Touhou Kanjuden: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom

About

Touhou Kanjuden: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom is a vertical scrolling shooter set in the Lunar Capital. You control one of several characters battling waves of enemies while dodging bullet patterns and navigating shifting stages. The story follows a conflict between Lunarians and Gensokyo residents over territorial control, with a focus on high-speed combat and score-based progression through levels. Boss battles emphasize timing and memorization, with each fight featuring distinct visual flair and attack loops. The game stands out for its punishing difficulty and creative boss designs, a hallmark of the long-running Touhou series. While it lacks modern conveniences like adjustable difficulty, fans praise its polished mechanics and inventive stage hazards. Released in 2015 for PC, it continues the franchise’s tradition of blending bullet-hell action with offbeat storytelling. Community forums note a steep learning curve but reward persistence with smooth gameplay and replayability.

Storyline

Someone is causing havoc in the Lunar Capital, and evidently, Lunarians have come to purify Gensokyo to make it suitable for them to live there (as they oppose "impurity"). With the help of the Ultramarine Orb Elixir (or not), the girls must now set out to stop this invasion and find the perpetrator behind this incident.