Despite its various flaws, the game excelled in creating disturbing environments. There, Touhou aspect of 3rd eye came off more as a set dressing than anything of actual substance. The story tackles serious subject matter, but the translation makes it difficult to really get involved with what was going on. 3rd eye's gameplay works with a streamlined approach to the adventure game formula, eliminating a major portion of the puzzle solving expected in the genre. Regardless of the game’s issues, 3rd eye is worth recommending to dedicated Touhou fans or those who particularly like creepy, cutesy aesthetic.