Key Features:

Conquer over 190 stages with unique challenges and conditions.
Over two dozen passive skills to unlock and enhance as you level up and increase your power.
More than 400 achievements that will reward you with more skill points as you earn them.
Craft and combine nine gem types with different effects to suit your tactical needs.
Combine and stack multiple tiers of difficulty and challenging battle traits for greater rewards, but also greater dangers.
Socket fragments you find into your mystical talisman to impart new bonuses.
Wield devastating spells to decimate your foes or enhance your gems.
Control the speed of battle with fast-forward or pause to fit your play style.
Want more monsters? Summon them with wave stones, but beware their greater power...
Replay any stage you've completed for more experience points or with a new challenge.
Hold out as long as you can after you win levels in Endurance mode for more rewards.

","background_raw","package_groups",[228],{"_16":229,"_230":231,"_244":245,"_246":71,"_27":71,"_247":118,"_248":249,"_250":251},"default","subs",[232],{"_233":81,"_234":235,"_236":61,"_237":118,"_238":71,"_239":67,"_240":241,"_242":243},"packageid","option_text","GemCraft - Chasing Shadows - 9,75€","is_free_license","percent_savings","option_description","can_get_free_license","percent_savings_text"," ","price_in_cents_with_discount",975,"title","Buy GemCraft - Chasing Shadows","save_text","display_type","selection_text","Select a purchase option","is_recurring_subscription","false","price_overview",{"_254":243,"_255":243,"_256":257,"_258":259,"_260":118,"_261":71},"final","initial","currency","EUR","final_formatted","9,75€","discount_percent","initial_formatted","capsule_imagev5","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/296490/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1726580940","pc_requirements",{"_266":267,"_268":269},"minimum","Minimum:

OS *: Windows Vista SP1
Processor: Intel Celeron N or better
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or better
Storage: 100 MB available space

","recommended","Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7/8
Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
Memory: 4096 MB RAM
Graphics: Radeon HD / Geforce GTX grade graphics card
Storage: 100 MB available space

","recommendations",{"_174":272},3502,"mac_requirements",[],"short_description","An epic, challenging tower defense game with an emphasis on strategy and replayability. Summon gems of immense magical potency and harness their unique abilities against a seemingly endless horde of monsters. The archdemon seeks to swallow the world, and you must journey to stand against her.","controller_support","full","linux_requirements",[],"content_descriptors",{"_283":284,"_285":-5},"ids",[],"notes","supported_languages","English","detailed_description","is_public","latest_result",{"_25":292,"_14":15,"_293":294,"_295":296,"_297":298,"_351":352,"_399":400,"_433":434,"_462":463,"_499":500,"_543":544,"_622":623,"_659":660,"_667":668,"_669":670,"_697":57,"_289":57},"421eb455-1bc4-4ae3-8137-a7dafd652d5e","created_at","2025-10-26T12:06:29.430617","updated_at","2025-10-26T12:15:11.45","positiveSummary",[299,310,316,322,328,334,340,346],{"_300":301,"_302":303,"_304":305,"_306":307,"_308":309},"point","Deep, Strategic, and Addictive Gameplay","weight",0.9872585449014338,"importance",0.95,"clusterSize",295,"explanation","Players consistently praise the game's intricate strategic depth, high difficulty that scales well, and engaging progression systems. The core gameplay loop is highly addictive, offering hundreds of hours of content and rewarding careful planning, making it immensely satisfying for dedicated players.",{"_300":311,"_302":312,"_304":313,"_306":314,"_308":315},"Exceptional Tower Defense Experience",0.5146026569786596,0.9,126,"Many players consider this game to be a masterpiece and the golden standard in the tower defense genre. Its unique mechanics and expansive nature elevate it beyond typical tower defense games, often cited as one of the best, if not the best, in the genre.",{"_300":317,"_302":318,"_304":319,"_306":320,"_308":321},"Innovative Gem Combination System",0.31942573587859396,0.85,68,"A standout feature is the unique and complex gem fusion and combining mechanic. This system offers incredible flexibility in defense building, allowing players to experiment with mixed gem types and placements, which keeps gameplay fresh and strategically deep.",{"_300":323,"_302":324,"_304":325,"_306":326,"_308":327},"Robust Progression and Customization",0.224486962626388,0.88,42,"The game features a rich meta-game with an extensive skill tree, permanent buffs, and a 'Talisman' system. These RPG-like elements allow for diverse build variety, playstyle specialization, and endless content, significantly enhancing replayability and long-term engagement.",{"_300":329,"_302":330,"_304":331,"_306":332,"_308":333},"Atmospheric Dark-Fantasy Setting",0.18408058746452347,0.75,34,"Despite minimalist graphics, the game creates a strong, mysterious, and dark fantasy atmosphere through its art style, ambient soundtrack, and intriguing lore. This unique aesthetic reinforces the grim world and contributes to an immersive experience.",{"_300":335,"_302":336,"_304":337,"_306":338,"_308":339},"Extensive Achievement System",0.09794368558044399,0.7,15,"The game boasts a massive number of achievements (over 400), many of which are integrated into the meta-game by providing skill points. This system encourages continued play, offers meaningful challenges, and significantly contributes to replay value.",{"_300":341,"_302":342,"_304":343,"_306":344,"_308":345},"Enhanced Steam Version Content",0.08465036105865056,0.6,13,"The Steam version offers significantly more content, stages, and improved balance compared to its original Flash counterpart. It provides a complete experience without additional DLC, making it a worthwhile purchase and an improvement over earlier iterations.",{"_300":347,"_302":348,"_304":349,"_306":167,"_308":350},"Smooth and Polished Performance",0.08132943621153454,0.65,"Players report that the game runs smoothly without crashes, even when pushed to its limits. The gameplay is steady, and the graphics, while minimalist, are clean and acceptable, contributing to a highly polished overall experience.","negativeSummary",[353,358,363,368,373,378,384,389,394],{"_300":354,"_302":355,"_304":305,"_306":356,"_308":357},"Grindy and Repetitive Gameplay",0.22472546196746687,41,"Many players find the game becomes tedious and boring quickly, especially in the mid to late game. The high number of levels, slow progression, and similar stages contribute to a repetitive experience that feels like a chore rather than fun.",{"_300":359,"_302":360,"_304":319,"_306":361,"_308":362},"Steep and Punishing Difficulty",0.17721867689770365,31,"The game presents a steep learning curve and high difficulty, especially in the middle sections and specific modes like 'V' maps, Iron Wizard, and Vision Fields. This can be intimidating and frustrating for casual players, demanding significant patience and experimentation.",{"_300":364,"_302":365,"_304":331,"_306":366,"_308":367},"Overly Complex Gem Mechanics",0.1282517426543734,21,"The gem combining rules and variety of gem stats are perceived as overly complex, almost like a spreadsheet. This leads to a lack of meaningful choice, as specific gem combinations (e.g., crit + mana multiplier) often overshadow others, making many gems feel irrelevant or underpowered.",{"_300":369,"_302":370,"_304":313,"_306":371,"_308":372},"Performance and Lag Issues",0.12452579300615393,19,"The game suffers from significant performance drops and lag, particularly in later stages or when many units, particles, and effects are on screen. This is often attributed to the game being built in Flash, leading to a sluggish experience during intense moments.",{"_300":374,"_302":375,"_304":343,"_306":376,"_308":377},"Dated Graphics and Art Style",0.10351612149661808,17,"The game's visuals are consistently described as weak, primitive, and outdated, even for its release year. This often deters new players and contributes to a less engaging aesthetic compared to other modern tower defense games.",{"_300":379,"_302":380,"_304":381,"_306":382,"_308":383},"Thin and Unengaging Storyline",0.09678635786636401,0.55,16,"The game's plot is considered superficial, lacking depth, interesting characters, and compelling dialogues. It's often seen as a throwaway element, presented through unengaging visuals and text, offering little payoff to the player.",{"_300":385,"_302":386,"_304":387,"_306":159,"_308":388},"Poor Interface and Controls",0.06282731294963793,0.4,"Players report that the game's interface is messy and a downgrade from previous versions. The lack of automation for routine actions also makes the gameplay feel tiring, further contributing to a perception of mediocrity and unnecessary complexity.",{"_300":390,"_302":391,"_304":392,"_306":155,"_308":393},"Unbalanced Skills and Challenges",0.05614775305785959,0.35,"The skill tree lacks balance, with some skills feeling underpowered or tedious to unlock. Challenges and 'Vision Fields' are criticized for being overly difficult, offering little reward, and often requiring repetitive attempts without character bonuses.",{"_300":395,"_302":396,"_304":397,"_306":139,"_308":398},"Niche Appeal for TD Fans",0.026415631119686908,0.1,"The game's specific approach to the tower defense genre, combined with its aesthetic and mechanics, means it may not appeal to all players, especially those accustomed to other TD titles. Some reviewers struggled to get into it despite its depth.","gameplaySummary",[401,406,411,416,420,424,428],{"_300":402,"_302":403,"_304":305,"_306":404,"_308":405},"Deep Gem-Based Tower Defense",0.4775049811536204,112,"The core gameplay revolves around a unique gem system where different colored gems with distinct properties are combined, upgraded, and strategically placed into towers, traps, or amplifiers. This system allows for diverse tactics, customization, and significant depth in gameplay.",{"_300":407,"_302":408,"_304":319,"_306":409,"_308":410},"Varied Difficulty & Replayability",0.26870982080295547,54,"The game offers multiple difficulty levels, custom difficulty modifiers (battle traits), and an 'Endurance Mode' for most levels, extending gameplay indefinitely. There's also a challenging 'Iron Wizard Mode' with different rules and unique 'Vision Fields' offering specific challenges.",{"_300":412,"_302":413,"_304":325,"_306":414,"_308":415},"Extensive Progression & Customization",0.20412934832570662,37,"Players progress through an experience and skill point system, unlocking passive abilities and spells. Further customization is available through collectible talismans, skill trees, and battle traits, allowing players to tailor their wizard and gameplay style.",{"_300":417,"_302":418,"_304":331,"_306":371,"_308":419},"Strategic Resource Management",0.11897727137126272,"Mana is a crucial resource used for building, upgrading gems, and also functions as the orb's health. Players can manage mana strategically by calling waves early or enraging monsters for greater gains, adding another layer of decision-making.",{"_300":421,"_302":422,"_304":349,"_306":344,"_308":423},"Maze Building & Map Strategy",0.08636133385377469,"Players can construct towers and traps on any free spot, often allowing for maze building to optimize damage. Strategic placement and understanding map layouts are essential for maximizing gem effectiveness and overall defense.",{"_300":425,"_302":426,"_304":343,"_306":151,"_308":427},"Numerous Achievements & Content",0.05881509337672353,"The game boasts a vast amount of content, including over 140 stages and more than 400 Steam achievements. This indicates a significant amount of playtime required for full completion, offering long-term engagement.",{"_300":429,"_302":430,"_304":431,"_306":139,"_308":432},"Community-Driven Automation (Limited Feedback)",0.029233701357630662,0.15,"Some players have developed scripts to automate complex tasks like crafting optimal gems, throwing bombs, or auto-casting spells. This suggests the complexity of certain mechanics, though feedback on this specific point is limited.","performanceSummary",[435,439,444,449,453,457],{"_300":436,"_302":437,"_304":305,"_306":95,"_308":438},"Late-game performance issues",0.14089039929465158,"Players frequently experience significant slowdown and lag during later stages and endurance levels, particularly when many enemies, particles, and effects are on screen. This issue is exacerbated by enraging waves and high monster/beacon counts.",{"_300":440,"_302":441,"_304":442,"_306":159,"_308":443},"Flash-based engine limitations",0.07471468757621202,0.8,"The game's underlying Flash engine is cited as a primary reason for performance bottlenecks, especially when many entities are rendered simultaneously. This contributes to sluggishness.",{"_300":445,"_302":446,"_304":447,"_306":147,"_308":448},"Generally stable early game",0.05083929495869294,0.5,"Despite late-game issues, many players report that the game runs smoothly and well in its earlier stages, with few crashes observed.",{"_300":450,"_302":451,"_304":337,"_306":92,"_308":452},"Single-core and FPS lock",0.02161128022823191,"The game's limitation to a single processor core and a 30 FPS cap (which can drop significantly) contribute to performance problems, especially when the game is under heavy load.",{"_300":454,"_302":455,"_304":343,"_306":124,"_308":456},"Community performance patch available",0.012364350295824828,"A community-developed GitHub patch (GCCS-Performance-Patch) is available and reported to help alleviate late-game lag, indicating a known and addressed issue by the player base.",{"_300":458,"_302":459,"_304":460,"_306":124,"_308":461},"Steam version full-screen mode",0.00939487458466453,0.2,"The Steam version of the game offers a genuine full-screen mode, which is a positive quality-of-life feature for players.","recommendationSummary",[464,469,474,479,483,487,492,495],{"_300":465,"_302":466,"_304":305,"_306":467,"_308":468},"Highly Recommended TD Game",0.4646567023784179,108,"The game receives overwhelmingly positive recommendations, especially for fans of the Tower Defense genre. Many consider it a must-play, with some even calling it one of the best TD games ever made, offering deep strategy and high replayability.",{"_300":470,"_302":471,"_304":331,"_306":472,"_308":473},"Target Audience: Hardcore TD Players",0.32314554740094187,72,"This game is particularly recommended for players who enjoy challenging, in-depth Tower Defense experiences, grinding, min/maxing strategies, and dark fantasy themes. It may not be suitable for casual players.",{"_300":475,"_302":476,"_304":442,"_306":477,"_308":478},"Consider Purchase During Sale",0.24982361477967058,50,"While generally considered worth its price, many players suggest buying the game when it's discounted, especially during Steam sales, to get even greater value.",{"_300":480,"_302":481,"_304":337,"_306":371,"_308":482},"Try Previous Games/Demos First",0.11694272208731692,"Players are advised to try the free online versions or previous games in the Gemcraft series before purchasing, especially to see if the complex TD style suits them.",{"_300":484,"_302":485,"_304":387,"_306":151,"_308":486},"Don't Overthink Early Stages",0.0531454362177075,"Players are encouraged not to get overly invested in the storyline, avoid grinding for end-game content prematurely, and to simply have fun or even restart if initially discouraged.",{"_300":488,"_302":489,"_304":490,"_306":124,"_308":491},"Avoid Iron Wizard Mode Initially",0.010397137840700302,0.3,"A specific warning is given to avoid the 'Iron Wizard' mode until the regular game has been completed due to its difficulty.",{"_300":493,"_302":459,"_304":460,"_306":124,"_308":494},"Lag Issue is Minor","One reviewer noted a lag issue but considered it minor and not significant enough to deter players from enjoying the game.",{"_300":496,"_302":497,"_304":397,"_306":124,"_308":498},"Window Mode Recommended",0.007900116360002632,"A user suggests playing the game in windowed mode, though no specific reason for this recommendation is provided.","miscSummary",[501,506,510,514,519,523,527,531,535,539],{"_300":502,"_302":503,"_304":325,"_306":504,"_308":505},"Flash Game Origins",0.1744195240603729,30,"Many players recall the game's roots as a popular Flash game, often played on platforms like Armor Games or Kongregate. This legacy contributes to a strong sense of nostalgia and is a key reason many bought the Steam version.",{"_300":507,"_302":508,"_304":305,"_306":382,"_308":509},"Extensive Playtime & Depth",0.11095691577691741,"Players consistently report the game offers a massive amount of content, easily exceeding 100 hours for completionists and dedicated players. Its depth and numerous achievements require significant time investment, making it unsuitable for casual gaming sessions.",{"_300":511,"_302":512,"_304":337,"_306":344,"_308":513},"Part of a Series",0.08797626338559188,"The game is identified as the fourth installment in the 'GemCraft' series, with players expressing familiarity with previous titles like 'GemCraft Labyrinth'. There's a desire for other GemCraft titles to be brought to Steam.",{"_300":515,"_302":516,"_304":517,"_306":155,"_308":518},"Mixed Review & Value",0.05978861574492094,0.45,"While generally positive, some aspects of the game are less enjoyable than others. The game is considered good value given the potential hours of gameplay, especially considering its niche genre.",{"_300":520,"_302":521,"_304":381,"_306":143,"_308":522},"Support for Developers",0.046380731957868945,"Many players purchased the Steam version to support the developers, having enjoyed previous free versions of the game. This shows a loyal fanbase willing to contribute financially.",{"_300":524,"_302":525,"_304":447,"_306":135,"_308":526},"Classic Tower Defense",0.033413424067613814,"The game is recognized as a classic or 'OG' tower defense title, appreciated for its straightforward yet effective gameplay. Its simple graphics are deemed sufficient for the genre.",{"_300":528,"_302":529,"_304":387,"_306":131,"_308":530},"Steam Cloud Saves",0.02546768249509823,"The Steam version includes Steam Cloud saves, which is a positive feature for players, offering an extra save slot compared to previous versions. One user reported an issue with progress saving.",{"_300":532,"_302":533,"_304":392,"_306":131,"_308":534},"Sequel Comparison",0.024631532895040945,"Players discuss 'Frostborn Wrath' (the next game in the series) as being similar yet different. They advise careful consideration before purchasing, indicating it might not entirely align with expectations based on previous titles.",{"_300":536,"_302":537,"_304":460,"_306":92,"_308":538},"High Wizard Levels",0.015800232720005265,"Players proudly share their high wizard levels, indicating a significant investment in the game's progression system. This highlights the long-term engagement potential.",{"_300":540,"_302":541,"_304":431,"_306":92,"_308":542},"Community Contributions",0.014703773344180883,"Reviewers have contributed to the game's community by providing resources like Chinese localization links and detailed external analyses. This suggests an active and supportive player base.","emotionsSummary",[545,550,554,559,562,566,571,575,580,584,588,592,596,600,603,607,610,613,616,619],{"_300":546,"_302":547,"_304":547,"_306":548,"_308":549},"Satisfaction",1.1693548387096775,145,"Players express high satisfaction due to the game's finely tuned and complex gameplay, offering insane tactical variations and strategic depth. The extensive content, solid difficulty scaling, and huge world map contribute to a highly replayable and engaging experience, often fulfilling a unique desire for a quality tower defense game.",{"_300":551,"_302":552,"_304":552,"_306":409,"_308":553},"Excitement",0.43548387096774194,"Excitement stems from the game's immense depth and potential, including powerful gem combinations and high-level play, which can lead to scientific notation for damage and health. The addictiveness, endless strategic options, and discovery of a top-tier tower defense game contribute to a 'crazy ride' of engaging gameplay.",{"_300":555,"_302":556,"_304":556,"_306":557,"_308":558},"Frustration",0.28225806451612906,35,"Frustration arises from messy controls, tedious skill unlocking, and severe technical issues like progress-saving bugs and massive performance lag in advanced gameplay. Other causes include overly powerful poison traps, luck-based challenges, and repetitiveness in the late game, leading to a perception of wasted time.",{"_300":560,"_302":556,"_304":556,"_306":557,"_308":561},"Enjoyment","Players enjoy the game for its fun tower defense gameplay, numerous maps, and the engaging process of mixing gem types to find optimal strategies. The game's deep mechanics and opportunities for micro-management, combined with its atmosphere and long-term playability, provide a consistently positive experience.",{"_300":563,"_302":564,"_304":564,"_306":504,"_308":565},"Engagement",0.24193548387096775,"Engagement is driven by the game's addictiveness, which keeps players hooked for hours, consistently returning to discover more complexities and challenges. The high skill ceiling, vast amount of content, rewarding systems, and extensive achievement hunting contribute to a captivating and long-lasting strategic experience.",{"_300":567,"_302":568,"_304":568,"_306":569,"_308":570},"Disappointment",0.20161290322580644,25,"Disappointment is caused by accumulated cons such as game-breaking bugs, a boring interface compared to older versions, and a perceived lack of interesting strategic choices in late-game depth. Monotonous gameplay, ineffective gem types, and a thin storyline contribute to the game quickly losing its appeal for some players.",{"_300":572,"_302":573,"_304":573,"_306":95,"_308":574},"Nostalgia",0.1774193548387097,"Nostalgia is strongly tied to players' memories of playing previous free Flash versions of the game online during their childhood or the 'golden age' of Flash tower defense games. The game's origins as a classic browser game evoke fond recollections and a sense of continuity from earlier experiences.",{"_300":576,"_302":577,"_304":577,"_306":578,"_308":579},"Appreciation",0.16129032258064516,20,"Players appreciate the game for its strategic planning, neat atmosphere, and the developer's dedication and effort. Its unique challenges, cleverness, and polish, along with strong quality-of-life features, good value, and small file size, are highly valued, especially for a game that runs well on older systems.",{"_300":581,"_302":582,"_304":582,"_306":338,"_308":583},"Admiration",0.12096774193548387,"Admiration for the game stems from it being considered a 'masterpiece' and the 'golden standard' for the tower defense genre. Its exceptional depth, tactics, character evolution, massive scope, and technical precision lead many to deem it one of the best, raising the bar for other games in its category.",{"_300":585,"_302":586,"_304":586,"_306":163,"_308":587},"Addiction",0.08870967741935484,"Addiction arises from the game's compelling gameplay loop, which makes reviewers continuously play despite any flaws. The engaging early game, achievement hunting, and the powerful cycle of progression and replayability contribute to its highly captivating and time-consuming nature.",{"_300":589,"_302":590,"_304":590,"_306":151,"_308":591},"Joy",0.06451612903225806,"Joy is experienced from the game's enduring fun, especially from the satisfaction of numbers increasing dramatically, which provides a massive dose of nostalgia. The overall exceptional experience and finding a game that perfectly fits expectations also contribute to this positive emotion.",{"_300":593,"_302":594,"_304":594,"_306":147,"_308":595},"Love",0.056451612903225805,"Players express love for the game as their favorite tower defense title due to its engaging mechanics, depth, and the rewarding experience of unlocking achievements and overcoming challenges through trial and error. The overall game experience and its enduring quality further solidify this strong affection.",{"_300":597,"_302":598,"_304":598,"_306":139,"_308":599},"Anticipation",0.04032258064516129,"Anticipation is driven by the prospect of achieving 100% completion, dedicating significant playtime to the game, and looking forward to future content or new games in the series. The long-term playability and the mechanic of strengthening evil powers for points also fuel this forward-looking excitement.",{"_300":601,"_302":598,"_304":598,"_306":139,"_308":602},"Surprise","Surprise comes from the game's unexpected quality and depth, often despite initial impressions of simple graphics or a low price point. Players are surprised by how much fun they have, discovering refreshing gameplay and overcoming preconceived notions about the game's simplicity.",{"_300":604,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":606},"Gratitude",0.024193548387096774,"Gratitude is expressed for the continuation of the Gemcraft series and the game's unique balance, which provides a specific, enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the enjoyment and specific niche the game fills in the tower defense genre.",{"_300":608,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":609},"Challenge","Challenge is noted due to the game's significant difficulty, requiring substantial grind and making it hard to beat. Time-consuming achievements and frustrating levels also contribute to this sense of demanding gameplay.",{"_300":611,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":612},"Ambivalence","Ambivalence arises from a mixed experience where some parts of the game are fun while others are not, or when comparing it unfavorably to another title. This emotion reflects a recognition of both extensive content and underlying repetitiveness.",{"_300":614,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":615},"Confidence","Confidence stems from believing the game belongs to a 'golden age' of TD games, asserting its superiority over other titles in the genre, and confidently recommending it as worth its price. This strong conviction is often based on extensive experience with other games in the genre.",{"_300":617,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":618},"Boredom","Boredom sets in when players find themselves using the same few gem combinations for extended periods due to a lack of strategic variety. Protracted levels and simple gameplay contribute to disengagement, making the game feel like a chore.",{"_300":620,"_302":605,"_304":605,"_306":131,"_308":621},"Mild frustration","Mild frustration is caused by minor annoyances such as needing to consult online solutions for later stages, clouded particle effects, repetitive music, and performance slowdowns. Irritating 'Vision fields' and repetitive high-level gameplay also contribute to this less severe form of frustration.","gameInfo",{"_624":625,"_634":635,"_642":643},"usage",{"_626":627,"_628":629,"_630":631,"_632":633},"inputTokens",7171,"totalTokens",9599,"outputTokens",391,"reasoningTokens",2037,"gameCategories",[636,637,34,638,639,640,641,93],"Tower Defense","Real-time Strategy","Character Progression","Crafting","Replay","Resource Management","mostRequestedFeatures",[644,647,650,653,656],{"_300":645,"_304":442,"_308":646},"Automation for routine actions","Players desire automated systems for repetitive tasks such as gem crafting, bombing, and spell casting, as the current lack of automation makes late-game gameplay tedious and has led some users to create external scripts.",{"_300":648,"_304":313,"_308":649},"Improved late-game performance","The game experiences significant slowdown and lag, particularly in later stages and endurance modes, often attributed to the Flash-based engine and numerous on-screen entities.",{"_300":651,"_304":337,"_308":652},"Improved User Interface (UI)","The current interface is described as messy and a downgrade from previous versions, negatively impacting usability and player experience.",{"_300":654,"_304":343,"_308":655},"Support for multi-core CPUs and higher FPS","The game's limitation to a single processor core and a 30 FPS cap contribute to performance issues, leading to requests for better hardware utilization.",{"_300":657,"_304":337,"_308":658},"Reliable progress saving","While Steam Cloud saves are present, at least one user reported issues with progress saving, indicating a need for more robust and reliable save functionality.","summary",[661,662,663,664,665,666],"Deep, strategic, and addictive gem-based tower defense","Innovative gem combination and customization system","Robust progression offers extensive replayability","Atmospheric dark-fantasy setting","Gameplay can become grindy and repetitive","Late-game performance and lag issues reported","result_at","2025-10-26T12:07:51.761","result_stats",{"_671":672,"_673":674,"_688":689,"_690":691,"_692":693,"_694":92,"_695":672,"_696":124},"totalReviews",292,"featureCounts",{"_675":676,"_677":678,"_679":680,"_681":682,"_683":684,"_685":101,"_686":687},"emotions",523,"miscPoints",131,"gameplayPoints",454,"negativePoints",291,"positivePoints",1074,"performancePoints","recommendationPoints",128,"totalNegative",26,"totalPositive",205,"totalHelpfulReviews",231,"totalProtestReviews","totalFilteredReviews","totalProhibitedReviews","has_podcast","results",[700],{"_667":701},["D",1761480471761],"image","https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/296490/library_600x900.jpg","image_fallback",{"_14":706,"_16":707,"_18":708,"_289":57,"_290":789,"_698":1080,"_702":1083,"_704":760},"1100150","Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.",{"_16":707,"_20":21,"_22":709,"_35":712,"_60":61,"_62":726,"_77":730,"_79":731,"_82":733,"_87":734,"_89":735,"_109":739,"_112":741,"_115":743,"_170":759,"_209":760,"_211":761,"_72":118,"_216":763,"_221":765,"_223":766,"_225":767,"_226":768,"_252":775,"_262":777,"_264":778,"_270":781,"_273":783,"_275":784,"_279":785,"_281":786,"_286":788,"_288":766},[710,711],{"_25":26,"_27":28},{"_25":30,"_27":31},[713],{"_25":714,"_39":715,"_16":718,"_46":719,"_50":722,"_52":723,"_54":724,"_56":57,"_58":725},256754734,{"_41":716,"_43":717},"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/256754734/movie480.mp4?t=1590144009","https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/256754734/movie_max.mp4?t=1590144009","th11_pv",{"_41":720,"_43":721},"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/256754734/movie480.webm?t=1590144009","https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/256754734/movie_max.webm?t=1590144009","https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/1100150/230387/4d9b351e2b3455b2c17c513e56d1b3b2f03bedb0/1751188589/dash_av1.mpd?t=1590144009","https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/1100150/230387/4d9b351e2b3455b2c17c513e56d1b3b2f03bedb0/1751188589/hls_264_master.m3u8?t=1590144009","https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/1100150/230387/4d9b351e2b3455b2c17c513e56d1b3b2f03bedb0/1751188589/dash_h264.mpd?t=1590144009","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/256754734/movie.293x165.jpg?t=1590144009",{"_64":727,"_75":728},{"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":67,"_73":67,"_74":26},{"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":729,"_72":67,"_73":67,"_74":26},"Alkohol / Tabak","http://www16.big.or.jp/~zun/",[732],371317,{"_84":61,"_85":61,"_86":57},"https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/1100150?t=1668044738",[736,737,738],{"_25":92,"_27":93},{"_25":104,"_27":105},{"_25":107,"_27":108},[740],"上海アリス幻樂団",[742],"Mediascape Co., Ltd.",[744,747,750,753,756],{"_25":118,"_119":745,"_121":746},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_76ae513e39c76f9b260d2cde5ad88b92ae604caf.1920x1080.jpg?t=1668044738","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_76ae513e39c76f9b260d2cde5ad88b92ae604caf.600x338.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_25":124,"_119":748,"_121":749},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_c2344a662d96f2d9344cdb55638088ece1107371.1920x1080.jpg?t=1668044738","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_c2344a662d96f2d9344cdb55638088ece1107371.600x338.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_25":92,"_119":751,"_121":752},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_a9db204774ae6cfae54613dc71cfdbfddb0f483b.1920x1080.jpg?t=1668044738","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_a9db204774ae6cfae54613dc71cfdbfddb0f483b.600x338.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_25":131,"_119":754,"_121":755},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_593f41390c2310c3861535313194d1b2c7c45457.1920x1080.jpg?t=1668044738","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_593f41390c2310c3861535313194d1b2c7c45457.600x338.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_25":135,"_119":757,"_121":758},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_70f68ef5722c61552abdd06c050e39d0e2423394.1920x1080.jpg?t=1668044738","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/ss_70f68ef5722c61552abdd06c050e39d0e2423394.600x338.jpg?t=1668044738",1100150,"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/header.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_213":762,"_215":61},"5 Jun, 2020",{"_218":71,"_219":764},"support@mediascape.co.jp","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1668044738","

ゲームシステム基本操作

●基本ゲームシステム
人間を操作し、ショットで敵を倒します。
敵や弾、レーザーなどに当たるとミスとなってしまいます。
残機が０の時に、ミスをするとゲームオーバーです。

画面上部に移動すると画面内のアイテムを全て集める事が出来ます。
また、低速移動時は、自機の近くのアイテムを引き寄せることが出来ます

操作方法

■キーボードでの操作

■カーソルキー or テンキー　自機の上下左右の移動、カーソルの上下左右の移動
■Ｚキー　　　　　　　　　　ショット、決定
■Ｘキー　　　　　　　　　　霊撃発動、キャンセル
■Ｓｈｉｆｔキー　　　　　　低速移動します
■ＥＳＣキー　　　　　　　　ポーズ、ポーズ解除
■Ｃｔｒｌキー　　　　　　　メッセージのスキップ、リプレイの早送り
■パッドでの操作（キーコンフィグできます）
■レバー　　　　　　　　　　自機の上下左右の移動、カーソルの上下左右の移動
■ボタン１　　　　　　　　　ショット、決定
■ボタン２　　　　　　　　　霊撃発動、キャンセル
■ボタン３　　　　　　　　　低速移動します
■ボタン４　　　　　　　　　メッセージのスキップ、リプレイの早送り
■ボタン５　　　　　　　　　ポーズ、ポーズ解除

バックストーリー

雪の降る冬の博麗神社。

一度地震により倒壊した神社であったが、今はすっかり元の姿を取り戻している。

そんなある日、博麗神社の巫女、博麗霊夢を驚かす出来事が起こった。
それは博麗神社の近所に突然の立ち上る白い柱、間欠泉である。

普段なら何か出来事が起こると彼女は解決に向かうのだが、その出来事は彼女を
驚かすと同時に喜ばす物だったのだ。
間欠泉は雪を溶かし、周りには人間、妖怪問わず体の疲れを癒す温泉が湧く筈だった。

　魔理沙「……間欠泉って近寄って危なくないのか？」

　霊夢　「神社にお客を呼べるチャンスなんだから、お客が多少危険でも良いのよ。
　　　　　温泉が湧けば里の人間だって参拝に来るに違いない」

　魔理沙「温泉目当てだけどな」

しかし、霊夢の希望的観測は外れた。
間欠泉から湧いている物は温泉水だけでは無かったのだ。

次々とわき出る異形の者達。地霊――地底に住む者達であった。

慌てた彼女達は間欠泉をどうするべきか悩んだ結果、温泉を取る事にした。
事実、地霊達は大人しかった。地霊といっても、主に地縛霊が変化した物である。
妖怪や幽霊が跋扈する幻想郷、今更、地霊達が出てきたところで大した影響は無いと
考えたのだ。

しかし、その巫女の判断は妖怪達の不満を買った。
地霊の出現には霊夢達は知るよしもない秘密があったのだ。

――紅魔館
紅魔館に住む魔法使い、パチュリー・ノーレッジは地下の妖怪や地霊達が表に出てく
る事に危険を感じていた。
彼女は、地上の妖怪には手に負えない力が眠っている事を本を通じて識っていた。
妖怪が容易に地底の街へ立ち入ってはいけない事も識っていた。

しかし、彼女には周りに相談できる人物も殆どいない。
なかなか霊夢達が動かない事に業を煮やし、嫌々だが幻想郷でも最も古くからいると
される妖怪に相談をする事にした。

古い妖怪――八雲紫（やくもゆかり）は妖怪が地底界へ干渉する事は控えたいとしていた。

　紫　　『地底界には別の＜仕組み＞があるのだから、余り派手に動いてはいけない』

　パチェ『人間達が動かないしこのままでは後手になってしまうけど、それでも良いのかしら』

　紫　　『そうねぇ……しょうがないわ、貴方達に＜また＞勝手に動かれたら面倒だしね』

　パチェ『またって何の話なのか……それは置いておいて、取り敢えず貴方が動いてくれる？
　　　　　地底の事知ってそうだし』

　紫　　『いいえ、私達は動きません。地底に潜るのは人間だけです。
　　　　　これは私達をおびき寄せる罠……かも知れないですから』

紫はそう言って霊夢達を送り出す事だけは約束し、妖怪は地上からサポート役にまわる様にした。

――封印された妖怪達は、激しい間欠泉と共に目覚めた。
　　大地の記憶が次々と具現化し、まもなく幻想郷は古い歴史の時代へ逆戻りするだろう。

　　地底の妖怪達は忌み嫌われた能力を持っていたが為に地底に落とされたのだ。
　　その妖怪達が出てくる事は、人間にとっても妖怪にとっても望ましい事ではなかった。

　　ゆっくりと光る雪。
　　美しき色に囲まれた御殿。

　　彼女はそこにいた。

タイトル画面

■タイトルメニュー

Ｓｔａｒｔ
通常のゲームを開始します（難易度選択画面に移行します）

ＥｘｔｒａＳｔａｒｔ
エキストラステージを開始します（条件を満たしていないと選択できません）
初期プレイヤー数３で固定され、コンティニューは出来ません

ＰｒａｃｔｉｃｅＳｔａｒｔ
プラクティスモードを開始します
プラクティスモードは、１ステージだけをプレイするモードです。
その難易度、キャラ、武器で一度クリアしたステージまで選択できます（コンティニューしても可）
各ステージのスコアが記録されますので、スコアアタックも出来ます
初期プレイヤー数９で固定され、コンティニューは出来ません

Ｒｅｐｌａｙ
保存したリプレイを再生するモードです

ＰｌａｙｅｒＤａｔａ
スコア、御札戦歴、その他の情報を見るモードです

ＭｕｓｉｃＲｏｏｍ
音楽室に入ります

Ｏｐｔｉｏｎ
オプションモードに入ります

Ｑｕｉｔ
ゲームを終了します

システム　攻撃システム

●通常ショット
　御札とか針とかを、何故か無限に撃つ事が出来ます。

●遠隔霊撃
　オプションを一つ使用して、敵弾を消す攻撃をする事が出来ます。
　効果は使用キャラ毎まちまちです。

●オプション
　力強いお供です。

　今回はパワーアップしても主人公のショットは強化されません。
　その代わり、オプションの数が増えます。
　高速移動時と低速移動時のオプションの配置が大きく違う装備もあります。
　
　

システム　アイテム

敵を倒したりするとアイテムが出現する事があります。

パワーアップアイテム
Powerを 0.05（アリスは例外）増やします。4.0（アリスは8.0) で最大。
最大時は、このアイテムの代わりに得点最大値増加アイテム（小）が出ます。

パワーアップアイテム大
Powerを 1.0 増やします。4.0（アリスは8.0) で最大。
最大時は、このアイテムの代わりに得点最大値増加アイテム（小）が出ます。

得点アイテム
得点が入ります。交信強度が高ければ高いほど得点が高くなります

フルパワーアイテム
パワーが最大になります。
残機が０になった瞬間に出ます。

得点最大値増加アイテム（大）
僅かに得点最大値が上昇します。

得点最大値増加アイテム（小）
僅かに得点最大値が上昇します。

残機の欠片
五つ集めると残機が１増えます。
ボスや中ボスをミスせずに段階を進めると出ます（霊撃は使用可）

●アイテム蒐集
交信強度が１００％になるとアイテムが回収されます。

システム　交信強度

●交信強度
　左下のアンテナのようなゲージは、地上に残っている妖怪との交信強度です。
　地上に近い画面上に移動すると瞬時にマックスになり、それ以外では徐々に低下します。

　また、敵弾にかすっても（何故か）上昇します。
　交信強度の割合で得点アイテムの得点が決まります。

システム　小ネタ

・Ｐキーを押すと、画面のスナップショットを取ります

・ポーズ中にＱを押すとタイトル画面に戻ります

・ポーズ中にＲを押すと一面からやり直します

・Alt + F4 でゲームを終了できます

・F10キーを押すとウィンドウ、フルスクリーンを切り替えられます","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1668044738",[769],{"_16":229,"_230":770,"_244":774,"_246":71,"_27":71,"_247":118,"_248":249,"_250":251},[771],{"_233":732,"_234":772,"_236":61,"_237":118,"_238":71,"_239":67,"_240":241,"_242":773},"東方地霊殿〜 Subterranean Animism. - 12,49€",1249,"Buy Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.",{"_254":773,"_255":773,"_256":257,"_258":776,"_260":118,"_261":71},"12,49€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1668044738",{"_266":779,"_268":780},"Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Core 2 Duo or faster
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 2.0 compatible
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 400 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible

","Recommended:

Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Additional Notes: Controller recommended

",{"_174":782},675,[],"弾幕は　地獄であるほど　美しい深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻すヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄",[],{"_283":787,"_285":-5},[],"Japanese",{"_25":790,"_14":706,"_293":791,"_295":792,"_297":793,"_351":817,"_399":842,"_433":873,"_462":887,"_499":931,"_543":967,"_622":1031,"_659":1061,"_667":1068,"_669":1069,"_697":57,"_289":57},"9d34b73d-16a5-44a7-92f0-4f4cec91c6cb","2025-10-01T10:03:43.823968","2025-10-01T10:26:10.03",[794,798,803,808,813],{"_300":795,"_302":124,"_304":124,"_306":796,"_308":797},"Exceptional Gameplay & Design",103,"Players widely praise the game as a masterpiece, highlighting its fun, challenging, and fair difficulty. The refined mechanics, satisfying progression, and high replayability contribute to an extraordinarily rewarding experience for both beginners and veterans.",{"_300":799,"_302":800,"_304":305,"_306":801,"_308":802},"Outstanding Music & Soundtrack",0.512748412544201,43,"The game's music is consistently lauded as excellent, mind-blowing, and a major highlight. Tracks are described as fitting, atmospheric, and highly memorable, significantly enhancing the gameplay and encouraging players to return.",{"_300":804,"_302":805,"_304":313,"_306":806,"_308":807},"Strong Touhou Series Entry",0.4147803404557469,33,"Many consider this the best Touhou game, praising its unique atmosphere, improved mechanics, and nostalgic elements. It's recommended for both new players and long-time fans, standing out for its quality and distinct themes compared to other entries.",{"_300":809,"_302":810,"_304":442,"_306":811,"_308":812},"Memorable Characters",0.39355647493176377,32,"Characters like Koishi and Satori are frequently cited as the best parts of the game, praised for their unique designs, compelling personalities, and significant impact on the game's narrative and appeal. The overall cast is considered memorable and well-designed.",{"_300":814,"_302":815,"_304":337,"_306":338,"_308":816},"Immersive Atmosphere & Story",0.21563290600672286,"The game excels in creating a strong, dark, and immersive atmosphere that progresses effectively with the story. Visuals, music, and gameplay elements combine to evoke a sense of ruthless determination, fitting the 'bullet hell' experience.",[818,822,826,830,834,838],{"_300":819,"_302":820,"_304":305,"_306":326,"_308":821},"Excessive and Unfair Difficulty",0.5037788730897383,"Players consistently report the game as extraordinarily difficult, often citing it as the hardest they've ever played, even on 'Easy' settings. This high difficulty is perceived as unfair and punishing, leading to frustration and a feeling of being overwhelmed.",{"_300":823,"_302":824,"_304":442,"_306":689,"_308":825},"Unbalanced Character Shot Types",0.3368019437219562,"There's a strong consensus that character shot types are unbalanced and generally weak. Marisa, particularly Marisa A and C, is cited as underpowered with poor damage, impractical mechanics, and a larger hitbox, making her less viable compared to other options like Reimu A.",{"_300":827,"_302":828,"_304":313,"_306":376,"_308":829},"Problematic Bullet Patterns",0.252214121932558,"The design of bullet patterns is a major source of frustration. Players describe them as 'stupid,' 'disgusting,' and designed to cause accidental deaths, often forcing bomb usage due to their density and aimed nature.",{"_300":831,"_302":832,"_304":337,"_306":155,"_308":833},"Ineffective Bombs",0.1470037703115027,"Bombs are widely considered weak and ineffective. They offer minimal damage, short invincibility, and are often seen as mere I-frames rather than powerful tools, forcing players to rely on them to compensate for difficulty spikes, which detracts from the danmaku experience.",{"_300":835,"_302":836,"_304":331,"_306":147,"_308":837},"Technical Issues and Crashes",0.12386851393090469,"A significant number of players experienced critical technical problems, including game crashes, graphical issues, and launching failures. Some even reported that Steam and Windows flagged the game as a virus, preventing it from running.",{"_300":839,"_302":840,"_304":343,"_306":131,"_308":841},"EXTRA Stage Balance Issues",0.0620512929318766,"The EXTRA stage presents specific balance problems, including low power gain from enemies, difficulty maximizing communication strength, and mismatched extend distribution, making early sections overly challenging while later parts provide too many extends.",[843,848,852,856,860,865,869],{"_300":844,"_302":845,"_304":313,"_306":846,"_308":847},"High Difficulty Level",0.4610737593048065,38,"This installment is widely considered one of the most difficult Touhou games, even on Normal difficulty. It requires significant practice, precise dodging, and resource management, making it challenging for both newcomers and series veterans.",{"_300":849,"_302":850,"_304":305,"_306":569,"_308":851},"Grazing System is Core",0.34139565486046,"The game heavily emphasizes bullet grazing, where getting close to bullets increases a 'Communication Strength' gauge. Maxing this gauge automatically collects all on-screen items, boosts score, and is crucial for resource management and high scores.",{"_300":853,"_302":854,"_304":331,"_306":95,"_308":855},"Varied Character Shot Types",0.2923845417586669,"The game offers six distinct shot types across different characters and their partners, each with unique shots, bombs, and special abilities. These variations significantly impact gameplay strategy and stage approach.",{"_300":857,"_302":858,"_304":442,"_306":371,"_308":859},"Power-as-Bomb Mechanic",0.26620105905090274,"The game utilizes a system where bombs consume 1.00 power, with a maximum power of 4.00 for full firepower. This mechanic forces players to carefully balance offensive capabilities with defensive options, as frequent bombing can lead to a 'low power loop'.",{"_300":861,"_302":862,"_304":319,"_306":863,"_308":864},"Life Fragment System",0.21494276914013286,14,"New lives are primarily obtained by collecting 'life fragments,' which are awarded for defeating boss non-spell or spell cards without taking damage. This system makes no-miss clears and timely bombing critical for survival.",{"_300":866,"_302":867,"_304":343,"_306":863,"_308":868},"Strategic Boss Fights",0.19701800669024427,"Boss battles are well-designed, often feeling like puzzles with unique attack patterns that reflect the characters' personalities. Specific strategies and positional dodging are often required to clear them effectively.",{"_300":870,"_302":871,"_304":349,"_306":155,"_308":872},"Bosses Adapt to Player",0.1443053068757006,"A unique feature is that certain boss attack patterns, especially for Stage 4 boss Satori, change based on the player's chosen character option. This adds replayability and requires players to adapt their strategies.",[874,878,882],{"_300":875,"_302":876,"_304":343,"_306":124,"_308":877},"Windows 11 Display Issues",0.027221364699248487,"Players on Windows 11 are experiencing display problems with Shift-JIS windows, which only resolve if the system's regional language is set to Japanese. This creates an inconvenience for non-Japanese speaking players.",{"_300":879,"_302":880,"_304":460,"_306":124,"_308":881},"Linux Compatibility Noted",0.020683764310625533,"A player successfully ran the game on Linux using Proton 5.0.9, indicating potential compatibility for non-Windows operating systems. This is based on limited feedback.",{"_300":883,"_302":884,"_304":885,"_306":124,"_308":886},"Patch Functionality Mentioned",0.014625630004507608,0.05,"One review briefly mentioned the game's patch functions without further detail or context. This feedback is very limited and lacks specific actionable insights.",[888,893,896,900,904,908,912,916,920,925,928],{"_300":889,"_302":890,"_304":319,"_306":891,"_308":892},"Highly Recommended Game",0.2595261903863634,18,"The game receives overwhelmingly positive recommendations, with many players rating it very highly and considering it a must-play, especially for fans of the Touhou series or bullet hell games.",{"_300":894,"_302":828,"_304":313,"_306":376,"_308":895},"Not for New Touhou Players","Many players strongly advise against starting with this game if you are new to the Touhou series or the bullet hell genre. It is considered too difficult for beginners and might deter them from the series.",{"_300":897,"_302":898,"_304":331,"_306":376,"_308":899},"Challenging but Rewarding",0.2409761648926158,"This game is noted for its high difficulty, appealing to players who enjoy a significant challenge and are comfortable with repeated retries. It's recommended for those seeking a unique and demanding experience.",{"_300":901,"_302":902,"_304":343,"_306":382,"_308":903},"Specific Entry Point Advice",0.2177709175939879,"For new players, other Touhou games like Touhou 6, Mountain of Faith, Imperishable Night, or Perfect Cherry Blossom are suggested as easier starting points before tackling this title.",{"_300":905,"_302":906,"_304":431,"_306":135,"_308":907},"Character-Specific Recommendations",0.054442729398496974,"There are specific, albeit somewhat humorous, recommendations for which characters to play, such as Marisa-Nitorin for beginners or Marisa C for a 'complete' experience.",{"_300":909,"_302":910,"_304":397,"_306":135,"_308":911},"Gameplay Strategy Tips",0.04919455936647047,"Players offer advice on gameplay, such as practicing specific patterns, using bombs, and even learning to 'give up appropriately' to maintain enjoyment.",{"_300":913,"_302":914,"_304":397,"_306":131,"_308":915},"Community and Support",0.03964724572838802,"Some feedback includes lighthearted calls to support the game's creator or to encourage others to play, reflecting a strong community sentiment.",{"_300":917,"_302":918,"_304":490,"_306":92,"_308":919},"Stage 5 Difficulty Spike",0.038496823143981417,"Stage 5 is highlighted as a particularly challenging section of the game, with a recommendation to have ample lives before entering it for a smoother clear.",{"_300":921,"_302":922,"_304":923,"_306":124,"_308":924},"Practice Tools Recommended",0.021870418001832967,0.25,"One player suggests that a third-party practice tool is necessary for this game, implying that its difficulty might require external aids for mastery.",{"_300":926,"_302":884,"_304":885,"_306":124,"_308":927},"Translation Guide Suggested","One reviewer recommends following a specific guide for language translations, indicating that official localization might be lacking or that community efforts are valuable.",{"_300":929,"_302":884,"_304":885,"_306":124,"_308":930},"Hope for Re-release","A player expresses a desire for the game to be re-released, suggesting that its availability might be an issue or that they wish for a wider audience to experience it.",[932,936,940,944,948,952,956,960,964],{"_300":933,"_302":934,"_304":387,"_306":376,"_308":935},"Nostalgia and Player Experience",0.20593196821962217,"The game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia for some players, recalling past experiences. The overall meaning and enjoyment of the game are often shaped by the player's personal journey and achievements.",{"_300":937,"_302":938,"_304":337,"_306":163,"_308":939},"Supporting the Developer",0.1708799488474513,"Many players view purchasing the game as a way to directly support the developer, ZUN, often likening it to 'buying ZUN a beer.' There is also enthusiasm for the game's release on Steam.",{"_300":941,"_302":942,"_304":442,"_306":159,"_308":943},"Requires Skill and Determination",0.16449192316957081,"The game is noted for its high difficulty, forcing players to improve their skills and requiring significant determination to master. Achieving high-level clears, such as NMNB on Lunatic, often involves hundreds or even thousands of hours of playtime.",{"_300":945,"_302":946,"_304":319,"_306":143,"_308":947},"Antivirus False Positives",0.11385189161601794,"Players report that Windows Defender and other antivirus software may incorrectly flag the game as a virus due to its unique coding. It is recommended to add the game's Steam folders to the antivirus exclusion list to resolve this.",{"_300":949,"_302":950,"_304":349,"_306":143,"_308":951},"Technical Setup for Older Game",0.10646671602409623,"As an older title, the game may require specific technical adjustments. This includes potentially installing DirectX 9.0c, using vsync patches for screen tearing, and configuring controllers with external software for optimal play.",{"_300":953,"_302":954,"_304":331,"_306":139,"_308":955},"Lack of Official English Support",0.09624205785995356,"The game does not officially support English or other languages. Players typically resolve this by installing fan-made language patches, such as ThCrap, which can be found online.",{"_300":957,"_302":958,"_304":885,"_306":155,"_308":959},"Minor or Limited Feedback",0.07599700278153303,"Several clusters contain very limited or non-actionable feedback, such as general observations about the game's age, specific character mentions, or personal score challenges, which provide minimal insight.",{"_300":961,"_302":962,"_304":460,"_306":131,"_308":963},"Anticipation for Future Releases",0.04714878671046028,"Players express interest in future game releases, both for new titles and for older Touhou games to become available on Steam.",{"_300":965,"_302":914,"_304":397,"_306":131,"_308":966},"Mental and Emotional Impact","Some players describe the game as having a significant mental and emotional impact, sometimes leading to feelings of frustration or despair, though this feedback is less constructive.",[968,972,976,979,983,986,989,992,994,998,1001,1005,1008,1011,1014,1018,1021,1023,1026,1029],{"_300":546,"_302":969,"_304":969,"_306":970,"_308":971},0.2247191011235955,60,"Players feel satisfied by the game's overall high quality, including its refined mechanics, engaging music, and character design. A significant source of satisfaction comes from overcoming the game's fair but extreme challenges, mastering difficult bullet patterns, and achieving progress or completion, which provides a strong sense of accomplishment.",{"_300":555,"_302":973,"_304":973,"_306":974,"_308":975},0.19850187265917604,53,"Frustration primarily stems from the game's extreme difficulty, particularly specific boss fights (like Orin and Utsuho) and challenging stages (Stage 4 and 5). Technical issues such as game crashes, unlaunchable executables due to false virus detection, and fatal bugs also contribute to player frustration, hindering their ability to play and progress.",{"_300":551,"_302":977,"_304":977,"_306":326,"_308":978},0.15730337078651685,"Excitement is generated by the game's high quality, intense bullet hell gameplay, and excellent music, especially character themes. The challenging yet rewarding nature of the game, combined with popular characters and the overall 'peak' experience, creates a thrilling and enjoyable atmosphere for players.",{"_300":581,"_302":980,"_304":980,"_306":981,"_308":982},0.0898876404494382,24,"Players admire the game for its status as a masterpiece, highlighting ZUN's unique art style, creative character designs, and exceptional soundtrack. The game's unique direction, atmosphere, and well-crafted spell cards also contribute to a deep sense of admiration for its overall quality and artistic merit.",{"_300":560,"_302":984,"_304":984,"_306":338,"_308":985},0.056179775280898875,"Enjoyment is derived from the game's captivating music, engaging characters, and balanced gameplay. Players appreciate the unique support skills, strategic scoring opportunities, and the overall aesthetic, including visuals and stage design, which contribute to a pleasant gaming experience.",{"_300":576,"_302":987,"_304":987,"_306":167,"_308":988},0.0449438202247191,"Players appreciate the game for its demanding nature, which requires practice and experience to master. The excellent background music, flavorful bullet patterns, fitting characters, and the game being a product from Touhou's 'peak period' are highly valued, making it a favorite for many.",{"_300":567,"_302":990,"_304":990,"_306":163,"_308":991},0.04119850187265917,"Disappointment arises from gameplay issues such as bombs potentially ruining the danmaku experience and character imbalances. Players also express disappointment with the difficulty curve, particularly Easy mode not being significantly easier, and technical issues preventing them from playing or recommending the Steam version.",{"_300":608,"_302":990,"_304":990,"_306":163,"_308":993},"The game is consistently perceived as highly challenging, requiring strategic decisions regarding lives versus power and presenting difficult bullet patterns. Players find it challenging to achieve a 1-credit clear and navigate complex attacks, even on easier difficulties, necessitating significant practice.",{"_300":995,"_302":996,"_304":996,"_306":143,"_308":997},"Anger",0.02247191011235955,"Anger is primarily caused by the game's perceived unreasonable difficulty, particularly specific boss fights and bullet designs that are seen as unfair. Technical issues that render the game 'broken' also provoke anger among players.",{"_300":589,"_302":999,"_304":999,"_306":139,"_308":1000},0.018726591760299626,"Joy comes from the game's beautiful bullet patterns, excellent music, and unique characters, often evoking nostalgia. Players find the game crazy fun despite its difficulty, and experiencing small progress after enduring torment brings a sense of happiness.",{"_300":1002,"_302":1003,"_304":1003,"_306":135,"_308":1004},"Determination",0.0149812734082397,"Players exhibit determination to clear the game and its EX stage despite the high difficulty, driven by enjoyment of the music and characters. This resolve is also fueled by the effort invested in documenting strategies and the game's ability to instill a 'ruthless determination'.",{"_300":572,"_302":1006,"_304":1006,"_306":92,"_308":1007},0.00749063670411985,"Nostalgia is triggered by childhood memories and past experiences with the game, connecting players to their history with the series.",{"_300":1009,"_302":1006,"_304":1006,"_306":92,"_308":1010},"Confusion","Confusion arises from difficulties with language settings and unpredictable 'first-time kill' attacks from bosses, which can be disorienting for players.",{"_300":1012,"_302":1006,"_304":1006,"_306":92,"_308":1013},"Affection","Affection is shown through repeated mentions and love for specific characters like Utsuho, and the game being considered a favorite work by reviewers.",{"_300":1015,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1017},"Annoyance",0.003745318352059925,"Annoyance is specifically caused by the loud startup volume of the game, which can be jarring for players.",{"_300":1019,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1020},"Relaxation","Relaxation is experienced as a post-challenge feeling, occurring after successfully overcoming difficult segments of the game.",{"_300":593,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1022},"Love is expressed directly for the game and its characters, indicating a strong positive emotional connection.",{"_300":1024,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1025},"Longing","Longing is the desire to beat specific challenging characters, such as Koishi, reflecting a goal-oriented aspiration.",{"_300":1027,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1028},"Awe","Awe is inspired by Utsuho's impactful visuals, suggesting a sense of wonder and admiration for the character's presentation.",{"_300":604,"_302":1016,"_304":1016,"_306":124,"_308":1030},"Gratitude is directed towards ZUN, the creator, for making the game, acknowledging the effort and artistry involved.",{"_624":1032,"_634":1038,"_642":1042},{"_628":1033,"_1034":1035,"_1036":1037},8785,"promptTokens",8319,"completionTokens",466,[1039,93,638,1040,1041,640],"Bullet-hell","Strategic Combat","High Score Chasing",[1043,1046,1049,1052,1055,1058],{"_300":1044,"_304":313,"_308":1045},"Game balance adjustments","Players request rebalancing of difficulty (especially Easy mode), character shot types (e.g., Marisa's viability), bullet patterns for fairness, bomb effectiveness, and the EXTRA stage (power gain, communication strength, extend distribution).",{"_300":1047,"_304":442,"_308":1048},"Technical stability and compatibility improvements","Players experienced game crashes, graphical issues, launching failures, and antivirus false positives. There's a need for fixes for Windows 11 display issues (Shift-JIS windows without regional changes) and general modern system compatibility (DirectX, vsync, controller configuration).",{"_300":1050,"_304":337,"_308":1051},"Official language support","The game lacks official English or other language support, forcing players to rely on fan-made patches. Official localization is highly requested.",{"_300":1053,"_304":387,"_308":1054},"Improved practice mode features","While a practice mode exists, players suggest that third-party practice tools are necessary, implying the in-game practice mode could be enhanced to better aid mastery.",{"_300":1056,"_304":490,"_308":1057},"Startup volume control","Players reported annoyance due to the loud startup volume of the game.",{"_300":1059,"_304":460,"_308":1060},"Wider availability or modernized re-release","A player expressed a desire for the game to be re-released, suggesting potential issues with availability or a wish for a more modern version that addresses older system compatibility.",[1062,1063,1064,1065,1066,1067],"Exceptional gameplay and design","Outstanding music and soundtrack","Strong Touhou series entry","Excessive and unfair difficulty","Unbalanced character shot types","Problematic bullet patterns","2025-10-01T10:06:34.59",{"_671":1070,"_673":1071,"_688":371,"_690":1078,"_692":1079,"_694":124,"_695":1070,"_696":118},188,{"_675":1072,"_677":1073,"_679":1074,"_681":1075,"_683":1076,"_685":135,"_686":1077},268,74,228,251,423,76,102,121,[1081],{"_667":1082},["D",1759313194590],"https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1100150/library_600x900.jpg","gamesCount","page","search",[1088,1090,1092,1094,1096,1098,1100,1102,1104,1106,1108],{"_25":1089,"_16":1039},"b79fd8ea-b681-4b65-a35d-92db928c9fc6",{"_25":1091,"_16":638},"93cf5fc0-f36a-4f23-befd-8546587b20a1",{"_25":1093,"_16":639},"0c1fa7e4-704c-4759-bc6d-85798c3178cc",{"_25":1095,"_16":1041},"8510e111-892f-4f21-88c6-c5bb47956ae3",{"_25":1097,"_16":637},"1819b2ff-0ca0-48fc-968d-3758e73f279e",{"_25":1099,"_16":640},"4599edcb-245e-45a3-868e-e6e18558b73c",{"_25":1101,"_16":641},"d901da7c-66b3-4ded-909a-d96f94e3e9c2",{"_25":1103,"_16":93},"f6bc5b1d-c1f8-444a-bd9f-5b98f84fd33b",{"_25":1105,"_16":1040},"0b5830bc-4a86-4020-82de-349ffc0a4fd6",{"_25":1107,"_16":34},"0623e0d0-b962-4bc5-8e1b-e0dd0d88b974",{"_25":1109,"_16":636},"19a1d0be-1e1a-4221-9dcf-1a50acd0e85f","initialCategories",[1112],{"_25":1099,"_16":640},"actionData","errors"]

Key Features:

ゲームシステム基本操作

操作方法

バックストーリー

タイトル画面

システム 攻撃システム

システム アイテム

システム 交信強度

システム 小ネタ

システム　攻撃システム

システム　アイテム

システム　交信強度

システム　小ネタ

All Games2

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.