Mononoke No Kuni
Restore villages, purify yokai, and reclaim a lost world in this Japanese-inspired action-adventure set in an otherworld inhabited by Mononoke. Journey through the corrupted Mononoke no Kuni, recover the stolen soul of Musashi the Shiba Inu, and set out on a grand adventure to return home.
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17 itemsAbout the Game
A Small Companion
Musashi, a Shiba Inu, trusts you and follows you anywhere.
Pet him, and he will wag his tail with joy.If danger comes, he will help you.
—But the time you can spend together is limited.
Feed Musashi, train him, and dress him in ninja or samurai outfits.
Join forces and stand against the yokai.
The More You Master It, the More Exhilarating the Combat Becomes
Responsive, satisfying action.
Chain charge attacks, dodges, guards, and parries freely with your own hands.
A purification action system where, if you read the timing, you can deflect every attack.
Push through without taking a hit, or handle every strike with the smallest movements — it all depends on your skill.
Read, deflect, and build your flow. The more you master it, the more dazzling each battle becomes.
(A casual mode is also available, so you can enjoy the story and your adventure with Musashi at your own pace.)
Not to Defeat Them. To Return Them to Yomi.
The yokai that block your path are not mere enemies.
Uncover the sorrowful truths hidden within Japanese folktales.
Why did they become yokai? What memories still bind them?
Wield the ōnusa, a sacred Japanese purification wand, touch their hearts, and soothe the lingering souls that cannot move on.
Mononoke Are Adorable, Even When They Need Help
Their village is being invaded by yokai, but the Mononoke still live their gentle, easygoing lives.
As the village is restored, you will grow closer to them little by little.
Help these strange and cheerful villagers, and spend time by their side.
The Boy Carries Musashi’s Fate Forward
To recover Musashi’s soul, the boy must purify eight great yokai and make his way to the serpent god.
But is bringing back a lost life truly salvation? The shrine maidens who guide the boy are shrouded in mystery as well.
Your journey will change the fate of the puppy and this land.
Because He Wants to Stay with the Puppy, His Only Family, the Boy Chooses This Journey
Please watch over where that wish leads by adding the game to your wishlist.
Features
A bond-driven action experience where you spend time with Musashi, raise him, and grow stronger together
Boss battles that reinterpret Japanese folklore, where you purify yokai with the ōnusa and return them to Yomi to soothe their souls
No stamina gauge, satisfying combat with stylish parries, and a casual mode
Explore villages where Mononoke live, and restore a Japanese-inspired otherworld where the gods have fallen
