Tokyo Hosto

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Tokyo Hosto is a single player action game. It was developed by Baller Industries and was released on June 2, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Your name is Jayson Traish, and you have just graduated from high school. You failed your exams horribly and you face a life of menial work. Your only recourse is to try get a job at a host bar, where your duties include, hitting on women, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and cleaning the toilets.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor24 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game is hilariously bad, providing a unique comedic experience that can be entertaining if approached with the right mindset.
Despite its flaws, some players found enjoyment in the absurdity and humor of the game, particularly the unexpected plot twists.
If obtained through a bundle or at a steep discount, it can be a quick source of laughter for those who appreciate low-brow humor.

The game is extremely short, with a playtime of around 15-30 minutes, making it hard to justify its price.
Technical issues, such as launch bugs and lack of basic features like fullscreen mode and save options, significantly detract from the experience.
The art, voice acting, and overall execution are poorly done, leading many to consider it one of the worst games they've played.

humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as "hilariously bad," with many reviewers finding enjoyment in its absurdity and poor execution, such as bad art and voice acting. While some jokes land well, others are seen as shallow or juvenile, making it a mixed bag of comedic value. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate low-brow humor and are willing to play it at a discounted price.
- “Now that that's out of the way, this is a hilarious dumpster fire of a game.”
- “In its thirty-or-so minutes experience it ends up being both funny and enjoyable, and I would definitely recommend it... provided you're getting it on the cheap, or for free as I did.”
- “A hilarious short story providing roughly half an hour of black humor, you play as an aspiring employee in a local Tokyo host club as you meet a variety of characters and climb your way to success at the top.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for being disjointed and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its randomness and lack of depth. While some find humor in its absurdity and appreciate the occasional plot twist, others describe it as a one-dimensional experience that relies heavily on clichés and trial-and-error gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mix of black comedy that may entertain in a casual setting but ultimately fails to deliver a compelling storyline.
- “A hilarious short story providing roughly half an hour of black humor, you play as an aspiring employee in a local Tokyo host club as you meet a variety of characters and climb your way to success at the top.”
- “An interesting attempt at black comedy, the story starts off uninterestingly but quickly either captivates you with its ridiculous humor or throws you off after a few minutes of wtf.”
- “With that said, its attempt at being a joke game with a decent storyline and the necessities to back it up definitely prevents it from reaching bottom grade, and you will hopefully leave with the feeling that you actually didn't waste your time (too much).”
- “With the art, story, and characters, as well as voices and everything else, being all over the place.”
- “It did make me chuckle - but I do not recommend it; it is too random and the storyline is rather stupid.”
- “The thing that makes this whole scene a disaster is that Toby is supposed to be a closeted gay character—for example, he has a tattoo with the name of his supposed partner/crush—but his voice actor and his dialogues and story in general give this character no other chance to escape from the one-dimensional hysterical gay man trope.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "beyond terrible" and "absolutely terrifying." The art style is criticized for its cartoonish quality and lack of polish, leading to low scores around 3-4 out of 10. While some users note that the artwork can distinguish character types, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Very sub-par for the average visual novel, but the art style still manages to reasonably distinguish the different character types and their personalities, and it could be a lot worse.”
- “A variety of artwork ensures that the story proceeds smoothly.”
- “Graphics: beyond terrible... hand-drawn characters all badly in need of plastic surgery.”
- “No graphic options and the game only opens up in a 800x600 resolution popup.”
- “The art style is absolutely terrifying and the voice acting quality is all over the place.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual novel is criticized for its lack of depth, with players primarily clicking through options that lead to quick failures. Many reviewers note the game is very short, lasting around 10 to 25 minutes, and suffers from mechanical issues such as no options menu, inability to save mid-scene, and reliance on keyboard controls. Overall, while some found it engaging enough to finish, the gameplay experience is deemed unsatisfactory and not worth the price.
- “Although it is certainly not worth its price tag, being incredibly short (which makes it easy to finish), terribly drawn & written (which adds to its irreverent ways) as well as being mechanically unsound -- no options menus, no real saving, no 'skipping', having to press 'enter' to progress every single time -- it still managed to grab my attention for long enough to finish the game, and I can't say I regret it.”
- “Have to say I wasn't too convinced by the artwork and gameplay -- couldn't 'undo' actions (how about using Ren'Py for your next visual novel?), couldn't save in the middle of a scene, couldn't use a mouse, etc. but it wasn't a deal-breaker.”
- “25 minutes of gameplay at most with exploring the choices; $5 for 25 minutes, there are better value games out there.”
- “Gameplay: it's a visual novel so you just click a couple of different options, pick the wrong one and you lose.”
- “Apparently it's just about 10 minutes of gameplay anyway, but I couldn't handle the badness to stick around.”
- “25 mins gameplay at most with exploring the choices. $5 for 25 minutes; there are better value games out there.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is little to no background music during gameplay, only some sound effects and music in the menu and end credits. Overall, the music is described as generic and underwhelming, contributing to a negative perception of the game's audio experience.
- “Sound and music are actually quite nice and I like them.”
- “There is no background music in the actual game except for the menu and ending credits (although there are appropriate sound effects scattered around).”
- “No, sorry, there is music at the end credits.”
- “No music or audio.”
- “Music is generic and doesn't play as much.”
- “There is no background music in the actual game except for the menu and ending credits (although there are inappropriate sound effects scattered around).”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is rated poorly, with users giving it a score of 2 out of 10, indicating a lack of incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “The replay value is a mere 2 out of 10.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the frustration of restarting segments after failures, which can be exacerbated by accidentally re-selecting failed options through fast-clicking.
- “Restarting each segment after an unexpected failure gets really tedious, especially since fast-clicking enter can accidentally re-choose the failed option.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which quickly becomes frustrating.”