Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle

Fans of the Touhou Project might get some enjoyment purely from seeing their favourite characters on the big (or little) screen once more, but this isn’t a quality fighting spin-off. The game’s slow pace, disinteresting plot, and lack of any serious fighting credentials leave an awful lot to be desired. If the game was considerably cheaper you could potentially justify a purchase for having quick, easy-to-set-up fighting rounds; as it stands, though, this may well be best left alone.

Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is one to give a miss, then. That’s something that I take no joy in saying, either, as I had looked forward to checking it out when NIS America had announced that it was on the way to Nintendo Switch. There are certainly flickers of magic to be found, but this is a game that feels a generation or two behind where it needs to be. Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is one to give a miss, then. That’s something that I take no joy in saying, either, as I had looked forward to checking it out when NIS America had announced that it was on the way to Nintendo Switch. There are certainly flickers of magic to be found, but this is a game that feels a generation or two behind where it needs to be.

Touhou Kobuto V: Bust Battle shows some promise. It’s got an interesting premise and, if properly executed, it could be a lot of fun to play. Unfortunately, “properly executed” isn’t a term that I could use to describe any part of this game (except for its 2D artwork, I suppose). I get that this is an indie title and everything, but if you’re planning on selling a game on mainstream consoles for $29.99 then you need to put more effort into it than this. If you’re a hardcore Touhou then sure, knock yourself out and pick this game up. Otherwise I would suggest that you pass on Touhou Kobuto V, and cross your fingers that the next Touhou spinoff comes out better.