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Windows
Price
US$19.99

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2017 · Action · Adventure

Tokyo 42

Set in a future Tokyo, the game will see you become an assassin and uncover a dark conspiracy that will affect everyone.

Released
31 May 2017
Platforms
PlayStation 4WindowsXbox One
Genres
ActionAdventureIndieShooter
Developers
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Publishers
Mode 7
Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
ActionScience fictionStealth
Country
United Kingdom
Age ratings
PEGI 16ESRB TCERO Z
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain)
Time to beat
7hmain story21hcompletionist

About

Tokyo 42 is an action video game developed by Smac Games and published by Mode 7 Games, released on May 31, 2017, for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One platforms along with a two part official soundtrack by Beat Vince, and released on August 15, 2017 for PlayStation 4. The player takes the role of an assassin and uses attacks, dodges and stealth to pursue targets. The game is presented in a minimalist, low-poly, isometric perspective.

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Gameplay

The gameplay experience of Tokyo 42 can be likened to that of a shoot 'em up game; The player must be aware of their surroundings as it is likely that enemy bullets will be coming in from multiple directions.

The player has a variety of weapons at their arsenal, from sniper rifles to grenades and even melee weapons such as Katanas.

Story

The main premise of the story is that the player plays as an inhabitant of an ultra futuristic version of the Japanese city Tokyo who is framed for murder. The player escapes a police chase in the tutorial and is now officially a wanted criminal on the run. The player's friend tells the player of a good way to exact revenge on the assassin that framed you, which is to become an assassin yourself and rise the ranks to eventually be able to take them down.

Reception

Tokyo 42 has received mildly positive reception. The game is consistently praised for its highly stylized isometric visuals depicting future Tokyo. However, is often criticized for its difficult gun controls as well as its odd camera angles. According to review aggregator platform Metacritic,Tokyo 42 received "mixed and average" reviews from critics.

5/10 commending the game’s world and style, but criticizing the game’s seemingly inconsistent combat. 5/10 with high praise for the game’s aesthetic which is slightly soured by the camera difficulty.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Windows31 May 2017Worldwide
Xbox One31 May 2017Worldwide
PlayStation 430 September 2017Worldwide

Editions and related releases

Included in
Tokyo 42 + Smaceshi's Castles
Downloadable content
Tokyo 42 - Smaceshi's CastlesTokyo 42: Smaceshi's Castles

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