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Gensokyo Night Festival

2019

Should you play it?

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

What works

  • Stunning pixel art and animations
  • Engaging and fluid combat mechanics
  • Fantastic touhou soundtrack
  • Fast-paced and fun boss fights
  • Strong potential for full release

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short early access content
  • Some control and optimization issues
  • Lack of keyboard control customization
  • Limited enemy variety and exploration
  • Slow development and infrequent updates

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Gensokyo Night Festival: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation.

Last update: 26/08/2026