Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: ACQUIRE Corp.
- Publishers: ACQUIRE Corp., NIS America, XSEED Games
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed: A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is an open-world action RPG developed by Acquire and published by Xseed Games. It was released in Japan in 2013 and in North America and Europe in 2014. The game is set in a virtual recreation of Akihabara, Tokyo’s popular “Electric Town” district. Players take on the role of a customizable protagonist who must fight against a horde of undead creatures known as “Synthisters.”
Gameplay
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is an open-world game that allows players to explore a virtual recreation of Akihabara. The game features a variety of missions and side quests that players can complete to progress through the story. Players can also engage in a variety of activities, such as shopping, eating, and playing arcade games.
The combat in Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is fast-paced and action-packed. Players can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat their enemies. The game also features a unique “Strip System” that allows players to strip their enemies of their clothing. This can be done by attacking them with certain weapons or abilities. Stripping enemies weakens them and can also reveal their weak points.
Characters
The protagonist of Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is a customizable character that players can create at the beginning of the game. Players can choose their character’s gender, appearance, and clothing. The protagonist is joined by a cast of supporting characters, including:
- Nanami – A young woman who is the leader of a group of Synthister hunters.
- Kaito – A young man who is a member of Nanami’s group.
- Rina – A young woman who is a member of Nanami’s group.
- Yosuke – A young man who is a member of Nanami’s group.
Setting
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is set in a virtual recreation of Akihabara, Tokyo’s popular “Electric Town” district. The game’s world is filled with a variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Players can explore Akihabara on foot or by using the game’s fast travel system.
Story
The story of Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed begins with the protagonist waking up in Akihabara with no memory of their past. The protagonist is quickly attacked by a group of Synthisters, but they are saved by Nanami and her group. Nanami explains that the Synthisters are a horde of undead creatures that have invaded Akihabara. The protagonist joins Nanami’s group and sets out to defeat the Synthisters and save Akihabara.
Reception
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s unique combat system and open-world setting, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of polish. The game was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Conclusion
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed is a unique and enjoyable open-world action RPG. The game’s fast-paced combat, open-world setting, and cast of quirky characters make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
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