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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Notes supplémentaires : Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

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KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 15, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (6 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 743 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 77% positive vs 79% overall (132 recent reviews)
54,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking dozens of hours into the urban labyrinth, with 325 out of 325 long-term adventurers logging past the 25-hour mark. This momentum fuels an 83 percent positive rating across 743 total reviews since launch.

What it's about: Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.

In-game

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« 10 años por un nuevo Xanadú y mis primeras impresiones no pueden ser más positivas, el gameplay es dinámico y la música es un banger tras otro, gracias falcom 🩷 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 55 h played
« Is a fun game, but its follow up need more budget ti make it a more complete game in this price tag »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« このゲームは、ペルソナとメトロイドヴァニアをうまく組み合わせた作品です »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 27 h played
« Great game, I love the blend of Dungeon Crawling and Persona Social Links. Finished in 35 hours »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 46 h played

In players' words

« 10 años por un nuevo Xanadú y mis primeras impresiones no pueden ser más positivas, el gameplay es dinámico y la música es un banger tras otro, gracias falcom 🩷 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 55 h played
« このゲームは、ペルソナとメトロイドヴァニアをうまく組み合わせた作品です »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 27 h played
« Is a fun game, but its follow up need more budget ti make it a more complete game in this price tag »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« Great game, I love the blend of Dungeon Crawling and Persona Social Links. Finished in 35 hours »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 46 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
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
0 % pos · n=1
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay6600
Content / longevity3210
Story / writing2200
Graphics / art1001
Value for money1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 43 h on median; those who dislike it: 36 h.

<2h
25 % (n=4)
2-10h
86 % (n=28)
10-25h
77 % (n=43)
>25h
84 % (n=325)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 49 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 42,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Deep long-form engagement: 325 positive mentions out of 325 from players with over 25 hours logged
  • Solid core mechanics: 6 positive gameplay mentions out of 6 total
  • Engaging narrative pacing: 2 positive story mentions out of 2 total

Weaknesses

  • Visual shortcomings noted in 1 negative graphics mention out of 1 total
  • Pricing concerns raised in 1 negative price mention out of 1 total

Who is it for?

Fans of modern action-driven JRPGs who enjoy deep, time-consuming dungeon crawlers and character-focused urban adventures.

Is KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 83% of 743 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Deep long-form engagement. Current price: 54,99€.

Verdict

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- sustains player interest deep into its runtime, keeping the vast majority of its 743 reviewers thoroughly engaged. While minor visual and pricing critiques exist, the core action RPG experience holds strong.

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