Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 7 out of 15
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  1. Nintenderos
    Jul 20, 2021
    72
    Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is a good tribute to the otaku culture and the atmosphere of a place as emblematic as Akihabara. It offers a curious and fresh story, with a combination of elements that attracts attention. However, it has some gameplay limitations.
  2. TouchArcade
    Sep 7, 2021
    70
    If you enjoyed Akiba’s Trip Undead & Undressed a lot and want more, Akiba’s Trip Hellbound & Debriefed is worth checking out at a discount. In its current state, it suffers from feeling too much like the PSP game it is based on, and with the technical issues on Nintendo Switch. While I did enjoy it more on PC, the PSP roots are still there and it just feels like more should’ve been done to bring the original Akiba’s Trip to a modern audience. If you’re new to Akiba’s Trip, I definitely recommend Undead & Undressed instead of this if the premise appeals to you.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 21, 2021
    70
    As confusing as it is that this game happened at all, I loved having the chance to play it. Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed might look like a game that should have stayed on the PSP, but the satire and humour is there, the grainy rendition of Akihabara is still enough to make this homesick otaku miss Japan, and the action remains on the right side of simple and entertaining that you can enjoy it while it lasts. Akiba's Trip isn't going to win GOTY awards, but I sure enjoyed collecting a big pile of skirts.
  5. Destructoid
    Jul 20, 2021
    70
    Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is a horny game if nothing else. It’s not explicit ecchi, but it knows exactly what it’s doing, and it succeeds in a lot of ways. It’s an interesting satire of the otaku lifestyle, both poking fun at and embracing it...Most of the time, though, it’s like playing a stripped-down version of Yakuza. You wander a Japanese neighborhood, shop, do side-quests, build up your character, much like in that venerated series. But then the combat sucks and the story is poorly paced. On the other hand, I can’t deny it grew on me. It feels like one of those janky, Japanese, early PS2 titles like Mr. Mosquito or Robot Alchemic Drive. It might not be the most fun to play, but it’s unique enough to captivate.
  6. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 29, 2021
    65
    Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed is a rudimentary port that certainly shows its age, but the stripping-based combat and crazy story/quests are unique enough to provide a refreshing experience for action gamers who are open to its mature content.
  7. Universo Nintendo
    Aug 9, 2021
    50
    Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is the remastered version of a japanese PSP game, which never got localized before, and now we can finally figure out what's going on here. Considering its captivating cast of characters and the somewhat cool and engaging story featuring the player's ability to make choices, this bizarre game has aged extremely badly due to its cumbersome gameplay. Storywise, Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is totally worth it. Although, it deserved a better treatment or even a remake rather than this low-effort remaster.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 20, 2021
    50
    There are tons of other issues that go along with the port such as music being louder than the voice acting, drowning it out, occasional frame drops or a dressing your underage sister for photos mini-game that feels uncomfortable and in poor taste. I know that there’s an implied sexiness to the game (yes I got the title pun) but still. Akiba’s Trip was a series I’ve always been curious about. I understand the fan service of finding quirky excuses to strip your enemies but everything around this just feels outdated. The mechanics have not aged well, the story rarely gets passed ‘eye rolling,’ and combat is frustratingly repetitive. From my understanding, there are many quality of life improvements that have occurred in later entries into the series but this remastered version keeps it faithful to the original, warts and all. Strip away the Akihabara charm, and there’s not much left to enjoy.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jul 21, 2021
    A poor remaster for an outdated game.

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. splatdeath
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    this game is honestly by no means perfect, it has a lot of flaws it looks dated, it plays like its dated and honestly the combats kinda jank,this game is honestly by no means perfect, it has a lot of flaws it looks dated, it plays like its dated and honestly the combats kinda jank, but if youre willing to sit down and learn the combat its a very charming game with a bit of a generic but well executed story, reminds me little of a mix between persona with its characters and yakuza with its setting overall its worth a try if youre willing to learn a bit of mechanics.… Full Review »
  2. Lapi002
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    This game have a lot hours of fun, it's very very funny and cool. I have acquired the special 10th anniversary edition, and seriously thisThis game have a lot hours of fun, it's very very funny and cool. I have acquired the special 10th anniversary edition, and seriously this game that some knew on the PS3 and PSP, the gamers of the Switch and the PS4, have the opportunity to take advantage of this great gem.

    The only bad thing is that it has some glitches that should be solved, however, that doesn't prevent it from being enjoyable.    … Full Review »
  3. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    4
    This is a title I find quite difficult to describe in traditional terms since I’ve played few games like it. Focused primarily on theThis is a title I find quite difficult to describe in traditional terms since I’ve played few games like it. Focused primarily on the narrative aspects and almost what I’d call a “slice of life” feel for being on the busy streets of Akihabara, but mixed with some vampires and serious perviness, Akiba’s Trip is at least unique. It’s interesting to walk around and get sidetracked by some shops or other distractions (though some of the mini games are also a bit gross, unless you’re into it) but it also doesn’t feel like enough time and effort were put into vital elements like the game’s lackluster combat… unless you’re really into the fact that clothes are shed along the way. The result is absolutely an experience unlike anything I’ve played, to be sure, but it is very much not going to be for the mainstream crowd.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/07/mini-reviews-july-26th-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
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