Kodoani.com – Toydium just announced exciting news about a new cooperative survival horror game called NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain (Japanese name: Noroi Kago: Gegege no Yoru). Based on the world of Ge Ge Ge no Kitarothe anime adapted from the author's legendary manga Shigeru Mizukithe game will officially launch on Steam on the day January 23, 2024.
A challenging yokai horror experience
Toei Animation describes NOROI KAGO is a cooperative horror game where up to four players must work together to survive and escape a space filled with yokai – supernatural creatures inspired by Japanese folklore. The game not only brings a scary element but also challenges the player's teamwork and survival ability in a stressful environment.
NOROI KAGO will support interface and subtitles in nine languages, including: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Spanish Latin America, promising to reach a large number of global players.
The strong return of the Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro brand
This new game marks a big step forward in expanding the world Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro into the field of horror games. Before that, games like Yuru~i Ge Ge no Kitaro: Yōkai Dotabata Daisensō left its mark, but NOROI KAGO brings a completely new style, exploiting the depth of the dark atmosphere characteristic of the original work.
Besides, the movie Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo (The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe) is also receiving great attention with its re-release in October 2024. The new version, titled Shinsei-ban (True Birth Version), adding more than 300 scenes and remastered voiceovers, providing a different and mature experience with an R15+ rating.
The indelible legacy of Shigeru Mizuki
Started in 1959 under the name Hakaba KitarōMizuki's manga has inspired seven anime television series, multiple animated films, and two live-action films. This work is not only famous for its creativity in creating yokai characters but also for its profound message about the intersection between the human and supernatural worlds.
NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain promises to be not only a game, but also a bridge that brings players to the mysterious and fascinating stories of the yokai world. Prepare yourself and invite your friends to join this haunting adventure this coming January!
