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Urban Myth Dissolution Center

Urban Myth Dissolution Center

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Released

Release Date: February 12, 2025

Adventure, Detective, 2D, Indie Games, Urban Fantasy, Singleplayer

An adventure game about Azami Fukurai - a girl working for an agency focused on solving supernatural cases, while trying to learn more about her own powers at the same time. Each case in Urban Myth Dissolution Center requires extensive fieldwork, as well as conducting investigation using the office computer, finding information and clues on the Internet.

8.0

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

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Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a retro-styled adventure game. It was developed by the Japanese studio Hakababunko, which also has Makoto Wakaido's Case Files in its portfolio.

Story

The game's action takes place in contemporary Japan. The plot revolves around the titular Center. It serves as a detective agency that deals with solving supernatural cases that ordinary law enforcement agencies cannot handle.

We take on the role of a girl named Azami Fukurai, who gets a job at this agency. She wants to learn about her own extraordinary powers which allow her to perceive remnants of human intentions and thoughts.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Developer: Hakababunko

Publisher: Shueisha Games

Age restrictions: 16+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Urban Myth Dissolution Center Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 4000, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Urban Myth Dissolution Center Video Game.

8.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 31 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

COGconnected: 80 / 100 by Nicola Kapron

If you like psychological horror, thrillers, mysteries, and the atmosphere of ghost stories, you’ll enjoy Urban Myth Dissolution Center. If you prefer your games to have actual gameplay beyond gathering and assembling information, you probably won’t. But please give this title a shot just for the sheer experience of playing it. It’s an unsettling gem.

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Eurogamer: 3 / 5 by Katharine Castle

A stylish but slow-paced mystery anthology that's just a little too sluggish for its own good.

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FingerGuns: 6 / 10 by Joshua Thompson

Whilst there isn't much gameplay to get stuck into, Urban Myth Dissolution Center has an engrossing mystery worth experiencing. Hypnotic visuals and decent writing may not make the game feel any less slower but it's perfect for those wanting a macabre visual novel to get lost in.

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89%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (5,167)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Art Style and Presentation: The pixel art is highly praised, with many users noting its beauty and the quality of animations. The visual style contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
  • Soundtrack: The music is described as engaging and fitting for the game's tone, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Character Development: Many reviews highlight the characters, particularly Azami and Jasmine, as being well-developed and relatable. Their interactions add depth to the narrative.
  • Intriguing Story and Mysteries: The game features a variety of cases that are engaging and fun to unravel, with some users appreciating the twists and turns throughout the narrative.

The main cons of the game

  • Pacing Issues: Several reviews mention that the game can be slow and repetitive, particularly during investigations where players must click through numerous dialogue options and social media posts to gather clues.
  • Linear Gameplay: Many players feel that the game lacks true detective mechanics, as the mystery-solving often involves straightforward interactions rather than challenging puzzles, leading to a more passive experience.
  • Ending and Plot Twists: The final twist of the story is divisive, with some players finding it unsatisfactory or convoluted, feeling that it undermines the rest of the narrative.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Chapter Select and Save Options: Players expressed frustration over the lack of a chapter select feature and the inability to keep multiple save files, making it difficult to revisit earlier parts of the story.
  • Stronger Localization: Some reviews pointed out that the English translation could be improved, as it sometimes feels clunky or awkward, detracting from the immersion.
  • More Complex Puzzles: Users noted a desire for more challenging puzzles and a deeper investigative experience, as the current mechanics felt too simplistic and guided.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Urban Myth Dissolution Center" has a lot of appealing elements, particularly in its art and character design, it also has notable shortcomings in gameplay mechanics and narrative execution that could be addressed in future updates or sequels.

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