Shoujo Jigoku no Doku Musume details and screenshots – world map, actions, characters

Nippon Ichi Software has issued a new batch of details and screenshots for Shoujo Jigoku no Doku Musume. Aside from information regarding the world map and actions, we also have an update on additional girls of Maiden Hell.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Gematsu:

The Player is the Poison Maiden’s Partner

– You, the protagonist, and the Poison Maiden, with whom you share a body, are each other’s partners
– Communication with the Poison Maiden is crucial in the purification of hell
– Depending on your choices, stats such as “Spirit,” “Body,” and “Knowledge” will improve
– Gain the trust of the Poison Maiden and her attitude towards the protagonist will transform into a deeper relationship

World Map

– Maiden Hell is divided into five major areas
– As you purify hell, you will be able to proceed to new areas
– By approaching the symbols on the map, you can see information such as how each Maiden Hell was born
– Be sure to visit the gift shop run by demoness Dorami Mitogawa every once in a while

Action: Poison Equipment

– The protagonist can equip four types of poison: “Attack Poison” and “Delusional Being Poison” that can be used in attacks, “Defensive Poison” that add defense power and support skills, and “Catalyst Poison”
– Various poisons that reflect the characteristics of the girls who fell to hell
– Equip them based on the mission and enemy

Action: Electric Spirit Release Attack

– As you purify hell, you can use the spirit of hell to perform special attacks
– By unleashing all of the spirit you have built up through purification, you can use more powerful attacks than usual
– When the radio gauge in the lower-right of the screen ifs full, you can perform an “Electric Spirit Release Attack” – It requires a certain amount of time before it can be used, so it is important to determine the proper timing

The Girls of Maiden Hell

– Maiden Hell changes the reflect the heart of the girl who gave birth to that hell
– From that visual scene, you can see what caused the girl to fall to hell, so face against the “poison” of that girl’s heart and purify hell

The Hell of a Girl Whose Dog Died

– The hell of a girl who became emotionally unstable after her dog died
– Believing in the story of her picture brook – “When heaven is full of souls, the excess souls will return to life” – she starts killing small animals

The Hell of a Girl who Loved Mascot Characters

– A girl who is overly obsessed with her mascot character hobby to the point where she repeatedly exhibited troublesome behavior such as breaking into events
– Because of that obsession, the Delusional Beings in her hell resemble her favorite mascot characters

The Hell of a Girl who Died from Nothing

– A girl from a family of former nobles who worked as a hospital nurse intern
– She is confused as to how she died and why she fell into hell

The Hell of a Girl Who Sunk into the Cold Sea Filled with Regret

– A girl who was a famous figure skater, but died in an accident that caused her ferry to capsize
– Her despair on the verge of death gave birth to her Maiden Hell

Maiden Hell of Blood and Flowers

– A British noble from the Middle Ages who breeds roses
– She is trying various experiments in order to reproduce the crimson color that she remembers

Maiden Hell of Self-Identity

– The hell of a “riajuu” girl (person who lives a fulfilling life)
– Her hell was born by a longing for something

The Serpents that Protect Maiden Hell

– As you continue to purify Maiden Hell, powerful Delusional Beings known as “Serpents” will appear and attack
– Serpents will stand before the protagonist as if to protect the corridors between the areas of Maiden Hell

Downloadable Content

– Recovery items can be purchased as downloadable content in-game
– Expand the maximum amount of recovery items you have from three to four
– This will make the time to recover HP faster, the pace of battles smoother, and the experience more engaging
– There are usually three butterfly-shaped recovery items in the lower-right corner of the screen
– When your HP becomes 0, one is consumed and you recover by Poison Swamp purification

Shoujo Jigoku no Doku Musume launches for Switch in Japan on June 25. A western release has not yet been announced.