Toukiden: The Age of Demons

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 106 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Toukiden: The Age of Demons Game Cover
Toukiden is an excellent action game that will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours, and it is heartily recommended to all Vita owners.
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"Toukiden: The Age of Demons" is a historical role-playing game with both single-player and multiplayer options. As a Slayer, players battle monstrous Oni demons in a beautiful, Japan-inspired world, either alone or with up to three other players. The game features a rich storyline and requires grinding for character progression.

  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • PSP
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Toukiden offers engaging combat with a variety of weapons and a unique Mitama system that enhances gameplay.
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating atmosphere, making it visually appealing and immersive.
  • It provides a solid multiplayer experience, allowing players to team up with friends or random players online for cooperative monster hunting.
  • The game can become repetitive, with boss fights often feeling like damage sponges and lacking variety in monster encounters.
  • Some players have noted that the AI can be frustratingly unhelpful during missions, impacting the overall experience.
  • The story and character development are considered weak, with many characters feeling like generic archetypes.
  • story59 mentions

    The story of Toukiden is characterized by a mix of engaging atmosphere and likable characters, though it suffers from a lack of depth and originality, often relying on generic anime tropes. Players appreciate the intriguing narrative that encourages exploration, but some find the mission structure repetitive and the storytelling dragged out. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it provides enough interest to keep players invested in the game.

    • “The story of the game is filled with likeable characters, each with their own secrets and backstory.”
    • “If anything, the story and great characters will keep you coming back for more if you burn out.”
    • “I played through large chunks of the game several times just to continue to see how the story played out.”
    • “There is a story in this game, but it's nothing worth mentioning and all the characters are archetypes of generic anime characters, and not a single one of them is refreshing or feels realistic.”
    • “The story is a placeholder; the characters aren't developed that well.”
    • “The story and annoyingly dragged out storytelling.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, quick pace, and variety, featuring six different weapons and an emphasis on elemental weaknesses in combat. Players enjoy the challenging monster battles, which can be both frustrating and fun, and appreciate the in-depth customization and cooperative multiplayer options. Overall, the game builds on a strong foundation with excellent controls and a compelling story, offering high replay value.

    • “As far as gameplay mechanics go, the combat is pretty decent and there's a huge emphasis on using elemental weaknesses on your enemies.”
    • “Typically, these battles range anywhere from 10-30 minutes depending on how you play your game, and although this might be a staple of hunter games, this is just poor gameplay mechanics.”
    • “However, the mechanics are very tight, and the monster battles are challenging, frustrating, and fun.”
    • “The gameplay is solid and varied as you can choose from 6 different weapons to use.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and quality, surpassing those of older consoles like the PS3 and PS2, with impressive character and environment designs. However, some players find the graphics inconsistent, with a few describing them as lacking compared to similar titles, leading to mixed opinions on their overall quality. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the visual appeal enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “The game is absolutely beautiful, easily trumping the PS3 in terms of graphical quality.”
    • “It has amazing graphics, with huge monsters that are all different in their own way.”
    • “If you are a person that worries about graphics, you can lay your worries to rest with this game because it is beautiful. The characters, environment, spells, explosions, and enemy types all look amazing.”
    • “The character creator is not super detailed, but the graphics are better than a PS2 game.”
    • “It's like if the Soul Sacrifice developers quit halfway through and released a lame, bad graphic version of Soul Sacrifice.”
    • “The graphics are somewhat questionable, but most players can get used to it within a few days.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious but manageable, especially when compared to titles like Monster Hunter, where the grinding is more pronounced. While the game involves repetitive tasks such as defeating similar monsters for resources, many players enjoy the farming element, particularly for weapon and armor upgrades, making it appealing for those who appreciate resource collection and crafting.

    • “While the game is quite fun, it can become tedious quickly.”
    • “You end up killing similar or the same monsters, grinding a bit.”
    • “If you like lots of farming, this is the game for you when building your arsenal.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight that "Toukiden" stands out due to its captivating atmosphere and engaging storyline, which significantly enhance the overall gaming experience.

    • “The thing that sets Toukiden apart is the atmosphere and general storyline of the game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The game's music is described as decent and familiar to fans of Koei Tecmo titles, complementing its impressive visuals and engaging gameplay elements. While it enhances the overall experience, it doesn't stand out as particularly unique or memorable.

    • “Beautiful environments, cool weapons and skills, excellent music, awesome monsters (oni), and lovely characters.”
    • “The game really is one of the best looking games on the Vita, that's for sure, but the soundtrack, while decent, is nothing you haven't heard if you've ever played a Koei Tecmo game.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted for its consistency with Koei's signature style, featuring character designs reminiscent of the Dynasty Warriors series. While some may find the similarities limiting, others appreciate the familiar aesthetic. Overall, the character designs contribute positively to the game's identity.

  • replayability2 mentions

    Toukiden combines fast-paced action with a deep customization system and online co-op for up to four players, resulting in a highly engaging RPG experience. Players appreciate its quick gameplay and expansive content, contributing to significant replay value that encourages both casual and extended play sessions.

    • “By seamlessly blending the action style of Dynasty Warriors with a battle/collection system similar to Monster Hunter, Toukiden offers a uniquely engaging RPG experience that's exciting enough for pick-up-and-play sessions, yet expansive enough for countless hours of replay value.”
    • “Quick and exciting gameplay, in-depth customization system, good use of PS Vita touch controls, online co-op for up to four players, and high replay value.”
    • “While the game offers a unique blend of action and RPG elements, the lack of diverse content makes replaying it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “After completing the main story, I found little incentive to dive back in; the side quests and additional content felt repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “The game has a solid foundation, but once you've experienced the main gameplay loop, there's not much left to keep you coming back for more.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as silly, appealing to players who enjoy lighthearted and whimsical comedic elements.

    • “The silly humor is absolutely delightful!”
    • “I love how the game incorporates clever puns and witty dialogue.”
    • “The absurd situations and quirky characters had me laughing out loud!”
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Critic Reviews

56% average critic score

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