Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
{{Infobox video game
| title = Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
| image = Operation Abyss cover art decalless.jpg
| caption =
| developer = Experience Inc.
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|MAGES, 5pb.Games|WW|NIS America}}
| platforms = PlayStation Vita
Microsoft Windows
| released = PlayStation Vita
{{vgrelease|JP|July 24, 2014|EU|June 5, 2015|NA|June 9, 2015|AU|June 11, 2015}}Windows
March 27, 2017
| genre = Role playing game
Dungeon crawler
| modes =
}}
{{nihongo|Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy|東京新世録 オペレーションアビス|Tōkyō Shin Seiroku Operēshon'Abisu|"Tokyo New World Record: Operation Abyss"}} is a dungeon crawler-role playing video game, developed in 2014 by Experience Inc. and published by MAGES and 5pb.Games in Japan and NIS America internationally. The game was released on PlayStation Vita featuring compatibility with PlayStation TV in July 2014 and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows in March 2017.
Release
During its launch week in Japan, the Vita version sold 15,242 units, placing it 5th on the weekly sales charts.{{cite web |last=Sahdev |first=Ishaan |date=July 30, 2014 |url=https://www.siliconera.com/week-sales-yoshis-new-island-arrives-time-corpse-party/ |title=This Week In Sales: Yoshi's New Island Arrives In Time For A Corpse Party |website=Siliconera |publisher=Gamurs |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501222815/https://www.siliconera.com/week-sales-yoshis-new-island-arrives-time-corpse-party/ |archivedate=May 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2023}} A week later it would ship an additional 4,403 units, making the total amount sold after 2 weeks 19,645.{{cite web |last=Sahdev |first=Ishaan |date=August 6, 2014 |url=https://www.siliconera.com/week-sales-new-games-released-yo-kai-watch-2-doesnt-care/ |title=This Week In Sales: New Games Were Released? Yo-kai Watch 2 Doesn't Care |website=Siliconera |publisher=Gamurs |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501222813/https://www.siliconera.com/week-sales-new-games-released-yo-kai-watch-2-doesnt-care/ |archivedate=May 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2023}}
A limited edition launched alongside the game, exclusively on NIS America's online store. It included a collectible box, art book, and soundtrack CD. Alternatively, launch editions came bundled with a copy of the game's soundtrack.
Reception
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| MC = (Vita) 66/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy for PlayStation Vita Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501232315/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy |archivedate=May 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 23, 2023}}
(PC) 63/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501232315/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy |archivedate=May 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2023}}
| Destruct = (Vita) 7.5/10{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=June 9, 2015 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/ |title=Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy (Vita) |website=Destructoid |publisher=Gamurs |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008142539/https://www.destructoid.com/review-operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy-293318.phtml |archivedate=October 8, 2019 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 23, 2023}}
| JXV = (Vita) 13/20{{cite web |author=Romendil |date=June 25, 2015 |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/431285/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy-le-nouveau-dungeon-rpg-des-createurs-de-demon-gaze.htm |title=Test: Operation Abyss : New Tokyo Legacy – Le nouveau dungeon RPG des créateurs de Demon Gaze |language=fr |website=Jeuxvideo.com |publisher=Webedia |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502015906/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/431285/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy-le-nouveau-dungeon-rpg-des-createurs-de-demon-gaze.htm |archivedate=May 2, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 2, 2023}}
| PG = (Vita) {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web |last=Fanelli |first=Jason |date=June 19, 2015 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/ |title=Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy |website=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501232315/https://www.pocketgamer.com/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/operation-abyss-new-tokyo-legacy/ |archivedate=May 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2023}}
| rev1 = The Digital Fix
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The game received "mixed or average reviews" on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave the Vita version a score of one seven, two eights, and one seven for a total of 30 out of 40.
Bradly Halestorm of Hardcore Gamer said of the Vita version: "Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy is a fine DRPG. It has all the facets one would expect from a game of its genre and manages to implement those features effectively." Chris Carter of Destructoid said: "While I probably won't be rushing to complete it again anytime soon, it was a lengthy enough adventure that will stay fresh in my mind for some time."
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Sequel
A sequel called "Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy" was released in May 2017 on Steam platform. [https://store.steampowered.com/app/548810/Operation_Babel_New_Tokyo_Legacy/]
References
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External links
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Category:First-person party-based dungeon crawler video games
Category:PlayStation Vita games
Category:Role-playing video games
Category:Video games developed in Japan
Category:Video games set in Tokyo