Product Description

That medicine will eventually become poison.

A court mystery where medicine and deduction reveal everything.
A new story in "The Apothecary Diaries" where five mysteries and five curses intertwine.

A chain of strange occurrences and conspiracies unfolds in the imperial harem, the pleasure quarters, and throughout the city.
What is the truth about the "false imperial brother" that Maomao, the pharmacist of the red-light district, uncovers there?

《Key points of this work》
Another story that unfolded behind the scenes of the original work.
In the imperial harem and the capital city, five mysteries and five curses plague each, along with the truth hidden by the court. These are gradually revealed through Maomao's deductions, along with astonishing facts. The more you uncover the truth, the deeper the mystery becomes. This immersive mystery is now here. —A work that will captivate both fans of the original and newcomers alike.

Game Cycle
The game revolves around a cycle of exploration, evidence gathering, drug preparation, information organization, and deduction, allowing players to gradually uncover the truth. Each phase influences the others, and players solve difficult cases through deduction, using items obtained through drug preparation and the results of negotiations.

Gathering evidence and deduction
Fragmented information gathered through conversations and field research is accumulated in a notebook, and correlations are visualized through information organization. In the deduction part, the presentation and combination of evidence, and the correctness of choices, directly affect the reliability. Incorrect answers reduce the reliability, and repeated incorrect answers can lead the story into a dead end. This game is full of episodes that demand careful choices and offer thrilling, nail-biting battles.

Gathering materials and preparing medicine
Gather ingredients in the field and try various potions by mixing them in a balanced way. The difficulty of the potion-making mini-game and the quality of the finished product change depending on the type and quality of the ingredients, so you'll find yourself engrossed in potion making again and again. There's also a function that automatically creates high-quality potions when you want to make them quickly. You'll experience the fun and sense of accomplishment that comes from seeing your creativity and ingenuity directly translate into results.

"story"
Shortly after Maomao, a pharmacist in the red-light district, began working as a maid...
In the imperial harem, a series of events known as the "Five Mysteries" were occurring.
A faceless eunuch, a storehouse that laments every night, clothes that turn red overnight...
The inexplicable phenomenon quickly spread anxiety throughout the imperial harem.

Maomao is tasked by the palace administrator, Jinshi, to investigate the [five mysteries].
Using their knowledge of medicine and keen observational skills, they prepare medications, negotiate, gather evidence, and solve cases.

[Bonus]
Early Purchase Bonus [Apothecary's Trial Potion and Small Decoration Set] DLC
• First-time medication dispensing assistance kit
A small pharmacy decoration set

*The physical edition includes an early purchase bonus with the first production run.
*Accessories can be used in the main menu under [Character Viewing/Outfit Change].
*You can check your medicine ingredients in the [Inventory] section of the main menu.
*This may be made available for free or for a fee at a later date.

[Included items]
• [The Apothecary Diaries ~The False Emperor's Brother~] Game Software
• Original art book
B3 fabric poster
Pill case

*Quantities are limited. Please note that this offer will end once supplies run out.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. The names and contents of each item may change without notice.

- Compatible models: Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Mystery Adventure
- CERO rating: Rating pending

Product Specifications

Series title

The Apothecary Diaries

Item code

KTGS-S0770

JAN code

4988615217876

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