Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore

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TWO WORLDS. ONE HEROIC DESTINY. UNLOCKED POTENTIAL Explore well-known districts of modern day Tokyo, help a group of aspiring icons on their journey to superstardom, and defend the world from Mirages – spectre-like beings who are invading our world and draining people of their creativity. Partner up with heroes from the Fire Emblem universe, and harness their extraordinary abilities to fight ba…

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Role Playing

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

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore screenshot

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive battle system that keeps players entertained.
Colorful visuals and a charming cast of characters enhance the overall experience.
The game features a well-localized French version, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The story is often considered shallow and may not meet the expectations of fans of deeper narratives.
Dungeon design can be tedious and maze-like, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Lack of an English voice dub and some censorship issues may disappoint certain players.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The story in the game is generally seen as entertaining and engaging, with vibrant characters and a mix of sweet and serious writing. However, some reviewers note that it can feel shallow compared to other titles in the genre, and while the new story elements add depth, they may not significantly enhance the overall experience. The combat system is praised as excellent, often overshadowing the narrative's impact.
- “The story is both sweet and serious, adding depth to the intense combat.”
- “This game features an entertaining story with a great combat system and excellent soundtrack.”
- “The engaging and relatable story, combined with colorful visuals, makes you love all of its characters.”
- “The story is still full of tropes, somehow not enough Fire Emblem.”
- “Exciting battle system and wacky characters are marred by an inconsequential plot and poor dungeon and puzzle design.”
- “The story is pretty shallow, and dungeon puzzles can feel like a drag.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in "Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore" is widely praised for its catchy and upbeat tracks that enhance the overall experience, making it memorable and engaging throughout the adventure. While some reviewers noted a desire for more musical variety, the soundtrack is generally considered excellent and complements the game's vibrant visuals and addictive combat system. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's fun and colorful atmosphere, appealing to both new players and fans of the original.
- “Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore may not offer too much of an upgrade for those that dove deep into the Wii U version, but everyone else will find an entertaining story featuring a great combat system and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The addicting JRPG gameplay keeps you occupied for hours, and the soundtrack will remain stuck in your head for months to come.”
- “Tokyo Mirage Sessions is very much a bubbly and upbeat RPG that never dives too deeply into the sinister side of idol culture, and instead focuses on fun and colorful musical numbers, and the general sense of having a good time.”
- “Could use a bit more musical variety; combat can feel slow at times.”
- “Its new story chapter, music tracks, and character assists improve on the original to an extent, but not enough to greatly affect its overall quality.”
- “The soundtrack will remain stuck in your head for months to come, but it doesn't elevate the overall experience as much as it could.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are praised for their beautiful, vibrant, and colorful visuals that enhance the overall experience, making characters and environments visually appealing. The stylish artwork complements the engaging gameplay, while the design elements resonate well with fans of the genre.
- “Beautiful character artwork and stylish, colorful visuals.”
- “Colourful, vibrant, gorgeous visuals.”
- “Engaging and relatable story and themes, with a battle system that is challenging yet accessible.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be hindered by tedious dungeon designs and unrefined boss battles, which detract from the overall experience and prevent it from being a significant improvement over its predecessor.
- “But, ultimately, tedious dungeon design and unrefined boss battles that plagued the original remain and prevent the game from being the improvement it could be.”
- “Banal dungeons and tedious bosses.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of the JRPG is highly addictive, providing hours of engagement, while the memorable soundtrack enhances the overall experience, lingering in players' minds long after playing.
- “The addicting JRPG gameplay keeps you occupied for hours, and the soundtrack will remain stuck in your head for months to come.”