Enter the occult with new suspense adventure game Itachi: Haunted Abodes

Anybody who knows me knows I have a love for crazy Japanese game titles, so when Itachi: Haunted Abodes, or to give it its full name, Itachi: Haunted Abodes Wandering Through 2000s Tokyo Culture, caught my eye, I was in from the start. Having said that, I do find horror games and games about exorcisms a bit too creepy for my tastes, so maybe not, but let’s venture forth anyway.

Set during the vibrant Tokyo 2000s era, players will explore the city’s wide-ranging subcultures to uncover the mystery behind a haunted property. From live music venues to maid cafes and the lolita haunt, Jingubashi Bridge, players will also traverse through history, discover ghosts, and bring them back to their homeland.

The story progresses by switching between the perspectives of Itachi and Tanuki. Play as Itachi, an ordinary person with extraordinary communication skills. While he isn’t privy to supernatural phenomena, his gift of the gab allows him to gather information even from band girls and maids that he meets for the first time. It’s a huge contrast to shy ol’ Tanuki, who has trouble speaking to others but can “see” the unseen. Use the abilities of both characters to negate the Ubusuna’s attacks and gather information. What lies at the intersection of both characters’ viewpoints may be the truth!

The game is being made by Room6 Inc. from Japan and is expected to land in 2027, so it’s quite a wait for this one. You can check out its Steam page right here.

Included episodes

• “Domeki Bassist” – A story about the sudden death of a bassist and the love affairs of a music band’s female fans
• “Oshirasama Maid,” – Who killed the maid? This tale unveils the secrets of moe and maid culture
• “Mushroom Lolita” – An office lady has died from overwork. Discover her true identity and question the meaning of work through the Harajuku lolita subculture lens
• “Nanashi Gothic” – Settle your ties to your hometown, where all mysteries are solved