428: Shibuya Scramble (2018)

Developer: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd., Abstraction Games
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 3,871 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A high-stakes thriller where real actors and live-action footage make a frantic kidnapping plot feel both cinematic and immediate, with unexpected humor woven into the tension.

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What players say

Players praise the intricate butterfly-effect narrative that connects multiple characters' stories across one day in Shibuya. The game mixes serious mystery with goofy humor, and its bad endings are often more entertaining than the main path. Some find the opening hours too slow and say following a guide is nearly mandatory to avoid frustration.

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