TOKYO CHRONOS (2019)

Developer: MyDearest Inc.
Publisher: Sekai Project
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 337 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, emotionally heavy visual novel that draws you into its surreal, empty Shibuya through intimate VR perspective and weighty choice-driven drama.

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What players say

Players praise the story as heartfelt and unique, but they are sharply divided on its execution. Many complain that the VR is merely a 3D visual novel with poor scaling that breaks immersion, while others find the emotional payoff in the true ending worth the tedium. The game requires multiple playthroughs to see the true ending, and its sluggish skip function makes replaying a chore.

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