During their annual press event earlier this year, Nippon Ichi Software America announced they had acquired the rights to Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet. This was easily one of the biggest surprises from the event, even though it was a solid choice given the niche popularity of the Touhou series. Developed by CUBETYPE, this is a competitive shoot ’em’ up which is sure to offer some challenge to players as they navigate their way around a screen filled with bullets, taking their enemies down in the process.
NIS America have this morning confirmed that Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet will be available in North America starting September 6th 2016. Those in PAL regions will subsequently be able to pick up their copies from September 9th 2016. The game will be available via both physical and digital channels. NIS America are also offering a limited edition, which includes an artbook, OST, art cards and bonus in-game DLC. This edition can now be pre-ordered HERE.
Touhou Genso Rondo was originally released in Japan for the PC, and was later ported over to the PlayStation 4 – complete with HD visuals, a complete user interface overhaul, upgraded single player mode, new characters/scenarios and more. With NIS America planned to only release the PlayStation 4 version, players are set to receive the definitive edition.
Players are able to select from 10 playable girls from the Touhou universe, and dive straight into bullet hell! Merging shoot ’em up gameplay with fighting gameplay mechanics, you must dodge incoming swarms of bullets flooding the screen while also taking down your opponent. As battles are 1 vs 1, the chaos might not be as frantic as it could have been otherwise. However, this also means you must stay on your toes, as there will be no backup to pick up your slack.
Like most fighting games nowadays, you can either opt to experience the game through the eyes of your favourite character in “Story Mode” or take advantage of the standalone offline and online gameplay modes.
