Anime is a fantastical world to experience, and what better way to experience it than playing it as a game? Games allow fans to dive deeper into the world and explore it in a way that would not have been possible in the anime. This brings us to a question, what anime games should one play? Well fret not, because, in this article, I’ll list the Top 5 Anime Games for Otakus to dive into that will allow them to enjoy their favorite shows with a brand new experience.
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Top 5 Anime Games for Otakus to dive into
Jump Force
Jump Force is a Japanese RPG game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which includes popular characters from Shuiesha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in its roster. It was released in celebration of the Magazine’s 50th Anniversary. It is a 1v1 fighting game with an engaging story. When the real world collides with the world of Shonen Jump, our favorite protagonists have no choice but to protect both worlds from the invasion of Venoms.
The game was discontinued and was delisted from online stores, so the only way to play this game is to buy it physically. The main reason for this was the poor execution of its story and the low retention of its player base. However, it still counts as one of the games that you should play if you are an avid fan because you won’t ever get a Goku vs. Luffy match-up elsewhere.
One Piece World Seeker
One Piece World Seeker is an action-adventure RPG developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It tells a story through Luffy’s perspective as he explores the Prison Island in the New World and tries to find a way out. Many fan favorite characters appear in the game such as Kizaru, Kuma, Tashigi, Smoker, Buggy, Sabo, Rob Lucci, etc. The game is the first open-world game of the franchise.
The DLC versions of the game allow its players to play with Sabo, Zoro, and Law. The game has a stealth mechanic where players can use Observational Haki to move around the map without alerting enemies. Players can also use Luffy’s iconic moves such as Gum Gum no Rocket which allows him to maneuver through the map.
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is an upcoming RPG game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which will cover the story till the Kyoto Goodwill Tournament Arc, allowing players to immerse into the world of Jujutsu being their own character. The game is still in development and so far most of the popular characters are included in the roster.
The game is an open-world action game that will have similar gameplay mechanics as Jump Force. The following characters have been confirmed in the roster:
- Itadori Yuji
- Fushiguro Megumi
- Kugisaki Nobara
- Gojo Satoru
- Ryomen Sukuna
Other characters such as Zen’in Maki, Inumaki Toge, Todo Aoi, Nanami Kento, Hanami etc are in development and should make it to the final release.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is an open-world RPG action game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It covers the story of Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke as they dive into the Fourth Great Shinobi War. It is the 6th installment of the series and has the same gameplay mechanics as its predecessors.
The game hosts incredible action and brilliant cutscenes, almost making the community wish that this was how the anime episode should have looked. The story expands and explores different characters as NPCs allowing the player to receive an even in-depth experience of the Shinobi War.
NieR:Automata
NieR:Automata is an action RPG published by Square Enix. It delivers an engaging story about the human struggle against alien robot invasion. It has an open-world setting, where players will explore to unveil the mystery of the world and as they progress through the story, they engage in multiple hack-and-slash combat scenarios.
The game with its brilliant story-telling was a huge success and so received an anime adaptation named NieR:Automata Ver1.1a. The anime also received an amazing reception from the community, hence, making this game a must-play for any gamer otaku.
Conclusion
The games in this list deliver the best experience one could have from a game of their favorite franchise. All the games are available on PC. PlayStation, and Xbox, where some are also available in Nintendo. If you like this list, comment down below what games you think are also deserving to be played by the community!!