Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.

Last updated: 2025-10-05

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Summary
  • Accessible difficulty for newcomers
  • Exceptional music and soundtrack
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Poor bullet visibility and eye strain
  • Inconsistent difficulty and balance
  • Intrusive animal spirit gimmick
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Categories

Bullet-hellSingle-player StoryCharacter CustomizationCharacter ProgressionLinear ProgressionEndgame ContentItem ManagementSkill-Based Mastery

Emotions

Satisfaction32%Frustration20%Enjoyment12%Excitement9%Disappointment8%
Reviews
(sample size)
144
Helpful reviews
67%
Unhelpful reviews
33%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
390
Negative points
229
Gameplay points
243
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
78
Misc points
99
Point
Accessible Difficulty for Newcomers
Description
Many players found the game's difficulty to be lower than previous Touhou titles, especially on Easy and Normal modes. This makes it an excellent entry point for new players while still offering a satisfying challenge for veterans on higher difficulties.
Importance
84%
Exceptional Music and Soundtrack
Description
The game's soundtrack received widespread praise, with many tracks being highlighted as memorable and among the best in the series. The music effectively sets the atmosphere and enhances the gameplay experience.
Importance
73%
Overpowered Otter Spirit
Description
The Otter spirit is frequently cited as overwhelmingly powerful, offering strong bombs, bullet-erasing barriers, and significant defensive capabilities. This spirit makes clearing stages and even Lunatic difficulty much more manageable.
Importance
40%
Engaging Story and Characters
Description
Players appreciated the game's darker atmosphere, memorable characters, and well-crafted, deeper story. The narrative is considered interesting and a highlight of the series.
Importance
38%
Impactful Roaring Mode Mechanic
Description
The 'Roaring Mode' system is a significant feature, providing powerful offensive and defensive boosts, including temporary invincibility and bullet clearing. This mechanic makes gameplay more exhilarating and helps players manage difficulty.
Importance
36%
High Replay Value
Description
The game offers significant replayability, with players motivated to try different characters and modes. This contributes to a highly enjoyable and satisfying experience over multiple playthroughs.
Importance
25%
Player-Friendly Systems
Description
The game is generally more forgiving and friendly towards players, with fluid controls and generous life and bomb acquisition. This makes the overall experience more accessible and enjoyable.
Importance
24%
Improved Character Art and Dedication
Description
ZUN's character art shows noticeable improvement in coloring, detail, and dynamic poses. The game also features a dedicated effort with 9 playable characters, each having unique endings and dialogues.
Importance
23%
Overpowered Youmu Character
Description
Youmu is highlighted as an exceptionally strong playable character, with a powerful shot and the ability to clear minor enemies instantly. This makes certain difficult stages much easier, especially with the Wolf spirit.
Importance
16%
Creative Bullet Patterns
Description
The bullet patterns, particularly from Stage 4 onwards, are noted for their creativity and beauty. They offer an interesting challenge and contribute to the fun of the gameplay.
Importance
14%
Enjoyable Later Stages and Extra Content
Description
The game's latter half, including Stages 4-6 and the Extra stage, is particularly appealing. These stages feature exciting boss battles and engaging content, with the Extra stage being surprisingly accessible.
Importance
14%
Rewarding Spirit Mechanic
Description
The beast spirit mechanic is well-received, providing rewarding offensive and defensive boosts. The spirits are designed to be player-friendly, slowing down for easier collection and always offering a benefit.
Importance
13%