Run your own sushi shokudo in a mysterious underworld. Satisfy the appetite of your customers, collect suspicious ingredients from bizarre fantastical creatures, and realize your dream of creating ... the legendary Chawanmushi!
The core gameplay loop tasks players with running their own sushi restaurant in a mysterious underworld. Players must serve customers, collect ingredients, and unlock new recipes to satisfy the ever-growing demands of their patrons.
A unique aspect of the game is the need to venture into the underworld caves to collect ingredients from bizarre, fantastical creatures, such as unicorns vomiting rainbows. Players must navigate these caves, home to a number of peculiar and charming creatures, to gather the necessary components for their culinary creations.
Once the ingredients are gathered, players direct their chef to prepare the sushi dishes. Customers have a limited patience meter, so players must work quickly to fulfill orders and keep their establishment running smoothly. This introduces a time management element, as players must balance ingredient gathering, dish preparation, and customer service to ensure a profitable and efficient operation.
As players progress, they can unlock a variety of upgrades for their shokudo, such as additional chefs, faster preparation times, and expanded ingredient storage. These upgrades help to streamline the management process and make the game less challenging as players become more experienced. Additionally, players can work towards unlocking the legendary Chawanmushi, a mysterious and highly sought-after dish that is said to satisfy the wishes of a weird and wacky deity.
The game's visual presentation is a standout feature, with a charming 2.5D art style and hand-drawn illustrations that create a cozy and whimsical atmosphere. The inclusion of cute and fantastical creatures as ingredients adds to the game's unique and engaging aesthetic.