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YOKAI RETURN

This is a Souls-like action game. You fight by switching between characters equipped with different weapons. You can balance your character build with your desire to use a variety of weapons.

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Kiyomori
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Kiyomori
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February 8, 2026
174 days ago
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About the Game

Switch between siblings and battle yokais (japanese monster)!
In the Meiji era (1906), yokais have emerged from the basement of an exploded armory and are wreaking havoc all over the place.
Shizuka, who fights with swords and guns, and Takeru, who fights with spears and clubs, set out to save everyone!
This is a Souls-like action game with a 2D top-down perspective.

Switch between characters and weapons to defeat 35 unique yokais. Each monster has different weaknesses to weapons and different behavior. Shizuka can attack from close to long range with her guns and swords, while Takeru can attack from wide to medium range with his club and spear. Switch between Shizuka and Takeru, and their weapons, to suit the enemy and the situation.

Use the golden spirits obtained by defeating yokais to freely build up both Takeru and Shizuka separately.

No matter what buildup you choose, you can use all weapons and armor available in the game.

You can obtain items from treasure chests on the field, items dropped by enemies, and items purchased at stores.

You will clear the game once you have defeated all the yokai bosses.

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