Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō

PlayStation · Adventure

Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō

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SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAdventure
DeveloperShout! Designworks
PublisherAsmik Ace Entertainment, Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesTokyo Majin Gakuen
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō is an adventure game developed by Shout! Designworks and published by Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the Tokyo Majin Gakuen series. The series also appears on other systems with Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Fuju Houroku (GBA).

Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

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Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō FAQ

When did Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō come out on the PS1?

Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō?

It was developed by Shout! Designworks and published by Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc.

Is Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō multiplayer?

No. Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō is a single-player game.

How long does Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō take to play?

As an adventure game, Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tokyo Majin Gakuen: Kenpūchō on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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