Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!

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Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery! is a single player action game. It was developed by Shadow Glove and was released on April 24, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Story After your father’s passing, you inherit the apartment he left behind. Then one day, a mysterious man appears with a warning for you—the new landlord: "There are Yokai living among the residents in your apartment building." From that moment on, your journey to uncover the cleverly disguised Yokai begins. Overview "Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!" A social dedu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

emotional6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a great premise with endearing characters and a heartwarming story that resonates with players.
The puzzle-solving aspect is well-integrated with character development, making the gameplay feel meaningful and engaging.
Many players found the final chapter to be a satisfying culmination of the gameplay mechanics and emotional moments.

Gameplay mechanics are often confusing and frustrating, leading to a lack of clarity on how to effectively accuse suspects.
The writing is criticized for being linear and unsatisfying, with some players feeling that the deductions are not compelling.
The user interface is clunky, making it difficult to manage evidence and conversations, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay in "Yokai Landlord" features a unique premise and introduces fresh mechanics throughout its chapters, but it suffers from confusing and frustrating elements that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the connection between gameplay and story, many find the mechanics tedious and overly reliant on identifying human statements rather than engaging in true deduction. Overall, despite its flaws, the gameplay serves primarily as a vehicle for narrative delivery rather than a compelling standalone experience.
- “The final chapter made good use of the gameplay mechanics, and finally connected them to the resident relationship-building in an interesting way.”
- “The gameplay felt pretty fresh, with a new mechanic or twist being introduced each chapter.”
- “The gameplay ended up feeling like it was meant to be a vehicle to deliver and support the story and its themes, and so that's why even though I think there are flaws gameplay-wise, I personally wasn't too bothered by that.”
- “Yokai Landlord has a great premise, but it squanders it with frustrating gameplay and unremarkable writing.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the gameplay mechanics that you must use to flush out the yokai both frustratingly obtuse and painfully boring.”
- “It promises an exciting hunt to nail down yokai, but really most of the gameplay is waiting for the humans to say the one statement that definitely proves they are human, given that yokai cannot lie.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story features endearing characters and a heartwarming narrative, though it suffers from significant plot holes and overly dramatic exposition. While the gameplay serves as a vehicle for the story, its convoluted mechanics can detract from immersion. Overall, players appreciate the emotional depth despite the narrative's predictability and structural flaws.
- “The story and characters, while not groundbreaking, were very endearing.”
- “The gameplay ended up feeling like it was meant to be a vehicle to deliver and support the story and its themes, and so that's why even though I think there are flaws gameplay-wise, I personally wasn't too bothered by that.”
- “The story was very heartwarming, and all of the characters were loveable and easy to get attached to.”
- “Massive unbelievable plot hole.”
- “After a while of speaking to them, each resident would go on an incredibly unnatural monologue detailing their whole backstory and past trauma, with generic, cheesy sad music scoring their exposition dump.”
- “While it was pretty easy to figure out who the yokai are and piece together the story, the game relies on you having the correct evidence to prove your theory.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally resonant, highlighting its heartwarming story and lovable characters that foster attachment. While some elements like the UI and music may detract from the serious tone, the overall themes and emotional moments are appreciated for their depth and impact.
- “I enjoyed learning about all the tenants and found the overall message and themes of the game touching.”
- “The story was very heartwarming, and all of the characters were lovable and easy to get attached to.”
- “This game resonated with me in a very heartfelt way that I appreciate, and I hope more people pick this game up.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's art and character design, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.
- “The art and character design are amazing as well.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and cheesy, failing to match the serious and emotional tone the game aims for. Reviewers feel that it detracts from the overall experience, especially during character backstories, which are accompanied by uninspired musical choices.
- “I love the portraits and chibis, but the UI, backgrounds, and music are mediocre and frankly don’t fit a game that’s trying to take itself seriously and be an emotional work.”
- “After a while of speaking to the residents, each one would go on an incredibly unnatural monologue detailing their whole backstory and past trauma, with generic, cheesy sad music scoring their exposition dump.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the process can be confusing and tedious at times, the payoff in terms of resolution and character growth makes it worthwhile.

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