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About 東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish
東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish is a fan‑made Touhou vertical‑scrolling shoot‑'em‑up built with the Danmakufu engine. Players choose from Reimu, Marisa, Sanae, or Ryouko and travel through six main stages plus an extra stage while uncovering a mystery that threatens Gensokyo’s harvest.
The game blends a Harvest Mode that mixes survival and scoring, offers multiple difficulty levels, and hides secrets that reward both casual runs and dedicated practice. It runs on Windows, includes full controller support, Steam Cloud saves, and a Proton compatibility mode for Steam Deck.
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Gameplay Mechanics
The core experience is a vertical‑scrolling shoot‑'em‑up with six stages and an additional extra stage. Players must navigate dense bullet patterns while managing health and score, creating a classic STG challenge.
Difficulty can be set to several levels, allowing casual players and seasoned STG fans alike to enjoy the same content. The variety of difficulty levels lets both casual players and skilled STG maniacs enjoy the game.
- Try a lower difficulty first to learn stage layouts before increasing the challenge.
- Observe enemy spawn patterns; they often repeat across difficulties.
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Harvest Mode
Harvest Mode is a unique mechanic that combines survival and scoring. While staying alive, players are encouraged to maximize points, making each run a balance of risk and reward.
The mode is a core mechanic of the game, so players can balance survival and scoring across their runs. Mastery of both survival and point‑gathering yields higher final scores.
- Focus on staying alive early in a stage; surviving longer often leads to higher scores.
- Experiment with different characters to see how their abilities affect Harvest Mode performance.
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Character Abilities
Each of the four playable characters has two distinct shot types and a unique ability linked to gameplay. These options let players tailor firepower and strategy to each stage.
Switching characters changes both the shot types and the unique ability available, offering varied tactical approaches.
- Test both shot types for each character to discover which matches your preferred playstyle.
- Use the unique ability during dense bullet sections to create openings.
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Secrets and Abnormal Barrages
The game hides numerous secrets that can be unlocked through regular runs or practice runs. Among these are Abnormal Barrage Spell Cards, which provide extra challenges for expert players.
Finding these hidden elements adds replay value, encouraging players to explore stage layouts thoroughly and experiment with different characters to reveal all content.
- Use practice mode to test risky routes without risking a full run.
- Keep track of which stages yield the most secret items for focused attempts.
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Platform Support and Compatibility
Servants of Harvest Wish runs on Windows and lists full controller support, Steam Cloud saves, and Family Sharing. A Proton compatibility mode is provided for Steam Deck users.
If graphical issues appear under Proton, the th_sohw_proton.sh script in the game’s root directory can be executed, or the in‑game boss aura setting can be reduced to mitigate flickering and slowdown.
- Run the th_sohw_proton.sh script before launching on Steam Deck for smoother graphics.
- Set boss aura to reduced if you notice slowdown during gameplay.
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