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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : Core 2 Duo or faster Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Shader Model 2.0 compatible DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible

Recommended: Mémoire vive : 2048 MB de mémoire Notes supplémentaires : Controller recommended

Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

Niche cult favorite
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Released April 1, 2019
sample: 404 reviews posted after launch (107 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 1,599 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
12,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game's punishing difficulty dominates the conversation, with the keyword "difficulté" appearing 22 times. Overall Steam reception is overwhelmingly positive, 97% of the 404 post‑release reviews rating it positively.

In-game

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« Je pensais que ce qu'on disait sur Clownpiece était faux, eh bah la vérité elle m'a donné envie de me fracasser le crâne. Sinon très bon jeu touhou j'aime bien sa difficulté. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« bought this cuz some ♥♥♥♥♥♥ on reddit lied and said it was the easiest touhou game for beginners. IT IS NOT. GOOD GOD. This game drives me insane »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« the tags are wrong this is a horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece... Junko is great »
👍 anonymous review · 181 h played
« Très bon jeu je hais Clownpiece »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« junko x reisen gex update when »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played
« I wanna ♥♥♥♥ clownpiece, deep and slowly... »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

In players' words

« Je pensais que ce qu'on disait sur Clownpiece était faux, eh bah la vérité elle m'a donné envie de me fracasser le crâne. Sinon très bon jeu touhou j'aime bien sa difficulté. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Très bon jeu je hais Clownpiece »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« bought this cuz some ♥♥♥♥♥♥ on reddit lied and said it was the easiest touhou game for beginners. IT IS NOT. GOOD GOD. This game drives me insane »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« junko x reisen gex update when »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played
« the tags are wrong this is a horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I wanna ♥♥♥♥ clownpiece, deep and slowly... »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece we hate clownpiece... Junko is great »
👍 anonymous review · 181 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=85
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=15
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
40 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay857645
Audio / music151500
Story / writing9900
Graphics / art5212
Interface / UX3300
Performance1100
Content / longevity1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
94 % (n=34)
2-10h
97 % (n=132)
10-25h
98 % (n=128)
>25h
97 % (n=110)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2024 : 100% positive100SepJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMar 2025 : 94% positive94MarApr 2025 : 94% positive94AprMay 2025 : 94% positive94MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 95% positive95JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovMar 2026 : 97% positive97MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines: 76 positive mentions out of 85 total comments.
  • Audio receives unanimous praise: 15 positive mentions out of 15.
  • Story is universally liked: 9 positive mentions out of 9.
  • Steam community endorses the title strongly: 97% positive across 404 post‑release reviews.
  • Long‑term players stay satisfied: >25 h cohort maintains 97% positive sentiment.

Weaknesses

  • Graphics split opinions: 2 positive, 2 negative, and 1 mixed mention out of 5.
  • A single bug was reported as a negative point.
  • Content depth is barely noted, with only 1 positive mention.

Who is it for?

Fans of bullet‑hell action and Touhou’s high‑skill challenges will feel at home, especially those who relish steep difficulty and tight audio design. Casual players seeking a relaxed experience may find the difficulty barrier steep.

Is Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom. worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 1,599 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 12,49€.

Verdict

Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom delivers a near‑perfect experience for its niche, with gameplay, audio, and story earning near‑universal acclaim. Visual and content shortcomings are minor compared to the overall enthusiasm. If you thrive on demanding, rhythm‑driven shooters, this title lives up to its glowing reputation.

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