Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (PSP game)

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (PSP game) is an adventure talking game for the Playstation Portable handheld console 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.

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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.

Chapter 1

 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Shirai Kuroko
 * Uiharu Kazari
 * Saten Ruiko
 * Hazamaya Kana
 * Rie (リエ)
 * Atsushi (アツシ)
 * Naoya (ナオヤ)
 * Konori Mii
 * Yomikawa Aiho
 * Mioshi Yoshiko (Hair-cutting lady)

Chapter 2

 * Íko (イーコ)
 * Kaburagi Umi (鏑木由美)
 * student (生徒)
 * Kongou Mitsuko
 * Wannai Kinuho
 * Awatsuki Maaya
 * 4 girls from Seisai Shidou (制裁指導 - Guidance by Punishment)

Chapter 3

 * girl from Judgement
 * boy (少年)
 * 2 guys from Skill-Out
 * Shinigami Kakiko (死神力キコ) *nickname
 * Atatsu Cho(逢辰千余) *fake identity
 * Ichizawa Akiko (一澤暁子)
 * guy from Anti-Skill
 * Futaishi Kyousha (二石杏車)

Chapter 4

 * receptionist (受付係)
 * a lot of guardians (保護者)
 * guard (守衛)
 * headmaster (学年主任)
 * waitress (ウェイトレス)
 * 2 students from Nagatenjouki Academy (長点上機の生徒)
 * Aizono Mio (相園美央) *real name
 * Saitou Souta (西東颯太)
 * Suzuki (鈴木)
 * person in front (フロント)

Chapter 5
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Gameplay
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 Strategy Meetings, where the player decides which routes the story will take (some ends in fail). Additionally sometime during the gameplay an option chatting will apear on screen, which starts funny conversations like breast talk, characer becoming hyped up, etc. The second phase is Action Mode, similar to the parts of the Toaru Majutsu no Index PSP game, which uses 3D character models. However, the fighting game mechanics are different. Action consist of Quick Time Events (QTE) when character has to press corresponding keys in time. Consist of either pressing the shown key, or chosing the correct key from the shown ones. Both Mikoto and Kuroko will retain their sprites introduced from the Index game, although, more will be added for them.

The game also contains animated sections like the anime.

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.

The final page of the insturction manual states that there will be downloadable contents available for this game from the Playstation Network: Though this is not yet avaiable at the point of the game's release until the point of this edit. What form this downloadable content will take is also at this point unclear.

Story

 * For more detailed information visit the Story Timeline article

Although exact date hasn't been revealed, the game occurs during Summer Vacations between Level Upper Arc (Mikoto already knows Saten and Uiharu very well) and Sisters Arc (Mikoto still does not have her flower hairpin).

Railgun Manga Teaser
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.

Chapter1
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Chapter2
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Chapter3
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Chapter4
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Chapter5
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