Accel World VS Sword Art Online

There will be a lot of people who will consider Accel World vs. Sword Art Online to be a good game, and as one of them, I am the most surprised by that.

69%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

optimization, grinding

73% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 14 reviews

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Accel World VS Sword Art Online is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION and was released on September 12, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition" is a thrilling RPG experience that combines the worlds of Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World. Join forces with beloved characters from the anime and novel series, and take to the skies with flying abilities and magical attacks. In a race against time, challenge the Seven Kings of pure color to rescue Yui in single-player mode or unite with up to 4 players in intense online multiplayer. This deluxe edition includes the "Castaway From Another World" DLC.

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Audience ScoreBased on 372 reviews

story69 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

The game offers a fun crossover experience for fans of both Sword Art Online and Accel World, with a large roster of characters and engaging combat mechanics.
The graphics and art style are appealing, providing a visually enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the anime.
The story, while not groundbreaking, is entertaining and integrates elements from both series effectively, making it enjoyable for fans.

Performance issues are prevalent, with many players experiencing lag and frame rate drops even on high-end systems, indicating poor optimization.
The control scheme is awkward, especially for keyboard and mouse users, making gameplay frustrating; a controller is highly recommended.
Quest tracking and navigation can be confusing, leading to frustration as players struggle to find objectives without clear markers.

story
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The story in "Accel World vs. Sword Art Online" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its reliance on anime tropes and clichés, leading to a somewhat predictable and convoluted narrative. While some fans appreciate the integration of characters from both series and find the story engaging, others criticize the quest tracking and vague objectives, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a decent storyline that may appeal primarily to fans of the franchises, but it struggles with execution and clarity.
- “The game's story mode is also engaging; it tells a new original story that involves the characters from both series. The story mode is a good way to learn more about the characters and their relationships.”
- “The story itself isn't bad; at least it's interesting, and the SAO and AW characters complement each other really well. Some interactions were really funny.”
- “Great gameplay, great soundtrack, alright story, and stays true to the source material.”
- “In terms of story, it's like cliche and cringe had children that became part of the main and side stories.”
- “The story isn't something new or special, but the combat usually has something to it.”
- “The story is hot garbage.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
6%
The gameplay of the game is largely reminiscent of "Sword Art Online: Lost Song," featuring familiar mechanics with the addition of characters from "Accel World." While some players appreciate the fun and dynamic combat, others criticize the clunky mechanics, slow character movement, and occasional bugs. Overall, fans of the series may enjoy the gameplay for its crossover elements and customization options, but it may not satisfy those seeking innovative or groundbreaking gameplay experiences.
- “Overall, I loved the story and the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels fun, the sheer amount of characters offers a wide variety of playstyles.”
- “Gameplay is solid and fun, just a bit repetitive but you have a lot of different spells, characters, and weapon types to choose from and switch between them on the fly, which makes combat quite satisfying and dynamic.”
- “Gameplay is so bad that I reached the end of the primary story, but after that, I deleted it.”
- “Game mechanics are trash, and your character moves so slowly it actually hurts your soul.”
- “The gameplay felt awkward at times, the side missions were not worth even completing, and, apart from the story, the game was just boring.”
graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
64%
14%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players describing them as mediocre or outdated, often likening them to early PS4 or even PS2 quality. While some appreciate the art style and character designs, others criticize the lack of optimization and poor performance on PC, leading to lag and resolution issues. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, especially when compared to more recent titles in the genre.
- “The graphics are amazing; the story is out there, but you wouldn't pay it any attention during all the slashing, cleaving, and hacking you'll be doing.”
- “The artwork is good, plus the voice acting is spot on.”
- “Graphics overall are amazing; the gameplay is above average, switching in battles.”
- “The story is alright and the graphics are honestly pretty weak; the game runs well but it won't look pretty.”
- “The graphics look very early PS4, but it still runs my GPU and RAM up to the max, so I assume that's just the game not being optimized for PC very well.”
- “The graphics are crap, even at the highest resolution; I was so disappointed because I have played the other SAO games and they are so much better.”
music
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
6%
The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many reviewers highlighting its high quality and ability to enhance the overall gaming experience. The soundtrack is described as varied and well-composed, complementing the fast-paced action and character designs effectively. Overall, the music stands out as one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to its appeal, especially for fans of the series.
- “One of the strongest points of the game is the character design, each of them is well-designed and faithful to their anime counterparts, also the game's soundtrack is well done, with a wide variety of tracks that perfectly complement the game's fast-paced action.”
- “Simply superb, the game is already full of so much awesome and joyous experiences, and then comes the music and background sounds that furthers the experience and enhances it tenfold.”
- “There is an amazing soundtrack that makes the whole game so much more memorable.”
- “The soundtrack is top-notch and the level design is lazy but gets the message across.”
- “Overall I would not recommend this game, just replay Lost Song or play Hollow Realization.”
- “I recommend only if you really like Lost Song like me or want it for Accel World as it's a downgrade otherwise.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
41%
36%
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent frame rate drops, and inadequate graphical settings, particularly on PC and the Steam Deck. While some users experienced stable performance on higher-end systems, the overall consensus is that the game is not well-optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “The performance issue seems to be a result from how the game engine is handled, not the porting.”
- “My game runs smoothly with basic mid settings; no issues on my end to report.”
- “Performance is a consistent 60 fps with an i5 4690 and an r9 290.”
- “Performance is very poor as it struggles to reach 50fps with minimal settings.”
- “The graphics look very early PS4, but it still runs my GPU and RAM up to the max, so I assume that's just the game not being optimized for PC very well.”
- “Game is very poorly optimized; can't even change the graphics on it, and when I try to switch it to my GTX 1080 manually, it says no monitor because it's not recognizing the graphics card or the monitor.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic JRPGs, others criticize it as tedious and repetitive, particularly in leveling skills and completing side quests. Many note that while the main story can be completed with minimal grinding, significant effort is required for endgame content and character progression. Overall, the experience varies widely depending on individual tolerance for grinding and familiarity with the genre.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “As expected of typical JRPGs, it can get grindy and repetitive at times, especially with some missions.”
- “Boring, repetitive, non-stop farming, with enemies that respawn after a few seconds and messy menus.”
- “Leveling skills, spells, abilities, and weapons is absurdly grindy and feels pointless.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the hilarious antics and interactions of the characters, with memorable moments and dialogues that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the story, making for an entertaining experience overall.
- “Hilarious antics from the characters.”
- “The story itself isn't bad; at least it's interesting, and the characters complement each other really well, with some interactions being really funny.”
- “Even a few funny moments and dialogues made me smile.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and crashes, particularly in certain modes. While some players find the gameplay runs smoothly after initial setup, others experience frustrating bugs that can detract from the overall experience, especially during online play.
- “Runs great, better gameplay than expected.”
- “The launcher is kind of confusing when it comes to getting your graphics settings set up, but once they are, it runs great.”
- “So many glitches to the point you don't even want to bother playing it anymore.”
- “Buggy game, crashing at random times (seems to be worse in Mugen).”
- “There are random glitches once in a while, such as getting stuck underground, and the combat mechanics can be sort of a problem sometimes. It isn't all bad, but once in a while it can be quite buggy and doesn't work well as you want it to.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful ending, which evokes strong feelings and may lead to tears, particularly in the final chapters. While some players criticize the graphics and gameplay, they appreciate the emotional depth and connections to the broader narrative of virtual reality, especially for fans of the genre.
- “From the last three chapters onwards, tears could be shed because it gets very emotional. A little trigger and spoiler warning for those who are sensitive.”
- “It has a beautiful emotional ending that reflects on the past and future of the virtual reality worlds, highlighting the connection between Accel World and Sword Art Online.”
- “Maybe good concept, though PS2 graphics, PS2 gameplay, a boring story, and a horrible port to PC.”
- “What can I say... I'm a SAO fan and I bought the game with low expectations of dull combat, a boring story, and just crappy gameplay, but this game blew those expectations away with good measure.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts a massive character roster with diverse playstyles, significantly enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to explore different strategies and experiences.
- “The character roster is massive, and the variety of playstyles offers great replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse character options available.”
- “The game's mechanics encourage experimentation, making you want to replay it multiple times.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, primarily targeting dedicated fans with minimal content, such as two swimsuit outfits for a character. Many players feel that even discounted prices do not justify the value of the game, indicating a perception of it being a cash grab.
- “This game is nothing but a cash grab on 'fanboyism.' If that's you, go ahead and grab it. I mean, it does have two swimsuit outfits for Asuna. For me though, even as a fan of the Accel and SAO anime, all I can say is: I paid $20 for it on sale, and that was too much.”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous. It feels like every corner I turn, there's another paywall or microtransaction waiting to drain my wallet.”
- “I was really excited to play, but the constant push for in-game purchases ruined the experience. It feels like the developers care more about profits than providing a good game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features strong character design and an engaging original story mode, appealing particularly to fans of the Accel World and Sword Art Online series, as well as fighting game enthusiasts.
- “The game's strong character design and soundtrack, along with the original story mode, make it a must-play for fans of the Accel World and Sword Art Online series, as well as fighting game enthusiasts.”

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Accel World VS Sword Art Online is a role playing game.

Accel World VS Sword Art Online is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 47 hours playing Accel World VS Sword Art Online.

Accel World VS Sword Art Online was released on September 12, 2017.

Accel World VS Sword Art Online was developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION.

Accel World VS Sword Art Online has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Accel World VS Sword Art Online is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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