Tokyo Xanadu Reviews

Tokyo Xanadu is ranked in the 51st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.3 / 10.0
Jul 10, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu has its fun and charming moments, but it's brought down by repetitive gameplay and annoying platforming

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6.5 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

The combat here is good, really good, and for some, that may be all they need. For you, that may be enough to convince you to plop down your $40 for this game. For me, the fun in Tokyo Xanadu is buried beneath so much unskippable, unpauseable, and unmemorable story I can't in good conscience give it my full support.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu is basically Falcom trying to create a Persona like game with their own signature flavour and a pretty damn good experience overall.

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ZTGD
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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2017

In theory, combining two of my favorite games into one sounds like a foolproof way to make one of the best games of all time. Unfortunately, the reality is not quite so grand as the mixture of the two elements has diluted the unique flavors to something that feels lacking but not entirely unpalatable.

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Wccftech
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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2017

Trading spell books for cell phones, Nihon Falcom proves once again that they are masters of the action JRPG subgenre.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

A lot feels right with Tokyo Xanadu, with gorgeous handheld graphics and a concept with a lot of potential, but the complete product chooses overall accessibility for depth of concept. Combat, narrative, and development do their job just enough to keep things working, but the hiccups and shortcomings keep holding the game back from the niche sleeper hit it could be.

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3 / 5.0
Jul 12, 2017

Overall, Tokyo Xanadu has a few quirks here and there, but I still had a fun time battling Greeds and bonding with my in-game friends. Despite the obvious flaws in its plot, Tokyo Xanadu more than makes up for it with its fast-paced action and combat system. If you want to dust off your Vita and play a new action RPG, I would recommend picking up the game.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu is a great fit for the Vita, as the repetitive chapter formula seems to be made for short bursts of play. If you're going to pick it up at all, buy the Vita version; don't wait for the PS4 release later this year. Those looking for a fun little action-JRPG for the Vita will most certainly enjoy their time in Morimiya. You'll probably also never look at a camera store the same way ever again.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

I love Tokyo Xanadu for what is: a solid action RPG with a dramatic premise and an awesome cast of characters. The game impressed me with the responsive battle controls and beautiful special attacks. Even though the story didn't amount to the standards Falcom has set in the past, Tokyo Xanadu truly shows what the PlayStation Vita is capable in terms of graphics and playability and I would happily play through the game again.

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RPG Fan
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72%
Aug 1, 2017

This is not the Persona you're looking for, but battles are a blast.

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NEOsite
aysnel
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 6, 2017

Pretty good jRPG about urban legends in today's Tokyo. It's a shame that the game uses many mehcanics from another titles, but has no original ideas on its own.

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RPG Site
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7 / 10
Jun 29, 2017

This original release is still a bit of a disappointment and leaves a mixed impression. If you are looking for a solid JRPG for Vita, this is a fully complete game, but for those wanting the absolute entire package, I would recommend waiting for the definitive version.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu is a surprisingly generic Persona wannabe from a developer that I know can do far, far better.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 9, 2017

After the first few hourse, we thought of Tokyo Xanadu as an uninspired Persona 5 clone. After more than seventy hours in, we think otherwise: this is one of the finest action RPG Vita has seen in the last few years.

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5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2017
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3.5 / 5.0
Jun 29, 2017

If someone is going to borrow, there is no shame in borrowing from the best.

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5.8 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2017

While there are better JRPGs on the Vita, Tokyo Xanadu may fill that dry spell between major releases. Combat can be fun and going through dungeons is almost meditative in that it requires little energy. Trying it on harder difficulties may be the way to go for those looking for a tougher system to play with. Story wise though, there’s not much to celebrate.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu is a good fit for the PS Vita with its ease to play in short bursts. There's also lots to do in this game aside from the main quest. It will undoubtedly be enjoyable to fans of action RPGs.

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70 / 100
Sep 4, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu proves that Falcom can do no wrong, but at the same time, it proves that your strength is in celebrating what they've built through all these years and not in getting inspiration from other games.

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8 / 10
Jul 5, 2017

Tokyo Xandu is an attempt from Nihom Falcom to tackle the Persona series. It is a solid RPG on its own although it is hard to draw comparison to the genre it targets here, but it has more than enough unique features to make it stand out on its own.

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