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Mas

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Touhou Project
« on: November 11, 2009, 06:49:37 AM »


Are there any Touhou fans here?

If you don't know, it's a popular series of shooting games. Some info about them:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touhou_Project
http://touhou.wikia.com/wiki/Touhou_Wiki
« Last Edit: November 11, 2009, 06:51:12 AM by Makkusu »
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 07:49:00 AM »
I wouldn't call myself a fan, since i never played the games...
I am however familiar with it to a certain degree, i like quite a bunch of teh characters...

And i am also a crazy fan of IOSYS who often base their flash videos of Touhou Characters...
Just postnig to let you know that i at least am familiar with it, more or less...
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 11:08:41 AM »
I think I'm pretty much in the same boat as Micki! when it comes to Touhou..

"Avast Ye! HOIST THEM SAILS! Let us be freebooters o' Touhou this day! ARR....!!"  ...... *ahem* ...
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... sorry.. Don't know what got into me there. :e_tongue:


The only character I'm most familiar with is Reisen, the bunny-earred girl with eyes that apparently can make people insane. She sometimes gestures her hand to look like a handgun.

My fav IOSYS song: Marisa Stole The Precious Thing


Lately it seems everyone is going crazy over a new Touhou vid which feature the characters as siluettes. It really is incredible to watch. Very fluid, amazing quality. Here's a link with translated lyrics..
Bad Apple!!

I've also noted that a few of the characters are being released as those poseable Figma figures. Look good too.

So yeah... that's the extent of my knowledge of Touhou. haha
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 11:56:13 AM »
That video was freaking cool Lord Il :o
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 12:30:40 PM »
Yeah, isn't it though? Think my bottom jaw hit the floor after first seeing it.

That fluid animation is just so.... wow.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 01:54:53 PM »
I've never heard of it! Is this a Japan-exclusive game?

It sort of reminds me of Death Smiles; I really wish that game would be brought over.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 03:54:22 PM »
Tried one of the games... Not really a fan of the art-style or the characters, to be honest. The gameplay is like a super-hardcore version of Galaga with millions of difficult to dodge shots flying every which way around you. There's a reason why they call it Bullet Hell, I suppose.

It's pretty fun, but not exceptionally so, in my opinion. Definitely worth playing if you like old-school top-down shooters, though.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 06:04:47 PM »
When it comes to videos, I like the ones made by kamS. They are the only ones I can watch over and over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UaQUgi8g0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vv9Zr8EiIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOjw3cHWSNk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT1HaJ7BVR4


Quote from: Mad Hatteress on November 11, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
I've never heard of it! Is this a Japan-exclusive game?

Yeah, they are doujin soft games made by one person, but they were translated by fans.

If you want to try them, I suggest starting with the 6th game, The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, and then moving up from there.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 06:21:15 PM »
Quote from: Makkusu on November 11, 2009, 06:04:47 PM
If you want to try them, I suggest starting with the 6th game, The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, and then moving up from there.
Any particular reason why it's best to start from the 6th one? Like, are the first five not as good?

I played Imperishable Night. Which one is that?
EDIT: Checked the Wiki, it's the 8th one. But my first question still stands, in case I ever decide to play these games with the English patch(es).
EDIT 2: Will there ever be English patches for games 2-5?
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2009, 04:28:42 PM »
Quote from: Foggle on November 11, 2009, 06:21:15 PM
Any particular reason why it's best to start from the 6th one?

It teaches you to not rely on bombing, and it teaches you to be aware of where your hitbox is without seeing it. This will make the games after EoSD much easier. Plus, it's the first Windows game, so the story will make more sense if you start with this one and move up from there.

Quote from: Foggle on November 11, 2009, 06:21:15 PM
Like, are the first five not as good?

Well, they are for PC-98. They aren't as good as the Windows games, but still fun. The characters in the PC-98 games (besides Reimu, Marisa, Alice, and Yuka) don't reappear in the Windows games though, that's why playing the first 5 games before the 6th isn't all that necessary.

Quote from: Foggle on November 11, 2009, 06:21:15 PM
Will there ever be English patches for games 2-5?

Dunno, but you can find the scripts for them on the wiki.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2009, 11:40:35 PM »
I finally beat Flandre on lunatic.  And accidentally picked no for saving the replay. >.<
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2010, 04:23:02 AM »
Quote from: Soske on December 18, 2009, 11:40:35 PM
I finally beat Flandre on lunatic.  And accidentally picked no for saving the replay. >.<
o hai again soske (since your the only person besides Jinzaki from here i see nowadays)

anyways i'd like to try this IF and only if there was an english subbed version
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2010, 03:32:06 PM »
Quote from: Squeezit on July 25, 2010, 04:23:02 AM
Quote from: Soske on December 18, 2009, 11:40:35 PM
I finally beat Flandre on lunatic.  And accidentally picked no for saving the replay. >.<
o hai again soske (since your the only person besides Jinzaki from here i see nowadays)

anyways i'd like to try this IF and only if there was an english subbed version

Actually, the ones I have came with english patches.  I'm sure you could find them easy enough.
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2010, 04:29:37 PM »
I have a question regarding the Touhou Anime Project..

Will the second episode be released.... someday? :e_confused:
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Re: Touhou Project
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 06:06:56 PM »
Quote from: Soske on July 25, 2010, 03:32:06 PM

Actually, the ones I have came with english patches.  I'm sure you could find them easy enough.
hmm, whats the exact name of said game?
and is the gameplay worth it in your opinion?
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