Mysteries of Old Tokyo

I write this after having finished the game with 100% of the achievements: [i]Mysteries of Old Tokyo[/i] was a thoroughly enjoyable time. It is an absolute gem of an educational game, written and designed in an engaging and memorable way. I would describe it as a lovingly compiled encyclopedia which has been thoughtfully gamified and integrated into an interesting story. (As someone who cares deeply about archivism, I found this game especially touching.) If you already spend your time getting lost down Wikipedia rabbit holes, love amassing all sorts of knowledge, and want to feel rewarded for that, then chances are you will love this game.

One of the most compelling games that has come out recently. I played this usually in 1 to 2 hour sessions over the course of a few weeks in the evenings and it so fun just to dip into this world. It's cool to get some familiarity with the train lines and some of the more interesting locations in Tokyo. It strikes the perfect balance of the funny, absurd, sombre, introspective and of course sometimes simply interesting way history is with how it presents itself and the stories it tells. The puzzling isn't too difficult and most of it just demands a little bit of literacy and being somewhat engaged but it still felt like an accomplishment to figure out some of the entries. Also read the manual, it's a real hoot!

This is a great game for anyone interested in Japanese history and wants to learn through active puzzle solving and engaging stories. It is filled to the brim with facts and interesting trivia which you can discover while you roam the Tokyo railway system. It does a great job of making learning history fun and the attention to detail was very impressive. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in Japanese history, and Tokyo in particular.

This game is made with utmost love and passion for the city it depicts. Its joy is infectious, and the puzzles are generally pretty good too

loved it, need more!!

An edutainment style game that once in a while gives you the impression it is more than that. I want to give a big disclaimer that this game is precisely what it claims to be and not much more. In this age with meta narratives, subvertion of expectations and various twists. It is easy to be fooled that we are building towards a narrative payoff. In this case temper your expectations and realize. Just learning about stuff is worthwhile on its own. You are given postcards and are asked to fill in the blanks of various trivia related to them. While doing so you will travel around Tokyo using a strikingly accurate simulation of the Tokyo train lines. Once in a while you will do ace attorney style interrogations where you are tested on your knowledge. To me it is a similar satisfaction as solving a weekly crossword puzzle. The format of the game is paced across multiple weeks where you explore various parts and eras of Tokyo. The game is at its strongest when it presents an compelling story and asks you to draw conclusions to fill in the trivia. It is at its weakest when the trivia you are asked to fill in is either. An excessive box of blank spaces where if you speak En…