Yogoe Hunter

A choice-driven roguelike text adventure set in medieval Korea and Japan. Encounter 218 mythological creatures from East Asian folklore, shape your story across 94 endings, and grow stronger with each run in a deep, culturally rich world.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >Yogoe Hunter</h2>A choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythologyIf the West has &quot;monsters&quot;, the East has &quot;Yogoe&quot; — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts.Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where you encounter 218 Yogoe, documented like a collectible bestiary, and choose your path through a fantasy world inspired by medieval Korea and Japan.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Easy to play, rich in freedom</h2>All you need to do is read and choose. No complex mechanics — just meaningful choices that branch into 94 different endings. A simple interface, but a deep and immersive storytelling experience.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Explore traditional East Asian culture</h2>Every story in this game is crafted from Korean and Japanese myths, folktales, and historical legends. Become a ninja, a samurai, a monk, a rogue, or even a tyrant — and immerse yourself in a world that reflects the spiritual and cultural depth of East Asia.<h2 class="bb_tag" >200,000+ words of interactive storytelling</h2>With over 200,000 words of story content (as long as 3-4 novels!), you’ll never have the same experience twice. Each choice leads you down a different path, forming your own legend.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Roguelike growth and evolving builds</h2>Each playthrough offers new stats, items, and choices.<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Create your own builds</li><li>Gain power through sacred spirits and ancient beings</li><li>Reincarnate (restart) stronger every time</li></ul>The game might be challenging at first, but with each run, you'll grow — and unlock new paths forward.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Nostalgia for 90s Text Adventures</h2>If you're feeling exhausted by flashy graphics and fast-paced combat, Yogoe Hunter offers a peaceful, narrative-driven text adventure that gives you space to breathe.The game features a curated selection of traditional East Asian music and serene ambient soundtracks, with a simple point-and-click interface that requires no reflexes — only thoughtful choices.It also serves as a nostalgic homage to the text-based adventures and visual novels of the 1990s, making it a perfect fit for players who long for the quiet depth of story-first games from that era.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Recommended if you enjoyed:</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>80 Days, Heaven’s Vault, Reigns</li><li>AI: The Somnium Files, Roadwarden, Citizen Sleeper</li><li>Choice of Games or other interactive fiction with branching narratives</li></ul>If you’re looking for a deeply cultural, choice-based text adventure with roguelike progression, Yogoe Hunter will offer a fresh and unique experience.Yogoe Hunter shares its setting with popular titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, and Nioh, Ghost of Tsusima, all of which explore medieval Japan and East Asian culture. If you're drawn to the atmosphere, mythology, and aesthetics of this era, this game will provide a compelling and culturally rich experience.Inspired by traditional garments, historical texts, and mythical beings, the world of Yogoe Hunter offers a more narrative-driven and introspective journey through East Asia's medieval past.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Over 2,000 AI-generated illustrations + hand retouching</h2>This game features over 2,000 black-and-white illustrations created using AI tools and manually refined for clarity and atmosphere.Thanks to AI, we were able to bring this vast world to life — though some imperfections may remain, and we kindly ask for your understanding.All images were created legally and ethically, without copyright issues.<h2 class="bb_tag" >This demo version includes approximately 20% of the full game's content.</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li>In Story Mode, only the Joseon arc is available.</li><li>During the Joseon arc, alignment decisions (Good/Neutral/Evil) are not applied. Only the Neutral main storyline can be experienced in this demo.</li><li>Survival Mode is limited to Stage 50, and ranking features are not available.</li><li>Achievements will be added in future updates along with continuous story expansions.</li><li>The full version is scheduled to launch in July.If you enjoyed the demo, please consider adding the game to your Wishlist!</li></ul>

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