Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs Game Cover
With the extended story and improved combat system, Daybreak Special Gigs is an excellent enhancement to an already fantastic game.

"Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak - Special Gigs" is a supernatural role-playing game where players investigate and exorcise ghosts wreaking havoc in Tokyo. Through a unique battle system and visual novel-style storytelling, the game offers a mix of strategic combat and character-driven plot. The enhanced Daybreak version includes new scenarios, added difficulty levels, and updated visuals.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story10 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of visual novel and strategy RPG elements, providing an interesting gameplay experience.
  • The art style and music are highly praised, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • Choices made during gameplay significantly impact the story and character relationships, enhancing replayability.
  • The battle system is often criticized for being poorly designed and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
  • There is a lack of clear tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
  • The game can feel repetitive, with some players finding the dialogue and combat sequences boring.
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and unique narrative, featuring well-developed characters and interesting mechanics that enhance the experience. While some players find the plot lacks originality, the expanded "Daybreak Special Gigs" version offers additional scenes and depth, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-driven games. However, the gameplay mechanics are often criticized as sub-par, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.

    • “The 'daybreak special gigs' version boasts an expanded story with new scenes and in-depth looks at the characters, the new 'daybreak' scenario, and an improved battle system.”
    • “Each chapter is like a self-contained story, complete with the opening and ending theme playing each time you finish a chapter.”
    • “What the game lacks in plot originality, it makes up for with its interesting and unique game mechanics, as well as its wonderfully designed cast.”
    • “The battle system is definitely unique, but it feels tacked on and actually detracts from the overall story.”
    • “Overall, the game has a really solid story, with a well laid out setting.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unique and interesting, particularly due to its blend of graphic novel elements and tactical RPG mechanics. However, others criticize it as sub-par, lifeless, and overly reliant on random number generation (RNG), though many agree that it offers decent value for its low price. Overall, while the game features some intriguing mechanics and a decent story, the execution of gameplay leaves much to be desired.

    • “Gameplay is a bit weird but good for under 20 dollars price tag.”
    • “Another interesting mechanic is recruitable party members.”
    • “What the game lacks in plot originality, it makes up for with its interesting and unique game mechanics, as well as its wonderfully designed cast.”
    • “Lifeless characters, just like the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is sub-par and relies heavily on RNG.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics, on the other hand, are a different story... ahaha!”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are highlighted for their stunning art style, reminiscent of Vanillaware, with detailed visuals and quirky elements that enhance the experience. However, despite the impressive aesthetics, some reviewers feel that the overall execution falls short, leaving room for improvement in both visual and gameplay aspects.

    • “The only redeeming quality is the art style, which I have to admit is pretty amazing.”
    • “The art style is wonderfully detailed, and there are lots of quirky art details that add to the experience.”
    • “The visuals are certainly breathtaking, but there are enough issues that make it a tough sell for even the most devout of visual novel fans.”
    • “If you take the battle style of Agarest War, the investigation of Nancy Drew games, and put them in a setting from The Calling or DreadOut with an art style that makes me think of Vanillaware.”
    • “I don’t very often see games with similar art styles, and the closest I can say would be any of Vanillaware’s work.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while rock enthusiasts praise its quality, others find it bland and unengaging. The soundtrack effectively sets the mood with a variety of tunes for different scenarios, though some players feel it detracts from the intensity of battles. Overall, the music is solid but may not resonate with everyone.

    • “The soundtrack for the game is pretty solid: there are some creepy tunes to set the ambiance, some upbeat tunes during celebrations, and sad tunes during the flashback scenes.”
    • “The music is amazing if you are into rock!”
    • “While none of the songs were bad, some of the time, specifically during the battles, the music made it sound much more of a 'game', rather than a difficult fight against an undead specter.”
    • “[bland music, broken 'reactions', plain battle screen, few explanations]”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, as it allows them to engage with their character's feelings through a unique mandala system that presents various emotional states during key actions. This feature enhances the immersive experience by encouraging players to reflect on their choices and the emotional implications behind them.

    • “Whenever you are presented with an opportunity to perform an action, or act in a manner you believe fitting of either yourself or the character, a mandala will pop up with five symbols representing an emotional or mental state.”
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