TOKYO – Feb. 7th, 2024 – Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost, the rhythm-based bullet hell developed by Unknown X based in the community-driven Touhou universe beloved by millions of fans, launches onto PC via Steam today.
Ignited by a crowdfunding campaign which achieved its 15 million yen goal within 30 minutes and acquired 1,288% funding with 193 million Yen raised, Phantasia Lost plays host to legendary collaborations. Iconic legendary composer Toby Fox and Touhou creator ZUN teamed up for the free DLC track “U.N. Owen Was Hero?”, and Undertale artist Temmie Chang crafted the cover art.
Tap to the tunes of 68 Touhou tracks (102 total songs with added DLC) on a quest to rebuild Phantasia to its former glory in two distinct gameplay modes. Opt for a traditional falling-notes rhythm game experience in Kagura mode, aiming for high scores via perfectly timed key-presses.
For a rhythm-action twist, try out Danmaku mode, where music merges with bullet hell mayhem. Dodge incoming attacks, collect falling items, and return fire in sync with musical selections against bosses that fire on-beat bullets in every direction.
The once-bustling Phantasia has been mysteriously reduced to rubble. As Reimu Hakurei, search for the cause behind the cataclysm by gathering lost Fragments of Memories. Piece together the story of Phantasia’s fall and rebuild wastelands to their former glory. Keep an eye out for Marisa while venturing through a brand new storyline distinct from the mobile release, featuring added battles against new heroine bosses.
“It’s been a labor of love to bring Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost to PC, and an absolute blast adding both new content and new songs to the playlist,” said JYUNYA, leader offounder, Unknown X. “Many thanks to all of the collaborators, supporters, and crowdfunders that made this special release possible.”
Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost is now available on PC via Steam for $29.99 PRICE with language options in English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). For more information, please visit the Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost, follow @danmakuJP on Twitter and the official Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Channel on YouTube.
About Touhou Project
Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project games are developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice.
About Unknown X
Founded by Aquastyle game developer JYUNYA and composed of handpicked members of the DANMAKU KAGURA development team, Unknown X aims to enhance Touhou Project and propel its recognition in the world. Unknown X’s current name was created by none other than the original Touhou Project creator himself, ZUN.
About Alliance Arts
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind the recently-revealed titles The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily, Touhou Dungeon Maker: The labyrinth of heart, and Marisa of Liartop Mountain.
