Akira (video game)

Akira (アキラ) is a 1988 adventure game 1988 by TOSE for the Famicom console exclusively in Japan.[1] It is based on Akira, the 1988 animated film version of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga, Akira.

This article is about the 1988 video game. For the 2002 video game, see Akira Psycho Ball.
Akira
Family Computer cover art of Akira
Developer(s)TOSE
Publisher(s)Taito Corporation
Composer(s)Toshiko Kawanishi
Platform(s)Family Computer
Release
  • JP: December 24, 1988
Genre(s)Adventure, visual novel
Mode(s)Single-player

Story

The player takes the role of Kaneda, who begins the game when his motorcycle gang is taken into police custody after the abduction of their friend Tetsuo by the military.

Development

The game was developed by TOSE and published by Taito Corporation.[2]

Gameplay

Progress in the game is made by selecting actions from a list. The current location is depicted in a static image, often redrawn from the movie. Progress can be recorded with the help of passwords.

Release

The game was released in Japan on December 24, 1988.[1] It was released only 5 months after the film.[3] The release coincided with the height of the popularity of Akira series.[4]

Reception

Akira was given a poor total score of 17 out of 40 from the panel of four reviewers of Famicom Tsūshin magazine.[1][5]

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See also

References
  1. "アキラ [ファミコン]". Famitsu. Enterbrain Inc. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  2. "Akira Release Information for NES - GameFAQs".
  3. "Famicom Family Basic | Retro Gamer". Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  4. "I Want An Akira Video Game". Game Informer. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  5. "Cross Review". Famicom Tsūshin (in Japanese). Enterbrain, Tokuma (65): 19. 6 January 1989.


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