I definitely find myself in the latter camp, tempted to write the game off as something that might not be bad, but also might not be for me. It’s based firmly in the world of J-pop idol fandom, and it’s all set to a fittingly J-pop soundtrack. Depending on your sensibilities, the game is either flashy and upbeat or garish and saccharine. Atlus/Nintendo via PolygonĪs a newcomer to the game (and to the developer, Atlus, in general), it’s … a lot to take in. Helping my teammate Touma realize his dreams. And then, eventually and invariably, I’m led to a new interdimensional incursion where I have to fight for the fate of humanity. There’s not really interaction in the conversations beyond clicking to continue.Įven on the rare occasions where I have a choice of dialogue, the stakes are obviously low. Sometimes it’s about how to talk to girls. Usually, we talk about becoming a better performer. I run from location to location and talk to my fellow idols-in-training.
When I’m not fighting, the game plays out through conversations with my teammates and the occasional traditionally animated musical number. In the Idolasphere, we’re a superpowered team of monster-slayers. In Tokyo, I help my teammates find their stage presence and confidence, and help them land roles. The events of the game unfold in a version of Tokyo (complete with real-world Tokyo locales), where the main protagonist Itsuki Aoi and his friends try to navigate the path to pop idol superstardom, and in the Idolasphere, a parallel dimension that is home to monsters that steal creativity.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is a J-pop infused, turn-based RPG.
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