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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core i5 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 or later DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

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AKIBA LOST

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Released October 20, 2026
sample: 276 reviews posted after launch (10 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 276 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (Metacritic)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 88% positive vs 98% overall (290 recent reviews)
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Most players breeze through the main narrative in under ten hours, securing a massive 196 positive mentions out of 196 in the 2-10h playtime bracket. Overall, the game holds a 91 percent positive rating across 276 reviews since its launch.

What it's about: Il y a 13 ans, six filles ont disparu à Akihabara dans l’affaire « Le Voyage d’Akiba ». Daiki Shinjo annonce un jeu live-action sur l’incident, réunissant six femmes qui représentent la sous-culture d’Akihabara. Leur histoire commence à se mêler à la réalité. AKIBA LOST sera-t-il terminé ?

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« W game. W devs. Seems to be just as good as 428 so far. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« If you enjoyed 428 Shibuya Scramble, you'll enjoy this. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« Such a charming, lovely game; 100% 428 Shibuya Scramble and this feels like another game I'm going to go through every ending to see how stupid they get. Especially after the letdown that was "Death Come True", this is great. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played
« Unfortunately a let down, the pacing of the game is extremely slow and seems like a low budget game »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« If you liked 428 Shibuya Scramble, this is a GREAT game. I will say I did like Shibuya's story more but this is by no means a bad game, I loved it! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 26 h played

In players' words

« W game. W devs. Seems to be just as good as 428 so far. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Unfortunately a let down, the pacing of the game is extremely slow and seems like a low budget game »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« If you enjoyed 428 Shibuya Scramble, you'll enjoy this. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« If you liked 428 Shibuya Scramble, this is a GREAT game. I will say I did like Shibuya's story more but this is by no means a bad game, I loved it! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 26 h played
« Such a charming, lovely game; 100% 428 Shibuya Scramble and this feels like another game I'm going to go through every ending to see how stupid they get. Especially after the letdown that was "Death Come True", this is great. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 10 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=10
Gameplay
50 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing10802
Gameplay6312
Content / longevity2200
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 21 h.

<2h
50 % (n=10)
2-10h
99 % (n=196)
10-25h
79 % (n=48)
>25h
64 % (n=22)

💶 Price history

€18.75€20.62€22.49€24.36€26.23€19.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2026 · All-time low: €19.99 (Oct 28, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 24,3 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Narrative immersion drives the praise, resulting in 8 positive mentions out of 10 regarding the story.
  • Quick completion times satisfy the core audience, with 196 positive mentions out of 196 in the 2-10 hour playtime category.
  • Production values and content receive steady approval, highlighted by 2 positive mentions out of 2 for overall content.

Weaknesses

  • Core mechanics occasionally miss the mark, accounting for 2 negative mentions out of 6 regarding gameplay.
  • Certain narrative arcs stumble, registering 2 negative mentions out of 10 for the story.
  • Engagement drops significantly for long sessions, with satisfaction falling to 14 positive mentions out of 22 in the over 25 hours playtime bracket.

Who is it for?

Adventure fans and visual novel enthusiasts looking for a compact, story-driven experience that can be finished in a single weekend.

Is AKIBA LOST worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 276 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative immersion drives the praise, resulting in. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

AKIBAS LOST delivers a tightly paced narrative adventure that resonates strongly during its initial playthroughs. While long-term engagement dips and gameplay divides opinion, the overall reception remains very positive with 91 percent of the 276 post-release reviews praising the title.

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