Synopsis
Multi Language Version!
Languages selectable: Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese
(DLsite Official Translation)
This is a derivative action platformer based on the Touhou Project franchise.
“Rogue Celestial, seek out your own path to the heavens.”
Controlling the ecstatic Celestial Tenshi Hinanawi, run all around
the realms of Gensokyo to investigate the cause of suspicious earthquakes,
the circumstances surrounding Iku Nagae’s disappearance
and to bring to light a grand conspiracy looming in the darkness.
Just what is happening above ground? Who is the true mastermind…?
Using your inherent POWER and EGOISM, plunge forth and carve your way
through the swirling in the eddies of conspiracy that engulfs Gensokyo!
You are the path of righteousness itself!
Ecstatic-class Stylish Action!
This 2D Action Game was created with the motto;
“Dodge like a butterfly, sting like a bee!”
Enjoy super gorgeous graphical effects and the
ever so finely illustrated pixel art character animations.
As Tenshi is a high-spec girl, she can perform high-maneuver actions
and super powerful attacks while maintaining her stylish composure.
– “Shoot”, “Strike” and “Slash” your way through a variety of enemies!
– “Dodge” successfully to invoke “Spirit Grasping”. Then counterattack!
– During Spirit Grasping you can control the “Weather” in your favor!
– Even if you take damage, no worries… Tenshi can “Auto Heal”!
– Destroy a Boss’ “Amulet” to render them defenseless
and release a hellish flurry of attacks!
– Use powerful table-turning “Spell Cards” to get out of prickly situations!
Unlock skills, increase the number of moves you can use
and customize your shots and spell cards to your liking.
After clearing the main scenario, boss-attack, etc. challenge modes will be unlocked.
Plenty of extra content for completionists!
Using the supreme mobility of a Celestial to elegantly dispose
of assailants and deal them a virtuous blow of nobility!
Find more details on the official product page:
http://shakna.jp/Tempest/
(Japanese language only)
Multi Language Version.
Languages selectable: Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese
| Circle | LION HEART |
| Tags | Action, Music, Application, DLsite Official Translation, Recommended Translation, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, English |
| Price | 495JPY |
Editorial Review
Touhou fangames occupy a crowded space in the doujin action scene, but derivative platformers specifically are rarer than bullet-hell shooters, making *Tempest of the Heavens and Earth* an intriguing structural choice. What elevates this beyond typical fan-game territory is the narrative framing: rather than retreading Touhou’s established plots, it positions you as a “rogue celestial,” immediately signaling character agency and investigative storytelling around original mysteries—Iku’s disappearance, unexplained earthquakes, shadowy conspiracies. This is world-building, not fanservice scaffolding.
The mechanical identity leans heavily into stylish action with its stated philosophy of dodge-first gameplay (“butterfly” evasion paired with precise counterattacking). The “gorgeous graphical effects” described alongside “finely illustrated pixel art” suggests a technical competency where visual spectacle doesn’t overwhelm readability—crucial for a platformer where split-second evasion demands clarity. The POWER and EGOISM mechanics hint at a resource system where confidence or aggression tie mechanically to your arsenal, which could add psychological weight to combat decisions beyond pure reflex play.
The multi-language implementation (Japanese, English, Simplified/Traditional Chinese with DLsite official translation crediting) signals professional localization standards unusual for fan projects, suggesting this team invests in accessibility alongside gameplay. That the translation received official DLsite backing matters: it filters out amateurish localization that tanks otherwise solid mechanical work.
This appeals most to players who value character-driven action platformers with genuine narrative hooks—those who can appreciate Touhou’s aesthetic and lore without needing strictly canonical storytelling. Fans burnt out on bullet-hells will find the genre shift refreshing.
A stylish, narratively ambitious Touhou platformer that treats its fan-game status as creative latitude rather than constraint.
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