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In an emptied Tokyo, Akito and a spirit ally wield elemental powers, explore haunted streets, and investigate the vanishing.
Released 24 Mar 2022
Cast Elemental Hand Signs
Cleanse Torii Gates
Rescue Lost Souls
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Developed by Tango Gameworks · Published by Bethesda Softworks
After Tokyo’s population disappears amid a supernatural event, Akito survives with the spirit KK sharing his body. Together, they investigate the cause of the vanishing and try to save Akito’s family.
Fight ghostly Visitors using upgradeable elemental abilities and other ghost-hunting tools. Explore streets and rooftops, using parkour and gliding to move through the city and reach enemies or new areas.
Cleanse torii gates to push back the fog and open more of the map. Side missions, lost souls, and collectibles offer activities beyond the main story; character skills and powers unlock as you progress. The Spider’s Thread update also adds a separate roguelite mode.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its eerie, detailed version of Tokyo and the way Japanese folklore shapes its spirits, settings, and side stories. They also appreciate exploring streets and rooftops, and find the hand-cast elemental combat visually distinctive. Some players particularly enjoy the smaller ghost stories and the banter between Akito and KK, though other reviews describe the combat and open-world activities as repetitive.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 66 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 77/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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