East Tower - Akio
- July 25, 2012
- ROSEVERTE
- 5h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"East Tower: Akio" is a visual novel adventure game that follows the story of a detective named Akio who is investigating a series of mysterious disappearances in a tower. The game features a mix of narrative-driven exploration, puzzle-solving, and character interactions, with multiple endings based on the player's choices. As Akio, players must uncover the secrets of the tower and its inhabitants while dealing with their own personal struggles and relationships.
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Reviews
- The concept of the dreamworld is intriguing and adds depth to the story, making players want to explore more.
- The voice acting and pacing of romantic moments are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable experience with many funny and cute moments.
- The game features a unique approach to gender identity and character development, particularly with the female lead having her own character arc.
- The game is very short and lacks depth, making it feel more like an outline than a fully fleshed-out story.
- The artwork is inconsistent and often lacks quality, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The pricing is considered high for the amount of content provided, leading to recommendations to wait for sales before purchasing.
- story24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is described as an intriguing concept with a mix of originality and cliché elements, often feeling more like an outline than a fully developed narrative. While it features classic visual novel mechanics and offers a lighthearted tone, the plot can be confusing and superficial at times, with some players noting that it lacks depth in exploring themes like gender identity. Overall, it serves as a foundation for future installments, with potential for deeper storytelling as the series progresses.
“It is an interesting concept that made me want to know more about the story.”
“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.”
“The story is set up in such a way that it could lend itself to an interesting discussion of gender identity and digital sexuality.”
“It felt like the outline of one rather than a proper story.”
“The story is set up in such a way that it could lend itself to an interesting discussion of gender identity and digital sexuality, but it instead chooses to do cliché 'oops, I tripped and grabbed your boob' moments.”
“The only thing that changes is the characters, which fade in and out as you click your way through a hodgepodge thrown together romance story.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users describing the art style as an "odd anime" that lacks variety and polish, while others appreciate the unique artistic choices. Despite the criticisms of the artwork being rough and not impressive, many players find the storytelling engaging and recommend the game for its narrative depth. Overall, the graphics may not stand out, but they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Odd 'anime' style of artwork, but I don't dock points for people having their own art style.”
“Even if the graphics aren't that varied and awesome, I enjoyed a lot the stories and all the choices and endings.”
“Counterfeit Ready Player One story with original webcomic One Punch Man artwork quality.”
“The artwork is rough and the storyline is extremely superficial.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently engaging, featuring numerous funny and cute moments that keep players entertained. While it leans towards a comedic tone, the plot also develops in depth, adding layers to the overall experience.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability thanks to its multiple endings and the opportunity for achievement hunting, encouraging players to revisit the experience for different outcomes.
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more.”
“There's quite a bit of replay value to this due to the different endings and achievement hunting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's pricing and perceive the advertising as deceptive, indicating a negative sentiment towards its monetization strategy.
“The biggest thing that really gets my frilly knickers knotted up is the price and the sly advertising behind it all.”
