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

"East Tower - Takashi" is a romance visual novel with comedy and mystery elements, where you play as Takashi, one of the love interests. In the game, players enter a virtual theme park and are transformed into their desired gender, but when an incident occurs and traps everyone inside, they must figure out what happened and how to return to reality. Takashi, a handsome and kind character, has his own story and secrets to uncover.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features improved writing and character development compared to the first volume, particularly in the relationship dynamics between Takashi and Sakuya.
It offers a rich narrative experience with multiple routes and endings, allowing for significant player choice and engagement.
The artwork, voice acting, and music contribute positively to the overall atmosphere, making it an enjoyable visual novel experience.

The game is criticized for its high price relative to the short playtime, with many feeling it does not offer good value for money.
Some players found the story to be linear and clichéd, lacking depth in its exploration of gender identity and relationships.
There are technical issues, such as language settings and social media prompts, that detract from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the "East Tower" series is a complex and engaging narrative that explores themes of gender identity and self-discovery through a fantasy setting, where players navigate a dreamworld filled with diverse characters and multiple routes influenced by their choices. While the plot is praised for its depth and twists, some critiques highlight a tendency to fall into clichés, particularly regarding gender dynamics. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong point of the game, complemented by quality voice acting and artwork, although some players note inconsistencies and a lack of originality in certain aspects.
- “The story is the core of these games, which have also voice acting and awesome artwork, in my view.”
- “The story as you can imagine looks quite complex and deep, with all the peculiarities that such a fantasy novel can undergo - every character will have his own personality, definitely well-made, and you'll partner with all of them, one per route, through many chapters in which your choices will matter a lot for what concerns not only bad endings but a score, which will vary from S to A for every single stage and of course will determine your final ending.”
- “The story is definitely amazing with many points that make you think and many twists (and challenges), and if taken from the beginning to the end it deserves all its hours; paired with great artwork and music, this makes these four entries with this one completely included one of the best visual novels here on Steam.”
- “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.”
- “While the opening seemed promising, it rapidly went downhill, turning what could have been interesting conflict and examination of gender fluidity and self-identification into yet another 'tomboy until she gets the boy' type of story.”
- “However, there are parts of the Kurenai story that won't make any sense without playing at least a bit of the other ones.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the East Tower series are praised for their impressive artwork and well-developed backgrounds, contributing significantly to the overall experience of the visual novels. Users appreciate the variety and quality of the visuals, which stand in contrast to many other titles that suffer from repetitive or low-quality graphics. Additionally, the inclusion of a comprehensive gallery section enhances the appreciation of the artwork featured throughout the games.
- “The story is definitely amazing with many points that make you think and many twists (and challenges), and if taken from the beginning to the end it deserves all its hours; paired with great artwork and music, this makes these four entries with this one completely included one of the best visual novels here on Steam.”
- “You'll find an exhaustive gallery section in which you'll see every artwork featured in the game, and that's always a plus considering that the previous title, East Tower Akio, had fewer features (but the other two installments are even bigger).”
- “The story is the core of these games, which have also voice acting and awesome artwork, in my view.”
- “The voice acting was pretty decent, and while I know not all people are fond of the artwork, I think it's not so bad.”
- “As I was saying, the whole East Tower series has lots of positive points for what concerns - story apart - music, backgrounds, artworks and soundtracks in general, which is a great thing since it means that the game has been tested, well-developed and everything was published only when it was ready and complete, which is a weakness for many visual novels that have repetitive soundtracks, bad or recurring/not changing artworks, and of course also many plot holes or simply 'negative' points in that field.”
- “You'll find also here an exhaustive gallery section in which you'll see every artwork featured in the game, and that's always a plus considering the fact that the previous title, East Tower Akio, had less features (but the other two installments are even bigger).”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the East Tower series is highly praised for its variety and quality, with unique tracks for each stage that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the attention to detail in the music, along with the artwork and soundtracks, reflects a well-developed game that avoids common pitfalls found in many visual novels, such as repetitive soundtracks and poor visuals. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it one of the standout visual novels on Steam.
- “The music is enjoyable and different for every stage; so much work has been put into these departments.”
- “The whole East Tower series has lots of positive points regarding music, backgrounds, artworks, and soundtracks in general. This indicates that the game has been well-developed and tested, which is a strength compared to many visual novels that often have repetitive soundtracks and poor artwork.”
- “The story is amazing with many thought-provoking points and twists, and when paired with great artwork and music, it makes this series one of the best visual novels on Steam.”
- “The music in this game is incredibly repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be quite dull and uninspired, which detracted from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The background music feels like it was just thrown together without much thought, leading to a lack of emotional impact during key moments.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in these otome games is primarily focused on storytelling rather than action, catering to a female audience. Players can expect many hours of engaging content, although some reviewers note that the prices for these visual novels can be on the higher side.
- “You can get many, many hours of gameplay in these visual novels, and by the way, I'd suggest to buy everything Roseverte puts out, even if often the prices are too high for sure.”
- “They call these games 'otome', which means basically that they are visual novels, or more generally, games centered on a story and not on gameplay or action.”
- “You can get many hours of gameplay in these visual novels, but often the prices are too high.”