Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

Last updated: 2025-10-04

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Summary
  • Exceptional soundtrack enhances the experience
  • Challenging but rewarding difficulty
  • Memorable characters and strong Touhou entry
  • Extreme and unforgiving difficulty
  • Pointdevice mode is core, but flawed
  • Not recommended for Touhou newcomers
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Categories

Bullet-hellSingle-playerLinear ProgressionSkill-Based MasteryCharacter-based CombatHigh Score Chasing

Emotions

Satisfaction23%Frustration19%Enjoyment8%Excitement8%Appreciation6%
Reviews
(sample size)
246
Helpful reviews
52%
Unhelpful reviews
48%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
288
Negative points
178
Gameplay points
144
Perf. points
5
Rec. points
94
Misc points
45
Point
Exceptional Soundtrack
Description
The game's music is consistently praised as excellent, with many considering it among the best in the Touhou series. Specific stage and boss themes, particularly from Stage 6, are frequently highlighted for their quality and emotional impact.
Importance
71%
Challenging & Rewarding Difficulty
Description
The game is noted for its high difficulty, often considered the hardest in the series, yet it remains rewarding. This challenge, combined with well-designed bullet patterns and plentiful lives, appeals to players seeking intense gameplay and a sense of accomplishment upon clearing.
Importance
67%
Memorable Characters
Description
The game features endearing, memorable, and well-designed characters. Specific characters like Junko and Clownpiece are highlighted for their unique designs, personalities, and impact on the game's atmosphere and story.
Importance
56%
Masterpiece & Highly Enjoyable
Description
Players widely regard the game as a masterpiece, highlighting its fun, replayability, and engaging combination of writing and gameplay. Many found it to be one of the most enjoyable and satisfying entries in the series, offering a memorable experience.
Importance
45%
Pointdevice Mode Accessibility
Description
The Pointdevice Mode is a significant feature, making the game more accessible and less frustrating for casual players and beginners. Its checkpoint system allows for gradual progression, learning from mistakes, and a motivating 'one more try' mentality, fostering skill improvement.
Importance
40%
Strong Touhou Series Entry
Description
Many players consider this their favorite Touhou game, praising its deep story, unique experience, and high quality within the series. It's seen as a benchmark for new players and a 'holy grail' for veterans, significantly improving their skills for other Touhou titles.
Importance
23%
Pure & Beautiful Bullet Patterns
Description
The bullet patterns are consistently described as beautiful, pure, and exquisitely designed. Their unique, colorful, and fresh quality, combined with the BGM, creates a majestic and engaging dodging experience.
Importance
16%
ZUN's Peak Design
Description
Reviewers believe the game represents a peak in ZUN's bullet design and OST composition. The innovative division into Pointdevice and Legacy modes is also seen as a stroke of genius, showcasing his continued creativity.
Importance
8%
Good Visuals
Description
The game's visuals are considered good, with some noting them as prettier than previous titles. The clarity of the graphics is appreciated, as it prevents overly colorful elements from obscuring bullet patterns.
Importance
6%
Diverse Bullet Types & Mechanics
Description
The game offers a wide variety of bullet types and features an excellent bullet grazing mechanic. It is highly recommended for bullet hell fans and those who enjoy ultra-hard, checkpoint-based games.
Importance
6%