Tokyo Jungle

1. 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 keepThis 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

   • 6 of 7 users found this helpful
2. 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. II 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

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
4. 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 toThis 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.… Expand

   • 4 of 4 users found this helpful
5. 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 theThis 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

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
6. 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 gamersA 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

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. 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 99OM 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.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. 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(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

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful

See all 23 User Reviews