Bungo Stray Dogs: TotL

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"Bungo Stray Dogs: TotL" is a role-playing game based on the hit anime series, offering an intriguing story and good gameplay with exceptional visuals. The game allows players to experience the world of Bungo Stray Dogs in a new and interactive way, while also featuring lots of grinding for character progression. Marketed as the first mobile game based on the series, it offers a unique experience for both fans and newcomers alike.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,668 reviews

story74 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially for fans of Bungo Stray Dogs.
The graphics and character designs are beautiful, and the gameplay is easy to understand.
The game offers a variety of events and characters, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.

The ability stones are hard to come by, making it difficult to scout for new characters.
After recent updates, many players are experiencing crashes and issues with logging in.
The gacha rates can be frustrating, with many players receiving duplicate characters instead of desired SSRs.

story
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
64%
1%
The game's story closely follows the plot of the "Bungou Stray Dogs" anime, providing a familiar experience for fans, but many players express frustration over the lack of updates and new content, feeling that the narrative has stagnated. While the events and side stories are engaging and add depth, players desire more frequent updates to the main storyline to keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding. Overall, the art, character designs, and voice acting are praised, but the repetitive nature of missions and the challenge of acquiring ability stones after completing the main story detract from the experience.
- “The story is perfect, character designs, the fighting scenes, the special voice acting and the events are all perfect.”
- “This game is absolutely beautiful and full of amazing story lines, battles, and special events.”
- “I finished the anime really recently and this game is honestly a great way to recap and keep track of the story!”
- “It's been literally years since the in-game story started lagging behind on so much manga/anime story.”
- “But two problems for me is that the story doesn't get updated and I don't have any levels to play, so I can't pull for a character. This is probably why people stop playing because they ran out of levels.”
- “I finished every story stage released so far and until nothing new or more ways of getting ability stones (other than repetitive events that require you to waste even more ability stones to get the bonus characters) are added, I will stop playing this game altogether.”
gameplay
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
38%
12%
The gameplay is generally described as simple, easy to understand, and enjoyable, with many players appreciating its strategic elements and the charming character designs. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to a sense of staleness over time. Overall, while the gameplay has its flaws, it remains fun and engaging for many, especially fans of the anime.
- “The gameplay is simple but also kind of strategic when it comes to where you will sling the marble or when to activate your skills.”
- “The overall gameplay is fun and the storyline is exactly like the anime, which I love by the way.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, new characters added regularly, lots of useful and fun events, love it.”
- “The gameplay is boring; it's mostly just read dialog, fight, read dialog, read dialog, repeat.”
- “Always the same levels, old needlessly nested menus, extremely expensive in-game purchases, no variety in gameplay, not skippable battle animations, no sense of pacing.”
- “It is a bad representative of the original anime with bad graphics and very boring gameplay; it is clunky and does not give any more input which was already shown in the anime, giving it no appeal to hardcore lovers of the game.”
graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, cute art style, and faithful representation of characters from the anime, making it visually appealing to fans. Many reviewers highlight the smooth animations and detailed artwork, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users feel that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay can be slow or repetitive at times.
- “Amazing game plus its graphics are high quality as a huge fan of Bungou Stray Dogs, I would highly recommend it. Can't wait for future updates and the storyline itself is just like the show!”
- “I really really love the graphics, they truly resemble the characters, especially Dazai and Akutagawa.”
- “An amazing, addictive game with gorgeous graphics.”
- “It is a bad representative of the original anime with bad graphics and very boring gameplay; it is clunky and does not give any more input which was already shown in the anime, giving it no appeal to hardcore lovers of the game.”
- “The game is simple, not too many graphics so a phone/mobile device doesn't lag.”
- “Graphics, OST, and the characters that adapted from the anime.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
35%
39%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of disruptive ads and the option for in-app purchases that enhance gameplay without feeling mandatory. While some users criticize the high cost of certain purchases and the slow progression, many find the game enjoyable and addictive even without spending money. Overall, the game strikes a balance between offering optional purchases and providing a satisfying free-to-play experience.
- “Also, there aren't ads everywhere, which is really nice.”
- “There's also in-app purchases, but you don't even need those to have a good time in the game.”
- “Although there are in-app purchases, it doesn't feel 'pay to play' at all.”
- “I feel this game could have been a lot better than a 'cute', poorly made cash grab game pulling at the strings of people's attachment to the anime.”
- “Always the same levels, old needlessly nested menus, extremely expensive in-game purchases, no variety in gameplay, not skippable battle animations, no sense of pacing.”
- “The grinding is really slow and the guaranteed scout is unfair; in-app purchases are very expensive, but as a free-to-play player who started in September, it's addicting.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be tedious and slow, especially with limited events and poor gacha rates, many still enjoy the process due to its engaging gameplay and the satisfaction of leveling up characters. The lack of an auto option is noted as a drawback, but overall, the grind is described as addictive and not boring, striking a balance between effort and enjoyment.
- “The gacha rates are abhorrent and 'boosted' is a gross over-exaggeration; it takes upwards of a week of grinding just to get one honestly earned 11 pull because each perfect clear is only worth 5 in-game currency.”
- “The events that have SSR tickets as the final reward proved, over time, to be very grindy.”
- “The grinding is really slow and the guaranteed scout is unfair; in-app purchases are very expensive, but as a free-to-play player who started in September, it's addicting.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
Character development in the game is praised for its fantastic character designs and engaging storylines, with players expressing a desire for the inclusion of additional beloved characters like Nikolai and Sigma. While the overall character aesthetics and special event designs are well-received, some users feel there could be more unique character designs to enhance the experience further. The combination of compelling narratives and visually appealing characters contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The story is perfect, character designs, the fighting scenes, the special voice acting, and the events are all perfect.”
- “I love the game 😊 awesome character design 😍 I suggest making more events and cards.”
- “Nice storyline, good character design, and great details!”
- “I love this game so very much, I adore the character designs and the gameplay. The only problem I have with it is that Nikolai and Sigma aren't characters that you can get in the game. I feel like if those characters were in the game, a lot of people in the fandom would be really happy, as those characters are favorites of many people, myself included.”
- “Could use more unique character designs.”
- “Could use more unique character designs.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, with many finding the character designs and abilities, such as Dazai's "walking waste of bandages," to be particularly amusing. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements woven into the gameplay and character interactions, contributing to an overall fun experience. The game's humor, combined with its engaging mechanics, makes it a favorite among users.
- “This is a great game tbh I love the fact Dazai's power is 'walking waste of bandages' it's hilarious 😆”
- “It's an amazing game, it's super fun! I love how you get different characters and you can sell characters you don't like. The Dazai SSRs are cute, like the mushroom one, which is so funny.”
- “I like to watch the anime of this because it's soooo funny, even this game too ❤ 😅”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, user experiences with stability vary, with some players reporting minor glitches and connection issues, while others have not encountered any bugs at all. The game is generally considered fun despite these occasional problems, leading to mixed ratings in this aspect.
- “I do have issues when it comes to updating the app; working with it gets a little buggy and frustrating for short periods of time, but I haven't seen any other instances of this happening besides mine.”
- “I mean, I'll give this a 3.5/5 stars because there are sometimes glitches and more; the cards give me life, the character clothes, the art/edit is very beautiful.”
- “It keeps saying I have no connection and freezes my screen, and I have connection!”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, experiencing a range of feelings from joy to frustration. Moments of receiving specific characters can evoke tears of happiness or anger, highlighting the game's impact on their emotions. However, technical issues like crashes can detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment.
- “I cried when I first played this app, for I was overcome with joy.”
- “At 5:06 AM a few months ago, I received an SSR Akutagawa card instead of the SSR Tengu Dazai card, and then I avoided ever opening the game since then because it made me cry.”
- “But when I got a character named Tanizaki, it made me really angry and emotional because he reminded me of Ed Sheeran.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising the background music for its ability to enhance the gaming experience and create excitement during battles. However, some users express frustration over the inability to turn off the music from the menu. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I love the background music; it can hype you up.”
- “Love the storyline, the battles, and the music/graphics.”
- “I can't just go to the menu to turn off the music; that pisses me off.”