Hands On Quick Hits With ‘One Punch Man: World’
by Gary Catig
Recently, Crunchyroll announced an upcoming video game based off of the popular manga series One Punch Man. Though no official release date of One Punch Man: World has been announced, we were fortunate enough to receive a hands-on demo at San Diego Comic-Con.
One Punch Man: World is an online multiplayer action game for Windows PC, iOS and Android featuring cross platform play and progression. This allows you to enjoy at home or take all the excitement on the go with your mobile phone. Instead of a completely new story occurring in the universe, the title adapts the events from the first season of the anime.
As you progress through the story, you can collect additional characters to use each with their own unique skill sets and signature special moves. There are even multiple versions of the same character based off of when in the narrative you obtain them providing a highly varied roster to choose from.
The controls are pretty simple with a basic attack, special attacks, and an ultimate attack. To use the latter two, you need to build up a gauge using the first one. The main defensive ability utilizes timed dodges so make sure you have learned your enemies’ patterns. At least for the PC passed version, maneuvering and combat are pretty smooth, and be prepared for a lot of button mashing.
There is a vibrant and colorful open area to explore in One Punch Man: World. It is filled with great detail and plenty of cool Easter eggs throughout. Take a break from being a superhero and discover the multiple mini-games City Z has to offer in the video arcade and elsewhere. The game provides a truly immersive experience for fans of the franchise.
You don’t have to go at it all alone. The multiplayer aspect has you teaming up with friends or the computer for some serious boss battles. It’s pandemonium in a fun way coordinating the assault on the big bad or letting it turn into a free-for-all with everyone doing their own thing.
Although One Punch Man: World may not be innovating the action brawler genre, its attention to detail and close adaptation of the source material should make it a must play for any fan of One Punch Man.
You can pre-register for One Punch Man: World at the official webpage.
