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isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey is a 2D action game. Kijino, a cat-eared adventurer with two tails (Nekomata), embarks on a journey to Isekizima (Ruins Island of dreams and romance: as it was written in the tourist brochure). Explore ruins buried in the forest while enjoying folk music.
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isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey
SteamAbout isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey
isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey
(Original title: isekizima-To-Tabisuru-Nekomata)
Play as Kijino, a cat-eared adventurer with two tails (Nekomata), and embark on a journey to Isekizima (Ruins Island of dreams and romance: as it was written in the tourist brochure). Explore ruins buried in the forest to the beats of folk chants and instruments.
Game Features
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Side-scrolling platforming action - Dash, Dodge, and Triple Jump onward through vast ruins buried in a forest.
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Fighting Monsters - Mix and match combo attacks and various special skills strategically to build up fire in the Nekomata's two tails and blast away multiple enemies at once.
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Character development - Unlock and upgrade over a dozen skills. Character stats, such as max HP and stamina, can also be increased or optionally locked to level 1 for harder play.
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Hand-crafted stages – Detailed landscapes and ambient sound effects that make you feel like you're really there.
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Great soundtrack – Folk music that makes you want to listen to it over and over again. Over 40 songs composed specially to match the unique atmosphere of the landscape.
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Cute character designs – Characters have a wide range of amusing expressions and gestures shown throughout the game.
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Many locomotion types – Exciting means of travel that enhances the sense of adventure—such as a grappling wire, minecart, and pilotable golems.
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Well-paced story – Discover the story naturally over the course of in-game conversations, event dialogues, and abundant illustrations.
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Easy to learn – Learn how to play with fun tutorial stages, in-game tips, and control hints.
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Lots of challenging elements – Unique bosses, high-difficulty areas, achievements, and many collectibles.
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High replayability – Checkpoints are placed throughout stages at regular interval and often near difficult areas, allowing quick retries.
Estimated Playtime
10 hours (Main Story) 20+ hours (100% Completion & Exploration)
Production Background
I really like the "STAGE 1" in many games. It's often a peaceful grassland or lush forest that makes me want to stay there forever. I'm making this game because I want to create a world in which the atmosphere of "STAGE 1" continues. Therefore in this game, the overall atmosphere and difficulty level won't change significantly even as the adventure progresses. (However, due to the nature of the game, the grasslands can't always continue.)
Supported Languages
The developer can only speak Japanese. However, I have people helping with the English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations. Language files are distributed with the game, those simple text files can be freely edited and added by players to add support for new languages. I would be happy if volunteers could help with the translations!
AI Policy
This game does not use any Generative AI. This game does not use any images, sounds, or other materials generated by AI.
Video Streaming Guidelines
As long as you follow the guidelines there are no restrictions on streaming. I hope this game will help you have a good time.
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Video Streaming of Playtest version games is prohibited.
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DEMO versions released before the product release (such as Next Fest DEMO) will not be restricted if it is clearly stated that it is a pre-release DEMO version. There is no need to delete the video after the product release.
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Streaming using the DEMO version after the retail version is released is prohibited.
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There are no in-game scenes or events that prohibit video streaming.
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It is prohibited to publish videos that are intended to only let viewers listen to in-game music (whether a single or multiple) or videos that are intended to only show in-game illustrations. It is not prohibited to stop and show music or illustrations within the scope of normal gameplay.
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There are no restrictions on distribution platforms, however the following sites are prohibited: - Sites that violate public order and morals. - Sites that slander specific individuals, organizations, or works. - Sites that involve religious activities, political activities, anti-social activities, crimes, or infringement of intellectual property rights.
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There are no restrictions on the use of monetization features provided by each video streaming platform, however, streaming for commercial purposes (Streaming that requires payment for watch) is prohibited.
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Feel free to share screenshots (regardless of the version they were taken from).
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These guidelines apply to individuals, corporations, and organizations alike.
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This guideline is subject to change without notice.
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