Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (PSP game)


 * This article is about the upcoming PSP game. For the franchise overview, see Toaru Kagaku no Railgun.

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (PSP game) is an adventure talking game based on the Toaru Majutsu no Index universe's sidestory Toaru Kagaku no Railgun. It was developed by ASCII MediaWorks. The video game features an original story by the author of the series, Kazuma Kamachi, featuring another Urban legend based in Academy City.

Its existence was foreshadowed by a secret Misaka Mikoto scenario featured in the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP Game that could only be accessed via a file taken from the Railgun game.

Development
Since its announcement, the game has been hampered by delays in release release dates. Originally intended for release a shortly after the release of the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP Game on May 26, 2011, it was delayed to a much later date and was later intended for release for the PSP handheld console on November 24, 2011, however, was pushed back again to December 8, 2011. Probably to take advantage of the release of the 3rd New Testament: Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel release two days later.

Featured Characters

 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Shirai Kuroko
 * Uiharu Kazari
 * Saten Ruiko
 * Kongou Mitsuko
 * Wannai Kinuho
 * Awatsuki Maaya
 * Hazamaya Kana

Gameplay
Although it is unknown how wholly this entails, the gameplay has two gameplay phases, which has similarities to the previous Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP Game. The first phase is Girls Talk, which uses static drawn sprites—that would most likely consist much of the game—that forwards the plot of the game. Here, the player talk to several characters and gather topics which can be used during conversations. The second phase is an action mode of the game, similar to the parts of the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP game, which uses 3d character models. However, it cannot be acutely discerned if the released images are to be believed that such phases are not unlike the fighting game mechanics of the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP game. Both Mikoto and Kuroko will retain their sprites introduced from the Index game.

Story
Although little has been revealed, the story—as teased by Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga—apparently revolves around an urban legend of mysterious woman cutting the hair of unwary children for no discernible reason. Interested in the mystery, Mikoto and company decide to investigate.

Gallery
Akin to its sister videogame, the game includes several unlockable images upon completing certain points or tasks in the game.

Easter Eggs
As previously stated, this game is originally required to unlock the hidden Misaka Mikoto storyline from the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP game. However, only a few days after release hackers have already discovered a way to unlock the storyline without the need of the oft-delayed Toaru Kagaku no Railgun PSP game.