Fujiwara Phoenix

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Twin Phoenix Interactive

To be announced

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

In this metroidvania Touhou fan game, burn a path through Gensokyo as Fujiwara no Mokou with a powerful array of unlockable abilities, but exercise caution as they will burn you right back. Merciless aggression is the key; with defeating enemies as the only way to restore precious hp.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Fujiwara Phoenix

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