positioning and timing matter more than raw power. The story follows Yuki’s gradual struggle against a skilled intruder, blending her personal growth with escalating stakes as resources dwindle. The game’s standout is its strategic puzzle layer, which adds depth to traditional RPG combat. Unlike action-heavy entries in the franchise, this title emphasizes careful planning over reflexes. Community feedback highlights its accessibility for newcomers while still rewarding familiarity with the series’ lore. With single-player focus and a co-op mode for two players, it offers a niche but satisfying experience for puzzle fans. The minimalist art style and deliberate pacing keep it distinct, though its 2015 release date means it’s best suited for those seeking a slower, thinking-player friendly adventure.

Storyline

There was a girl named Yuki in a certain building in a certain magical world. She was given the task of driving back intruders, and although she sometimes lost, she enjoyed her assigned task to the fullest. But when did she start? However, an intruder with great ability appeared, and she gradually became unable to win. She has been losing more and more recently, and the gold coins she receives as allowance are running out before she can spend them. In order to break out of this situation, Yuki decides to go into training to make herself stronger...