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Blade of the Yokai

Journey through Edo period Japan as you fight demons and explore dungeons to save Japan from demon lord Oden in Blade of the Yokai.

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Storm Eye Studios
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Storm Eye Studios
Release
April 25, 2025
1 year and 99 days ago
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About the Game

SUMMARY OF THE GAME:

Journey through Edo Japan as you fight enemies and bosses. Explore dungeons to save Japan from demon lord Oden in Blade of the Yokai. You'll play as Katsuro, a teenage boy who lives a peaceful life in Asahi village. Help katsuro defeat demon lord Oden and help save his world and Edo Japan.

EXPLORATION IS KEY:

Blade of the Yokai is designed around exploration in the world of Edo Japan. You'll travel across a few big regions: The forest, the coast, and the mountain. Each region has a dungeon for you to beat. You'll also have plenty of secrets to find if you look hard enough. Fight all kinds of enemies such as the Slime, Cyclops, Fish, Octopus, and Bamboo through out your journey in Edo Japan. Find chest and weapons to help you defeat enemies and bosses helping you get closer in saving Edo Japan.

USE YOUR WEAPONS WISELY:

As you progress through the game, you'll find new weapons that you can use to fight the enemies. You will also need to use those weapons to unlock new ways to explore. Use the Ninjaku to shoot fire and break wood in your quest through the world of Edo Japan. Use the Shuriken as a long rang weapons to reach objects and defeat enemies. Use an Axe to break rocks in your exploration through Edo Japan.

HELP OUT THE VILLAGE:

Asahi village will have side quests from villagers who require your assistance. Lend them a hand, and you will get rewarded with credits and some exciting rewards as a thank you to help you through your exploration in Edo Japan.

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