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About Mysteries of Old Tokyo
You play as a researcher in Tokyo, blending history and the supernatural. Mysteries of Old Tokyo drops you into a narrative-driven adventure where you investigate 40+ real-world locations across the city’s past and present. Developer Bolerosoft launched it on March 31, 2026, for PC and Linux. The game leans into mystery and exploration, tasking you with uncovering truths behind wandering spirits and their conflicting stories. It’s a single-player puzzle game where dialogue choices and environmental clues matter. Think of it as a detective story with a layer of hauntings and historical trivia. If you enjoy figuring out secrets at your own pace, this one’s got you covered.
Gameplay
The core loop mixes point-and-click exploration with dialogue-based interrogation. You’ll visit landmarks like Asakusa Temple or the old Edo docks, piecing together timelines by comparing historical records to spectral accounts. Each spirit gives conflicting narratives, and your goal is to spot contradictions through context clues. Sessions often involve backtracking, new info late in the game can rewrite earlier assumptions. Controls are straightforward but deliberate, with a focus on note-taking and cross-referencing documents. The game’s pacing is slow-burn; solving one mystery might take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how deep the lies go. No combat, just logic and observation.
What Players Think
PlayPile users gave it an 8.2/10, with 78% finishing the main story. Average playtime clocks in at 18 hours, though 22% of players hit 30+ hours chasing 100% completion. Community moods skew curious and nostalgic, many praise the layered historical references, while 17% call the dialogue “tediously slow.” Critics on Metacritic averaged a 76, noting the game’s “delightful atmosphere” but “predictable payoffs.” Achievement hunters track 35 total, with 12 requiring obscure side quests. Price at launch was $29.99, and 65% of players say it’s “worth the cost” for the mystery elements alone.
PlayPile's Take
This is a niche pick for history buffs and methodical sleuths. The 78% completion rate suggests it’s rewarding but not a breeze, some puzzles feel like homework. At $29.99, it’s a mid-tier buy, and the 35 achievements add replay value if you’re into that. Skip if you hate slow reveals or want action. But if you’re okay with spending hours dissecting spirit testimonies and city archives, it’s a solid 15, 20 hour diversion. The real draw? Tokyo itself, presented as both a character and a puzzle.
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Single player
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