Info about Touhou Genso Wanderer -Lotus Labyrinth R-:

Official game description:
Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-
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About the Game
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Venture into dungeons with a huge party of your favorite Touhou characters!  
This is a dungeon-crawler RPG with an absurdly large party size!  
The dungeon-crawler RPG Genso Wanderer is now a game with an Oversized Party System that pushes the envelope of the roguelike genre!  
Now you can bring dozens of partners with you on your dungeon crawls, in addition to other quality of life improvements that make the game's systems and controls smoother than ever.  
Overwhelm your enemies with strength in numbers!  
Lead tons of your favorite Touhou characters at once and conquer the impregnable Lotus Labyrinth!
THE STORY
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One day, on one of his scavenging outings to Muenzuka, Rinnosuke Morichika finds a curious device that drifted in from the outside world.  
The device turns out to be a machine called the WRS (World Replication System), which generates a playable game set in a cyber-world.  
Rinnosuke brings the WRS to Nitori Kawashiro for examination.  
Once Nitori activates it, it fulfills its intended purpose by generating the cyber-world Lotus Land.  
Sanae Kochiya and Tenshi Hinanawi happen to be there for this, and they log into the cyber-world to play this fancy new game.  
Little do they know that the cyber-world created by the WRS can also potentially spill over into the real world...  
This is the start of an all-new adventure set in a cyber-world!
SYSTEM
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**◆Oversized Party System - If you can't hack it alone, bring the whole gang!**  
Prior Genso Wanderer games restricted the player to exploring alone, or with a single partner, but no longer! This game lets you bring in tons of partners all at once.  
Bring in everybody you've recruited! Or just bring in the characters you like! Blaze your way through dungeons with the power of friendship and overwhelming numbers!  
**◆Oversized Party Formation System - Form teams and bring them all in to conquer dungeons!**  
In addition to the usual main party led by the player, you can assign your partners to entire other teams with their own leaders, which can then act separately.  
You can create optimal party comps, or you can throw all that out the window and make gimmick teams like the Scarlet Devil Mansion Team, the Green Hair Team, the Little Sister Team, or whatever else you feel like!  
**◆Partner Skill System - Master various skills, share them with partners, and power them up!**  
In this game, partner abilities grow stronger with Skill items.  
Raise your partners' ranks and bring out their latent abilities!  
You can also assign skills by team!  
Customize and set skills to suit your own style of play!  
**◆Mega Variety Equipment System - Load up on tons of weapons and armor!**  
In a departure from prior Genso Wanderer titles, you can now equip up to 10 separate weapons, 10 separate pieces of armor, and 10 separate charms, all at the same time!  
And this equipment strengthens more than just the player. All of your party members benefit from it!  
Select an equipment loadout that accounts for all of your partners' traits and weaknesses, not just your main character's!
FAQ
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**◆Saving**  
This game autosaves at the following points:  
・Moving to a new floor  
・Abandoning or suspending a dungeon  
・Returning to the title screen from the Option menu  
**◆Quitting the game**  
In dungeons: Choose Suspend in the magic circle on any floor, then choose Quit from the title screen menu.  
Out of dungeons: Choose Return to Title from the menu, then choose Quit from the title screen menu.  
**◆Keyboard controls**  
BASIC MENU KEY CONFIG  
Cursor up: ↑  
Cursor down: ↓  
Cursor left: ←  
Cursor right: →  
Confirm: Z  
Cancel: X  
OTHER MENU KEY CONFIG  
Tab left: D  
Tab right: F  
Scroll up: PageUp  
Scroll down: PageDown  
Function 1: C  
Function 2: A  
Function 3: E  
Function 4: W  
Function 5: Left Shift  
Switch menu left: G  
Switch menu right: H  
Filter: PageUp  
Sort: PageDown  
Scroll left: Home  
Scroll right: End  
Quick command up: Home  
Quick command down: End  
Quick command left: PageDown  
Quick command right: Delete  
Switch equipment set up: Home  
Switch equipment set down: End  
DUNGEON KEY CONFIG  
Move up: ↑  
Move down: ↓  
Move left: ←  
Move right: →  
Attack: Z  
Dash: X  
Cross menu: A  
Turn in place: C  
Fire danmaku: D  
Switch to Danmaku 1: PageDown  
Switch to Danmaku 2: End  
Switch to Danmaku 3: Delete  
Switch to Danmaku 4: Home  
Check danmaku radius: Insert  
Instant dash: F  
Diagonal movement: LeftControl  
Options menu: E  
Resize mini-map: Space  
Walk in place: Tab  
Switch mini-map: V  
Switch player: B  
CROSS MENU KEY CONFIG  
Items: ↑  
Tactics/Team: ←  
Equipment: →  
Underfoot: ↓  
Switch stat display: H  
DIALOGUE KEY CONFIG  
Text speed up: PageUp  
Text speed down: PageDown  
Next: Z  
Hide text: X  
Auto: Space  
Options: A  
Back log: C  
Skip: F  
End chapter: E  
CHANGING KEY CONFIG  
With default settings enabled, press E to open the menu, then press D and F to navigate to \[Key configuration\] and make any changes.  
Be aware of the following things when changing key configurations:  
On the key configuration screen, the Function 1 key (Default: C) will restore keys to their default settings. Be careful not to press it by accident.  
You will need to save your game to preserve any changes made to key configuration (See the Saving section above for more details).  
If you force-quit the game without saving, your new key configuration settings will not be saved the next time you start up the game.

Release date: May 25, 2021

Categories: Dungeon Crawler, Roguelike, Character Progression, Party-based Combat, Turn-based Combat, JRPG, Equipment Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 60; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The reviews indicate that the game offers significant additional content through paid DLCs, which can enhance the gameplay experience by providing more characters and over-powered teams. This suggests a monetization strategy that may influence the overall enjoyment and power dynamics within the game.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that users find the game acceptable at a discounted price around $20-$25 (3000 yen), but express dissatisfaction at the full price of $34.99. Additionally, users mention that the game is worth its price only when discounted or as part of a bundle, indicating that the perceived fair price is lower than the current base price. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable but not worth the full price, suggesting a fair price range closer to $20-$25.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 70.0h
  - Story completion: 15.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 50.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple instances of playtime hours mentioned by users. '50小时古井+主线全通' indicates a total playtime of 50 hours for completing specific content. '游玩将近70个小时' and '70小时的手工存档' both suggest around 70 hours of gameplay. '15時間ほどプレイしましたが' mentions 15 hours of playtime. These quotes help estimate the typical total time to finish the game, the main story, session lengths, and endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game requires significant grinding and progression before it becomes fully enjoyable, with fun aspects unlocking after extensive playtime.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Extensive grinding and progression
  - Time to anchor: 70h 0m
  - Friction: Significant grinding required; Need to upgrade characters and equipment; Tedious material collection
  - Unlock drivers: Character progression; Strategy switching; Leader mechanics
  - Conditions: Extensive playtime; Patience for grinding; Enjoyment of progression systems
- Player Archetypes:
  - Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Love for the Touhou franchise and its characters.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game for its story and characters, likely to play through the game to experience the narrative and interactions.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Franchise fan; Touhou lover
    - Reference games: Touhou series; Genso Wanderer Reloaded
  - Casual Story Enjoyer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and enjoyment of the game's story and characters.
    - Playstyle: Prefers a laid-back playstyle, focusing on the narrative and casual gameplay.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual player; Story enjoyer
    - Reference games: Genso Wanderer Reloaded; RPG games with casual modes
  - Gameplay Mechanic Analyst (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Interest in gameplay mechanics and overall gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Analytical and detail-oriented, focusing on the intricacies of gameplay and mechanics.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Gameplay analyst; Mechanic-focused player
    - Reference games: Genso Wanderer Reloaded; Other rogue-like games


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable and engaging gameplay (weight 0.39): The game is widely praised for its fun and addictive gameplay mechanics. Players find it enjoyable and engaging, with a focus on the squad system and chaotic gameplay elements.
- High-quality graphics and animations (weight 0.35): The game features high-quality graphics, animations, and illustrations, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- Large roster of playable characters (weight 0.31): The game offers a significant number of playable characters, including DLC characters, providing a wide variety of options for players.
- Affordable pricing (weight 0.24): The game is noted for its affordable pricing, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Extensive DLC content (weight 0.24): The game includes extensive DLC content, offering additional characters and content that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Innovative storyline and multiplayer (weight 0.22): The game's storyline is praised for its innovation and departure from previous settings. Additionally, the multiplayer dungeon crawling system and the variety of characters with unique skills are highlighted.
- Excellent soundtrack (weight 0.21): The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its quality and appeal, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Full voice acting (weight 0.21): The game is praised for its extensive and high-quality voice acting, which enhances the storytelling and character portrayal.
- Easier difficulty (weight 0.2): The game is described as easier to play, which may appeal to a broader range of players, including those who prefer less challenging gameplay.
- Improved game systems (weight 0.2): The game introduces improved systems and game design, addressing issues from previous versions and enhancing overall gameplay.
- Recommended overall experience (weight 0.11): The game is highly recommended for its overall experience, which includes a combination of enjoyable gameplay, high-quality graphics, and extensive content.
- Charming and cute presentation (weight 0.1): The game is noted for its charming and cute art style, which adds to its overall appeal and enjoyment.
- Dual protagonist storylines (weight 0.09): The game features two main characters with separate stories, adding depth and variety to the narrative.
- Enhanced companion system (weight 0.09): The companion system is highlighted as a major gameplay enhancement, with detailed animations and character join effects that improve immersion.
- Map zoom function (weight 0.09): The game includes a map zoom function, enhancing navigation and gameplay convenience.
- Touhou series charm (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its charm and connection to the Touhou series, appealing to fans of the series.
- Efficient team management (weight 0.09): The game features efficient team management and maze exploration, contributing to a smoother gameplay experience.
- High-quality East Asian indie game (weight 0.09): The game is praised as a high-quality East Asian indie game, standing out in its genre.

Common complaints:
- Poor AI behavior (weight 0.75): The AI in the game is widely criticized for being poorly designed and exhibiting problematic behavior. Teammates often get lost, stuck, or fail to retreat when low on health, which negatively impacts the gameplay experience.
- Game is too grindy (weight 0.65): The game is criticized for its excessive grinding requirements, particularly in terms of character levels, item drop rates, and material collection for upgrades. Players find the material grinding system and the difficulty in obtaining upgrade materials frustrating and poorly designed.
- Difficulty and balance issues (weight 0.56): The game suffers from significant difficulty and balance issues. Enemies in the later stages are often overpowered, and the difficulty spike can be abrupt and frustrating. Additionally, the game's mechanics and strategic depth are lacking, making it less engaging and challenging compared to its predecessor.
- Comparison to predecessor (weight 0.39): The game is frequently compared to its predecessor, TODR, and found lacking. Reviewers mention that the gameplay is less fun, less engaging, and less challenging than TODR. The changes in the storyline and gameplay systems are criticized, and the overall experience is described as disappointing.
- Game feels unfinished (weight 0.35): Many reviewers feel that the game is incomplete or unfinished. This sentiment is echoed in complaints about the lack of content, repetitive gameplay, and the removal of certain gameplay features.
- Team management problems (weight 0.31): Managing a large team in the game is cumbersome and overwhelming. The large team size can lead to missed items on the ground and affect the gameplay tempo. The team system is criticized for being poorly implemented, and the UI and operability are described as regressed or difficult to use.
- Gameplay improvements lacking (weight 0.27): The game is criticized for its lack of improvements in gameplay compared to the previous title. Certain gameplay changes may not appeal to all players, and the overall gameplay quality is considered low.
- Lack of content and variety (weight 0.25): The game is criticized for its lack of content and variety. Dungeons feel similar and lack uniqueness, and there is a general reduction in content compared to previous titles. The storyline is also criticized for being bland and contrived.
- Progression and upgrade issues (weight 0.24): The game has issues with progression and upgrades. Players find it difficult to progress due to overpowered enemies and the inability to upgrade equipment effectively. The equipment leveling system is criticized for being unsatisfactory and streamlined.
- Disappointing overall experience (weight 0.21): The game is described as lacking sincerity and failing to meet the expectations set by its predecessor. Reviewers express disappointment and regret over purchasing the game, suggesting that waiting for improvements or a different title might have been a better choice.
- Control and operability issues (weight 0.18): The game suffers from control and operability issues. Poor character control and complex key bindings are mentioned as significant problems that affect the gameplay experience.
- Enemies spawn too frequently (weight 0.17): Enemies appear in large groups and respawn quickly, leading to a frustrating and overwhelming experience for players.
- DLC and pricing concerns (weight 0.1): The reviewer criticizes the high price of DLC and the lack of content in the main game, suggesting that the DLC feels not worth it.
- Lack of post-game content (weight 0.1): The game lacks significant upgrades and challenging content beyond the main storyline, leaving players with little to do after completing the main story.

Gameplay feedback:
- New companion system introduced (weight 0.39): The game introduces a new companion system that enhances gameplay, featuring a variety of characters with unique skills and abilities.
- Team-based dungeon exploration (weight 0.32): The game emphasizes team-based dungeon exploration, with multiple characters and companions involved in the gameplay.
- Dungeon crawling and character upgrades (weight 0.26): The game involves dungeon crawling and character upgrades, with a multiplayer system for dungeon exploration and character equipment management.
- Large party size (weight 0.22): The game features a large party size gimmick, allowing up to 24 members in a party, emphasizing team size and mechanics.
- Rank-up system for progression (weight 0.22): A rank-up system is introduced for character progression, allowing players to enhance their characters' abilities and stats.
- Difficulty adjustments (weight 0.22): The game includes various difficulty settings and adjustments, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- New enemy behaviors and AI (weight 0.18): The game introduces new enemy behaviors and AI that significantly impact gameplay, requiring strategic adaptations.
- Enhanced item and equipment system (weight 0.18): The game includes an enhanced item and equipment system, allowing for greater customization and strategy.
- Shorter and numerous dungeons (weight 0.15): Dungeons in the game are shorter but more numerous, divided into smaller sections, providing a variety of challenges.
- Team composition and strategy (weight 0.11): Team composition and strategy are crucial elements, affecting the success of dungeon exploration and battles.
- Unique dungeon mechanics and boss fights (weight 0.11): Dungeons feature unique mechanics and challenging boss fights, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Skill cards and character skills (weight 0.11): A skill cards system is featured, allowing characters to use unique skills and abilities during gameplay.
- Character management and leveling (weight 0.11): The game includes character management and ability leveling systems, allowing for detailed character progression.
- Character uniqueness and strategies (weight 0.11): Characters have unique abilities that require different team strategies, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Randomly generated mazes (weight 0.1): The game includes long single-path maps and randomly generated mazes, adding variety to dungeon exploration.
- Customizable teams and leaders (weight 0.1): Players can customize teams with multiple leaders and partners, enhancing strategic gameplay.
- Interface and UI improvements (weight 0.1): The game features interface changes and UI improvements, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Visible traps and mechanisms (weight 0.1): Dungeons feature visible traps and various mechanisms, adding complexity to the gameplay.
- Party switching and management (weight 0.1): A party switching and management system is included, allowing players to strategically manage their teams.
- Turn-based combat system (weight 0.1): The game features a turn-based combat system where player actions, partner actions, and enemy actions are processed within three turns.
- Enhanced character game aspects (weight 0.1): The game strongly emphasizes character-based gameplay with enhanced graphics and visual effects, making it visually enjoyable.
- Importance of tutorials (weight 0.1): Tutorials are important for early progression, helping players understand the game mechanics and strategies.
- Cute art and voices (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its cute art style and character voices, enhancing the visual and auditory experience.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.12): The game crashes often, particularly during the final boss fight in the English version. This significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Optimization problems (weight 0.06): Players report various optimization issues, affecting the game's performance and stability.
- Frame rate performance (weight 0.06): The game operates at 165Hz frame rate, indicating specific performance metrics related to frame rate.

Recommendations:
- Recommendations for specific audiences (weight 0.38): The game is recommended for fans of the series, dungeon crawlers, and casual players, especially during discounts. However, it may not be suitable for hardcore players seeking a challenge.
- Gameplay improvements needed (weight 0.25): Players suggest various improvements such as better character control, management systems, and AI behavior for partner characters. Additionally, balancing enemy power and adjusting the difficulty curve are recommended.
- Add more game content (weight 0.21): Suggestions include adding more special dungeon types, trap stages, unique bullet patterns, and character progression methods to enhance gameplay variety and depth.
- Adjust gameplay mechanics (weight 0.17): Reviewers recommend clarifying boss battle mechanics, adjusting the damage cap, and balancing full party buffs and attacks to improve overall gameplay balance.
- Improve drop rates (weight 0.15): Players suggest improving the drop rates for essential items and upgrade materials to enhance the gaming experience.
- Fix game systems (weight 0.11): Players highlight the need to fix the equipment growth system and address various game bugs to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Consider playing Reloaded (weight 0.1): Reviewers recommend playing 'Reloaded' instead unless players prefer an easier game with less challenging bosses.
- Check patch history (weight 0.06): Players advise checking the patch history before purchasing to ensure awareness of updates and fixes.
- High frustration tolerance needed (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for those with a high frustration tolerance due to its difficulty and mechanics.
- Wait for significant discounts (weight 0.06): Some reviewers suggest waiting for significant discounts before purchasing the game to get better value.
- Expand character roster (weight 0.06): There is a suggestion to expand the character roster, possibly through additional DLCs, to provide more variety and content.
- Content comparison with previous game (weight 0.05): The game is recommended if it offers similar content to the previous game at a comparable price point.
- Controller recommended (weight 0.05): It is recommended to play the game using a controller for a better gaming experience.

Other player notes:
- Mistranslations and oddities (weight 0.06): Players have reported mistranslations and oddities in the game, which can affect the overall gaming experience and immersion.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.35): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of depth and complexity compared to its predecessor, Reloaded. The removal of certain features, such as the synthesis system, and the game's unfinished feel contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, changes in gameplay mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and various bugs and issues have led to a less engaging experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Frustration stems from the game's difficulty spikes, grinding mechanics, and frequent crashes. Players are also annoyed by the game's AI issues, both in teammates and enemies, as well as cumbersome character management and confusing mechanics. Bugs and incomplete features further exacerbate these frustrations.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players find satisfaction in the game's improved mechanics, refined design, and strategic gameplay. The addition of new mechanics and the game's charm and character playability are also appreciated. The game's compatibility and enjoyable systems contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Enjoyment comes from the game's unique party mechanics, charming presentation, and high-quality graphics, voice acting, and music. Despite its flaws, players have fun exploring dungeons with many companions and appreciate the chaotic and fun gameplay.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is generated by the new companion system, storyline, and the inclusion of Tenshi Hinanawi as the main character. The multiplayer dungeon crawling system and additional content, along with beautiful graphics and smooth CG animations, also contribute to this excitement.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Joy is derived from the game's dual protagonist storylines, character management system, and high-quality graphics, music, voice acting, and character portrayal. These elements combine to create a joyful gaming experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by the depth of gameplay and progression. Players are eager to delve into the game's systems and explore its content.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope is inspired by the anticipation for the new game and its improvements. Players are hopeful that future updates and DLCs will enhance the gaming experience.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is caused by the removal of the synthesis system and the use of outdated art materials. Players feel that these changes detract from the overall gaming experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom sets in due to the repetitive gameplay. Players find the lack of variety and repetitive content unengaging.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Regret is felt by players who purchased the game due to its short duration and weak AI. They feel that the game does not offer enough content or depth to justify the purchase.
- Overwhelmed (weight 0.01): Players feel overwhelmed by the abundant resources leading to choice difficulty. The sheer amount of options and resources can be daunting.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Anticipation is built by the mention of future DLCs and characters. Players are looking forward to new content and additions that will enhance the game.}