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Cubed3AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound and Debriefed (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 7/8/2022
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 7/20/2021
Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed
Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is the precursor to Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed, the smash hit that introduced a Western audience to the seedy underworld lurking in the shadows of the haven of “otaku” culture in the Akihabara district of Tokyo. Released as Akiba's Trip Plus in Japan, players explore an accurately modeled recreation of the famous “Akiba” district circa 2012, hunting vampiric foes, and tearing off their clothes to expose them to sunlight. The game has been remade to bring it to modern HD graphical standards, all while retaining the charm of the original classic that started a cult hit series.
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- ACQUIRE Corp.
- Publisher
- Marvelous USA, Inc., XSEED Games
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The critic average is 52 across 19 scored reviews, with a 70-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Akiba's Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/28/2021
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65
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Read originalRyan
Use a PotionUse a Potion Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Review
Published 7/27/2021
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedAkiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Review – Stripped of Value
Published 7/21/2021
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Read originalWelfare Walrus
Niche GamerAKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed Review - Niche GamerAKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed Review - Niche Gamer
Published 7/21/2021
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed (Nintendo Switch)
Published 7/21/2021
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70
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Read originalSam Watanuki
TheGamerAkiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Review: Stripped Down Simplicity
Published 7/20/2021
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Read originalJenny Jones
Push SquareMini Review: Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed (PS4) - Remastered JRPG Is Fun But Flawed
Published 7/20/2021
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50
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantAkiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Switch Review - A Boring Brawler
Published 7/20/2021
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed
Published 7/20/2021
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