AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed – A Playful Action Game Set in Akihabara
AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed is a 3D beat ’em up action game developed by Acquire. The game takes place in the pop culture mecca of Akihabara, where supernatural creatures are stalking the streets. Players take on the role of a character who has been turned into one of these creatures and must use sunlight to defeat them. The game offers a playful and humorous twist on the action genre, with players using an arsenal of replicas, collectibles, and other amusing objects to take down their enemies.
The game features a virtual tour of Akihabara district recreated in painstaking detail, complete with accurate street layouts and shops based on real businesses operating at the time. Players can choose which faction to support in the fight for Akihabara, with their decisions affecting the course of the story and culminating in one of several different endings. The game also offers full dual audio, with hours of voiced-over banter available in both English and the original Japanese. Overall, AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed is an enjoyable and lighthearted action game with a unique setting and playful approach to combat.