Touhou: New World

Touhou: New World

July 13, 2023

ActionRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Isolated from the world by a mystical barrier, shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and magician Marisa Kirisame live relatively peaceful lives in the land of Gensokyo, when they find themselves transported beyond the boundary and into the unfamiliar territory of the outside world. After a chance encounter with Sumireko, a human …

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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2023
77.0 /100

"Touhou: New World is a lovely action RPG that will keep you entertained as you fight through charming levels that are filled with excellent music. It occasionally gets repetitive but what&s;s here is still nothing short of delightful, especially if …"

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André Barrozo Jr NintendoBoy Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"The illustrations are beautiful, the dialogue is humorous, and it leaves easter eggs for those who have followed the series for a long time. And even if you ignore all of that, it&s;s still fun just to play the game, …"

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Claudio Meira Capsule Computers Jul 2023
40.0 /100

"Touhou: New World promises players a highly customizable action-RPG but fails to deliver on the most basic aspects of both genres."

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Touhou: New World is a good 3D action RPG and it&s;s worth playing for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike. Even without major challenges, combat is comfortable and has a good amount of content."

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Touhou: New World is the refreshing, fast-paced RPG you didn&s;t know you wanted. If you&s;re after something a little lighter and a little different, this one might be worth your time."

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Joe Richards PlayStation Universe Jul 2023
35.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

28.0

"There&s;s a solid foundation to build upon here but far too many decisions feel contrived and confused for a strong recommendation to anyone other than the most diehard Touhou fan. Far too many mechanics can be borderline ignored, and the …"

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Leigh Price Siliconera Jul 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Players who enjoyed Scarlet Curiosity might find something to love here. However, the challenge isn&s;t there to recommend it for fans of Touhou&s;s difficulty and it&s;s so under-designed as an action RPG that I can&s;t recommend it to fans of …"

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Michael Chow COGconnected Jul 2023
68.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Touhou: New World was indeed a new experience of the franchise for me. Having played games in all the genres it touches on, this game provided an interesting new experience for me. The game started a bit slow due to …"

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Noah Rigsby GamingTrend Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"Touhou: New World offers a light-hearted RPG adventure set in a colorful location. Fluid combat backed by a stellar soundtrack makes this a great weekend binge."

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Sam Watanuki SVG Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

""Touhou: New World" successfully weaves together elements of old-school bullet hell and RPG mechanics, creating a unique and fun Touhou Project experience."

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Jul 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

60.0

"Touhou: New World has its moments of charm, with its beautifully crafted Gensokyo setting and the promise of blending bullet hell and action RPG elements. However, the execution leaves much to be desired. The two genres often feel at odds …"

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Zackerie Fairfax Gamepur Jul 2023
60.0 /100

"Touhou: New World is fun at its core. If you ignore the overdone “universal devastation” storyline and are okay with sifting through waves of trash mobs, there are some challenging bits that rival boss fights from some of the highest-praised …"

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