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East Tower - Akio

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67%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, music
67% User Score Based on 57 reviews

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East Tower - Akio is a single player casual simulation game with a anime theme. It was developed by ROSEVERTE and was released on April 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
story16 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Unique concept involving a virtual reality dreamworld with gender-bending elements that explores identity and self-discovery.
  • Engaging characters, especially the protagonist Sakuya and the love interest Akio, with notable character arcs and emotional moments.
  • Enjoyable voice acting and soundtrack that enhance the atmosphere despite the game's indie scale; generally positive writing with humor and lighthearted moments.
  • Very short gameplay experience with limited depth, resulting in an abrupt and somewhat rushed storyline that feels incomplete on its own.
  • Artwork is generally considered amateurish with awkward character designs and limited variety in expressions and backgrounds.
  • Gameplay involves repetitive trial-and-error with linear choices leading to frequent stage restarts, reducing enjoyment and replayability.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game presents an original and intriguing concept centered around virtual reality and gender identity, serving as a promising introduction to a broader series. While some find the narrative engaging and enjoy the character-focused chapters, others note it feels rushed, shallow, or incomplete with limited character development and only light branching. Overall, the story is appreciated more for its novelty and potential than for depth or polish, making it a decent but not groundbreaking visual novel experience.

    • “The whole story is actually really interesting and even though some things are predictable I still found myself thinking "but... maybe it's actually not true?".”
    • “The story is what got me hooked on this game, I love a different story than your more standard otome game that East Tower has.”
    • “East Tower - Akio manages to deliver a decent, refreshing story covered in the average artwork of mediocrity that is dominating certain mainstream visual novels today.”
    • “It felt like the outline of one rather than a proper story.”
    • “Well, the visual novel has a promising storyline, yet its execution is a bit rushed - with little to no character development.”
    • “An rather mediocre novel with a promising overall virtual reality story.. it being an intro towards a quadrilogy it does not provide too much information which makes the game look dull.”
  • graphics
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally criticized for being amateurish, rough, and simplistic, often likened to low-quality or middle school-level anime-style artwork. While many find the art style lacking in variety and polish—mostly consisting of static backdrops—it is sometimes appreciated for its uniqueness and charm. Despite the mediocre visuals, the story and characters often overshadow the graphics, keeping players engaged and willing to recommend the games.

    • “Even if the graphics aren't that varied and awesome, I enjoyed a lot the stories and all the choices and endings and I'd definitely recommend the East Tower games to everyone who loves pure Japanese visual novels :)”
    • “I know some people make fun of/dislike East Tower's graphics, but I genuinely like them.”
    • “I would really say that the only (slight) drawback to this game is the art style, but it is still nice in its own way.”
    • “The artwork is on the amateurish side alongside the story narrative.”
    • “I have nothing against anime style artwork, but these kind of artworks seem like they were taken out of the sketchbook of a junior high schooler.”
    • “Graphics are not very good and mostly consist of a single screen/backdrop.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by rigid, trial-and-error mechanics with limited interactivity and no real-time elements, which many find restrictive and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The trial and error based gameplay is very restrictive.”
    • “The very rigid scripting and the lack of proper gameplay elements really makes the experience suffer.”
    • “No real-time mechanics.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received for effectively setting the atmosphere and being memorable, with tracks that adapt well to different scenes. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive and occasionally annoying when looped during gameplay. Overall, it enhances the experience despite occasional criticisms.

    • “The music is also really good; some of the tracks are still stuck in my mind.”
    • “Music completes the picture; when I turned it off for a while, I felt something was lacking and playing was less enjoyable.”
    • “The music is very good, very well adapted to each scene.”
    • “The soundtrack is a bit annoying, and having it loop during gameplay can be quite cringe-worthy.”
    • “Poor graphics and nerve-wracking music.”
    • “The cutscenes are typical of low-budget visual novels, combining theme music with cuttings from character portraits and random quotes passing by the screen, which detracts from the experience.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is lighthearted and features many funny and cute moments, providing consistent amusement without being particularly groundbreaking or sophisticated. It complements the story well but is not suited for players seeking sharp or serious comedic content.

    • “I never found myself bored throughout and there were many funny and cute moments.”
    • “While the series is more of a funny one, I felt like the plot thickens and gets more interesting and deeper the more you play.”
    • “Nothing spectacular, but there are funny and cute moments.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is mixed, with some users valuing multiple endings and achievement hunting for added value, while others find little incentive to replay beyond pursuing achievements.

    • “There's quite a bit of replay value to this due to the different endings and achievement hunting.”
    • “There really isn't replayability, unless you're doing it for achievements.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel the atmosphere is weakened by inconsistent character interactions, such as a mute protagonist amidst talking characters, which makes the game feel incomplete. However, the mood music effectively enhances the overall ambiance by hitting appropriate emotional cues.

    • “I find this to be a very poor choice from the developers as not only could this be interpreted in the wrong way, but it simply destroys the atmosphere when one character is mute while others talk (GTA V anyone?). It makes the game feel incomplete.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a promising storyline but falls short in character development, which feels rushed and underdeveloped.

    • “Well, the VN has a promising storyline, yet its execution is a bit rushed - with little to no character development.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users criticize the monetization for its high prices and covert advertising tactics, which negatively impact their experience.

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East Tower - Akio is a casual simulation game with anime theme.

East Tower - Akio is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing East Tower - Akio.

East Tower - Akio was released on April 27, 2015.

East Tower - Akio was developed by ROSEVERTE.

East Tower - Akio has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked East Tower - Akio for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

East Tower - Akio is a single player game.

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