Casual · 2022
Yōkaimaki
Dive into *Yōkaimaki*, a 2D horror fishing and cooking simulation game developed by USC’s Open Alpha. Set in 19th-century Japan, you play as a young fisherman who inherits his family’s struggling sushi business. By day, you fish the ocean and by night, you cook to keep the legacy alive. But once a year, during the blood moon, ordinary fish transform into terrifying yōkai—mythical sea creatures that threaten your restaurant’s survival. Over four nights, explore the depths, reel in these cryptids, and quickly assemble them into mouthwatering sushi dishes. The game blends survival horror with creative cooking mechanics, challenging you to balance fear and flavor. Pay close attention to your journal entries to uncover the lore behind each monster and the world’s dark secrets. Will you protect your business, your customers, and your sanity? *Yōkaimaki* offers a unique mix of tension, tradition, and imagination. Can you master both the sea and the kitchen before dawn? The fate.