Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains

About

"Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains" is an officially licensed mobile game based on the popular manga and anime series. Players navigate the conflicted world of Tokyo, where humans and ghouls co-exist, by building and managing their own factions. Through strategic gameplay and character development, they will uncover the truth behind the chains that bind them and make choices that will determine the fate of Tokyo.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains screenshot

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 409 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features cool graphics and an amazing combat system that many players enjoy.
It is free-to-play friendly with a lot of content outside the main story, making it accessible for all players.
The game has a nostalgic storyline that aligns well with the Tokyo Ghoul anime, appealing to fans of the series.

Many players experience frustrating loading issues, often getting stuck on the loading screen for extended periods.
The stamina system is criticized for being too limiting, making it difficult to engage in multiple missions or battles without waiting for regeneration.
The PvP system is unbalanced, frequently matching lower-level players against significantly stronger opponents, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique mechanics and nostalgic elements, while others criticize the repetitive nature and technical issues such as crashing and lag. Some users enjoy the gacha system and find the gameplay engaging, but the stamina requirements and PvP mechanics have been points of contention. Despite these drawbacks, several players still find the gameplay enjoyable and commend its artistic presentation.
- “Great artwork and gameplay, makes me remember those days when the anime was airing.”
- “Love this game; it has a unique gameplay.”
- “Finally, a Tokyo Ghoul game with quite unique fighting mechanics I haven't seen before, and just wow.”
- “I do like the game mechanics, but the other parts of the game make it so bland that I don't see why I should continue playing it.”
- “The PvP mechanic doesn't work for me; I get -1 every time I reset my account. It just doesn't work for me.”
- “I played this game, but it keeps crashing and lagging, resulting in a very bad experience and unfair gameplay in battles.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story closely follows the plot of the anime, providing an accessible way for players to engage with the narrative without needing to read the manga or watch the series. While the storyline is generally well-received, players have reported bugs and issues that hinder the experience, such as control problems during battles and a frustratingly slow progression system. Overall, the art style and animations are praised, but there are concerns about attention to detail and the need for improvements in gameplay mechanics.
- “The game itself is so much fun to play, the storyline is the same as the anime that was released.”
- “Art style is really good and the story is on point.”
- “I don't need to read the manga or watch the anime, I just need to play this game; I can understand the whole storyline.”
- “Lazy graphics (there are typos in the loading screen already, are you kidding me?) Ghoul Kaneki already appearing prior to his transformation in the main story; the lack of attention to detail is insane.”
- “I like the battle and cutscene, but the minimum level requirement to progress in the story is holding back the experience, in my opinion.”
- “Like bruh, 1 boss and 1 mission and you're done.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize the lack of detail and technical issues, such as typos and clunky animations. While many appreciate the combat system and nostalgic elements, there are significant complaints about the graphics not meeting expectations, leading to a divided opinion on their quality.
- “The game itself is quite nice, with cool graphics and an amazing combat system that I enjoy way too much, more than I could imagine.”
- “Art style is really good and the story is on point; the recruiting animation is a bit lacking though, but the fighting system is great.”
- “Great artwork and gameplay, makes me remember those days when the anime was airing.”
- “Lazy graphics (there are typos in the loading screen already, are you kidding me?) Ghoul Kaneki already appearing prior to his transformation in the main story; the lack of attention to detail is insane.”
- “I'm sorry but it's not that good, the graphics are just fine, the sound effects are meh, and the voiceover is not good... 2 stars for now.”
- “Horrible graphics and clunky mechanics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming, often yielding minimal rewards for their efforts. While some acknowledge the grind as a part of the experience, it can be frustrating, especially when coupled with issues like payment methods.
- “Grinding materials takes too much of your time for only a couple of drops.”
- “The game is a bit grindy, but my only problem is that I can't top up using GCash.”
- “Good luck farming.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users facing issues related to currency conversion for in-game purchases, particularly in countries like the Philippines where transactions are declined due to incompatible currencies. Additionally, the inability to use local payment methods like GCash further complicates the purchasing process.
- “Seems like a quick cash grab game.”
- “Change your currency in in-game purchases to the specific currency of each country. My purchase was declined because it was in dollars and Hong Kong dollars, and it wasn't accepted when I tried to use my GCash account.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-received, especially for being free-to-play, but users report occasional bugs that affect stability.
- “This game is actually good as it's also free-to-play, but it's kind of buggy sometimes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is noted to be engaging and well-produced, but players are experiencing significant issues with the loading screen, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the appealing audio, technical problems are preventing players from fully enjoying the game.
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short time.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”