Tokyo Xanadu eX+

1. Cageyanemone007

   Sep 19, 2019

   10

   I loved this game.
   Insert cries of "this is a Persona clone!" I will entertain those accusations from those who have played more than justI loved this game.
   Insert cries of "this is a Persona clone!" I will entertain those accusations from those who have played more than just Persona 5. I feel like this is more of a nod to Persona than as a clone. This is the team that brought us Ys and Trails. And it plays like a modern action version of that, right down to a reported character, and the same menus.
   Anyways. The story follows an ordinary student who accidentally falls into another world that holds demons. There he meets a girl who has been fighting these demons. And so the story starts. Other characters join, and humans are kidnapped or drawn into the other world abyss.
   Pros-
   Decent music and average anime graphics. Comfortable combat featuring weapons and magic attacks, with three different super attacks. The story is immersive, and I was never bored. It features social events and optional tasks or missions to get to know your classmates and pick up some items. It also features mini games and an incredibly useful teleport menu system on the map. In school and need to be at the park? Teleport. I know what you're thinking here. Another element that was interesting was taken from Trails, and that was cooking recipes for power ups. The characters lacked that annoying one that you won't use to battle and skip in cutscenes; instead they were all generally likable.
   Cons - My only con was the fact that they went a little cliche with an element in the endings, and the fact that there are 3 endings. Think end, real end, and then after story end.
   And the skateboarding game.
   
   Overall, I put in over 100 hours and achieved a very frustrating platinum by beating it in Nightmare mode and Infinity mode. After it was over, I was sad that I had to move on, and at the same time, craving Persona 4.… Expand

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2. senators

   Mar 8, 2021

   10

   It seems one of the two bad reviews is someone who is illiterate so if your illiterate I recommond skiping the text and just do the fun combatIt seems one of the two bad reviews is someone who is illiterate so if your illiterate I recommond skiping the text and just do the fun combat but if you love readint and nice hack and lash like combat this is your game if you don't like reading you may still like it… Expand

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4. SplitMind

   Nov 1, 2021

   9

   I was recommended TX as I was reading up on Cold Steel, a JRPG series by the same creators. What I didn't realise was just how similar TXI was recommended TX as I was reading up on Cold Steel, a JRPG series by the same creators. What I didn't realise was just how similar TX would be to this and a lot of other RPGs, including Persona. Having said that, the game doesn't seem any worse off for it.
   
   The graphics of TX are pretty standard Anime style, familiar to anyone who has played Falcom's games before. They aren't going to push the PS4 very hard, but you do get some nice varieties in the dungeons as magic and backgrounds make up for the more mundane aspects of the high school setting. This was originally designed with the PS Vita in mind, and stands alongside its peers such as Tales of Berseria.
   
   The gameplay of TX is also comparable to Cold Steel, but TX takes a real-time approach more like a hack n slash. One pleasant surprise is that the game does not fall into repetition as much as it could. Dungeons are just few and far enough between, characters are plentiful, and combat mechanics offer enough layers and special moves to the combat to keep it fresh. Having said that, due to the length of the game I resorted to easier difficulties, which also staved off repetition.
   
   The backbone of TX is alternating between high school life and the dungeons, very similar to Persona 5. This means that things can get fairly repetitive from the sheer fact that all dungeons follow a linear pattern of minor enemies leading up to a boss at the end. Still, the game breaks this up well with cutscenes to help.
   
   There are quite a few game mechanics to dig your teeth into, from equipment to cooking and even a social media app where you receive quests. Again the former of this seems to borrow from Cold Steel a lot, so be wary of burning yourself out if you play too many Falcom games in quick succession. On the other hand, the familiarity helps get into the game faster.
   
   The story is where TX stands out most and excels best. I surprised myself by the end of the game in that I had grown fond of all of the characters and wanted to see how things played out for them. The main protagonist (Kou) was a bit too much like Rean Schwarzer from Cold Steel for my liking, but the gradual introduction of characters helped build them into people I could connect with.
   
   However, I did take exception to one major concept in the game. I did not realise the significance of the name of the game, in that Tokyo Xanadu was the original release, with 'eX+' later adding extra content an an afterstory. I really have mixed feelings on the afterstory. By the time the original game ended things felt pretty closed, but the afterstory brought back a lot of repetition as it seemed kind of a desperate way to achieve a more happy ending.
   
   Despite my misgivings above, TX is another astounding JRPG that will survive in my memory for a long time. I look back on it positively. It could have done with some truncating, but being alongside the characters for this journey was very rewarding and enjoyable.… Expand

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5. Vadrael

   Apr 7, 2018

   8

   While it sometimes feels like a rip-off of the Persona series, it still is a great game.
   Characters are likeable and the story is not bad. InWhile it sometimes feels like a rip-off of the Persona series, it still is a great game.
   Characters are likeable and the story is not bad. In my opinion the strong point it the battle system witch is really fun and i hope to see a polished Sequel someday.… Expand

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6. zaftgun

   Dec 27, 2017

   7

   medicore story, characters, music and game play.
   
   structure is similar to trail series. combat is similar to Ys series. Ok to play butmedicore story, characters, music and game play.
   
   structure is similar to trail series. combat is similar to Ys series.
   
   Ok to play but you will find nothing particularly good.… Expand

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7. adrianompo

   Oct 24, 2022

   7

   Pretty decent game. Despite the lack of uniqueness and depth, the gameplay is fun, solid and some characters were fairly well-developed.
   
   I'vePretty decent game. Despite the lack of uniqueness and depth, the gameplay is fun, solid and some characters were fairly well-developed.
   
   I've seen people comparing Tokyo Xanadu with Persona but they're not that alike. This game will definitiely not going to touch thorny themes, it's a light experience overall.… Expand

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8. MoniWhite

   Feb 9, 2022

   0

   Boring and looks like a PS2 game, not worth anyone's time, it's not like Persona

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