Role-playing (RPG)

Akiba's Beat

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2.6

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platform

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 15, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)ActionRPG

Playable on

PlayStation

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About this game

Akiba's Beat is an action RPG developed by Acquire and is the sequel to Akiba's Trip. The game takes place in Akihabara where the party getting stuck in a world of delusions, trapped in a repeating day-long cycle on a Sunday.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast real-time combat features flashy party-based attacks.
Detailed anime-styled depiction of Akihabara.

Cons

Dungeons, battles, and side activities repeat throughout campaign.
Dungeon environments use bland, repetitive layouts with limited exploration.
Real-time combat relies on simple, repetitive mechanics.
Story has a slow opening, extensive dialogue, and uneven pacing.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Role-playing (RPG)

Akiba's Beat

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

2.6

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platform

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 15, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)ActionRPG

Playable on

PlayStation

Show all 3 versions ▾

PlayStation 4PlayStation VitaPS Vita

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast real-time combat features flashy party-based attacks.
Detailed anime-styled depiction of Akihabara.

Cons

Dungeons, battles, and side activities repeat throughout campaign.
Dungeon environments use bland, repetitive layouts with limited exploration.
Real-time combat relies on simple, repetitive mechanics.
Story has a slow opening, extensive dialogue, and uneven pacing.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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