Touhou Koukayaku The Game

About

Touhou Koukayaku The Game is a side-scrolling action title that channels the structure of classic run-and-gun titles. As Byakuren Hijiri, you’ll navigate stages filled with enemies and obstacles, each ending in a boss fight featuring characters from the Touhou Project's Undefined Fantastic Object series. After defeating a boss, players unlock new characters with distinct skills and attack patterns, allowing for varied playstyles in subsequent challenges. Released in late 2010, this fan-made creation blends the fast-paced combat of its inspirations with the established lore and music of the Touhou universe. While its pixel art visuals and straightforward mechanics might feel dated, the game has maintained a small but dedicated following among series enthusiasts. The ability to tackle stages in any order and experiment with different character abilities adds some depth to the otherwise familiar formula.

Storyline

You play as Byakuren Hijiri. The game allows you to select an stage, each having a Undefined Fantastic Object character as the boss. After you beat the boss, you are allowed to switch characters, each having their own different abilities to use.