Software:Touhou Spell Carnival
| Touhou Spell Carnival | |
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| Developer(s) | Sting, Compile Heart |
| Publisher(s) | Idea Factory International |
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| Release | PS4, PS5, Switch
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is a strategy role-playing video game developed by Sting and Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory International. It was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in June 2024 in Japan and in November 2024 worldwide. The Windows version was released on 7 May 2025.
The game is based on Gensokyo of the Touhou series. The player controls shrine maiden Reimu, who compete in the Spell Carnival using her Spell Cards. The gameplay combines the bullet hell shoot ’em ups with tactical battles.
Gameplay
Touhou Spell Carnival is a tactical role-playing game with the bullet hell gameplay of the Touhou series. The player is given 30 days to compete in the Spell Carnival.[1] The player characters are Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Yukari Yakumo, Remilia Scarlet, and Sakuya Izayoi.[2][3]
Development and release
Touhou Spell Carnival was announced in October 2023 as one of seven titles in development by Compile Heart, which was going under transition to a new management structure at the time. It was developed in cooperation with Sting. The game features character illustrations by Katsuyuki Hirano.[4] Compile Heart opened up an official website in November 2023.[5]
The game was initially scheduled to be released in Japan 18 April, but it was delayed to 6 June.[6] Idea Factory International published the Western release on 19 November 2025. The game was released both physically and digitally, but the physical release in Europe was released on 3 December.[7] The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital art book and soundtrack.[8] The Windows port was released on 7 May 2025 worldwide for Steam. In addition to the regular version and the Digital Deluxe Edition, Idea Factory International manufactured a Limited Edition that include Reimu and Marisa figures.[9]
Reception
Anime News Network's Grant Jones gave the game a positive review, praising the combination of real-time tactics, action RPG framework, and bullet hell combat.[10]
Notes
References
- ↑ Argirov, Trent (15 November 2024). "New Touhou Spell Carnival Trailer Showcases Its Shared Universe and More". https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/11/15/new-touhou-spell-carnival-trailer-showcases-its-shared-universe-and-more/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (8 November 2023). "Touhou Spell Carnival teaser trailer, first details and screenshots". https://www.gematsu.com/2023/11/touhou-spell-carnival-teaser-trailer-first-details-and-screenshots.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (13 December 2023). "Touhou Spell Carnival adds Yukari Yakumo, Remilia Scarlet, and Sakuya Izayoi; ‘Release Date’ trailer". https://www.gematsu.com/2023/12/touhou-spell-carnival-adds-yukari-yakumo-remilia-scarlet-and-sakuya-izayoi-release-date-trailer.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (5 Oct 2023). "Compile Heart announces seven new titles – Madou Monogatari 4, Touhou Spell Carnival, and more [Update 2"]. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/compile-heart-announces-seven-new-titles-madou-monogatari-4-touhou-spell-carnival-and-more.
- ↑ Liu, Stephanie (10 November 2023). "Compile Heart Reveals New Touhou Spell Carnival Game". https://www.siliconera.com/compile-heart-reveals-new-touhou-spell-carnival-game/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (4 March 2025). "Touhou Spell Carnival delayed to June 6 in Japan". https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/touhou-spell-carnival-delayed-to-june-6-in-japan.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (19 Sep 2024). "Touhou Spell Carnival launches November 19 in the west". https://www.gematsu.com/2024/09/touhou-spell-carnival-launches-november-19-in-the-west.
- ↑ Vitale, Adam (21 September 2024). "Touhou Spell Carnival launches on November 19 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/16330-touhou-spell-carnival-launches-on-november-19-for-playstation-5-playstation-4-nintendo-switch.
- ↑ Fuller, Alex (16 April 2025). "Touhou Spell Carnival Coming to Steam in May". https://rpgamer.com/2025/04/touhou-spell-carnival-coming-to-steam-in-may/.
- ↑ Jones, Grant (2 December 2024). "Touhou Spell Carnival - Game Review". Anime News Network. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc/steam-playstation-4-playstation-5-nintendo-switch/touhou-spell-carnival/.218377.
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