Yes, SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist, the intriguing horror action game from Kadokawa Corporation and WODAN, won’t be gracing our screens until 2025. Initially slated for a fall 2024 release, fans must exercise patience.
This delay was announced by the publishers Kadokawa Game Linkage and ABC ANIMATION. This game is set to launch on both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
If you’re wondering what makes this game tick, here’s a peek into its world: Players step into the shoes of Yono, a shrine maiden who navigates haunted houses filled with Mononoke—those tricky yokai and vengeful spirits. Each time she enters these eerie mansions, they morph around her. Talk about an unsettling surprise!
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The main character is a shrine maiden named Yono, who has to survive in haunted houses where Mononoke (yokai and vengeful spirits) lurk, using limited items and traps in this strategy roguelike horror action game!
Shrine Maiden Yono Takes on the Challenge of Escaping From Numerous Haunted Houses in This Roguelike!
Following her missing Onmyouji brother’s footsteps leads Yono into terrifying territory. With three different modes—“Harai,” “Misogi,” and “Gyou”—it appears there’ll be plenty of room for challenge as players try their hand at surviving endless dungeons.
The Goal is to Escape From the Haunted House and Defeat the Mononoke by Making Full Use of Traps!
Players will need sharp wits; listening for clues like noises or traces left behind will be crucial. Setting traps while luring Mononoke into them sounds like an exhilarating mix of strategy with just enough fright! Oh—and when Yono finds herself cornered? She taps into another side of herself that gives her quite the boost.
Various Elements Have Been Greatly Improved from the Previous Game!
This installment promises even more Mononoke types and traps. Plus, based on player feedback from earlier titles in this series, adjustments have been made for smoother gameplay experiences.
