- Adventure, Visual Novel, Science fiction
In a world where psychological states can be quantified, every choice has consequences, victims can become criminals, and the very nature of truth can warp and shift. Can detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi remain on the path of justice as they face the ugly truths of humanity?
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Contemporary, grave, earnest and classical in form.
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- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
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Digitally DownloadedSep 20165/5 starsPoignant and dense, Mandatory Happiness is a game that will require additional runs to absorb but only one to be endlessly captivated.
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We Got This CoveredGabs TannerSep 20164.5/5 starsPsycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness is a visual novel that kept me interested through its characters, world, and story, while constantly engaged by the player choices impacting on the plot. There’s a bit of information overload at times if you haven’t seen the anime, but that shouldn’t be enough to put anyone off.
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KeenGamerMichael KeenerSep 20169/10In conclusion (of the conclusion), the game is an amazing adventure, and regardless of the few minor storytelling choices that personal opinion finds didn't hit the mark quite like everything else, offers an intense and immersive experience full of replay value due to its focus on choices and consequences.
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Rice DigitalMitch JaySep 20162/5 starsIf you’re a fan of the anime then Mandatory Happiness is a must-buy, especially if you want to see more of the cast and have another well-written story with twists and turns that’ll keep you guessing.
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Press StartSteven ImpsonSep 20166/10There’s a lot of story here for those looking to delve further into the Psycho Pass world.
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Snippets via OpenCritic, where 49% of critics recommend it.
About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
- Developer
- 5pb.
- Publisher
- NIS America, 5pb.
- Released
- May 28, 2015
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person, Text
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 6.3/10 from 19 ratings.
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