I can confidently call this the best fangame that I've ever played, and loved every moment of it.

I would describe it as a restaurant simulator with the art style of an anime-fied Stardew Valley with a cast of Touhou characters, set in the world of Touhou. It can get a little bit repetitive, but that's common with this style of game, and personally I'm fine with it, as in this case, it helps add to an already cosy atmosphere.

I'm a big fan of the restaurant gameplay, as it keeps you thinking throughout, without stressing you out too much as there isn't a constant ticking timer. The amazing relaxing OST in the background helps out with this too.

Running around collecting resources is also good too, as instead of an in-game time constantly ticking by, each action you choose to do brings the time forward by 30 minutes, giving you a set amount of actions. As someone with anxiety, I greatly prefer this, as it means I can think about what I want to do without being stressed out.

The dialogue is very well written (no ridiculous fanon interpretations like some other Touhou fangames) and it kept me invested in increasing bond levels after the novelty of it being a Touhou character I loved wore off.

I can also recommend the DLC packs, as for a cheap price they add a large amount of extra content to the game. That's super nice to see in a world where most companies are trying to rip off consumers with terrible overpriced DLC.

I'd recommend this to any Touhou fan, as well as any cosy game fan. For Touhou fans, you get a nice little experience surrounded by some beloved characters. I have to disclaim that I came into this game having been a Touhou fan for years with extensive knowledge of the lore, but I genuinely do believe you can play and get loads out of this game with no prior Touhou knowledge. So for someone new to the series, it's a great game with some sweet characters, and who knows? It might be your entry to the Touhou rabbit hole.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023


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