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Publisher Shochiku, and publisher and developer Bone Nail will release “hotel management simulation x romance visual novel” game Yog-Sothoth’s Yard for Switch on July 23, the companies announced.

Yog-Sothoth’s Yard first launched for PC via Steam on October 20, 2023. It supports English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options, and will add Japanese language support alongside its Switch release.

In Japan, Shochiku will release the game both physically and digitally. The physical standard edition will be priced at 2,970 yen, while a limited edition will also be available for 4,400 yen. The latter includes a special box, retro room keychain, four character frame, and a specially illustrated reversible cover. The standard edition will also include the reversible cover.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Welcome to the yard! In this game, you inherit an ancient villa burdened with shadowy debts. You’ll manage a hotel and hire diverse staff members including Death, a dragon, a Spirit Hunter, and a bioroid maid. Enigmatic guests will arrive, each bringing their own mysterious events. Build your wealth through various methods like mining, adventuring, alchemy, and restaurant management, while adjusting your strategies based on the predictions of Oracles. *Caution: Consulting Oracles may decrease your sanity level! The fate of the world will be shaped by your decisions, and your staff may fall for you based on your choices. This game offers up to 23 different endings.

The Hotel

Making money is great!! Making money is joyful!! What’s that, lose some sanity for the sake of earning money?

The Building

This dilapidated villa can be transformed into a luxurious hotel! As a boss who’s ruthless to customers but kind to employees, you’ll customize rooms specifically for your core staff! …Wait, why is Death sleeping in a pit?

The Beautiful Yard

Please ignore the man-eating plant. Kindly expedite the excavation of the mine and forest. Pay attention to every guest visiting the courtyard and listen to their Oracles to gain extraordinary powers, but be sure to manage your SAN value to avoid confronting the truth too soon. If you see a giant cat covered in eyes, please ask the front desk for a sick leave note.

The Forest

Beyond the hotel lies an expansive forest. With proper development, it can provide a variety of ingredients for your inn’s restaurant.

Food and Alchemy

Place some indescribable animals and plants in specific containers. Chop finely. Add some magical spices from foreign lands. Incorporate some special minerals. It is essential to keep the right temperature from the flames. “Are you talking about alchemy or Eastern mystical culinary arts?” “Both.”

Food

This game offers multiple strategies. Managing food, for instance, helps you swiftly utilize materials and amass wealth. Assist the guests in the yard, and in return you’ll receive diverse recipes from around the world. The automatic listing feature simplifies tasks, while the lovely chef assists in preparing meals. However, you’ll need to transform into a cat and diligently explore the mountains and forests to supply her with an abundance of ingredients.

Alchemy

Stay on good terms with Yevna the Red Dragon, and she will faithfully supply you with alchemical products in the alchemy workshop. By enhancing your alchemy skills, you can boost the workshop’s production. Pprioritising collecting alchemical formulas will enabling you to craft exceptional items, such as the legendary Philosopher’s Stone.

Recruit Employees

Little Leaf: Bioroid Maid – One day, you discovered she was once human (???).

Tlipoca: Trainee Death/ Front Desk Reception – After confessing, “I need to repay 9999 ounces of high-purity souls to the Death Tower,” she brandished her scythe. Will you choose to slaughter your guests to repay her debt?

Yevna: Red Dragon / Alchemist / Director of Operations – Don’t tell her that by the fifth month of your training, your alchemy skills surpassed hers; the proud red dragon will become angry.

Haa Lou Ling: Spirit Hunter / Chef – Although her swordsmanship is impressive, she prefers being a chef. Regardless, her knife skills are excellent.

In addition, there is a variety of unique NPCs with a wide range of different races, appearances, and personalities. Every character has their own story to discover.