Tokyo 42

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Windows Central
    May 31, 2017
    90
    With engaging combat and a story to accompany it, Tokyo 42 is a great addition to the ID@Xbox program.
  2. XBLA Fans
    Jun 16, 2017
    80
    For the record, I’m not a huge fan of crime simulators like Grand Theft Auto V, so this game is out of my usual comfort zone. With that confession out of the way, SMAC Games has turned out a fun adventure that, despite the issues I have with its gameplay, keeps me wanting more. Tokyo 42 has found an unexpected fan in me, and if you give it a chance, it just may find one in you, as well.
  3. GameSpew
    Jun 1, 2017
    80
    There’s something about Tokyo 42 that makes it quite engrossing. Playing it often feels like hard work due to the annoying camera, but it’s strangely rewarding.
  5. SomosXbox
    Jun 6, 2017
    79
    If you remember Syndicate or GTA, Tokyo 42 offers all you need. Become an assassin in a futuristic Tokyo city with this isometric action shooter based on pixel art style. Tokyo 42 could be engrossing because the high difficulty of the action, but its isometric perspective could give us some problems.
  6. Games Master UK
    Jul 13, 2017
    75
    A beautiful yet flawed game that draws you in with its stylish looks and feels like nothing else. [Aug 2017, p.78]
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  7. MondoXbox
    May 31, 2017
    75
    Tokyo 42 sports a gorgeous visual style, with an incredibly detailed and alive isometric pixel art world; on this backdrop comes alive a solid, if not too original or brilliant, twin-stick shooter with stealth mechanics partly ruined by some heavy frame rate drops and perspective problems. It remains however a very fascinating and unique game, definitely worth a try.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 25, 2017
    70
    An astonishing world and fun gameplay are hampered by fiddly controls. [Sept 2017, p.70]
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  9. games(TM)
    Jul 7, 2017
    70
    Bright in style and execution, but imperfect. [Issue#189, p.84]
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  10. GameSpot
    May 31, 2017
    70
    Tokyo 42 stands as a monument to intricate, beautiful design, and its tense, unpredictable combat is a highlight. But somewhere along the way it forgets to walk in the dirt.
  11. TheXboxHub
    May 31, 2017
    70
    This is not a bad game by any means – although it can be as frustrating as hell – but the amazing world design feels second fiddle to the lacklustre gameplay and it would have been a lot better to focus on the exploration, or even make it an out and out stealth experience.
  12. God is a Geek
    May 31, 2017
    70
    Whilst some of the gun mechanics don't work as well as they should, there's still lots of missions, customisation, and a cracking electronic soundtrack in the vein of Hotline Miami.
  13. Video Chums
    Jul 10, 2017
    65
    Tokyo 42 is a refreshing take on the action/stealth genre. Although it's definitely rough around the edges in its current state, I hope the developers work on a sequel because this is one memorable and promising gaming experience.
  14. The Digital Fix
    Jun 13, 2017
    60
    Tokyo 42, despite its faults, is a fun game to play but ultimately feels like a massive missed opportunity.
  15. IGN Italia
    May 31, 2017
    59
    Tokyo 42 offers a pretty cool city of the future to explore, a beautiful art style and tributes masterpieces of both game industry and film industry with great class, but fails to provide an entertaining experience. The game is too hard in some of its (many) missions because of its stiff camera and its not-so-pleasant way to aim, plus, it has technical problems.
  16. IBTimes UK
    May 31, 2017
    50
    Tokyo 42 has been sold on the strong, vivid visual design of its world, but how player's view it is at the root of the game's biggest faults when it comes to play. The isometric angles and transitions between them often hinder smooth movement and a player's understanding of where they are in the world. When the game comes together as intended, it serves up inventive missions with the thrills to match its obvious influences, but those moments are broken up too frequently by frustrating design choices.

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User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. jeffbizloc
    Mar 1, 2019
    4
    I started off really liking Tokyo 42. Then I realized this game is just frustrating.

    Pros: - Interesting concept - Good visuals Cons:    I started off really liking Tokyo 42. Then I realized this game is just frustrating.

    Pros:
    - Interesting concept
    - Good visuals

    Cons:
    - I did the first 20 or so missions using stealth. Then got stuck with a wave pattern that forced me to use a technique I hadn't use all game
    - Camera could be difficult and frustrating    … Full Review »
  2. Cateye10
    Jun 8, 2017
    7
    Tokyo 42 è un gioco che ci riporta indietro nel tempo, ai fasti di Syndicate o dei primi GTA bidimensionali, ma con una accattivante graficaTokyo 42 è un gioco che ci riporta indietro nel tempo, ai fasti di Syndicate o dei primi GTA bidimensionali, ma con una accattivante grafica ed un gameplay brutale e appagante. L'azione è veloce, frenetica, ma che richiede anche una determinata dose ti tattica e pianificazione per uscire vittoriosi da ogni missione. Non si tratta di un semplice sparatutto isometrico, in Tokyo 42 siamo chiamati anche a confrontarci con missioni tattiche di infiltrazione, con inseguimenti e c'è anche la possibilità di esplorare la città cercando dei bonus segreti.L'unico grande limite el gioco è la visuale, che purtroppo a volte rappresenta l'avversario peggiore. Dopo un po' di pratica si riesce a gestire lo spostamento della camera, ma non sempre, soprattutto nelle fasi più convulse, è semplice rimanere centrati sull'azione in maniera efficace.Tokyo 42 quindi merita i nostri soldi? Alla fine dei conti sì, consapevoli che in certi frangenti potrebbe risultare frustrante, ma sicuramente mai noioso.

    Qua la recensione completa: https://goo.gl/7G5yMz    … Full Review »
  3. tattoo_ewe
    Jun 3, 2017
    6
    Tokyo 42 comes good on its promise to deliver a visually stunning game. The rest of it, about being a thrilling strategy/open-world shooter,Tokyo 42 comes good on its promise to deliver a visually stunning game. The rest of it, about being a thrilling strategy/open-world shooter, falls short due to an annoying camera and stilted combat. Having to switch between angles to see where you are and what you're shooting at becomes tiresome, and when under pressure from enemies, downright frustrating. In my opinion, not worth the price tag.… Full Review »
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