Touhou: New World, aka Touhou Shinsekai, has now been announced for an English release in the West. XSEED is officially heading into a summer release window, though a trailer released today specifically mentions July 13th.
Touhou: New World was already announced in February. However, this announcement was only for Japan.
Here is an official preview of the game with more information:
Touhou: New World takes players back to Gensokyo, a supernatural world that humans and spirits known as youkai call home. Although far from idyllic, life for residents is relatively quiet; That is until the mystical barrier protecting it is breached by an outsider who harbors an obsession with the supernatural realm, bringing chaos to both Gensokyo and the world beyond. It’s up to shrine maiden Reimu and her mage friend Marisa to uncover the true source of chaos and restore peace to both worlds, dodging barrages of magic bullets and battling a collection of mystical creatures on the way. away!
main characteristics
- Shrine Maiden Abilities and Mage Moves: Enemies can release sources of projectiles, but these can be countered by dealing heavy damage with spell cards, dealing powerful blows with exorcism staves, and slowing down enemies. attacks with guards at the right time.
- Meet Gensokyo – Help the friendly inhabitants of Gensokyo find lost souls, explore strange areas and engage in mock battles. Players will be generously rewarded and may get a tip or two to help them in their quest.
- Customizable Action – Reimu and Marisa can be customized to suit nearly any playstyle. Their abilities can be upgraded through use in battle, boosting essential stats like health and attack power to help them overcome the obstacles.
- Don’t forget to customize – every weapon, piece of armor and accessory found has random stats, so mix and match to get the most out of them, or reforge gear for the perfect combination.
Echa un vistazo has a trailer of Touhou: New World continued.
Touhou: New World will be sold digitally on Switch as an eShop download. Pricing has yet to be announced.
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