With Sakuya as the main character, it makes sense that pausing is actually a feature.
Make high-power attacks with a shoulder-mounted Remilia! If Remilia is hit by an enemy's attack, she will sulk and become unusable for a while.The run-of-the-mill nostalgic side-scroller action game!Little Sister Smells of DeathPut the unwilling Flan into the bath! There is big trouble in the mansion today too!Stick Meiling out in the front and she'll protect Sakuya! Be careful not to be blown away along with a laser-type attack!Touhou Furan-shuu
Touhou: Rotten Egg Stench. The kanji 腐卵 (furan) rhyme with "Flan" but mean "rotten egg".Sakuya attacks by throwing knives! Allows for rapid fire, but range is low and shot power is weak!If your head or fingers are hurting in mid-game, have Sakuya stop time! Expend Sakuya's strength to restore player enthusiasm!Lecture...
When it's game over, Patchouli gives you indirect walkthrough hints!