Touhou: New World (2023)

Ankake Spa, Marvelous USA, Inc., XSEED Games

Main
7
hours
Main + Extra
10
hours
Platinum
18
hours

Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!

About the story

Isolated from the world by a mystical barrier, shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and magician Marisa Kirisame live relatively peaceful lives in the land of Gensoukyou, when they find themselves transported beyond the boundary and into the unfamiliar territory of the outside world. After a chance encounter with Sumireko, a human girl obsessed with Gensoukyou and all its wonders, our protagonists eventually find their way back home—but now with an unexpected guest in tow. Sumireko's arrival not only heralds chaos for Gensoukyou, but also for the outside world and beyond! It's up to Reimu and Marisa to unravel the mysteries that threaten their home and restore peace to the lands.

Platforms

Switch PC PS4 PS5

Genres

Adventure Indie Platform Role-playing (RPG)

Themes

Action Fantasy

Languages: English and 3 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
English
Japanese
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)

Media

Critic Reviews

Pure Nintendo

By Jemma Casson
75

Touhou: New World is the refreshing, fast-paced RPG you didn't know you wanted. If you're after something a little lighter and a little different, this one might be worth your time.

14 Oct, 2023 Read full review

Rectify Gaming

By Will "fncwill"
55

Touhou: New World has its moments of charm, with its beautifully crafted Gensokyo setting and the promise of blending bullet hell and action RPG elements. However, the execution leaves much to be desired. The two genres often feel at odds with each other, resulting in a disjointed and occasionally frustrating gameplay experience. While fans of the Touhou Project may find some enjoyment in revisiting Gensokyo, those looking for a seamless blend of bullet hell and action RPG may be left wanting more.

07 Oct, 2023 Read full review

GamingTrend

By Noah Rigsby
80

Touhou: New World offers a light-hearted RPG adventure set in a colorful location. Fluid combat backed by a stellar soundtrack makes this a great weekend binge.

21 Sep, 2023 Read full review

Capsule Computers

By Claudio Meira
40

Touhou: New World promises players a highly customizable action-RPG but fails to deliver on the most basic aspects of both genres.

14 Sep, 2023 Read full review

PlayStation Universe

By Joe Richards
35

There's a solid foundation to build upon here but far too many decisions feel contrived and confused for a strong recommendation to anyone other than the most diehard Touhou fan. Far too many mechanics can be borderline ignored, and the game hardly evolves throughout, leading to a game that struggled to keep my attention throughout its runtime with some nice visuals only doing so much to alleviate this tedium.

12 Sep, 2023 Read full review

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