Tokyo Xanadu

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Great port of an amazing game, retaining the essence of the original.
Fun combat sequences and intriguing characters enhance the gameplay experience.
Feature-rich gameplay with lots to do outside the main quest, making it enjoyable for action RPG fans.

New localisation is not as good as previous versions, which may disappoint some players.
Repetitive setup and lack of challenge on Normal difficulty can make combat feel mindless.
The story relies on clichés and the dungeons are short and unimpressive.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being clichéd and predictable, with a repetitive setup that lacks challenge and depth. Players find the narrative dull and filled with tropes, while also noting confusing controls that detract from the overall experience.
- “The plot relies on clichés and the dungeon controls are confusing.”
- “The story is filled with tropes and is rather dull, while the graphics are just average looking.”
- “The repetitive setup offers no challenge on normal difficulty, making the combat mindless and the story predictable.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics in Tokyo Xanadu are generally praised for their gorgeous handheld visuals and nice aesthetics, enhancing the fast-paced combat and character-driven episodes. However, some reviewers find the overall graphical quality to be average, suggesting a lack of depth in the visual presentation despite the game's potential.
- “A lot feels right with Tokyo Xanadu, with gorgeous handheld graphics and a concept with a lot of potential.”
- “The graphics are average looking.”
- “The visuals lack creativity and feel uninspired.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted as catchy and well-crafted, showcasing the talent of Falcom's sound team, JDK. It complements the fast-paced combat and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's modern setting and character-driven narrative.
- “The modern setting is a first for Falcom, and the combat flows as smoothly as in Ys, complemented by catchy musical tracks from the Falcom Sound Team JDK.”
- “The fast-paced combat system is enhanced by separate character episodes that reveal more about the cast, along with nice visuals and music.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its feature-rich design, offering engaging combat sequences and a variety of activities for players to enjoy during their downtime. Additionally, the chapter-based structure allows for convenient short play sessions, making it ideal for gaming on the go.
- “The gameplay is feature-rich, offering fun combat sequences and plenty to do in your free time.”
- “The chapters approach is perfect for short bursts of play on the go.”
- “There's a lot to explore and engage with, making every session enjoyable.”