Review: 428: Shibuya Scramble (PlayStation 4)

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Pros:

  • Graphics, Well its a proper video and pictures visual novel.
  • Visual novel gameplay.
  • 4.43GB Download size.
  • Three save slots.
  • Film style opening intro.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Blue words- Highlight these for extra info.
  • Autoplay- Three speeds and a pause button.
  • Tutorials play out as you play.
  • Must make choices which impact the game and story.
  • You follow 5 characters and play out how their stories collide.
  • 50 different endings.
  • Loads of replayability.
  • Very simple to play.
  • Easy to get into.
  • Light comic relief.
  • Has a few WTF moments especially with some characters you meet along the way to which I won’t say.
  • Unique experience.
  • Great soundtrack.

Cons:

  • Cannot skip the intro.
  • Not sure if it saves.
  • Few typos here and there.
  • Working out which endings you have done is not tracked.
  • Some endings are either too short or make no sense.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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