Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch
Phoenixx has released Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity for Nintendo Switch. The Japanese doujin (indie) action RPG is now available on Nintendo eShops worldwide, including in the US store. While the game would normally cost $8.99, there is a 20% launch discount to $7.19, which runs until September 18.
This game first appeared when the doujin circle Ankake Spa released its physical PC editions at Comic Market 86 in August 2014. It later garnered interest from Marvelous and XSEED, which would then localize and bring the game to PlayStation 4 in September 2016 and the PC platform Steam in July 2018.
You can find the official screenshots and descriptions for the Switch release of Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity right below. The game is available in Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).
Vampire young lady Remilia Scarlet and her servant Sakuya Izayoi set out on an adventure across Gensokyo to investigate rumours of a colossal monster…
Fast-paced action and a wide array of skills let you blast through enemies in this thrilling 3D bullet-hell action RPG.
●About This Game
The vampire young lady Remilia Scarlet and her servant Sakuya Izayoi reside in the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Bored of her mundane life, Remilia becomes intrigued by rumours of a mysterious colossal monster, whose appearance is unknown, appearing among humans.
When they learn the creature has even been spotted near the Misty Lake, they immediately begin the search. But at that very moment, a major incident unfolds inside the Scarlet Devil Mansion…
This is a fan-made game based on Touhou Project, featuring simple, responsive controls in a 3D bullet-hell action RPG.
●Features of This Game
・A story woven by the two protagonists, Remilia and Sakuya
Choose either Remilia or Sakuya to start the game.
Remilia is a power-type character with strong single-hit attacks,while Sakuya is a technical-type character who can rack up many hits with frequent attacks.
・Controls are simple, with only 5 buttons: Attack, Jump, and three Skills
As you level up, you’ll learn a variety of skills—assign your favorites to the buttons!
・Rack up hits to gain an advantage in battle
Continuously hitting enemies increases your hit count, granting bonuses to attack power and experience points. However, the hit count resets if a certain amount of time passes or you take damage.
・Collect equipment to strengthen your character
Even equipment with the same name can have different stats.
Keep collecting and switching to more powerful gear!
Some equipment may even grant access to special skills…?
The game is accompanied by numerous Touhou arranged BGM tracks from the circle “Hachimitsu Lemon”
All 35 tracks of Touhou arrangements enhance the excitement of the game.