I don’t know about you, but I’ve imagined myself as a character in my favorite anime countless times. That’s just the impact it has on us, right? So why should we be deprived of it? This is where some godsent game makers play their role and give us anime games based on the most iconic of anime shows. Cool fighting skills? Check. Amazing Powerups? Check. Interesting interactions with other characters? Check. What are we waiting for then? Let’s dive right into it!
Sword Art Online- Alicization Lycoris
This one’s a pretty obvious choice. Fans who have wanted to join Kirito and Asuna on their virtual reality adventures can now rest easy, because Aquaria designed this role-playing anime games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Personal Computers (PC), and published it worldwide in July 2020. There are numerous SAO-based games, but this gameplay loosely follows the story of the alicization arc in the series, and you can choose your favorite from a range of characters. The animation and storyline seem to transport you inside the Underworld, and the features of the game are to die for. With upgrades like Tactic Emulating AI system, Arts Code, Multiplayer Mode, and Create New Avatar, this feels like the perfect escape from reality and into the anime-world!
Fairy Tail 2020
This anime with its never-ending episodes and hordes of characters is still so beloved to us all, and fans rejoiced once again in July 2020 when GUST Studios developed the Fairy Tail game for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and the PC. The game aligns with many of the popular story arcs from the anime, including the Avatar and Tenrou Island arcs. Choosing your character, your aim is to restore your magic guild to its former glory. You form alliances with other characters, battle your opponents with elemental magic, and keep powering up to accomplish your goals. Featuring many iconic locations from the anime, this game keeps you engaged timelessly. Duck, Natsu’s about to breathe fire!
Yu-Gi-Oh! – Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution
The visuals of this game may remind you of your earliest anime shows, but it’s as advanced as ever. This card battle game was released by Konami in March 2020, and it is accessible on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC. Test your tactical card dueling skills by battling against the most iconic of duelists from the animated series, including Soulburner, Yami Yugi, and many more! You get the chance to customize your own deck from a pool of 9,000 cards (WOAH), summon monsters and control them with special features, and relive scenes from the anime itself. Also, since being a hero is boring, you can choose to take on the roles of the villains from the series with the Reverse Duels! Goosebumps!
Attack On Titan 2
SASAGEYO SASAGEYO! The one we’ve ALL been waiting for is finally here, all thanks to Koei Tecmo and Omega Force, who published the game in March, 2018, making it available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The game’s story follows the first two seasons of the anime, and it offers both single player and multiplayer modes. You can either choose from a number of the canon characters, or design a whole new character that represents you! The game’s not all blood and gore and battle either, as you can experience other aspects of the anime in the Story Mode and the Town Life simulation. With hyper-realistic animation, you can believe that your dream of meeting Captain Levi Ackerman has already come true!
Granblue Fantasy
The first thought you’ll have when you look up this game will be “PRETTY!” and I can’t blame you. This extremely beautiful role-playing video game was developed by Cygames for Android and iOS platforms, and published in March, 2014. The story plays out in a world where islands float in the sky and beasts threaten to destroy them. With the forces of Elements, Charge Attacks, Summons, and Chain Burst, and with titles like Fighter, Wizard, Enhancer, etc., you must become the hero the world of the Sky Dwellers needs. The game is famous for uniting the acclaimed art director, Hideo Minaba and the iconic sound director, Nobuo Uematsu. Their sky-high vision of creating the ultimate fantasy game is manifested in the subtle animation and harmonious sounds of Granblue Fantasy.
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