Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu

About

Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu mixes turn-based combat with creature collection and village restoration. You play as Levant, a novice Cocoon Master who duels monsters in one-on-one fights. After defeating foes, you can absorb them into a mystical cocoon, turning enemies into allies. These creatures power your progress as you figure out a curse haunting your hometown. Each capture adds a new companion with distinct abilities, blending resource management with RPG upgrades. The game stands out for its quirky art style shaped by Studio Ghibli collaborator Katsuya Kondō. Monster designs feel lively and memorable, with whimsical animations that contrast the darker fantasy setting. Players praise the rhythm of combat and collection, though the story remains under-the-radar compared to its mechanics. A niche title with a cult following, it runs on older PlayStation systems and offers co-op for some segments.

Storyline

Levant is a young boy from a village Syrus. Long time ago the country was cursed by a powerful spirit. Since then the forests around Syrus are populated by monsters. Levant's father was a Cocoon Master - a hunter who could capture those monsters, purge their corrupted souls through holy powers and make them serve the people. But Levant's father disappeared long ago in the woods, and now it's Levant's turn to be the new Cocoon Master. On the day of his initiation, which is also the day he marries his lovely girlfriend Mahbu, he receives his first dangerous mission.