One Connect will release The Hundred Youkai Master on PC via Steam

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1 Connect is developing a role-playing game called “The Hundred Spirit Masters“. Initially, they plan to launch this game for PC via Steam. Instead of a full release, they will first make it available through Early Access, but the specific timeline remains undisclosed. However, they’ve shared that a playable demo version of the game will be showcased physically at the Tokyo Game Dungeon 8 event, which takes place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center on May 4.

As an enthusiast, I can’t wait to dive into this captivating game where I’ll be assembling a team of enigmatic Japanese yokai spirits! Unlike other games, it’s got an intriguing twist – it predominantly focuses on intense battles, with minimal mini-games or map traversals. The strategic depth lies in the battle system, where I’ll need to meticulously plan my yokais’ formation and skill sequences to advance through the game.

Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.





■ Game Overview

Select four spirits (yokai) from a collection of 100, each having unique traits, abilities, and combination moves, to assemble your dream team.

All yokai can grow strong with proper training—build your own unbeatable Hyakki Yagyō!

Combat is turn-based and highly strategic.

Victory hinges on skill order, buffs/debuffs, formation choices, and resource management.

This game solely concentrates on battle sequences, offering a swift and intense strategic encounter, devoid of any exploratory or mini-game elements.

■ Key Features

・100 yokai to recruit and battle with!

　A limitless variety of team compositions and strategies based on skills, elements, and synergy.

・Deep, strategic command-based combat

　Skill sequencing, formation tactics, and buff/debuff timing all matter.

・Permanent growth system

　Monsters gain strength through battle and fusing duplicates (Yōryoku Unleashing).

　Equip powerful gear to your favorite yokai to bring out their full potential!

・Temporary growth mechanics

Items such as relics and Yokai seals can provide short-term advantages during missions. Utilize them strategically for quicker completion times or advanced gameplay strategies!

・Multiple playstyles supported

Regardless if you lean towards building raw power through exercise or enhancing speed with strategic boosts, the decision is all yours.

■ Combat System

・Turn-based command battle (no grid movement)

・Each yokai has multiple unique skills

・Skills consume cost points—plan your turns and resource usage carefully

・Combining skill order, buffs, and combo attacks changes the tide of battle

■ Game Details

・Playable yokai: 100

・Playtime: ~10 hours + optional replay content

・Save system: Manual and auto-save supported

・Languages: Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese

・Mode: Single-player only / Full controller support

・Difficulty: No difficulty setting (stages increase in challenge over time)

■ Recommended For Players Who:

・Enjoy character growth and tactical depth

・Want to raise and use their favorite units long-term

・Prefer fast-paced battles without interruptions

・Like focusing on strategy over exploration

・Love Japanese folklore, yokai, and onmyoji themes

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

We use AI to generate some of the characters and backgrounds.

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2025-04-21 22:26