Legend of BAKEHIME
A thrilling Japanese-style action game featuring Saya, a half-yokai princess who fires spiritual arrows from her bow, and Jubei, her kind-hearted retainer who wields a spear with mastery. Together, they stand against waves of terrifying yokai through the power of their bond!
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Long ago—back when people still believed in the existence of yokai—there lived a princess of a certain kingdom and her kind-hearted retainer. This is the tale of their extraordinary adventure.
Princess Saya was poisoned by the cursed venom of the Great Serpent and came close to death. Yet through the mystical power of a celestial fox spirit, she was revived as a “Bakehime,” a half-human, half-yokai being.
There was only one way for her to regain her human form: defeat the yokai and destroy the Great Serpent’s bloodline.
"Legend of BAKEHIME" is a side-scrolling action game set in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology.
Jubei, the princess’s loyal retainer, is a master spearman who protects Saya while battling fierce yokai.
Meanwhile, Princess Saya can absorb the spiritual essence of defeated yokai and unleash devastating arrows infused with supernatural power.
The Great Serpent’s clan commands dark sorcery, gathering yokai from across the land to stand against the princess and her companion.
Along their journey, Saya and Jubei will meet both humans and yokai who may become valuable allies in their quest to defeat the Great Serpent’s clan.
Will Saya be able to reclaim her humanity and restore peace to her life?
【Action Gameplay】
Take control of both Princess Saya and her loyal retainer Jubei, switching between them to overcome countless challenges.
Jubei excels in close combat with his spear, while Saya fights from afar using powerful arrows infused with yokai energy.
As their bond deepens throughout the journey, their abilities grow stronger and new techniques become available.
Together, they may be able to overcome even the most formidable foes.
【A World Filled with Yokai】
Blocking your path are countless yokai drawn from Japanese folklore and legend.
Kappa, Tengu, Yuki-onna, servants of the Great Serpent, and many more creatures will attack with unique powers and abilities.
Study their strengths, evade their attacks, and seize every opportunity to strike back.
【A Branching Story】
The choices you make and the people—or yokai—you encounter throughout your journey will shape the story in meaningful ways.
Whom will you trust?
Whom will you recruit as an ally?
Your decisions will determine the fate of the world and lead to different endings.
【A Beautiful Japanese Fantasy World】
Explore a side-scrolling action adventure set in a mystical world where yokai and gods still walk among mortals.
Experience the beauty of traditional Japan and the mysteries of the supernatural through stunning pixel art.
A grand adventure awaits.
