Author Topic: Whats your reasons for playing Touhou? (Read 20941 times)

Reverie · « **on:** December 22, 2009, 10:04:51 AM »

well i am sorry if there is a thread like this , but i am curios

Lucifer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:11:10 AM »

~~I am addicted to it.~~

Love the music, official and non-official,
Love the games, fun and challenging,
Love the character designs,

Plus, my friend plays it too.

Zengeku · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:20:24 AM »

~~Because i have no friends.~~

Its because i enjoy it. There is little in this world that beats the satisfaction of doing something awesome in Touhou. It can be timeouts of certain spellcards, beating extras, hard modes, lunatic modes, no-focus stuff. Everything have its own degree of satisfaction to it because it gives me a feeling of having surpassed my own limits.

Another thing that keeps me hooked is the music. There is many shmups out there but for some reason, its only Touhou i like. Music plays a big part of that. While other shooters in my opinion have bland and uninspired music that's only good for a few listens, Touhou music never seems to get old for me. I have even spotted a tendency that i play the stages which music i enjoy more than other stages. For example, i have played Stage 3 in SA over a 100 times but in MoF i have only played Stage 3 about 60 times or so because i like the music in SA S3 more.

Finally, i'm hopelessly in love with Touhou girls. That's probably the largest factor.

COPIRIGHTO · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:55:22 AM »

~~The hot girls~~

The huge fanbase always comes up with something I'll enjoy, stare at drooling, or back away slowly questioning wether or not getting into the fanbase was a good idea. Gameplaywise, the music, the crazy difficulty, and all those little characters that I ~~drool over~~ adore.

Also the fact it was made by one drunk dude.

Bananamatic · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:08:57 AM »

Spoiler:

it's danmaku which doesn't involve eating bullets
enough said

Reverie · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:15:31 PM »

oh well i played it because of lolis

Helix ⑨ · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:21:26 PM »

Definetly Lolis, yes! *nods*
No wait! You read nothing,
Music yes, the music is great.

But my main reason is the difficulty, I love hard games. I love trial and error gameplay _{unlike some people} and just doing the same thing over and over untill you get it just right.
I also like the diversity, out of all touhou games which look similar? Sure there are some spells that have a resemblence but each boss and stage is unique and requires it's own approach.

_{Oh and Lolis!}

shadowbringer · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:27:19 PM »

- chaining/bombing tiles in HRtP
- chaining the fiery enemies and bullets in PoDD
- bombing and collecting items in LLS
- timing boss/midboss kills from LLS onwards, in order to eliminate as many bullets as possible
- collecting lots of point items at full value above the PoC
- ending the stages in IN with enough time points to face the Last Spells
- chaining the fairies, spirits and bullets in PoFV and maintaining the BONUS! at all costs.
- using your bombs to convert masses of bullets into faith items in MoF (honestly, I'll have an orgasm -- not literally, but you know what I mean -- if I ever get to reach Garegga's Black Heart mkII's bomb spray phase)
- gathering lots of items into the UFOs (if you know me for long enough, you may have heard of my greedy side when playing shmups. How would gathering lots of items into a UFO that multiplies their value.. NOT attract me, like a shark is attracted by the scent of blood?)

honestly, I dislike grazing, but have recently played Shikigami no Shiro 3, and enjoyed grazing and collecting coins with multiplied value! Could it be that this game appeals more to my greedy side, by allowing me to stick near bullets that would be considered "already grazed" in Touhou, and directly rewarding me with a multiplier after killing enemies while grazing, instead of forcing me to graze as much bullets as possible?

Shanghai Alice · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:23:30 PM »

It's fun, and I had never played a shooter or fighting game before Touhou, so...

I dunno. The fan created stuff is funny, so I keep coming back for more.

And besides, my older "Anime Must Burn In Hell" sibling (who, ironically, showed me most of this stuff in the firstplace) is overseas.

"When the Sakuya is away, China will play," or whatever.

theshirn · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:42:19 PM »

Because I hate myself.

Gpop · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:45:36 PM »

Ok we've had enough with the creepiness factor, so I won't mention the lolis

But everything past EoSD is really fun to play. Awesome bullet-patterns, nice backgrounds to some characters, really great music, and the doujin/music out there makes it all even better.

Only thing I dislike is some fan interpretations of some characters *cough*Alice*cough*

Reverie · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:53:31 PM »

Quote from: Koipop on December 22, 2009, 01:45:36 PM

Ok we've had enough with the creepiness factor, so I won't mention the lolis

it can't be helped since Touhou has alot of females

Nyyl · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM »

Because it has EVERYTHING. Hopelessly addicting games, awesome music, lovable characters, and the fanbase is incredible. There's always another good doujin game or album, no matter how many you find.

mew77 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:17:06 PM »

I initially started playing after I listened to a brofistful of awesome songs...that and mcroll got me started. Not to mention a friend of mine showing me a brofistful of lunatic replays. The insanity got me started and then I played IaMP for a bit. I was really bad at it. Roughly few months ago I tried out a few of the main games and got completely hooked. Touhou has been among the hardest games I've ever played. Which made finally beating MoF that much more satisfying.

A few minor points
All the crazy lucky dodges and the stupid deaths.

Wow, I haven't even got to the brofistful of assimilations the fanbase has done over the years. It's gotten to the point that my friend calls touhou the zerg. I no longer see that as a bad thing.

As for the fact that touhou has a mostly single gender population. I jsut remember that the creator is drunk almost all the time. Needless to say figments of a drunk imagination will get drunk themselves. I think I just like to make alcohol jokes.

KomeijiKoishi · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:40:16 PM »

Quote from: Tek on December 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM

Because it has EVERYTHING. Hopelessly addicting games, awesome music, lovable characters, and the fanbase is incredible. There's always another good doujin game or album, no matter how many you find.

This.

Formless God · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:48:20 PM »

~~LOLI !~~

Quote from: Tek on December 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM

Because it has EVERYTHING. Hopelessly addicting games, awesome music, lovable characters~~, and the fanbase is incredible. There's always another good doujin game or album, no matter how many you find.~~

This, to a certain extent. The fanbase can get 'tarded sometimes *cough*Sanae hate, pad chief maid fanboys*cough*; and not even the best remixes can top ZUN's music.

RainfallYoshi · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:51:42 PM »

It makes everything better if you just ignore the fandom. Seriously. :V

I eventually found a video of EoSD Extra and went "This shit is insane I could never do it." and that was that. Well, it sunk in for a few days and drove me mad until I finally got EoSD and played it. Oh the lulz that were had. I couldn't even finish Easy Mode with all 3 continues. Hahaha.

Anyways, I play Touhou for the challenge and sheer fun of it. The amazing music and hilarious characters keep me coming for more. It's also fun to see people's responses. "Holy shit that's insane how can you see to do that." :V

KomeijiKoishi · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:53:02 PM »

Quote from: Formless God on December 22, 2009, 02:48:20 PM

The fanbase can get 'tarded sometimes *cough*Sanae hate, pad chief maid fanboys*cough*

Well, still better than Twilight fans.

mew77 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:58:09 PM »

There are Twilight fans??

Oh my GODS!!!

KomeijiKoishi · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:26:22 PM »

Not in this forum to my knowledge.

Gpop · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:30:01 PM »

Quote from: VideoGameCrack on December 22, 2009, 03:26:22 PM

Not in this forum to my knowledge.

If you're a fan of Twilight you're not welcomed here whatsoever.

Just a warning.

mew77 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:32:06 PM »

I see...

Well...I just discovered vocal arrangements.

Each time I try to check for new stuff in Touhou Fan Land.

Significantly crazier than wonderland for less cost.

KomeijiKoishi · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:33:42 PM »

Quote from: Koipop on December 22, 2009, 03:30:01 PM

If you're a fan of Twilight you're not welcomed here whatsoever.

Just a warning.

I wanted to destroy this movie in Nostalgia-Critic-style.

Just wanted to mention that.

mew77 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:35:56 PM »

^

This is my kind of crowd.

However this topic is getting derailed.

theshirn · « **Reply #24 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:50:54 PM »

Quote from: mew77 on December 22, 2009, 03:35:56 PM

This is my kind of crowd.

However this topic is getting derailed.

These statements are synonymous around here.

Helepolis · « **Reply #25 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:55:02 PM »

Anybody who plays Touhou has no reason. If you think you have, you are wrong and lying. It was simply fate that had decided it. Ku ku ku.

Reverie · « **Reply #26 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:18:30 PM »

Quote from: Amakasu Barley Helepolis on December 22, 2009, 03:55:02 PM

Anybody who plays Touhou has no reason. If you think you have, you are wrong and lying. It was simply fate that had decided it. Ku ku ku.

then what made you play touhou

GMOFucker: Makin' GMOs To Fuck 'Em · « **Reply #27 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:03:08 PM »

To pass time when I'm bored. Which is pretty much my reason for playing any video game at all.

I got into the series because of the music, though.

Sen · « **Reply #28 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:13:42 PM »

Quote from: Tek on December 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM

Because it has EVERYTHING. Hopelessly addicting games, awesome music, lovable characters, and the fanbase is incredible. There's always another good doujin game or album, no matter how many you find.

This except the fanbase can get completely retarded at times (that site...).

Solais · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2009, 06:26:00 PM »

Quote from: Tek on December 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM

Because it has EVERYTHING. Hopelessly addicting games, awesome music, lovable characters, and the fanbase is incredible. There's always another good doujin game or album, no matter how many you find.

This. Also Shmups were always one of my favorite genre. Touhou finally made a shmup what is PERFECT to my taste.
Also, it's the fairest game of all.
Also, I love the world and philosophy what ZUN created.

Quote from: Amakasu Barley Helepolis on December 22, 2009, 03:55:02 PM

Anybody who plays Touhou has no reason. If you think you have, you are wrong and lying. It was simply fate that had decided it. Ku ku ku.

Omg! Helephone laughs like the Gay Butler BROnove from Umineko! D:

Author Topic: Whats your reasons for playing Touhou? (Read 20941 times)

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