Fine Corporation has officially launched the highly-anticipated werewolf-style mystery adventure game “Yokai Landlord: Yokai Mystery!” on Steam. Dive into a world of intrigue and deduction as you track down a Yokai infiltrating your apartment.
About the Game
In “Yokai Landlord: Yokai Mystery!”, players take on the role of a young landlord who inherits an apartment after the loss of his father. A mysterious man warns you that a Yokai is among the residents, setting off a series of deductive reasoning days to uncover the Yokai cleverly disguised as a human.
Gameplay and Features
Unique Residents: The game features a variety of charming yet suspicious residents. In a world where anyone could be the Yokai, remember that “Yokais cannot lie” and use various clues to identify and expel the honest residents.
New Moon Peril: On the night of the new moon, Yokais unleash their true power, making it a perilous time. That night marks the final deadline to uncover the truth.
Chapter-Based Story: The story is divided into multiple chapters, with changing seasons and new residents (Yokais?) moving in to replace those expelled in previous chapters. Deduce which resident is a Yokai disguised as a human, present evidence, and expel them.
Mysterious Man: As the landlord, uncover the true intentions of the mysterious man who reveals why a Yokai keeps infiltrating your apartment.
Key Features
- Detective Adventure: Find the “Yokai” that cannot tell a lie. Unlike traditional werewolf games, the objective is to identify the Yokais who are not lying by eliminating the humans who are lying.
- Engaging Conversations: Engage in conversations with lying humans and Yokai disguised as humans to identify contradictions and uncover the true Yokai.
- Emotional Story: Interact with residents to understand their unique personalities and characters, creating a conflict over whether to expel someone. The story unfolds toward an emotional ending.
- Ending Theme Song: The ending theme song, “Sora wo Aruku Hito” featuring Inori on vocals, adds color to the story. As players progress, the meaning of the lyrics becomes clear, leaving a lasting impression.
Attractive Characters and Excellent Storytelling
The anime-style titles and pop characters appeal to a wide range of audiences. The contrast between the evil deeds of the Yokai and the individuality of the residents creates a heartwarming novel game that goes beyond mere visual appeal.
New Challenge for Fine Corporation
Shadow Glove, the development team, was formed by Fine Co., Ltd., which has been involved in game development for 25 years. This new adventure game is the result of Fine’s culture and the efforts of a young team poised to lead the next generation.
Product Information
- Title: Yokai Landlord: Yokai Mystery!
- Distributed by: Fine Co. Ltd.
- Developer: Shadow Glove
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Genre: Mystery Adventure
- Number of players: 1
- Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified)
- Price: USD17.99 (including tax)
- Soundtrack Price: USD8.99 (10% off during Apr. 25-May 6)
- Game/Soundtrack Bundle Price: USD26.98 (16% off during Apr. 25-May 6)
For more information, visit the official website or the game’s Steam page.
