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❤ Harnessing the Power of Discord

The core gameplay mechanic revolves around the "Discord Mode", which allows players to temporarily amplify both the challenge and rewards. Activating Discord greatly intensifies enemy bullet patterns, but skilled players who survive the onslaught are rewarded with extra lives and a significant score boost. Mastering the timing and usage of the Discord Mode gauge is essential to success, with the option to permanently enable Discord in "Dissonant Mode" to power unique "Flash Bomb" abilities.

❤ Diverse Arsenals for Every Playstyle

Ephemeral Unnatural Balance offers a cast of playable characters, each with their own unique firing patterns and abilities. Players can experiment to find the character whose playstyle suits them best, adding to the game's replayability. The developers cater to players of all skill levels by providing four difficulty settings in the main game and two in the Extra stage.

❤ Overcoming Challenging, Fair Obstacles

Reviews praise the game's well-designed difficulty curve, which presents a substantial challenge but feels fair and surmountable through practice and mastery of the mechanics. The incorporation of the Discord Mode adds an extra layer of depth, as players must weigh the risks and rewards of activating this powerful tool.

❤ Unique Stages and Unconventional Bosses

Each stage introduces its own distinct gimmicks and bullet patterns, maintaining a sense of freshness and discovery throughout the experience. The boss battles are particularly noteworthy, with the reversal of the traditional Touhou boss hierarchy providing an amusing and rewarding challenge for players to overcome.