Mamorukun ReCurse! launches September 25 in Japan

Vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up Mamorukun ReCurse! will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 25 in Japan, publisher City Connection and developer TAKE x OFF announced.

As announced earlier today, Mamorukun Curse! will launch also worldwide in 2025. A specific release date was not announced.

In Japan, the digital edition will cost 3,960 yen (or 3,950 yen on Xbox Series). Physical standard and special editions will also be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch. Here are the details:

• Physical Standard Edition (4,950 yen)
  • A copy of Mamorukun ReCurse!
• Physical Special Edition (9,990 yen)
  • A copy of Mamorukun ReCurse!
  • Special box with new illustration
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Acrylic stand
  • Original art cards by two guest artists
  • Art book reprint

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

About

Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and background music are included at once!

Story

“Where am I?”

Approaching headlights.

Just as he thought he was about to be hit by a car, time passed. When he came to, Mamorukun found himself in a mysterious world.

“Hi everyone~! Welcome to the Netherworld!”

According to the Netherworld shrine maiden Jigokudani Fururu, she summoned “chosen souls” to save the Netherworld from crisis.

Ignoring the protests of the boys and girls gathered with Mamorukun, Fururu continued her explanation.

Currently, someone is trying to open the gate to the “Dark World” in the Netherworld. As a result, the residents of the Netherworld are cursed. To save the Netherworld, you must purify the residents and prevent the gate to the Dark World from opening.

“Now, brave ones! Work hard for the Netherworld!”

Thus, the battle of Mamorukun and the others, summoned to the Netherworld to return to their original world, begins.

System

In addition to the main shot, you can use “curse bullets” powered by each character’s attached spirit. A quick tap fires a “small curse bullet” that lands directly in front of you.

Touching the deployed curse field curses both enemies and yourself! Holding the button charges a “large curse bullet” that flies far. The initial shockwave can erase enemy bullets and grants brief invincibility!

Cursed enemies continuously take damage. Defeating them yields many score items!

When you’re cursed, your power and speed increase for a certain time. However, while cursed, you can’t shoot curse bullets, and once the curse ends, your power decreases. Master the power of curses to advance through the vast Netherworld.

Game Modes

• Arcade Mode – Play the 2008 arcade version. Select stages and tackle missions while managing activity time.
• Story Mode – Introduced in the 2009 home version. Switch characters and aim to conquer all five worlds. Story Mode now supports widescreen!
• Netherworld Action Mode – Added in the 2011 home version. Choose three characters and challenge predetermined courses.

This title includes all past game modes, characters, costumes, and missions.

Additionally, it features Gallery Mode and Online Rankings.

Sound

Starting with the hit track “YO-KAI Disco,” widely known even beyond game fans, this title includes all background music from the original and arranged versions.

It offers a custom function to play your favorite background music versions by mode or stage, and a sound test to listen to all tracks.

Also includes a new theme song by original composer Yousuke Yasui!

Watch a new trailer below. Visit the official website here.

Announce Trailer