Indie game enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist, set for autumn 2024.
This new title marks the second collaboration between KADOKAWA Game Linkage and ABC Animation, who are also behind the much-anticipated Ninja Slayer Neosaitama in Flames, launching this summer.
The game will debut on Steam, and you can add it to your wishlist now. Stay updated via its dedicated X account.
SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is an action survival game with horror elements. It follows the story of Yono, a Miko (maiden exorcist), on her quest to find her missing exorcist brother. Her journey leads her to a mysterious mansion filled with mononoke (yokai and vengeful spirits).
Players must survive by detecting mononoke through sounds or clues, but exploration can also eliminate enemies.
When Yono faces danger, an alternate personality enhances her abilities. Effective management of this change is key to survival.
The game offers three modes: “Harai,” “Misogi,” and “Gyou”. “Gyou” is the hardest mode, challenging players to survive in an endless dungeon. Set in a Japanese environment, the game features numerous monster threats.
Inspired by the previous Shinonome game on Steam, the new release incorporates user feedback, adding various characters and a challenging boss.
SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist is available in Japanese, English, and Chinese. Suitable for all ages, it is highly recommended for retro gaming enthusiasts.
The creators stated: “The place Yono must go to is a terrifying place where mononoke reside and the very structure of the mansion changes every time one enters. Only time will tell what awaits her when she opens the sliding doors…
“Even in the gaming world, Indie games are unique because they allow the creator’s thoughts and ideas to shine through in a straightforward manner. This project aims to use Indie Games to popularize the titles that these games are based on, in not only Japan but the rest of the world as well.”
