Manalia Notes -A memory of innocence-

[後半に日本語レビューあり] [h1] Erase bullets and carve a path—an arcade Breakout-style action with magical girls [/h1] Based on the familiar “Breakout” gameplay, this title adds a “Wave” mechanic to erase bullet patterns while also using each character’s unique magic to push forward. The three heroines have different abilities, giving distinct playstyles as multi-hit, wide-area, or power-focused types. The story unfolds as parallel scenarios for each character, alternating between comical banter and boss battles. Cute anime-style visuals fit well with the cutscenes, and even when bullet density increases, visibility remains clear. In addition, original boss battle BGM enhances the climactic moments. Overall, the flow of gameplay and music gives an impression similar to Touhou-style works. In terms of gameplay, there are multiple difficulty levels and score-attack elements such as combo and no-hit bonuses. However, since progress takes time (especially bosses unleash multiple spell attacks), the lack of a stage select function is a point worth noting. For those seeking the arcade thrill of testing reflexes and score-chasing, or those who simply want to enjoy the cuteness of magical girls br…

Bullet hell + Arkanoid. Basically Touhou, but instead of shooting, you use a ball. There is no English version, but you can play just fine even if you don't understand a word in Japanese. Menu is in English, story is typical "character moves forward and has silly chats with bosses" nonsense, so you really don't lose anything by skipping it. Ball physics can be strange, but the game is rather fun anyway. [spoiler]Objectively:[/spoiler] 7/10