Tokyo Xanadu eX+

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is an action RPG by Nihon Falcom about schoolboy Kou Tokisaka and his classmates. In the Japanese city of Morimiya, the teens are drawn into a dangerous parallel world called Eclipse. There they fight monsters while organizing their school life outside the dungeons, maintaining friendships and following clues to the shadow world.

The expanded version was released in Germany on Dec 7, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and on Dec 8, 2017 for PC. The Nintendo Switch version followed on Jul 25, 2024. Tokyo Xanadu was originally released on PS Vita. eX+ is the expanded re-release with additional scenarios and game modes.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ was released natively for PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch. The PS4 version is backward compatible with PS5. A standalone native PS5 or Switch 2 version is not part of these releases. The Switch version includes additional content and a revised English text version.

The game alternates between exploring Morimiya and action-packed battles in the dungeons of Eclipse. In town you talk to other characters, complete tasks and strengthen relationships. In the dungeons you directly control members of your party, dodge attacks and use different combat skills against monsters and bosses.

The eX+ version expands the original story with new episodes, additional playable characters, more dungeons and boss battles. On Steam, three optional item and equipment packs are also available. On Nintendo Switch, according to Aksys Games, all previously released additional content is already included, so it does not need to be bought separately.

On PC, Steam lists the minimum requirements as 4 GB RAM, a processor on the level of an Intel Core 2 Quad at 2.4 GHz and a GeForce GTX 650 or equivalent graphics card. The original Windows 7 (64-bit) entry dates from the 2017 release. The current Steam client requires Windows 10 or later.

Morimiya initially seems like an ordinary Japanese big city. You explore residential districts and shops, meet classmates and follow side plots. Behind this everyday life lies the Eclipse. The contrast between familiar places and threatening dungeons carries a large part of the story.

The Eclipse is a shadow world inhabited by monsters and linked to Morimiya's past. Entering the dungeons interrupts the quiet everyday life of the town: here, combat, exploration and the path to powerful final bosses take center stage. The eX+ version adds more areas and enemies.

At the center is Kou Tokisaka, a student who unexpectedly comes into contact with the Eclipse. Other teenagers join the fight against the threat. They have different combat abilities and their own stories. eX+ adds extra playable characters, including the mysterious White Shroud.

Between dungeon runs, there is time for conversations and activities in Morimiya. You get to know allies better, take on tasks and can try out small minigames. These calmer passages are not a separate mode but are closely tied to the story and game progress.

Combat takes place in real time. Different playable characters have their own attacks and abilities, so you can switch to the right character depending on the enemy and situation. Dodging and the right use of special combat abilities matter more than a simple sequence of normal attacks.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ includes additional scenarios that pick up previously untold events from the perspective of various characters. After finishing the main story, another quest can be played. This expands the plot compared with the original PS Vita version.

With White Shroud, eX+ adds an extra character. The mysterious knight uses light powers against the creatures of the Eclipse. Adding him to the playable party is one of the most noticeable additions compared to the original Tokyo Xanadu.

In Time Attack mode, you try to defeat already known boss enemies as quickly as possible. Boss Rush strings several such battles together. Both modes focus on direct combat and are independent of the town activities of the main story.

The Nintendo Switch version released on Jul 25, 2024 with a revised English localization and all previously released additional content. It supports TV, tabletop and handheld modes. Nintendo lists a download size of around 6.8 GB and an age rating of 12+.

On PC, English and Japanese on-screen text is available, and the Japanese dialogue is voiced. Nintendo lists English as the language for the Switch version. A German translation of the game is not listed.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is a single-player adventure. On Switch, it is designed for one person and supports cloud save data according to Nintendo. The PC version offers Steam Cloud and achievements. Shared co-op or competitive online battles are not part of the main game.