Tokyo Xanadu eX+ similar games & best alternatives

Tokyo Xanadu eX+

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

What works
  • Engaging action combat
  • Rich character development and friendships
  • Immersive story with multiple endings
  • Long playtime with new game+
  • Excellent soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Some repetitive dungeon design
  • Slow pacing in early story
  • Translation inconsistencies
  • Limited cosmetic customization
  • Platforming sections can be frustrating

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Hidden Gems

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Tokyo Xanadu eX+: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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