Kyoei Toshi

Kyoei Toshi (巨影都市, lit. City of Giant Shadows) is a video game for the PlayStation 4 developed by Granzella, who confirmed that it is the spiritual successor to their Disaster Report series of games, and several characters from that series also make cameo appearances in the game.[1][2] The objective of the game is to escape a city ravaged by battles between giant monsters, kaiju, robots, and heroes from the famous live-action and animated Japanese series Godzilla, the Ultra Series, Gamera, Patlabor, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.[1] The game features the theme song "Shadow", performed by Mai Iida.[1]

Kyoei Toshi
Japanese box art
Developer(s)Granzella
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
EngineOrochi 3
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
Release
  • JP: October 19, 2017
Genre(s)Tokusatsu, Survival

Plot

The game is set in the fictional Ichi City in Japan, which is attacked by mysterious giant monsters called "kyoei" ("giant shadows"). The player chooses between either playing as a man called Ken Misaki or a woman called Miharu Matsuhara (the character may be renamed), with the objective being to try to escape the city with their partner Yuki. Early on, the main character witnesses a deal between yakuza, which results in them having to escape from a hitman constantly chasing them throughout the game as well. The escape leads the main character and Yuki around the city, and they learn more about Yuki's past and her connection to the giant shadows.[1]

Cast

Giant Shadows

The main point of this game is to survive the giant monsters or mechas encountered in the 17 levels of the game. Some giants are benevolent, only a threat due to the massive collateral damage they cause, some are malevolent, actively seeking destruction, while others are neutral and indifferent to human life. Listed below are the "shadows", grouped by their franchise of origin.

Ultraman

Godzilla

Rebuild of Evangelion

  • Evangelion Unit-00 (Level 15)
  • Evangelion Unit-01 (Levels 5, 12, and 15)
  • Evangelion Unit-02 (Level 15)
  • Sachiel, The 4th Angel (Level 5)
  • Shamshel, The 5th Angel (Level 12)
  • Sahaquiel, The 8th Angel (Level 15)

Gamera (Heisei Trilogy)

  • Gamera (Levels 2, 10, and 16)
  • Gyaos (Level 10)
  • Legion Plant (Levels 2 and 16)
  • Soldier Legion (Levels 2 and 16)

Patlabor

  • AV-98 Ingram 1 (Levels 4 and 7)
  • AV-98 Ingram 2 (Level 7)
  • Type-5G/1C Grau Bear (Level 4)
  • CRL-98 Pyro-Buster (Level 4)
  • Type J-9 Griffon (Level 7)
  • Type M-5 Abraham (Level 7)

Development

The game was announced on September 17, 2015. It was developed by Granzella and directed by Kazuma Kujo.[1] Takashi Watabe was producer on behalf of publisher Bandai Namco.[1] The game launched on October 19, 2017 in Japan.[1]

Reception

The game sold 48,935 copies within its first week on sale in Japan, placing it at number two on the all format sales charts.[3]

References
  1. "Official website" (in Japanese).
  2. https://www.4gamer.net/games/315/G031598/20171015001/
  3. https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20171025074/
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