Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri
A modern Japanese-style fantasy story involving Yue, a young boy born and raised at a shrine, and his friendship with the "Ayakashi" spirits. HaccaWorks* presents a A mysterious, spiritual adventure game.This is a fully voiced version that includes a prequel and a new ending.
Developer
Publisher
Release
February 28, 2024
2 years and 156 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive40 reviews97.5%
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.No votes yet
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
6 itemsAbout the Game
A modern Japanese-style fantasy story involving Yue, a young boy born and raised at a shrine, and his friendship with the "Ayakashi" spirits.
●Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi
A PC game released in 2011, the second released by the indie games group HaccaWorks*.
In 2014 it was re-released on the PSP gaming system with a major revision of the main scenario, and with full voices, a prequel, and a new ending.
This new version of the game has all the content of the PSP version, but is now even easier to play, available on the Steam!
●Story
Yue is a young boy, born in a mountain shrine in the town of Utsuwa.
One day, he attends the winter festival together with his childhood friend, a black fox named Kurogitsune.
The lanterns burn bright red, and the people are buzzing. As Yue sees the outside world for the first time in his life, he meets two mysterious boys.
Upon returning to the mountain, the owner of the shrine, Mikoto, told him.
Prepare the "meal".
●Character
Likes to take things at his own pace. He enjoys being lazy, but also has a curious side to him.
He descends from the mountain for the first time on the day of the winter festival...
A black fox that has been together with Yue since he was a child. He is a good friend, and a self-proclaimed big brother to Yue. Strong-willed and straightforward, he is an open book to those around him.
A second-year student at Utsuwa High School.
He lives together with his father and little sister. He has a rather mature personality for his age, and is a caring eldest son. Both he and Yue seem to remember something about each other...
A second-year student at Utsuwa High School, he is the son of the heir of a large land-owning family.
Due to his severe allergies he is always carrying a box of tissues under his arm.
He has a straightforward personality, for better or for worse. After having met Yue at the festival, he is trying to uncover his true identity.
A mysterious man who appears at twilight. Even though he's always smiling, there's something not quite right about him.
He acts as if he knows Yue.
●Product
Original：HaccaWorks*
Genre：A mysterious, spiritual adventure
Voice Actor：Shinosuke Tachibana,Kei Shindo,Daichu Mizushima,Takahiro Sakurai,Kosuke Toriumi,Kenyu Horiuchi,Miyuki Sawashiro and others
Language：Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese) ※Voice in Japanese only
