Last month’s review of the much-anticipated Tokyo Pedestrian 2 has prompted many of our loyal readers to contact us, keen to put their views forward. So, we thought that it would only be fair to share as many perspectives on the game as possible with all our readers. Here we go…
Glen Forrest: Tell me. Do you have some kind of contract with Mari Cart? They feature in the game, yet you chose to ignore them in your game review. What’s the deal with that? Are you on their books now, being paid not to present them in a negative light?
GJ: I have no relationship whatsoever with the organisation that you’ve mentioned. Since you’ve brought the subject up, I’ll tell you about something that apparently happened last week. One Canadian tourist objected to wearing a costume, claiming that they were “silly”. The tour guide wasn’t having any of that attitude though. He got right in the tourist’s face and said, “You think the costumes are silly, do you!? Let me tell you about something else that is silly; grown adults paying to ride around these busy city streets in go-karts while 10 ton trucks driven by juiced up Ibaraki rednecks pass within touching distance. Put your costume on before I shove that go-pro up your jacksie, film it, and put it on Tik Tok so that all your followers can see what a clown you are!” It seems that customers have to hand in their international driving licenses, their day-packs, and their self-respect before going on a tour.
Nurete Hibaritsuku: I played the game over the weekend, and I was disappointed to find that there were no Russian prostitutes at all on the streets. I live in Roppongi and I when I leave my apartment in the morning I occasionally have to dodge the girls who are still searching for that last customer of the night. They perform a vital role in removing the frustration from randy punters who have failed to get anywhere with a decent girl. It’s criminal that these hard working girls have been overlooked.
GJ: The way some of the western tourists dress, it’s hard to distinguish who is who on the streets, to be honest.
Ryozen Ichimoku: Have the games creators gone woke? There’s not one Nigerian tout on the streets in the night version of the game. And you say that the creative team have their finger on the pulse of modern Tokyo!? That’s absolute nonsense. “Reality based” – my arse!
GJ: You obviously haven’t reached the higher stages of the night version yet. Keep trying, and the Nigerians will appear. Just don’t engage with them!
Bruce Jefferson: I’m concerned about the personal information that you included in your article about Professor Allen Tunks. Wouldn’t you call the details regarding his awkward and humiliating domestic situation an invasion of privacy?
GJ: I was hesitant to include those details. However, when I asked Professor Tunks if I could quote him on the relevant comments, he snapped and ranted about self-censoring journalists. His most pertinent words were, “If I don’t want to be quoted on something, then I damn well won’t say anything. I stand by any words that come out of my mouth. Just do your job and print them.”
Thatcher Menzies: I’ve got a beef with this Grant Swanbourne chap (the game’s chief developer). He speaks disparagingly of the young women’s fashions in Tokyo. He’s really shown that he has the blinkers on, I’m afraid. Sure, the Victorian style long dresses can be seen and, yes, they are a rather big cock softener. However, the classic Tokyo combo of the short skirt and CFM boots can still be seen every day in places like Ebisu, Daikanyama, and Naka Meguro. He can DM me if he wants proof. I have plenty of pictures and video.
GJ: Thanks for this information. By complete coincidence, our plans for our end-of-year functions have been finalised, and they will be held in each of these places.
Hilary Whitford: You need to give credit where it’s due. I can’t believe how many people there are who either walk or ride their bicycle diagonally across the zebra crossing. They treat the road like a demolition derby. They don’t care about anyone. It’s like they’re shopping in the Costco meat section. The game’s creators have cleverly included this aspect of Tokyo, and it’s just one of the things I love about it.
GJ: You are quite right. It is a part of life in Tokyo. The feeling of shoulder checking this kind of person is so satisfying. It’s good to do it in the game too.
Tig Bergenson: Is it just me or are there barely any schoolgirls in the game? I was kind of hoping that I’d be able to interact with a few of them as I walked around Tokyo.
GJ: You want to fraternize with Japanese high school girls, do you? What are you going to talk about; K-pop, strawberry desserts, or fashion accessories?
And… that’s where we’ll end this little bit of interaction. Keep the feedback coming, and keep your support coming. In this day and age of failing news sources, your feedback and support means so much to us. Don’t forget; when you keep us informed, we can keep everyone informed.
