Developer: ILCA
Publishers: BNE Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Playable on: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S (reviewed), Xbox Series X
Release date: January 10, 2023
One Piece Odyssey is an RPG where you can play as members of the Straw Hat Gang on their adventures through various locales. For fans, the game offers plenty of nods to the long running anime series. The game works well enough for newcomers and those who only have a basic knowledge of Luffy and the crew. The animation is nicely done, and the game offers 30-50 hours of gameplay, depending on how many side quests you undertake.
PROS
Well done animation
Often funny, engaging story
Plenty of fan service yet accessible to newcomers
Good variety of skills and attacks to use
Well done characters
CONS
No localized voice options (in Japanese with subtitles only)
Enemy types tend to repeat, leading to repetitive combat
In game map not always helpful
Pacing feels off at times
In all, One Piece Odyssey is a fairly entertaining RPG with plenty of fan service. The story is often funny and can be engaging when it stays on track. Sadly, it does go off, stretching some things out needlessly, and throwing the pacing of the game off. For fans it’s a must play. For others, best wait for a sale.
7.5/10 stars
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