Game Overview
A hostile school environment and a dangerous act of magical cruelty drive this surreal indie adventure. Mayu Otonashi is an isolated shogi prodigy whose silence, unsettling reputation, and rumored secrets make her an easy target for Fifield, a bullying witch who wants answers. When Fifield casts a spell to enter Mayu’s mind, the conflict shifts from everyday torment into an increasingly unnerving psychological confrontation. The mood is dark, intimate, and morally unstable, treating revenge and vulnerability as forces that can change who holds power.
Play moves between visual-novel storytelling, first-person-style wandering, and puzzle-focused sequences inside a fractured mental space. Fifield searches through Mayu’s memories and inner world, examining clues and pressing onward to uncover what Mayu is hiding, while the consequences of that intrusion steadily escalate. Shogi is more than background flavor: Mayu’s exceptional talent informs the game’s identity and its cerebral atmosphere, even when the focus lies on narrative puzzles rather than competitive board-game simulation. Progress depends on observation and puzzle-solving as much as reading dialogue, and the full experience runs roughly three to ten hours depending on puzzle speed and how many conclusions you pursue.
Its strongest feature is the willingness to make nearly everyone uncomfortable to defend. Rather than offering a neat victim-versus-villain story, Jishogi examines cruelty, curiosity, personal boundaries, sexuality, forgiveness, and the ethics of using power over another person’s mind. The premise gives its walking-sim structure a more threatening edge than usual, since every new revelation can feel like an invasion rather than a reward. Multiple endings add reason to revisit key decisions and investigate the narrative from different angles. Players who enjoy compact, text-heavy psychological horror with puzzles—closer in spirit to unsettling RPG Maker and visual-novel mysteries than action adventures—will find plenty to unpack, while those wanting constant combat or a traditional shogi program should look elsewhere.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Jishogi.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: n/a
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Jishogi (v2.0)?
After extracting Jishogi (v2.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 236.25 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.