Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is an action RPG set in the fictional Morimiya City. High school student Kou Tokisaka discovers the Eclipse, a nightmare realm filled with monsters, and joins others known as Wielders to confront the threat. The game runs at 60 frames per second on PC and expands the original release with additional story content, playable characters, dungeons, and challenge modes.
Gameplay
Players control Kou and switch between multiple Wielders during combat and exploration. Battles take place in real time against groups of enemies in the Eclipse realms. Each character uses distinct weapons and abilities, with options to build combos through melee strikes and ranged attacks. Elements such as fire and steel influence damage output, and players equip Master Cores to adjust a character's elemental affinity before fights.
Outside combat, the game centers on Morimiya City. Kou talks with classmates and residents to strengthen bonds, which unlocks new dialogue and support options. Equipment upgrades come from materials gathered in dungeons, while side activities include mini games and training sessions that improve stats or provide items. Dungeons feature linear paths mixed with open areas where players fight through waves of monsters before reaching bosses.
The campaign requires roughly forty hours for a standard playthrough. New scenarios added in the eX+ version focus on individual Wielders and unfold after the main story concludes, giving extra quests that continue the larger narrative.
Game Modes
Time Attack challenges players to defeat selected story bosses in the shortest time possible. Each run records completion times for comparison and improvement. Boss Rush places every major boss encounter back to back in sequence, testing endurance and resource management across the full lineup without breaks between fights.
These modes become available once the main campaign ends. They reuse the same combat systems but strip away exploration and story segments, focusing solely on efficient boss clears. New monster types and larger bosses appear in the added dungeons, requiring adjusted strategies compared with earlier encounters.
Characters and Progression
Kou serves as the central figure, supported by a cast that includes Asuka, Mitsuki, Rion, Shio, Ryouta, and Sora. Each brings unique combat styles, from close-range power attacks to rapid ranged options that maintain high combo counts. White Shroud joins as a late-game playable knight who relies on light-based powers for strong single-target damage.
Progression involves leveling characters, refining equipment, and experimenting with different party combinations. Dungeons reward materials used for upgrades, while relationship events provide both story depth and practical benefits during Eclipse missions. The system encourages replaying sections with alternate characters to uncover additional dialogue and optimize team setups.
Is It Worth Playing?
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ suits players who enjoy action RPGs that combine real-time combat with character-driven city exploration. The core loop of dungeon runs, relationship building, and equipment management delivers consistent progression across its length. The added scenarios, new playable character, and challenge modes extend the experience beyond the original release without requiring prior knowledge of the series.
Those who prefer focused boss challenges will find the dedicated modes rewarding for repeated attempts and time optimization. The game remains a complete single-player package with no ongoing seasonal content or live-service elements. If the mix of urban life simulation and monster-slaying action appeals, the eX+ edition provides the most complete version available.
