東方エンブレム2 ～EX～

A Touhou fan-made strategy role-playing game (SRPG) set in the beloved world of Gensokyo. Lead a band of iconic characters through tactical battles, aiming to annihilate the enemy camp and seize control of their base.

Core gameplay

The game combines grid-based combat with deep strategic options. Each weapon and class has strengths and weaknesses against enemy types, and every character offers a distinct role on the map. Exploit enemy patterns, use fixed-damage or elemental effects, and deploy your team to outmaneuver the opposition. Capturing enemy bases is victory, while being captured leads to defeat.

Story and setting

The next setting unfolds in Gensokyo during the Gensokyo Battle Tournament, where all youkai participate. Rules are simple: the winner gains control of the losing camp, and may even receive a gift from the defeated side. This is a full-fledged SRPG experience suitable for players at any starting level.

Roster and presentation

A vast roster returns and expands to include familiar faces such as Sanae, Reimu, Sakuya, Remiria, Flandre, Patchouli, Cirno, Youmu, Marisa, Miko, and many more. The game adds Toyosatomimi Miko as a new recruit, and the Mima portraits have been completely revamped for a refreshed look.

New systems and balance

New jobs—Supporter, High Priest, Guard, and Guardian—expand tactical options. Balance adjustments refine the overall playability, with increased ally growth variance and tailored difficulty scales. Easy mode grants extra bonuses and enemy stat reductions, while Lunatic raises challenge levels and introduces exclusive bonus items.

Base, alliance, and recruitment

The base system dictates victory or defeat through capture mechanics. Alliances can form when opponents request them, allowing rival camps to join your forces. A Persuasion command lets certain characters recruit enemies to your side, adding a dynamic layer of diplomacy to battlefield strategy.

Equipment, classes, and growth

Equipment and weapon types are central to strategy. Weapons have unique ranges, one-way properties, and special effects that alter combat. Classes range from Priests and Warriors to Rogues, Dragons, and top-tier Knights. Each character has a final class and unlock conditions; growth rates vary by class, offering significant replay potential. Keys open treasure chests, and some keys are restricted to specific classes.

Tips for play

Plan around terrain effects, manage resources, and exploit weapon advantages. Consider class changes and equipment combinations to unleash powerful attacks and reliable defenses. Hidden items and bonus points add extra rewards as you map your strategy across vast maps.