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Is Yokai Hunter Shintaro worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro platform adventure fans who want stages with branching routes
- Players who enjoy boss fights as part of a stage-based quest
- Players drawn to Japanese folklore who want it in a 2D platform game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a linear stage order may find the non-linear layout a poor match.
- Players who prefer low-pressure encounters may hit a wall at the challenging bosses.
- Players looking for a 3D adventure rather than 2D platforming may prefer another format.
Our take on Yokai Hunter Shintaro
The likely sticking point is the boss encounter at the end of each stage: the game describes these fights as challenging, so players who want to move through platform sections without demanding boss battles may stop there.
What is Yokai Hunter Shintaro?
Yokai Hunter Shintaro is a 2D platform adventure following two heroes as they seek harmony between people and the Yokai realm.
Players traverse non-linear stages through forests, caves, and volcanoes, confronting each area's boss. Two playable heroes have distinct play styles, and new skills become available as the journey advances. The quest also includes releasing three sacred beasts, each of which provides a special ability. The story takes inspiration from Japanese folklore, while the platforming draws on retro classics.
How Yokai Hunter Shintaro plays
- 01Two playable characters
- Each character offers a different way to play.
- 02Sacred beast abilities
- Freeing three sacred beasts grants special abilities.
- 03Non-linear stages
- The route spans forests, caves, and volcanoes, with a boss fight in each stage.
- 04Unlockable skills
- Skills become available as the game progresses.
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Yokai Hunter Shintaro: platforms & release
Is Yokai Hunter Shintaro worth it?
It is worth it if: retro platform adventure fans who want stages with branching routes. Skip it if: players seeking a linear stage order may find the non-linear layout a poor match.
Where can I download Yokai Hunter Shintaro?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Yokai Hunter Shintaro's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Yokai Hunter Shintaro on?
Windows only.
