TOBARI and the Vampire Alchemist

About the Game

Set in the outskirts of the 19th century, explore the deep forest, gather rare materials, craft elixirs, and work alongside the TOBARI to earn silver coins.

Experience a Dark Adventure of Twisted Emotions

Deep in the forest, an alchemist hides a monster, Tobari. Driven by hidden motives that outweigh the danger, the alchemist suffers from an illness. Beside them, the monster finds its heart torn by strange, conflicting emotions...

“I want to be friends” vs. “I want to eat you.”
“I want to escape this pain” vs. —

Playtime: 1 hour (excluding completionist content).
Gameplay: Explore two distinct maps—“Reality” and the “Desk.” Converse with characters and craft elixirs.
Difficulty: Relaxed.

Characters

Nagi

The alchemist. To craft an “elixir,” they moved alone from a hidden institute to an abandoned shop in the forest. Though Nagi has to nurse the injured Karato much of the time, they harbor a deep hatred for the Tobari.

Karato

A young Tobari. His gregarious nature makes him an excellent shopkeeper, but his monstrosity forced him to a nomad existence before he found Nagi. He has never questioned his nature…until now.

Eisberg&Gregor

Allies who assist Nagi. At times they act as mentors; at others, they are the trial itself. Long term friends, they are very different.

System

Focus on story: Lots of talking and role-play.

The feeling of the game: Dark but warm, “slice-of-life” interactions.

Game play: Relaxed (No fighting, no Game Overs)

What is a “Tobari”?

A hidden race of monsters. They share similarities with vampires: they crave blood and loathe sunlight, but their blood is toxic, leading to short lifespans. Due to certain circumstances, they never form packs, and their numbers remain few. “All Tobari are alone.”

A Winter’s Tale from the “Tobari Series”

All that occurs springs from the distinct, single passion of loving another.

Pre-purchase Notes

The game tells a story of characters carrying their own hardships as they walk the path to salvation.

It is possible that if you are sensitive to depictions of suffering or worry about your mental health this piece might not be the best for you. Also note that the game, depending on how you play it, potentially contains bromantic moments between characters.