Touhou Puppet Dance Performance

About

Touhou Puppet Dance Performance blends RPG mechanics with the lore of the Touhou Project. You guide a protagonist navigating Gensoukyou to uncover the origins of magical puppets based on iconic series characters. Battle using these puppets as party members, each with unique abilities reflecting their source material. Exploration spans familiar locations like the Hakurei Shrine and Youkai Mountain while balancing your quest to return home with the mystery of the puppets’ sudden appearance. The game’s depth comes from its roster of over 100 puppets, covering every named character from the first 14 Touhou games. A central faction challenges the ethics of puppet training, adding narrative tension for players invested in the lore. While combat and progression feel polished, the game remains a niche gem, appealing most to those already versed in both Touhou and classic Pokémon-style mechanics. Its 2014 release still holds replayability for dedicated fans seeking a fresh twist on turn-based battles.

Storyline

Gensou Ningyou Enbuu has the player traveling around the realm of Gensoukyou, the main setting of the Touhou Project series, on a two-fold quest: Trying to find a way to return home, and solving the latest incident that’s rocking the realm to its depths - where did these newfound Puppets come from? These Puppets are based off prominent characters in Gensoukyou’s modern history, specifically every named character from Touhou 01: Highly Responsive to Prayers all the way up to Touhou 14: Double Dealing Character. All of them are available to capture, train, and do battle with against others while you make your way through Gensoukyou. Along the way, the protagonist runs across an organization called the Puppet Liberation Front. Their goals are to liberate Puppets from their trainers, and let them live unoppressed by humans and youkai alike. You'll be running to and from various locales of Gensoukyou; from the Hakurei Shrine, to the expansive Forest of Magic, to climbing the towering peaks of Youkai Mountain, as well as the depths of the Ancient Capital, and far beyond that! Several of the actual prominent characters have their own team of Puppets, and can even be engaged in battle if you meet them. For the Touhou and Pokemon fan, there's plenty here to keep you hooked!