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About 東方幻想魔録W ～ The Devil of Decline
In *Touhou Gensou Maroku W – The Devil of Decline*, a mysterious summer incident causes living beings and even structures to vanish across Gensokyo. Four heroes set out to investigate and stop the spiriting‑away phenomenon. Players choose one of the four protagonists, recruit from more than a hundred shikigami allies, and combine them as they see fit to resolve the crisis in a 2‑D turn‑based RPG setting.
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Story premise
The game opens with a summer‑time incident that makes fairies, humans, and even buildings disappear throughout Gensokyo. This unsettling trend spreads, creating fear among the residents and prompting a quest to uncover its cause.
Four individuals volunteer to confront the phenomenon, and the player must guide them toward a solution while navigating the strange disappearances.
- Observe how the narrative frames each disappearance; it may hint at which shikigami are most relevant.
- Compare the incident’s description with earlier Touhou stories to gauge thematic continuity.
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Protagonist selection
After completing the prologue, the player selects one of four protagonists. Each choice alters the initial party composition, the number and type of Spell Cards available, and the relative ease of play.
Characters not chosen initially will later join the party, ensuring all four become available as the story progresses.
- Try each protagonist in separate playthroughs to experience differing starting resources.
- Note which Spell Cards appear early; they can shape early combat strategies.
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Shikigami system
The core mechanic lets players recruit over 100 shikigami allies and equip them in any combination. This “equip your allies” approach determines the party’s abilities and tactical options.
Shikigami can be mixed freely, allowing diverse builds that suit the player’s preferred combat style.
- Experiment with different shikigami pairings to discover synergistic effects.
- Balance offensive and defensive shikigami to handle varied enemy encounters.
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Turn‑based combat
Combat unfolds in a 2‑D presentation using turn‑based mechanics. Players issue commands for each party member, then enemies act in response, creating a strategic back‑and‑forth.
The system emphasizes planning, as the order of actions and shikigami placement can affect battle outcomes.
- Plan moves ahead of enemy turns to maximize shikigami positioning.
- Use the turn order to anticipate enemy patterns and counter them.
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Platform features
The title runs on Windows via Steam and supports full controller input, with gamepad usage recommended. It also offers Steam achievements and family sharing capabilities.
Single‑player mode is the sole gameplay mode, and the game does not list additional operating‑system support.
- If you own a compatible controller, try it for a more comfortable experience.
- Enable family sharing to let other accounts access the game without extra purchase.
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