Info about Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-:

Official game description:
Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-
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About the Game
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Based on the "Touhou Project" world, Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded- is a roguelike RPG where the layout of the dungeons and the treasure you'll find in them will change every time you play.  
Packed with a ton of content to discover and explore, it's an addicting experience that will make you want to rack up hours and hours of play time.  
Easy for beginners to understand, yet filled with advanced options for pros, anyone can enjoy this game to their heart's content!
"Roguelike Games 101"
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Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded is a kind of RPG known as a "Roguelike."  
Every time you enter a new dungeon, your character's level will go back to 1, the layout of the dungeon will change, and the items you'll find on the ground will be different.  
Roguelikes are turn based, so every time you move one square or take an action (such as attacking), the enemies will each get one turn of their own. As long as you're standing still, the enemies will stay put, too.  
However, unlike a typical roguelike, the dungeons in Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded let you keep your items, even if you're defeated! So make sure to collect as many as you can!  
If roguelike games seem scary to you, don't worry! This game has a lot of options and systems to ensure your dungeon adventures turn out great!  
**･Intuitive Interface**  
With a press of a button, you can bring up your Cross Menu, allowing you easy access to everything about your character you'll need.  
**･Changeable Game Speed**  
You can choose between 3 different speeds for the game to run at, and change the speed at any time. Set your speed depending on your playstyle.  
**･UI Options**  
You can change the size of the UI or the placement of the Mini-map to suit your needs.
"Main Story"
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One day, a heavy rain poured down on Gensokyo.  
Reimu Hakurei looked for shelter in a shop called "Kourindo," but all she found there was trouble.  
Rinnosuke Morichika, the owner of the shop, started acting strange and suddenly attacked her.  
Reimu's skills were no match for his newfound power, and she found herself on the ropes.  
She retreated back to her home, the Hakurei Shrine. Then, with the help of the sage, Kasen Ibaraki, she headed back to Kourindo to investigate the mysterious tower that had appeared there and bring Rinnosuke back to his senses.  
Now the curtains rise on a new incident to threaten Gensokyo, the battle over the Gold Sphere.
"Your favorite Touhou Characters"
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Jam-packed with over 120 different friends and foes from the world of Touhou, this game may be the biggest Touhou banquet yet!  
All their abilities and unique characteristics from their original games are represented here.  
Loads of them will even make appearances in the many exciting story campaigns!
"FAQ"
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**◆ Save**  
This game performs auto save at the following point.  
· Move to the other floor  
· Give Up / Suspend (in Dungeon)  
· Return to title screen from option  
**◆ How to end the game**  
Within the dungeon: Select \[Suspend\] at the magic circle of each floor and choose Exit from the title menu.  
Other than Dungeon: Select \[Return to title\] from the menu and choose Exit from the title menu.  
**◆ Key config with keyboard**  
\[Dungeon Key Config\]  
Move Up:↑  
Move Down:↓  
Move Left:←  
Move Right:→  
Attack:Z  
Dash:X  
Cross Menu:A  
Direction Switch:C  
Danmaku Shot:D  
Danmaku Switch:S  
iDash:F  
Diag. Move:LeftControl  
Option Menu:E  
Minimap Highlight:Space  
Foot Stepping:Tab  
\[ADV Key Config\]  
Text Speed Up:PageUP  
Text Speed Down:PageDown  
Next:Z  
Hide Text:X  
Auto:Space  
Option:A  
Back Log:C  
Skip:F  
End Chapter:E  
\[Menu Key Config\]  
Cursor Up:↑  
Cursor Down:↓  
Cursor Left:←  
Cursor Right:→  
Confirm:Z  
Cancel:X  
Tab Left:D  
Tab Right:F  
Scroll Up:PageUp  
Scroll Down:PageDown  
Function 1(Y):C  
Function 2(X):A  
Function 3(START):E  
Function 4(BACK):W  
Function 5(R3):LeftShift  
\[Changing key setting\]  
Under default setting, press E to open the menu, press D and F to switch to \[key setting\] and change.  
To change the key, please also pay attention to the following.  
You can not assign the same key to more than one function. If you assign an already assigned key to another function, the key will be exchanged between the original function and the new function.  
The \[function 2\] key (by default A key) in the key setting menu will reset the key to the default assignment. Be careful not to push it by mistake.  
Once the key has been changed, you need to save the settings by saving the game (see the Save section above). If you forcibly exit the game without saving, the former key settings will be kept the next time you start the game.

Release date: Oct 25, 2018

Categories: Roguelike, Turn-based Combat, Character Progression, Item Management, Dungeon Crawler, Story-driven Gameplay, Touhou Project

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: The game has been flagged for predatory monetization practices, particularly the locking of significant playable characters behind DLC. This practice forces players to spend additional money to access content that many feel should be part of the base game.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: High Dependency on External Resources; summary: The game has a high dependency on external guides and wikis for understanding mechanics and progressing through the game. Players find it challenging to prepare for boss fights without external resources, but overall, the game is appreciated for its classic series and value.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that many users find the game worth purchasing when it is on sale. The mentions of waiting for discounts and specific sale prices indicate that the community perceives the fair price to be lower than the current base game price of $34.99. The references to purchasing during sales and specific discounted prices help to establish a perceived fair price range.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 234.0h
  - Story completion: 17.0h
  - Session length: 4.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple data points regarding playtime. The first quote indicates a player spent 234 hours to achieve all accomplishments, suggesting a high total playtime for full game completion. The second quote mentions that completing the main storyline takes around 8 hours, while finishing the main story and side quests takes about 15-20 hours. The third quote discusses the length of dungeon sessions, which can range from 2-7 hours depending on the dungeon size and player skill. The fourth quote states that it took roughly 60 hours to finish all main story scenarios including a specific DLC, providing another data point for story completion time.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep initial learning curve and requires significant grinding, but becomes more enjoyable as players master the mechanics and progress through the story.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Mastering the mechanics and progressing through the story
  - Time to anchor: 3h 0m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Tedious early game; Significant grinding required
  - Unlock drivers: Mastering mechanics; Story progression; Character and equipment upgrades
  - Conditions: Patience for reading and learning; Willingness to grind; Enjoyment of challenging gameplay; Appreciation for story and character development
- Player Archetypes:
  - Equipment Grinder (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of deep crafting and equipment systems.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and crafting to enhance equipment.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Grinder; Crafting Enthusiast
    - Reference games: Mystery Dungeon; Touhou
  - Story-First Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Engagement with the game's story and characters.
    - Playstyle: Exploring dungeons and interacting with characters to progress the story.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Story Enthusiast; Character Fan
    - Reference games: Visual Novels; RPGs
  - Roguelike Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of challenging and unpredictable gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Embracing the roguelike mechanics and adapting to challenges.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Roguelike Fan; Hardcore Player
    - Reference games: Roguelike Games; Mystery Dungeon
  - Touhou Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Connection to the Touhou series and its characters.
    - Playstyle: Engaging with the game's content related to Touhou.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Touhou Fan; Franchise Enthusiast
    - Reference games: Touhou 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:
- Praised art and voice acting (weight 0.97): Players consistently highlight the game's attractive and beautiful art style, including illustrations and character designs. The voice acting is also frequently commended for its quality and extent.
- Strategic and free gameplay (weight 0.41): The game is noted for its strategic gameplay, offering players freedom and various tactics to employ. This aspect is appreciated by players who enjoy deep and thoughtful gameplay mechanics.
- Engaging storyline (weight 0.3): The game's storyline is well-written and engaging, with funny dialogues and interesting plot developments. This aspect is highlighted as a significant positive by many players.
- Unique character designs (weight 0.3): The game offers a variety of characters and enemies, each with unique designs and playstyles. This diversity is praised by players.
- Variety in dungeons (weight 0.29): The game offers a wide range of dungeons, each with different rules, challenges, and difficulties. This variety caters to different player preferences and adds depth to the gameplay.
- High volume of content (weight 0.24): Players appreciate the large amount of content, with over 60 hours of gameplay. The richness and depth of the content are frequently mentioned as strong points.
- Detailed gameplay mechanics (weight 0.2): The game features detailed enemy interactions, combat mechanics, and item descriptions. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of these mechanics.
- Excellent music (weight 0.15): The game's background music (BGM) is frequently praised for its quality and appeal. Some players consider the music alone worth buying the game.
- User-friendly interface (weight 0.15): The game's user interface is noted for being excellent, user-friendly, and highly polished. This makes the game more accessible and enjoyable for players.
- Representation of Mystery Dungeon genre (weight 0.15): The game is seen as a good representation of the 'Mysterious Dungeon' genre, paying tribute to the series and offering a unique entry within it.
- Well-made tutorial (weight 0.15): The game includes a comprehensive tutorial and additional guides like Kasen's Dojo, which help players learn the basics and intermediate aspects of the game.
- True roguelike experience (weight 0.15): The game is appreciated for being a true roguelike, featuring permadeath and turn-based combat. It is recommended for fans of the roguelike genre.

Common complaints:
- High difficulty and punishing gameplay (weight 0.76): The game is noted for its high difficulty, which can be unforgiving and challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with the genre. This includes a steep learning curve and potentially frustrating mechanics.
- Control and key binding issues (weight 0.37): Players have reported issues with initial controls and key bindings. The default key settings are criticized, and there are difficulties in changing key bindings, especially for keyboard users.
- Frustrating mechanics and traps (weight 0.35): The game includes mechanics such as traps and enemy abilities that can be annoying and frustrating. Losing progress due to these elements can be demotivating.
- Complexity and language barriers (weight 0.28): The game's complexity and the amount of information presented can be overwhelming, especially for new players or those who do not understand English well.
- Gameplay can be monotonous (weight 0.24): Some players find the gameplay repetitive and not particularly engaging. The game may lack memorable content and can be tedious over time.
- Minimap and inventory management issues (weight 0.19): The minimap takes up a large portion of the screen and cannot be resized, which can obstruct gameplay. Inventory management is also criticized for being clunky and time-consuming.
- Parody elements and genre appeal (weight 0.15): The parody elements in the game may not appeal to everyone and can feel overwhelming. Additionally, some genre-specific aspects may feel lacking for certain fans.
- Difficulty without guides (weight 0.11): The game can be difficult to navigate and prepare for bosses without consulting guides, which can be a barrier for new players.
- Time-consuming equipment management (weight 0.11): Managing and upgrading equipment can be time-consuming and events can unexpectedly destroy or lose equipment, which can be frustrating.
- Game is expensive (weight 0.11): Some players find the game to be expensive, which can be a barrier to entry for those considering purchasing it.
- Content locked behind DLC (weight 0.11): Some characters and content are locked behind expensive DLC, which can be a point of frustration for players.
- Character imbalance (weight 0.1): Not all characters are equally powerful, with some being significantly more powerful than others, which can affect gameplay balance.

Gameplay feedback:
- Roguelike and RPG elements (weight 0.79): The game features a mix of roguelike and RPG elements, including dungeon exploration, permadeath, and item management. Players enjoy the combination of these genres, which provides a challenging and engaging experience.
- Item management mechanics (weight 0.33): Item management is a crucial aspect of the game, involving collection, identification, and usage. Players must strategically manage their items to progress effectively.
- Maze navigation and retreats (weight 0.32): Navigating mazes can be time-consuming, and players often use strategic retreats to avoid losing progress. This adds a tactical element to the gameplay.
- Character and enemy abilities (weight 0.3): The game features a variety of character and enemy abilities, which add complexity and depth to the combat system. Players must learn and adapt to these abilities to progress.
- High completion level (weight 0.21): The game offers a high level of completion, with various modes and systems to explore. This provides players with a rewarding and engaging experience.
- Turn-based combat strategy (weight 0.16): Combat in the game is turn-based, requiring players to use strategic elements to succeed. This adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.
- Equipment strengthening and evolution (weight 0.15): Players can strengthen and evolve their equipment, which is a key aspect of character progression. This mechanic allows for customization and strategic planning.
- Spell cards and abilities (weight 0.15): Spell cards are a key feature, with various effects such as buffing allies, debuffing enemies, and dealing damage. Players must strategically use these cards to succeed.
- Crafting and item usage (weight 0.11): Crafting is an important mechanic in the game, allowing players to create and use items strategically. This adds another layer of depth to the gameplay.
- Story and character interactions (weight 0.1): The game features story and character interactions, which add depth to the gameplay experience. Players can engage with the narrative and characters in meaningful ways.
- Grinding mechanics (weight 0.1): Grinding is required to progress in the game, which can be time-consuming but rewarding. Players must invest time to strengthen their characters and equipment.
- Tutorial and learning resources (weight 0.09): The game provides tutorials and learning resources, such as Kasen's Dojo, to help players understand the basics and intermediate mechanics. This supports players in mastering the game.

Performance notes:
- 4K resolution and 144fps support (weight 0.12): The game now supports a maximum resolution of 4K and a frame rate cap of 144fps, enhancing the visual experience for players with high-end hardware.
- Game crashes during fusion (weight 0.08): The game crashes when players attempt to check certain seals during the fusion process, which disrupts gameplay and progression.
- Bugs and performance issues (weight 0.07): Players have reported various bugs and performance issues, particularly related to the GUI and high CPU usage, which affect the overall gaming experience.
- Lack of maintenance (weight 0.07): Players have noted a lack of maintenance and updates for the game, leading to unresolved issues and a feeling of neglect.
- Compatibility problems (weight 0.07): There are compatibility issues reported by players, which may affect the game's performance on certain systems or configurations.
- System-specific issues and fixes (weight 0.07): There are specific issues and fixes required for running the game on certain systems, indicating a need for more tailored support and updates.

Recommendations:
- Wait for discounts (weight 0.43): Several reviews recommend waiting for discounts before purchasing the game or its bundles. This is especially advised for those who are not hardcore fans or are on a budget.
- Recommended for Touhou fans (weight 0.37): The game is highly recommended for fans of the Touhou series and those interested in joining the Touhou community. It is suggested as a good starting point for new fans as well.
- Recommended for roguelike fans (weight 0.35): The game is recommended for fans of roguelike games and those who enjoy challenging and deep gameplay systems. It is also suggested for those who appreciate detailed artwork.
- Consider DLC purchases (weight 0.31): Players are advised to consider buying the DLC for additional content and enhanced gameplay experience. Some reviews suggest specific DLCs for better gameplay, while others mention that DLCs are optional.
- Specific character recommendations (weight 0.12): Some reviews highlight specific characters such as Sakuya, Tojiko Soga, and Rei'sen, suggesting they add value to the gameplay experience.
- Research before playing (weight 0.11): It is recommended to check out guides, tips, and strategies before playing to enhance the gaming experience. This includes understanding the genre and specific game mechanics.
- Suitable for specific audiences (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for those who have time, patience, and enjoy cute artwork. It is also suggested for those who are interested in the story and willing to explore dungeon crawler games.
- Pacing issues noted (weight 0.06): Despite some pacing issues mentioned in the reviews, the game is still recommended for its overall quality and content.

Other player notes:
- Tips for mechanics and saves (weight 0.07): The game offers tips for understanding game mechanics and transferring save data.
- Strategy guide available (weight 0.07): A strategy guide for the game is accessible through a provided link.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated with the game's high difficulty, punishing mechanics, and time-consuming nature. Specific issues include excessive cutscenes, unbalanced bosses, uncomfortable controls, and translation problems.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players are satisfied with the game's high-quality graphics, sound effects, voice acting, and overall content. They appreciate the game's replayability, balanced gameplay, and engaging mechanics.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's adherence to true roguelike mechanics, beautiful artwork, engaging story, and depth of content. They also enjoy the variety of playable characters and the combination of different game elements.
- Praise (weight 0.06): Players praise the game for its high quality, rich content, and replay value. They appreciate the detailed enemy interactions, in-depth crafting system, and excellent illustrations, voice acting, and plot.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): Players enjoy the game's engaging fusion system, character design, and deep gameplay systems. They find the gameplay complex, interesting, and appealing to fans of the genre.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.04): Players are enthusiastic about the game's volume, customization options, and challenging nature. They find the game addictive and appreciate its appealing art style.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Players are disappointed with the game's parody elements, UI, voice acting, and cross menu. They also criticize the game's marketing, mechanics, and excessive grinding.
- Excited (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's high quality, immersive experience, story, graphics, character designs, and voice acting. They also appreciate the high volume of content and various activities.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players are frustrated with the game's mechanics, repetitive nature, controls, and user interface. They also express frustration with high numerical values, difficulty settings, and a strong sense of frustration upon losing.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players love the game's mechanics, story, content, music, and art. They also appreciate the Touhou world and characters, as well as the good writing and gameplay freedom.
- 愤怒 (weight 0.02): 玩家对失败后的惩罚机制感到愤怒。
- 挫折 (weight 0.02): 玩家感到挫折，因为游戏过于依赖运气而非技巧，并且游戏难度和研磨系统令人沮丧。
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the game's story and atmosphere. They find the game more enjoyable than its sequel.}