Software:Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters

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Short description: 2014 video game
Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters
European PlayStation Vita box art
Developer(s)Now Production
Toybox Inc.
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Shuho Imai[1]
Producer(s)Tomio Kanazawa[1]
Artist(s)Chinatsu Kurahana[1]
Writer(s)Shuho Imai[1]
Composer(s)The Key Project[1]
SeriesTokyo Majin Gakuen Denki
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Windows
Release
Genre(s)Adventure, visual novel, strategy role-playing

Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (魔都紅色幽撃隊, Mato Kurenai Yūgekitai) is a 2014 visual novel produced by Toybox Inc. for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. It was originally released in Japan by Arc System Works and was released in North America by Aksys Games and in the PAL region by NIS America in 2015.[2][3] An updated version with a reworked battle system, titled Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs, first released in Japan in 2015 before releasing worldwide for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows.[4]

The game includes adventure game and visual novel gameplay, as well as strategy role-playing elements.[5]

Reception

Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters

Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(PS3) 64/100[6]
(Vita) 63/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid(Vita) 8/10[8]
Famitsu31/40[9][10]
Hardcore Gamer(Vita) 2/5[11]
Jeuxvideo.com(PS3) 10/20[12]
Push Square(PS3) StarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[13]
RPGamer(Vita) 3.5/5[14]
The Digital Fix(PS3) 6/10[16]

The original game received "mixed" reviews on both platforms, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6][7] In Japan, however, Famitsu gave the PS3 and Vita versions each a score of 31 out of 40.[9][10]

Hardcore Gamer criticized the lack of explanations for many of the elements of the Vita version, such as the icon-based system for responding to characters, while also praising the character animation.[11]

Erren VanDuine of PlayStation LifeStyle also disliked the lack of in-game explanations, but gave praise in particular to the art style, character animation, backgrounds, story, and the English localization, while criticizing the role-playing segments for being too frustrating and luck-based.[17]

Daybreak Special Gigs

Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(PS4, Vita) 65%[18][19]
(PC) 60%[20]
Metacritic(PS4, Vita) 64/100[21][22]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid(Vita) 7.5/10[23]
Hardcore Gamer(Vita) 2.5/5[24]
Push Square(PS4) StarStarStarStarStarStarStar[25]
RPGamer(PS4) 3/5[26]

The PlayStation 4 and Vita versions of Daybreak Special Gigs received "mixed" reviews according to Metacritic.[21][22]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Creator Introduction". Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20150416061811/http://www.nisamerica.com/games/tokyotwilightghosthunters/special/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  2. ↑ Sal Romano (2014-07-04). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters coming to North America in 2015". https://www.gematsu.com/2014/07/tokyo-twilight-ghosthunters-coming-north-america-2015. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  3. ↑ Jeffrey Matulef (2015-01-23). "Deadly Premonition dev's visual novel/RPG Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters dated for Europe". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/deadly-premonition-devs-visual-novel-rpg-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-dated-for-europe. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  4. ↑ Sal Romano (2015-08-25). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters update announced for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita". https://www.gematsu.com/2015/08/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-update-announced-ps4-ps3-ps-vita. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  5. ↑ Brittany Vincent (2014-07-05). "Tell us how you really feel: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters headed for North America". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/tell-us-how-you-really-feel-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-headed-for-north-america/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita. 
  8. ↑ Brittany Vincent (2015-05-09). "Review: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PS Vita)". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "魔都紅色幽撃隊 (PS3)" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=29813&redirect=no. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "魔都紅色幽撃隊 (Vita)" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=29811&redirect=no. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Marcus Estrada (2015-03-04). "Review: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PS Vita)". Hardcore Gamer. https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters/137131/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  12. ↑ Lisore (2015-07-05). "Test: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PS3)" (in fr). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/431466/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters.htm. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  13. ↑ Dan Carter (2015-03-18). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Review (PlayStation 3)". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps3/tokyo_twilight_ghost_hunters. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  14. ↑ Alex Fuller (2015-03-09). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters - Review (Vita)". CraveOnline. https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/tokyotwilight/tokyotwilight/reviews/tokyotwilightstrev1.html. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  15. ↑ Derek Heemsbergen (2015-03-18). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PS3)". Emerald Shield Media LLC. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  16. ↑ Rob Kershaw (2015-03-23). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PS3)". Poisonous Monkey. Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20160528013807/http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/2887/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters.html. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  17. ↑ Erren VanDuine (2015-03-11). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Review - Who You Gonna Call? (PS3)". Mandatory. https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/review/384057-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-review-gonna-call-ps3/. Retrieved 2023-04-25. 
  18. ↑ "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PlayStation 4". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2019-12-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205220007/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/180642-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/index.html. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  19. ↑ "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PlayStation Vita". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2019-12-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205220134/https://www.gamerankings.com/vita/180640-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/index.html. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  20. ↑ "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PC". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2019-12-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20191206005042/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/206757-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/index.html. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  23. ↑ Josh Tolentino (2016-10-09). "Review: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs (PS Vita)". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  24. ↑ Jason Bohn (2016-09-22). "Review: Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs [sic (PS Vita)"]. Hardcore Gamer. https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-tokyo-twilight-ghost-hunters-daybreak-special-gigs/227564/. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  25. ↑ Jade Sayers (2016-10-21). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs Review (PS4)". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/tokyo_twilight_ghost_hunters_daybreak_special_gigs. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 
  26. ↑ Alex Fuller (2016-10-11). "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs - Review (PS4)". CraveOnline. https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/tokyotwilight/ttghdaybreak/reviews/ttghdaybreakstrev1.html. Retrieved 2023-04-26. 

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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