April 16th - April 29th: Yukiko's Castle
During the latter half of April, the focus shifts to the first major dungeon, Yukiko's Castle. This period is crucial for progressing the main story and understanding the core gameplay loop. Players can adjust specific difficulty parameters from the game's start, offering more control over their experience.
The primary dungeon for this period is Yukiko's Castle. Items like Medical Powder can be found in chests on floors 1, 3-5, and 7. Medicine can be purchased from the Shiroku Store starting April 17th. Bread Crumbs, useful for fishing, are available from April 20th.
The game's structure includes a comprehensive monthly walkthrough:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- January
- February
- March
Other Midnight Channel dungeons include:
- Steamy Bathhouse
- Marukyu Striptease
- Void Quest
- Secret Laboratory
- Heaven
- Magatsu Inaba
- Hollow Forest
- Yomotsu Hirasaka
Optional bosses encountered later in the game include:
- Contrarian King
- Intolerant Officer
- Momentary Child
- Escapist Soldier
- Extreme Vessel
Optional quests, such as those related to the Hermit Social Link and feeding the cat, do not impact the main story. There is some flexibility in the schedule, allowing for catching up on missed activities.
| Item | Effect | Cost (Yen) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Powder | Restores 50HP to an ally. | 400 / 320 | Teddie on 4/17 (x5), Tanaka's Amazing Commodities - 7/3 (x30), Chest - Yukiko's Castle (1F, 3F-5F, 7F), Steamy Bathhouse (3F) |
| Medicine | Restores 100HP to an ally. | 850 / 680 | Shiroku Store (4/17), Tanaka's Amazing Commodities - 5/29 (x4) |
| Ointment | Restores 200HP to an ally. | 1,600 / 1,280 | Shiroku Store (6/5), Complete Quest 26: Acquire a Crooked Cross (x3), Randomly found in the Men's Bathroom |