MegaMari: Marisa no Yabou | AspreyFM

Today we look at one of the earliest and most well known Touhou fan games ever created, made by one of the most recognizable names in the Touhou game. How well does this relic hold up? Prepare to be upset!
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[@veto_5762]

Good prank bro, but everyone knows the canon protagonist of megamary is broly

[@D00000T]

I thought “doujin circle you probably heard of” meant another one that has made a couple decently well known games in the community, not the group behind the main spin-off games

[@JessePrower]

Pretty sure it was being said jokingly.

[@StarkMaximum]

The best things about this game are: -The cute sprites -The kickass music (in particular the stage select theme and boss selected jingle are surprisingly great) -The fact that (I believe) it gave us Mecha-Patchy, who has been my Steam icon for *OVER A DECADE.*

[@federicodimattei5703]

I've actually been attempting to beat this game for years now, on and off of course, and I can finally stop feeling bad about finding it too difficult. Seriously, I've never seen anyone else talk about how bullshit it can get before this and I was really starting to doubt myself.

[@Someonewithaspace]

they made a touhou version of MegaBuro!

[@justsomesimplenuclearbirbs4313]

MegaMari. Holy shit... I've played a far amount of Mega Man inspired games, be it fanmade or its own thing, but I've never seen or heard of a fan game that leaned too far to one side and basically tumbled in the process trying to emulate different things. The idea of a laser capable of hitting foes from afar and also through walls is something everyone enjoys seeing. But that laser doing *chip* damage and also hitting *one* target just makes me go "But why? Why would you do that?" Then seeing some of the levels gave me Super Mario Maker flashbacks with how much enemy spam there is. Kinda makes me wish some of the special weapons had more damage output or Alice's main attack had more damage, a bigger hit box *and* a pierce effect. Seriously, the puny laser seems like it would be Marisa's thing given that she uses a lot of them though-out the series and the numerous fangames. Also sucks that in order to use Alice's signature ability/"weapon" (I don't really consider Shanghai a weapon, but she *does* wield one) you *have* to get four weapons for Alice. What? Did Alice just suddenly remember that she had Shanghai in her dress after getting four weapons? Same goes for Marisa and her broom, what the bloody hell caused the two most iconic things for Marisa and Alice respectively to just not function anymore and also somehow make them weaklings?! Why can't they fly? Why can't they use their iconic abilities? Why is one of the most adorable characters in Touhou locked behind needing four random weapons?! There are literally so many things that are never explained properly in the game! I get we're following the formula of the classic Mega Man series, *BUT SOME CLARIFICATION ON WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WOULD BE NICE THANK YOU!!!*

[@ryoji7036]

This game is really wild in some parts, but it's probably why I love it, just like megaman and bass if not even more

[@dandydal6720]

Udongein X released recently is pretty damn fantastic too, worth a playthrough or 5 if you like the x style of games

[@MedsieLovr]

Where where where is Where is broly!!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!?!!

[@Suwawako]

yumeko fan

[@MedsieLovr]

@@Suwawako yes

[@AirRideMaster]

Since other people are mentioning fangames that mix Mega Man and Touhou, I'll mention Legend of Dark Witch. It's touhou derivative rather than a full doujinsoft game (but Inside System, the creators, did do Touhou Doujinsoft in the past), but it's one I really enjoy.

[@dendx3888]

AND IM STILL PISSED THAT THERE IS NO TOUHOU SONIC LIKE FAN GAME, AYA IS FAST AF

[@dendx3888]

Anyone comment if there should be and any ideas anyone have for it

[@maggyspace7319]

Who should be Eggman?

[@kirbyjinet302]

@@maggyspace7319the girl from pc98 who made mimi chan

[@alanfinck5595]

Were you aware that putting a mushroom on every tile of the password screen takes you to the wily stages...WITHOUT WEAPONS??? (except for marisa's broom)

[@eizneckam4936]

Mega Mari was actually how I got into Touhou. I heard Youmu's theme in Rockman no Constancy and tracked it down to the source... I probably regard this game with way more nostalgia than it deserves because of that... But I maintain that the soundtrack is godlike.

[@anueutsuho7425]

Same!

[@Monhamd1000]

Finally, a good Touhou and Megaman crossover

[@Josuh]

Udongein X doe 😳

[@Monhamd1000]

@@Josuh What?

[@fragrantshirt6302]

@@Monhamd1000 There’s a Mega Man X-based Touhou fan game called Undogein X.

[@Set666Abominae]

In fairness, the messy, crowded staircase has precedent in Megaman X4 (Split Mushroom) and X5 (Shining Firefly). To be more critical though, that still looks like a badly designed stage.

[@JessePrower]

Those two examples are not nearly as offensive as the two Youmu staircases. They don't shit dozens of enemies at you that you can't realistically counter without special weapons.

[@Set666Abominae]

@@JessePrower well that’s the point. It’s not a novel idea, clearly having pedigree in existing Megaman games, but done poorly. Also worth noting that the staircases in X4, X5 and X7 (forgot there’s one in that “game” as well) are actually “flat”, in that despite being gradients the player can just walk up them. These look like they’re segmented into platforms, hugely reducing sideways mobility.

[@BlueFire2424]

Yooooooooooo for real this time.

[@ImmacHn]

You know, this game is rough around the edges, but barring a very few instances, I wouldn't say it is unfair.

[@phibbykaden]

Ditto that sentiment. Play it smart, and you can be satisfied with how things have gone when everything's said and done. Rush through it like a ninny (or like myself; I've played it a few times ()^_^), and you only have yourself to blame.

[@WhimWidget]

Copy that sentiment, too! Game and bosses really do keep in mind your movement options. Each boss can even be done damageless, _and_ weaponless. Though, Remilia's particularly tough weaponless. Yukari is the deadliest thing, though you can't reach Yukari without 8 weapons and the game knows that. On top of everything, _all_ the abilities of the characters have their own strengths and usage versatilty in my opinion, and add a lot to the fun of the game. (Even Cirno+Alice Atomic fire. At max charge, it goes through and continuously damages objects until if fires 3 seconds late). The game gives you powerful weapons and expects you to use them. Stages are doable without, but seem like they also acknowledge tricker ones can be returned to with weapons. It takes like...one weapon of a plethora of weapons to make Youmu's staircase much more of a breeze. The Wi...Patchouli stages seem like they're built around the fact you'd have 8 weapons. It even greets you with fodder to go ham with.

[@59shordie]

"especially when her position gets funky"

[@Suwawako]

MEGAMAN!!!!!!

[@Shritistrang]

I agree that this game is too exhausting to play more than once. But I really enjoyed most of the music. I'm especially a huge fan of the music from the Reisen and Yuyuko levels.

[@phibbykaden]

I can't honestly say the same on that first part. I have three or four completed playthroughs under my belt, and if need be I can do it again. The trick is to give it time.

[@furicuri3]

Figuring out the hitbox happens really fast and - as usual - with a bit of practice you can easily move through most danmaku that is thrown at you. That said... yes, there's a lot of unfair and difficult to master stuff in there, so better bring some patience with you if you play it.

[@profdude]

The unfairness of the game is part of the charm for me. Its much more fun than Rock Maiden, but I get it.

[@jettlucashayes8508]

speaking of 2d bullet hells, Rabi Ribi is how you do it right, you could proably make video about that game since its close enough to a touhou fan game.

[@whomstthehecc3028]

Hell yeah, amazing 2D bullet hell game. Was going to suggest this, but, seems like somebody already did for me.

[@somefries3101]

It's more like a Metroid touhou game

[@Iono9999]

This Touhou based Mega Man is hard as hell

[@dendx3888]

Finally you cover this game

[@ironmaster6496]

as a big fan of both franchises i need to tray this, even if its hard as hell. ps: did this game predicted the witch of scarlet dreams Marisa??

[@f.u.m.o.5669]

I like this developer team because SWR

[@ltxr9973]

That heavier version of the super marisa land song is hilarious. Wily 3b reminds me a bit of picture city from Rayman which is definitely a bad omen.

[@DJruslan4ic]

All right guys, it's time for... Sakuya Zero!

[@FORTEtheSECOND]

All of your complaining _almost_ got me to dislike this but then you cheesed it all with the help or your Special Weapon ... *Hisoutenmukyu* Well Played, Mokou-tan ... Well Played . T^T

[@Itz_Sophia19]

MARISAAAAAA

[@blocks4857]

Imagine Touhou plants vs zombies

[@Octav2000]

I HIGHLY recommend udongein X it’s really good

[@ultimapower6950]

10:00 so gate from x6 was a hag all along

[@greenicon7972]

broly best 2hu

[@aflhabalafhabab]

Nostalgia Propaganda? That’s an actual term?

[@vibuma]

The megaman and bass of touhouXmegaman fangames,i am a huge touhou and megaman fan but i never played this because almost everyone told me that this game sucks.

[@Volcaking._1]

The worse Megaburo

[@luisangel8147]

the game looks awful as hell