Touhou Gensoukyou: Lotus Land Story
A 1998 vertical shooter where you pick between two characters with different firing patterns: Reimu spreads weaker shots wide, Marisa concentrates damage in a narrow beam. You dodge dense bullet formations while managing a graze counter that tracks near-misses and a shift key toggle for precise movement versus faster positioning. Bombs clear the screen and vacuum up collectibles automatically. Dream items scattered through stages boost your score multiplier, and you earn bonus points for erasing leftover bullets when bosses go down. The scoring system rewards aggressive play—staying close to danger for grazes while timing bomb usage to maximize item collection. Movement speed control matters since you'll need tight weaving through patterns, then quick dashes between safe zones.
