Tokyo Necro

About

In the icy grasp of a future ice age, Tokyo survives thanks to geothermal heat pipes. Amidst this frozen city, So'un and Ethica, working for the Karasuzumi Living Dead Stalker Office, execute necromancers and their undead minions. Their latest mission reveals a mysterious kidnapped girl, leading them into a dark conspiracy. 'Tokyo Necro' offers action-packed visual novel gameplay with immersive first-person fights and a gripping cyberpunk story.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story13 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Tokyo Necro features stunning visuals and innovative use of 3D animations that enhance the action sequences, making them engaging and immersive.
The story, while dark and complex, offers a unique blend of cyberpunk and necromancy themes, with well-developed characters and emotional depth.
The soundtrack and sound design are exceptional, complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from pacing issues, particularly in the first half, where some content feels bland and drawn out before reaching the more exciting parts.
Many players found the choice system lacking, with only a few significant decisions that do not adequately explain their impact on the story.
The Steam version is criticized for being heavily censored, missing important scenes and context, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The story is a complex blend of cyberpunk themes, focusing on AI-human integration and necromancy, with a dark and gritty atmosphere that includes elements of violence and sexuality. While some players found the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant, particularly in its exploration of grief and trauma, others felt it lacked depth and coherence, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the game is praised for its world-building and character development, though it may require patience to fully appreciate its narrative.
- “The story is good.”
- “While thematically it can still be called a cyberpunk story, at its heart is an uplifting personal story of overcoming grief and trauma.”
- “The story and the character are great, the world building has been well realized, and the game is positively dripping with atmosphere.”
- “The issue comes from the fact that the story confuses too much on the entire idea of AI-human integration, which is infinitely less interesting than the necromancy plot.”
- “It's just a story you click through.”
- “It's a long cyberpunk story that wants to talk about life and death, but unfortunately it's not profound enough.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The music in the game is highly praised for its variety and quality, featuring a mix of epic battle themes, emotional slower tracks, and high-energy electronic pieces that enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack, crafted by Zizz Studio, includes memorable vocaloid songs and impressive guitar riffs, making it a standout element that complements the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, players find the music to be a captivating and integral part of the gameplay experience.
- “The music tracks, from the hype battle themes to the slower sad tracks, are very well done.”
- “The soundtrack is a great experience as well, featuring high-bpm electronic tracks and epic guitar riffs, as to be expected from Zizz Studio.”
- “The soundtrack is varied and wonderful to listen to.”
- “The music tracks range from hype battle themes to slower, sad tracks, but they ultimately feel uninspired and repetitive.”
- “While there is a music gallery, the overall soundtrack lacks variety and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
- “The final boss music plays in the background, but it doesn't elevate the experience as much as it should.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics are generally praised for their stunning visuals and effective art style, complementing the diverse themes of the game. While they don't stand out as exceptional, they are well-executed and fit seamlessly within the overall narrative and aesthetic.
- “✅ Stunning visuals”
- “But more than anything, it has a very good story and the art style is awesome; it works just fine with what I have.”
- “The graphics are decent but lack the polish and detail that would elevate the overall experience.”
- “While the character designs are interesting, the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
- “The visual effects are underwhelming and don't do justice to the game's potential.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a limited number of choices, which may restrict player engagement and decision-making. Overall, it appears to lack depth, prompting critiques regarding its overall execution.
- “As for the gameplay, there are only a couple of choices presented.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively balances emotional depth with action, featuring slower, poignant moments alongside fast-paced sequences. It appeals to fans of visual novels seeking a blend of intense storytelling and dynamic gameplay.
- “It has its slower, more emotional moments as well as its faster-paced, action moments.”
- “If you enjoy visual novels and are looking for one that has plenty of action-packed moments as well as emotional depth, then look no further.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game successfully balances an engaging science fiction narrative with a touch of edginess, while still incorporating humor that enhances the overall experience.
- “The emphasis is on the action, setting, and telling a cool, engrossing science fiction story with some edginess, but it does not lose its humor either.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the narrative, making even the most intense moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances serious themes with hilarious dialogue and situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The visual novel is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring impressive system performance and outstanding animated fight scenes that enhance the overall experience.
- “This visual novel has the best system and performance, with many animated fight scenes that are awesome.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay and stunning visuals.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise *tokyo necro* for its engaging story and well-crafted character development, highlighting the depth and variety of the character routes despite some imperfections in the visual novel format.
- “Although it isn't a totally perfect visual novel, 'Tokyo Necro' has a wonderful story with amazing routes and character development.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in atmosphere, featuring strong storytelling and character development, complemented by well-realized world-building that immerses players in its rich environment.
- “The story and the characters are great; the world-building has been well realized, and the game is positively dripping with atmosphere.”