428: Shibuya Scramble

Here's a unique take on the visual novel in that it combines live action with the visual novel mechanic. How well does it work? Find out in our 428 Shibuya Scramble PS4 Review.

Inventive, thrilling and brilliantly executed, 428: Shibuya Scramble is a masterpiece of the visual novel genre.

428: Shibuya Scramble is a visual novel with an innovative method of storytelling. At first glance it seems like a simple choose-your-own-adventure game, but it becomes more complicated and interesting as the plot develops. Its characters are played by real life actors, with still images in the background of the text and video clips for cutscenes. Originally released in 2008, the game was remaster...

I feel like 428: Shibuya Scramble is a visual novel for people that don’t usually like visual novels. It’s more involving, more mature, and more engaging than others out there. It’s a crime story with many twists and turns that keep you on your toes and on the edge of your seat, and that’s no mean feat. If you like a good story that requires you to do some thinking to unravel, 428: Shibuya Scrambl...