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I also appreciated how the game didnвЂ™t fall for the trap that is common in fighting games, especially ones based on pre-existing stories, where they force the player to win every battle. The best part about the campaign is probably the ability to play through it up to four times as integral characters, as well as participate in a number of optional side-battles, allowing fans to experience this iconic moment in the One Piece story from multiple angles. Unfortunately, the campaign does not do justice to the source material, ultimately killing the sense of drama and tension present throughout the manga/anime, with horrible pacing and fights that just donвЂ™t carry the same gravitas.

#ONE PIECE BURNING BLOOD SERIES#

However, they will only grant you a boon or ability, as opposed to joining in the actual battle, which is a tad disappointing.ДЄt the beginning of the game you are restricted to the campaign mode, which sees you taking on a re-creation of one of the series most popular story-arcs, The Paramount War. It is also worth noting that if you were unlucky and your favourite character didnвЂ™t make the cut for the roster they will almost definitely be included as one of the many support characters. It really makes messing around with each character a lot of fun and is the major draw card for fans to pick this title up. Luffy unleashes flurries of elastic punches and kicks at his enemies, BrookeвЂ™s jumps are extremely floaty due to how light he is and Ace is able to turn his body into fire to block & dodge attacks. The game features over fortyВ characters from the franchiseвЂ™s history вЂ“ right up until the story arc currently airing in the anime and does a fantastic job of highlighting their unique fighting styles, characteristics and abilities. Ultimately the fighting system is not overly deep, but the real fun comes from how unique each character feels. This is a double edged sword as it does allow fans of the franchise, who perhaps arenвЂ™t big fighting game aficionados, to easily jump in and have a great time, but lacks the depth more dedicated players need to drive them to continue playing and honing their skills. It implements the standard 3D arena fighting system, with a fairly simplified combo system and a focus on the ability to swap between up to three fighters. Unsurprisingly Burning Blood is your standard Bandai-Namco 3D fighting game based on an anime franchise.

Does it live up to their grand expectations? Or is it as disappointing as an empty treasure chest? This is probably why One Piece: Burning Blood has been so highly anticipated by Straw-hats around the world. Unlike some of its Shonen Jump counterparts that seem to have almost yearly releases in their respective fighting game franchises, itвЂ™s been eleven years since the last console fighting game focused on One Piece was released.

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