Tokyo Jungle

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2012
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 96
  3. Negative: 5 out of 96

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  1. raccoondaddy
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Tokyo Jungle is a great sleeper hit! It blends a survivor system using carnivores and herbivores. The action and stealth blend is a nice touch; but it is how you learn to adapt with the lowest of the food chain in order to become an animal on the top of the food chain.

    This is an addictive little blend of survival and combat, which is sure to keep you busy!
  2. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    A hidden gem, just don't expect great graphics. Fast paced, arcade style and local coop gameplay. This is a very good game for hardcore gamers as it expects you to grind quite allot and relies on fast thinking. It will be frustrating at some points making your success all the more gratifying. Most people I showed the game to found the concept utterly ridiculous until they actually gave itA hidden gem, just don't expect great graphics. Fast paced, arcade style and local coop gameplay. This is a very good game for hardcore gamers as it expects you to grind quite allot and relies on fast thinking. It will be frustrating at some points making your success all the more gratifying. Most people I showed the game to found the concept utterly ridiculous until they actually gave it a chance just to find out it's actually a great game.… Expand
  3. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  4. Xevon
    May 11, 2014
    7
    What can I say about Tokyo Jungle? It may not be a technical masterpiece with it's average-at-best graphics and choppy framerate and it sure as hell isn't a huge game in terms of scale with one reasonable sized map to play on - but what Tokyo Jungle succeeds at is re-playability. Each play-through of Survival mode will differ from the last, each playable animal differs from the last andWhat can I say about Tokyo Jungle? It may not be a technical masterpiece with it's average-at-best graphics and choppy framerate and it sure as hell isn't a huge game in terms of scale with one reasonable sized map to play on - but what Tokyo Jungle succeeds at is re-playability. Each play-through of Survival mode will differ from the last, each playable animal differs from the last and you're more than likely to experience something new every time you play. In addition, story mode acts as a nice diversion from the main events. All in all, it's far from a perfect game but Tokyo Jungle has the right balance of everything that makes a game of its kind good and will keep you coming back for more - again and again.… Expand
  5. TheWambologist
    Apr 22, 2014
    8
    This game is simple, fun, and addicting. There is a lot of content, with around 50 animals to play as (including dlc), random challenges in survival mode, collectable archive pieces that unlock the story missions, and even a couch co-op mode. The graphics could definitely be better, and gameplay can get monotonous when sticking with one species, but for the price, this is a unique gameThis game is simple, fun, and addicting. There is a lot of content, with around 50 animals to play as (including dlc), random challenges in survival mode, collectable archive pieces that unlock the story missions, and even a couch co-op mode. The graphics could definitely be better, and gameplay can get monotonous when sticking with one species, but for the price, this is a unique game that should be played.… Expand
  6. Hi_Im_Game
    Apr 20, 2014
    8
    OM NOM NOM, I'M GOING TO EAT YOU!!!! OH CRAP THEIRS A LION, RUN AND HIDE IN THE BUSH!!!

    Game is awesome for a few hours buy it! Only 99 cents at the moment, you don't want to pass it up. Sucks that multiplayer is local co-op only but otherwise, survival and story are great. Don't expect a masterpiece and you will be happily surprised.
  7. mrnice
    Apr 9, 2014
    6
    (TL;DR: Recommended if the concept appeals to you.) I usually finish main missions before I write a review, but Tokyo Jungle's campaign is locked behind a huge 'survival' map that you have to replay more than a dozen times to unlock every 'act'... short stories all set on the very same map. Granted, the map is huge (although linear) and the acts use locations well. So far, I've unlocked(TL;DR: Recommended if the concept appeals to you.) I usually finish main missions before I write a review, but Tokyo Jungle's campaign is locked behind a huge 'survival' map that you have to replay more than a dozen times to unlock every 'act'... short stories all set on the very same map. Granted, the map is huge (although linear) and the acts use locations well. So far, I've unlocked and played five 'acts', and the repetition of the map makes me doubt if I'll want to unlock the rest.

    The also unlockable animals and costumes keep variation above tolerable, but apart from the distinction between herbivores and carnivores they play similarly. The game is more action-brawler than stealth. More roguelike than platformer, but it has elements from many genres mixed together. Overall, I think it's above average, especially if you've had enough of 'standard' action games.

    It doesn't have online multiplayer. It doesn't have an epic atmosphere, which could have been achieved by a continuous campaign and a more interactive 'Tokyo'. But when it works, it plays like a (post)modern Japanese arcade game with many variables thrown into play, and that's what I recommend about it.

    UPDATE: The campaign proved to be fairly varied, and the fourteen 'acts' did not bore me at any point. It got pretty epic too. It remains questionable whether even reaching the campaign is worth the repeated map. If the game's concept sounds awesome to you, it's recommended. If not, still a good game. Just not super compelling.    … Expand
  8. mongoman
    Nov 23, 2012
    7
    Tokyo Jungle is a niche title if there ever was one. its graphics are early PS2, the sound is early PS1, and I feel personally that its over priced. The controls are simple and easy and they suffice for what is required which is basic survival in a world devoid of humans. you hunt, kill, feed, breed, and survive as one of only two animals in the beginning but after you achieve a few goalsTokyo Jungle is a niche title if there ever was one. its graphics are early PS2, the sound is early PS1, and I feel personally that its over priced. The controls are simple and easy and they suffice for what is required which is basic survival in a world devoid of humans. you hunt, kill, feed, breed, and survive as one of only two animals in the beginning but after you achieve a few goals more animals unlock. Combat is simple just wiggle the right stick to dodge and press the square button to strike and the R1 button to bite (or kick if your playing as a herbivore) and of course if your a deer you can't survive a fight with a sabre tooth tiger (yeah I know you'll try, I did too). In the end, its highly addictive and the leaderboards add moderate reason to replay the survival mode plus there is ton of DLC available that adds to the roster and silly outfits for your animals that increase attributes. Its not my kind of game but I certainly can understand why some might enjoy it. overall its good in short bursts but won't keep you interested for more than an hour and I think its price should've been $9.99 (U.S.) but like I said, its not my kinda game.… Expand
  9. Daverost
    Nov 18, 2012
    8
    Gameplay - 10/10. Graphics - 7/10. Sound - 6/10. Overall - 7.7/10. This game was a real surprise, and it
  10. Redninja302
    Nov 16, 2012
    9
    Tokyo jungle is one of the the most straightforward, most unusual game i have ever played. I have always wondered why they hasn't a game company ever made an animal survival game where you were to be in the eyes of an animal that's trying to survive. This is the closest thing to it in a post-apocalyptic world. I liked the fact that you are not forced to choose one animal and that you areTokyo jungle is one of the the most straightforward, most unusual game i have ever played. I have always wondered why they hasn't a game company ever made an animal survival game where you were to be in the eyes of an animal that's trying to survive. This is the closest thing to it in a post-apocalyptic world. I liked the fact that you are not forced to choose one animal and that you are somewhat pushed into finishing certain conditions during the course of the years. This gives us a certain goal to work with to make the game more enjoyable. The result of finishing those conditions, you are able to unlock different outfits, animals, items etc to progress through the next survival game. I actually got interested with the story also even though collecting the files to unravel what happened to the human race was kind of repetitive and somewhat boring, It still was a blast to play through it. For the price i paid for the game i got 20-30 hours out of it. Most games nowadays are an easy 10 hour adventure and cost a mint. I hope to see more games like this by the same developers in the future.… Expand
  11. FelinVZ61
    Nov 2, 2012
    8
    This game is certainly a very fun one, but it can wear on you after a little while. There's plenty to unlock and work towards, but with the actual gameplay map being so small, it can get stale at times. Other than those small flaws, this is one game that certainly shines. Its fast-paced gameplay is very entertaining and easy to learn, and beautiful graphics certainly show its urban decayThis game is certainly a very fun one, but it can wear on you after a little while. There's plenty to unlock and work towards, but with the actual gameplay map being so small, it can get stale at times. Other than those small flaws, this is one game that certainly shines. Its fast-paced gameplay is very entertaining and easy to learn, and beautiful graphics certainly show its urban decay theme very well. I say that the $15 required to get a look at the animal-ruled streets of Tokyo Jungle is certainly a fair price to pay.… Expand
  12. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 2, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best downloadable games available right now, and a must buy for PS3 owners. Don't let the games PS2 era graphics and limited number of modes make you avoid this downloadable gem. It's one of the most unique games to come out in a long time, downloadable or not. The game has two modes, survival and story. Survival mode gives you the whole city of Tokyo to explore and liveThis is one of the best downloadable games available right now, and a must buy for PS3 owners. Don't let the games PS2 era graphics and limited number of modes make you avoid this downloadable gem. It's one of the most unique games to come out in a long time, downloadable or not. The game has two modes, survival and story. Survival mode gives you the whole city of Tokyo to explore and live in. In this mode you'll play as one of two classes of animals, predator and grazer. The predator class is stronger and you have to kill other animals to survive, and the grazer class has to find plants to eat and aren't much of fighters, but they're faster. You start off with only two playable animals, one for each class, and you unlock stronger ones by completing challenges in survival mode. In survival mode you'll have to search for food, avoid stronger animals, complete challenges, take over territories, and find a mate to "change generations" before your animal dies of old age. Alongside unlocking new animals completing challenges in survival mode grants you stat boosts that carry on to the next generation, and are just addictive and rewarding to complete. Survival mode is with out a doubt the best mode and will keep you coming back to get higher scores and unlock more content. The story mode puts you in the role of different animals and gives you certain goals to complete, and each of it's 14 chapters are unlocked by collecting archives, which give you the backstory, found in the survival mode. While the story mode is fun it's also where the majority of the games problems lie. From time to time it suffers from poor checkpoint placement, some trial and error levels, and times where the game gives you a false sense of freedom. Surprisingly these flaws don't detract from the experience at all. Tokyo Jungle is an absolute blast and one of the best games of this year downloadable or not. It's unique, fun, and all around outstanding. Every PS3 owner needs to play this, and with the price of only $15 you really have no excuse not to.… Expand
  13. IrishChai
    Oct 14, 2012
    9
    I was really surprised by this game. Originally, everything I saw and read about it gave me the impression that it wasn't my type of game. I didn't like the graphics and the mechanics seemed simple and repetitive. In a way, this is still true but I found the addictive formula in the randomized challenges every time you start a new game (with saved previous accomplishments like unlockingI was really surprised by this game. Originally, everything I saw and read about it gave me the impression that it wasn't my type of game. I didn't like the graphics and the mechanics seemed simple and repetitive. In a way, this is still true but I found the addictive formula in the randomized challenges every time you start a new game (with saved previous accomplishments like unlocking other animals). Every animal has it's own strengths and weaknesses that really change the way you move around this image of future Tokyo. It's like a roguelike real-time animal sim. Although it's not perfect, I think it's a brilliant game because of the smaller details that make it well worth the money ($15 NA PSN). It just feels fun to play and there probably isn't any video or review that can really do it justice because it's a pretty unique and unexpected style of game. I know I won't be done with it until every animal is unlocked and even then, I will have plenty of reasons to go back thanks to the new challenges in each playthrough. It's not perfect, but I think it's an unique entertaining experience that any PS3 owner won't want to miss.… Expand
  14. JayG203
    Oct 6, 2012
    9
    Great fun game. Simple though unique and unlike anything you've played before. The game is broken up into two different modes: Story and Survival. The main attraction: Survival, will have you playing as up to 80 different animal species. You run around in a somewhat large map with almost PS2 grade graphics and try to survive as long as you possibly can in a post-apocalyptic / return to theGreat fun game. Simple though unique and unlike anything you've played before. The game is broken up into two different modes: Story and Survival. The main attraction: Survival, will have you playing as up to 80 different animal species. You run around in a somewhat large map with almost PS2 grade graphics and try to survive as long as you possibly can in a post-apocalyptic / return to the earth type setting; eating food, mating, dodging and fighting other animals etc. You do as well do challenges and pick up points from them along the way. Whence unlocking animals you use these points to buy them and unlock more animals. The game's graphics, as I had pointed out, are almost that of the 6th generation. Though you don't find yourself turned off by this considering what type of game we're talking about here. The presentation is slick and the sound is decent. All of the animals sound great though some will sound a tad too cute for it to be realistic. The only other mentionable flaw is that you will find some glitches here and their (for example there will be points where animals will run against a wall and you can't kill them). The Story mode is quite boring and for the most part acts as a tutorial. The game, as well, is quite replayable. The incentive comes in unlocking animals and you'll be doing plenty of that while enjoying yourself the time through. The game is quite challenging and all the mechanics work greatly. It's not the most realistic game though whence you find yourself into it you'll have a great time. On top of that all of the animals are well balanced and when they're not you spend some time with the ridiculous upgrades like shoes and hats and collars. It's a well balanced, scoreboard type game and I would recommend it to anyone into point scoring type games. The Japanese love these types and if you do as well I suggest you check out Tokyo Jungle.… Expand
  15. darkwraith
    Oct 5, 2012
    9
    Tokyo Jungle gets a 9 due to the fact that the producers took a risk and tried something new. A hunting survival game were you play not as a human hunter but an animal hunting for survival after humankind perished in an unknown disaster. you must eat other animals to survive and keep youre hunger meter up or you begin losing life. you must mark youre territory,find a mate ,reproduce, andTokyo Jungle gets a 9 due to the fact that the producers took a risk and tried something new. A hunting survival game were you play not as a human hunter but an animal hunting for survival after humankind perished in an unknown disaster. you must eat other animals to survive and keep youre hunger meter up or you begin losing life. you must mark youre territory,find a mate ,reproduce, and move to the next generation. youre animals age, grow, die if you make a mistake. all the while opening up new areas of a devastated tokyo. With lots of challenges ,animals to unlock and custom items to find there is plenty to do in tokyo jungle. The basic premise is just to survive but the game is quite deep underneath the surface. Slightly confusing is how it works you must play a story mode chapter then go to survival mode to find 3 or 4 hidden data chips with the next story on. You then complete that survival mode to unlock the next chapter of the story. Survival mode is were the action is trying to live as many years and generations while breeding offspring can be incredibly challenging but fun there are leaderboards and co-op modes. A clever and novel idea this animal survival sim may be store title of the year… Expand
  16. EphemSyn
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    Tokyo Jungle delivers well on gameplay, replayability, and awkwardness. Tokyo Jungle will bring you hours of fun right from the start. Just right after the tutorial I started playing for over 3 hours! As awkward as the game is it really does a good job at it. You must hunt other animals, perform acts of cannibalism, mate, own territory, and avoid conflicts with animals stronger then you. ATokyo Jungle delivers well on gameplay, replayability, and awkwardness. Tokyo Jungle will bring you hours of fun right from the start. Just right after the tutorial I started playing for over 3 hours! As awkward as the game is it really does a good job at it. You must hunt other animals, perform acts of cannibalism, mate, own territory, and avoid conflicts with animals stronger then you. A game like this is surely going to be avoided by many though due to it's strange aura but do NOT walk away! Tokyo Jungle will keep you in place to make sure you keep trying to unlock over the +50 different animals you can play as and it's strange story. Tokyo Jungle also offers split screen multiplayer for you and a friend to see who can dominate the jungles of Tokyo. Don't miss out on this marvelous game as you'll probably never see anything like it again.… Collapse
  17. magnaberhta
    Sep 29, 2012
    10
    This is one of those rare gems that, for all its minor imperfections, is just so damn fun and unique that I can't help but love it and keep coming back for more. Descriptions really don't do this game justice, in fact, they might confuse you even more, but the core of the game is a survival action RPG - with animals. You roam the overgrown human-less city as one of many types of animals,This is one of those rare gems that, for all its minor imperfections, is just so damn fun and unique that I can't help but love it and keep coming back for more. Descriptions really don't do this game justice, in fact, they might confuse you even more, but the core of the game is a survival action RPG - with animals. You roam the overgrown human-less city as one of many types of animals, fight and breed and equip them for better survival. There are unlockable story modes for different animals, but the real fun is in survival mode, where you see how far you can take a species up the ranks and brave all the other animals and environmental hazzards for generations. Chicks, dogs, bears, lions, elephans, cows, ostriches and many more.

    It's tough to rate a game that has nothing relatively close to compare it to, so I've based my rating on the fun factor and amount of content. You could make some minor improvements, but nothing worth up to 10% of the score, in my opinion - a perfect 10. Go play this game.    … Expand
  18. valber
    Sep 27, 2012
    9
    This game deserves respect, but why?While not having a spectacular graphics like any PS3 game what else calls me and caught my attention is to see how a simple game can be innovative and fun without having super graphics.Tokyo Jungle for me and for always going to be bizarre and weird but this game showed that we can have fun even without beautiful graphics 15 $ many well-spent.
  19. Hugodastrevas
    Sep 27, 2012
    9
    I bought this game for 12.99 Euros and i must say that it is freaking awesome! There is some repetition the tutorial is just for show and the graphics are subpar, but, tokyo jungle is one of the most amazing arcade games ever. Can you really miss it and call yourself a gamer ? I will see you guys on the leaderboard.
    Top Pomeranian, out!
  20. Wendigo2064
    Sep 26, 2012
    7
    Ah, the K.I.S.S. approach to gaming (Keep It Simple Stupid. Not the band). Will you be playing "Tokyo Jungle" an hour after the novelty of its post-apocalypse, "12 Monkeys" animal setting wears off? Probably not. Will you occasionally load it up to play dumb bouts with friends and whittle away a dull afternoon? Almost definitely. The rules are so basic (survive, collect points, eat things,Ah, the K.I.S.S. approach to gaming (Keep It Simple Stupid. Not the band). Will you be playing "Tokyo Jungle" an hour after the novelty of its post-apocalypse, "12 Monkeys" animal setting wears off? Probably not. Will you occasionally load it up to play dumb bouts with friends and whittle away a dull afternoon? Almost definitely. The rules are so basic (survive, collect points, eat things, dodge other things), it acts more like a complicated "Pac-man" table than a full game. There is little difference between animal types, only enough variation to barely justify new mission sets. Each time you gobble up enough points to unlock the next breed, you can't help but wonder how long you'll survive with a chicken, a tiger, a velociraptor. Then you start playing those creatures only to realize you are doing the same thing you were doing with the first animals. The novelty of this (excuse the pun) dog-eat-dog world will wear thin, and there's not much game to back it up. But... well, there's something so adorably 80s arcade about the whole thing, like a "Galaga" machine accidentally mated with a "Nintendogs" cartridge. It's not terribly engaging for more than an hour, but you'll probably play that hour about 50 times. A good ol' fashioned quarter eater, only now you just pay 10 bucks up front. "Tokyo Jungle" does not pretend to be any more than it is, and as a simple, stupid game it works like a charm.… Expand
  21. Mark10
    Sep 26, 2012
    8
    A weird but fun and interesting simple game. Never followed it or even watched the trailers, so I went and bought it. No remorse here and it's awesome! Why 8? There may be some flaws in this game but it's not that big of deal. Also, I'm strict when it comes to rating, so yeah.
  22. FinnDavis
    Sep 25, 2012
    7
    It's an OK game that you will ponder and embrace for only a little time. Interesting gameplay mechanics, nice "stoyline" for each animal but also containing embarrassingly dull and old graphics with strange controls and just plain weird story.
  23. EphemSyn
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    Tokyo Jungle delivers well on gameplay, replayability, and awkwardness. Tokyo Jungle will bring you hours of fun right from the start. Just right after the tutorial I started playing for over 3 hours! As awkward as the game is it really does a good job at it. You must hunt other animals, perform acts of cannibalism, mate, own territory, and avoid conflicts with animals stronger then you. ATokyo Jungle delivers well on gameplay, replayability, and awkwardness. Tokyo Jungle will bring you hours of fun right from the start. Just right after the tutorial I started playing for over 3 hours! As awkward as the game is it really does a good job at it. You must hunt other animals, perform acts of cannibalism, mate, own territory, and avoid conflicts with animals stronger then you. A game like this is surely going to be avoided by many though due to it's strange aura but do NOT walk away! Tokyo Jungle will keep you in place to make sure you keep trying to unlock over the +50 different animals you can play as and it's strange story. Tokyo Jungle also offers split screen multiplayer for you and a friend to see who can dominate the jungles of Tokyo. Don't miss out on this marvelous game as you'll probably never see anything like it again.… Collapse

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#66 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#46 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 60 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 60
  3. Negative: 3 out of 60
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 19, 2012
    72
    Tokyo Jungle is a great idea taken down by a dull and repetitive gameplay that shows its limits just after a couple of hours.
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  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Nov 12, 2012
    80
    Ever played as a zebra roaming the post-apocalyptic streets of Tokyo? And if you have, did that zebra wear a hat? It did? Now you're just being a smartass. Tokyo Jungle might just be the most the original game of the year. And the most addictive. [November 2012, p.92]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 4, 2012
    70
    Tokyo Jungle may feel more than bizarre but it's surprisingly playable – you can hardly find any other sandbox game where animals fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic environment. [Nov 2012]
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