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Is Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot'em up fans who want mechanics beyond dodging and firing
- Experienced arcade players seeking demanding, skill-focused challenges
- Players interested in Japanese folklore-inspired visuals and settings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed shooter with forgiving progression may find the demanding design unsuitable
- Players who want weapon upgrades or varied power-up collection may find the fixed standard shot restrictive
- Players looking for a long campaign may find three stages too limited
Our take on Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra
Rather than relying on power-ups to change the player's weapon, this shoot'em up centers progression on reading bullet patterns, returning attacks, and timing violet beams. Its counter system replaces the genre's usual dodge-and-fire rhythm with deliberate confrontations against incoming projectiles.
What is Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra?
Nandeyanen!?
– The 1st Sûtra is a side-scrolling shooter featuring Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who awakens from a millennium of sleep to face supernatural pranksters. The campaign has three areas: Mountain, Forest, and Temple. A counter system lets players redirect enemy projectiles, while three Mini-Tengu allies can be called in to emit violet beams. Tenguman can also form an aura that makes selected bullets counterable. Bombs lure shots away and briefly grant invulnerability, but do not hurt enemies.
Different defenses call for different attacks: blue barriers yield to redirected bullets, whereas yellow barriers require violet beams. Each stage hides five Siddham items; collecting them enables a potent strike against the boss. There are no upgrade items, so the regular shot remains fixed. Text is available in English, Japanese, Korean, and French.
How Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra plays
- 01Bullet counter
- An aura lets Tenguman redirect incoming bullets by tapping forward.
- 02Mini-Tengu beams
- Three partners recharge separately and release violet beams after deployment.
- 03Shield-specific attacks
- Blue barriers respond to countered shots, while yellow ones require violet beams.
- 04Hidden Siddham drops
- Collecting five concealed drops in a stage enables a strong attack against its boss.
- 05Three included stages
- The available stages are Mountain, Forest, and Temple.
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Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra: platforms & release
Is Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot'em up fans who want mechanics beyond dodging and firing. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed shooter with forgiving progression may find the demanding design unsuitable.
Where can I download Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra?
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What platforms is Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra on?
Windows only.
