Fridotato
2018
Oh my bloody lord what a game. I might come back to give a more detailed review at some point I dunno
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.
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.
2021
The more unconventional method of storytelling was interesting, though none of the characters truly stuck out to me asides from John. Enjoyed the music. I wouldn't buy this game for full price but it's worth picking up when on sale.
An amazing experience and a great way to wrap up the trilogy. I had such a blast playing this because it was so fun to pick up all the little references from the first two games. Though it does feel a little strange that the game refuses to mention the previous games' playable characters, such as Pyra, Mythra and Dunban, yet it will casually mention the Gem Man and Giorgio the curry guy.
Unlike the main game of Xenoblade 3, I'm unsure how much someone who hasn't played the previous games will get out of this, as it would be hard to understand without knowing the lore from previous entries. But overall, it's still a masterpiece.
Unlike the main game of Xenoblade 3, I'm unsure how much someone who hasn't played the previous games will get out of this, as it would be hard to understand without knowing the lore from previous entries. But overall, it's still a masterpiece.
2022
Fun little Vampire Survivors-esque game with more colourful graphics and a bit less to do. Worth the cheap price to have a blast for a few hours experimenting with spells to see which ones combine the best for the most powerful effects.
2019
Fun to play in co-op, but I'd never be interested in playing by myself.
2020
The only game that can make me cry my eyes out over saying goodbye to an elderly hedgehog with dementia.
My one gripe is that the end game felt rather repetitive and fumbled. But overall, I recommend this to any fan of cozy games.
My one gripe is that the end game felt rather repetitive and fumbled. But overall, I recommend this to any fan of cozy games.