Tokyo Dark
| Tokyo Dark | |||
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| Studio | Cherry mochi | ||
| Publisher | Square Enix | ||
| Senior Developer | Jon Williams | ||
| composer | Matt Steed | ||
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
7th September 2017 | ||
| platform | Microsoft Windows , macOS , Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 | ||
| Game engine | Construct 2 | ||
| genre | Adventure | ||
| Subject | Thriller | ||
| Game mode | Single player | ||
| control | Keyboard , mouse | ||
| system advantages preconditions |
Windows 7, CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550, 3.1 GHz or Intel Core i3 3220, 2 GB RAM, DirectX 9.0c, graphics card with 512 MB RAM, 3 GB free hard disk space | ||
| medium | Download | ||
| language | English, Japanese | ||
| Current version | 1.0.10 | ||
| Age rating |
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Tokyo Dark ( Japanese 東京 ダ ー ク , Tōkyō dāku ) is an adventure computer game by the independent developer Cherrymochi and was published by Square Enix on September 7, 2017 for Microsoft Windows and macOS . The new edition Tokyo Dark: Remembrance was on November 7, 2019 Nintendo Switch posted on January 10, 2020 for PlayStation 4th
Game mechanics
Tokyo Dark is a genre mix of point-and-click and visual novel with horror elements, puzzle sections and a story that runs differently at certain points depending on the player's input. The decisions of the player have an impact on the personality of the protagonist, which in turn influences events and people around the heroine. The personality of the protagonist is recorded with the help of the so-called SPIN system; S stands for “Sanity” (reason), P for “Professionalism”, I for “Investigation” and N for “Neurosis” (neurosis). Depending on what decisions the player makes and what the SPIN system looks like, the player gets a different ending. After the first round of the game, a mode called "New Game Plus" is unlocked, which allows the player to unlock the remaining endings, but also discover new scenes and an additional ending.
action
The player takes on the role of Detective Itō Ayami (voiced by Asama Hikage). Her partner, Detective Tanaka Kazuki, has been missing for a few days. As she searches for him, she becomes more and more entangled in a mysterious case and is forced to face her own past. One of eleven different endings can be achieved depending on player statistics and the level of insanity.
Characters
- Detective Itō Ayami
- The protagonist of the game and a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Criminal Investigation.
- Detective Tanaka Kazuki
- He is Detective Ito's missing partner.
- Chief Commissioner Yukimura
- The chief commissioner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in charge of the case.
- Reina
- A mysterious girl from Detective Ito's past.
development
The game was funded through Kickstarter.com . The target of the campaign was 40,000 CAD and was exceeded by a total of 225,000 CAD. It includes a soundtrack from Reign of Fury vocalist Matt 'Bison' Steed. The animated sequences were produced by Graphinica , while the Japanese writer Ureshino Kimi was responsible for the Japanese localization. Tokyo Dark was inspired by Shenmue , Heavy Rain , Clock Tower and The Blackwell Legacy as well as The Cat Lady and Neverending Nightmares , among others . The German translator Marcel Weyers expressed his interest in translating the game into German in September 2017. The German translation was published on August 4, 2018. Due to legal differences, Weyers had to declare the translation as a "fansub" and publish it as a patch. The locations in the game were modeled on real locations in Tokyo , for example Kamakura or Aokigahara .
An expanded version of the game, titled Tokyo Dark: Remembrance , was announced for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in August 2018 . The new version contains additional content, new endings and the full German translation by Marcel Weyers - for the first time in official form. The Nintendo Switch version was released on November 7, 2019, while the PlayStation 4 version followed on January 10, 2020.
reception
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In the review aggregator Metacritic , the PC version of the game has a rating of 70 based on 20 reviews, which corresponds to "mixed or average reviews". The new edition Tokyo Dark: Remembrance for Nintendo Switch received a rating of 74 based on 6 reviews, which also corresponds to "mixed or average reviews".
Hardcore Gamer awards 4 out of 5 points and says: "Overall, Tokyo Dark is another impressive and surprisingly gripping title in the Square Enix Collective portfolio, in terms of scale, but even more in atmosphere."
Commenting on the game, Gita Jackson from Kotaku said, “Although it's a cursed mask game, Tokyo Dark is also mostly a story about people. As with the best kinds of horror, it seeks to reveal a fundamental truth about society. "
The game received an 80% rating on Gamespew and co-editor Richard Seagrave said, “Tokyo Dark is one of the most exciting point-and-click adventures I've played in a long time, with its creepy narrative, strong visual style, and atmospheric soundtrack have. The writing style is on point, the pace is rapid, and while it seems pretty linear, the decisions regularly have serious implications. It's one of those games that overwhelms you and doesn't let go until the credits roll. And depending on which ending you get, you want to start all over again and discover another one until you are satisfied with the result. "
Awards and nominations
- "Vermillion Gate Award Winner" at BitSummit 4th
- "Magical Presence Award Nominee" at BitSummit 4th
- "Dengeki PlaySation Indies on the Rise Award Nominee" at BitSummit 4th
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tokyo Dark by Cherrymochi Game Studio. In: Kickstarter. Retrieved September 12, 2017 (English).
- ↑ Marcel Kleffmann: Tokyo Dark: Dark anime adventure about the mental health of the leading actress. In: 4Players . August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2017 .
- ↑ Joel Couture: Tokyo Dark Is About Finding The Truth Without Losing Your Mind. In: Siliconera. September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2017 .
- ↑ Marcel Weyers: Marcel Weyers on Twitter. In: Twitter . September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2017 .
- ↑ Marcel Weyers: Tokyo Dark - German translation. August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2018 .
- ↑ Tokyo Dark: Remembrance announced for PS4, Switch [Update] - Gematsu. In: Gematsu. August 3, 2018, accessed on August 28, 2020 .
- ^ Tokyo Dark for PC Reviews. In: Metacritic.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017 (English).
- ^ Tokyo Dark: Remembrance for Switch Reviews. In: Metacritic.com. Retrieved August 28, 2020 .
- ^ Tokyo Dark for PC. In: GameRankings. Retrieved September 19, 2017 (English).
- ↑ Jordan Helm: Review: Tokyo Dark. In: Hardcore Gamer. September 6, 2017, accessed September 12, 2017 .
- ↑ Gita Jackson: Horror Game Takes You Through A Murder Mystery In Tokyo. In: Kotaku . September 7, 2017, accessed September 12, 2017 .
- ↑ Richard Seagrave: Tokyo Dark Review: Anime Horror Meets Point and Click. In: Gamespew. September 11, 2017, accessed on September 12, 2017 .