One Piece Odyssey: History, battles… Everything you need to know before the release of the new Mugiwaras adventure
Game News One Piece Odyssey: History, battles… Everything you need to know before the release of the new Mugiwaras adventure
The release of One Piece Odyssey is approaching a big step. The game fans of the hit manga/anime have been waiting for for a little less than a year. To wait before the home game, we suggest you jot down everything you need to know.
Summary
- What is the One Piece Odyssey game like?
- How is the story of One Piece Odyssey?
- Was Eiichiro Oda involved in developing the game?
- When is the One Piece Odyssey release date?
- What editions are different for One Piece Odyssey?
What is the One Piece Odyssey game like?
One Piece Odyssey is a turn-based role-playing game. Exploration doesn’t take up much space here as you are guided through the story through a corridor type environment. It was possible to get away from it a bit, but not enough to mark the spirit significantly. Therefore, most of the gameplay revolves around combat, much of it being inspired by Dragon Quest XI. Thanks to their rock-paper-scissors system (effective, weak or neutral type depending on the enemy), zones that allow for the distribution of their various fighters, special techniques for some characters and a feeling of permanent progression, they prove smooth and engaging when our preview.
How is the story of One Piece Odyssey?
One Piece Odyssey tells an original story. Bandai Namco and ILCA did not want to adapt any of the manga’s many arcs (collected through over a hundred volumes today). For these untold stories, the Straw Hat crew took us to Wafford Island after a shipwreck. Now stranded, the Mugiwara (Luffy’s crew name in Japanese) go to meet Adio and Lim. But the last one will make all pirates forget their power. They therefore have no choice: they must search the island to discover their abilities before leaving. Small features: some require you to dive back into your memories, allowing players to relive key moments from the manga, from Alabasta to Water Seven.
Was Eiichiro Oda involved in developing the game?
We are no longer featuring Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka behind One Piece. That licensing fans are assured, the man was well involved in the development of One Piece Odyssey. He primarily draws new characters (such as Adio and Lim) and creatures and supervises the writing of the screenplays. At the beginning of 2022, he even praised “amazing immersion” permitted by One Piece Odyssey. Other minor details that anime fans need to know this time around: the game retains the same voice actors as the last. What makes the fan service aspect even more prominent, is very present in the game.
When is the One Piece Odyssey release date?
There have been many delays over the past year and One Piece Odyssey is no exception. Scheduled for 2022, its release was finally pushed back to early 2023, to be precise on January 13th. As a reminder, the game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series. Note that the demo will be available for free starting January 10th on consoles. If you need a helping hand in deciding, this overview will help you form a real opinion. And until then, you can get an idea of what awaits you thanks to our latest preview made after 5 hours of play.
Pre-orders of course have already been launched. Note that the pre-order bonuses are as follows: a travel outfit set for Luffy and his crew, 10 Joyful Apples, 10 Energetic Apples, and 3 Golden Jelly.
What editions are different for One Piece Odyssey?
For the standard edition of the game, you’ll have to spend €69.99 for console and €59.99 for PC. But it is also possible to buy Deluxe version costs €94.99 (€84.99 for PC). The latter of course includes the base game (digital version only), but also the upcoming DLC, cosmetics included in the Deluxe Package (clothes for Usopp and two little gems) and 100,000 Berries.
And for the most voracious, it’s always possible to turn away The Collector’s Edition, available for €159.99 at the Bandai Namco online store. It includes everything included in the Deluxe Edition, but also an armor book, three postcards, a statue of Luffy and Lim (230 x 210 x 210 mm), a collector’s box as well as a jewelery tidbit and a Small HP Conversion Gem for use in-game.
