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Attack on Titan

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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77%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, grinding
83% User Score Based on 2,201 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

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Attack on Titan is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and was released on August 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom" is an action game based on the popular anime and manga series. Players fight against giant humanoid creatures known as Titans, using grappling hooks and swords to maneuver and attack. The game follows the story of the first season of the anime, with players controlling various characters from the series. Exploration, combat, and cutscenes create an immersive experience for fans and newcomers alike.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,201 reviews
story169 positive mentions
grinding63 negative mentions

  • The game captures the essence of the Attack on Titan anime, providing a thrilling experience of fighting titans with the omni-directional mobility gear.
  • The graphics are visually appealing and closely resemble the anime's art style, enhancing the overall immersion.
  • The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, allowing players to feel like they are part of the action as they zip around and take down titans.
  • The game lacks mouse support and is difficult to play with a keyboard, making a controller almost necessary for a good experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, as missions often involve similar objectives and combat mechanics.
  • The story is relatively short and primarily follows the first season of the anime, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • story
    955 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom" closely follows the first season of the anime, allowing players to relive key moments while controlling beloved characters like Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. While the game captures the essence of the source material, many players feel it lacks depth and emotional impact, often resorting to repetitive missions that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, fans of the anime appreciate the faithful adaptation and the opportunity to engage with the story in an interactive format, though newcomers may find it less compelling without prior knowledge of the series.

    • “The story mode stays true to the show, letting you relive all those epic moments while adding some cool extras.”
    • “The story follows the first season of the anime and delves a little into the first few episodes of the second.”
    • “The game does a good job retelling the anime's season 1 story and adding a small epilogue at the end.”
    • “The story is a shallow retelling of the anime/manga and is just supplemental to people already familiar with the story.”
    • “The story mode is unfortunately simple and short, and again, the anime tells the story better, but there is just something about rushing at full speed, killing titan after titan that gives you a deeper satisfaction than I expected.”
    • “The story is pretty much an abridged version of the anime's first season, at least as far as I've played and seen, since I have not completed the campaign yet.”
  • gameplay
    440 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Attack on Titan" is generally praised for its fast-paced, fluid mechanics that effectively capture the essence of the anime, allowing players to experience exhilarating combat and movement using the omni-directional mobility gear. However, many reviews highlight that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, with limited mission variety and a lack of depth in mechanics, which may detract from long-term enjoyment. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying experience for fans of the series, it is best enjoyed in shorter sessions to mitigate the monotony.

    • “The gameplay is really awesome; I spent hours playing this game and got 100% achievements.”
    • “The strong point is a polished gameplay and controls blended with a fast pace with many violence; it's possible to mutilate the bodies of titans, cutting off legs and arms, and they still keep dragging to fight you, creating a chaotic scenario.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, and the mechanics are really fun to pick up and master.”
    • “However, these gameplay mechanics get repetitive quite fast.”
    • “There's not much variety in mechanics or what you do for the entirety of the game.”
    • “The gameplay is about the same after the first hour, so within that time you should be able to tell how much you like it.”
  • graphics
    257 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cel-shaded art style that captures the anime's aesthetic effectively. While some players find the visuals appealing and well-executed, others criticize them for being rough around the edges, with issues like aliasing and limited graphical options. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for an anime adaptation, though they may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.

    • “Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom is an action-packed title that covers the first full season of the series, recreating iconic scenes fully in 3D, in a cel-shaded sharp aesthetic that really captures the style of the anime.”
    • “The graphics are great, the ODM gear usage is very smooth and satisfying.”
    • “The visuals are spot on, and the animation is faithful to the anime.”
    • “Good game, but shitty graphics.”
    • “Had to turn all the graphic settings to low for the game to be a little bit playable.”
    • “The gameplay is okay but honestly it lags bad when playing no matter how I set my graphics.”
  • music
    93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of the original anime soundtrack, which they feel is far superior. While some tracks are noted as enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others describe them as forgettable or lacking the emotional impact of the anime's score. Overall, the game's music is seen as a decent attempt to capture the essence of the series, but it ultimately falls short for fans who were hoping for the iconic themes from the show.

    • “The music throughout the normal fighting scenes is driving and tense, the music fighting the female titan is terrifying, and the music while fighting the beast titan is absolutely mortifying.”
    • “While it is disappointing they couldn't get the original show's music in the game, they did a very excellent job of recreating the feel of the music from the anime.”
    • “Koei Tecmo is doing the impossible again, after the glorious Berserk game they managed to truly adapt Shingeki no Kyojin. It feels like watching an episode; the gameplay is amazing, the voices are on point, the music is great, and even the graphics were able to recreate the anime atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is oddly unfitting or just highly unmemorable unlike the anime.”
    • “It's honestly a lot of fun cutting up titans, but I really suggest turning the music off and listening to the anime OST while playing this game; it feels much more hype.”
    • “What's more, they didn't use Hiroyuki Sawano's soundtrack but made a very crude and awful copy of the OST, which lacks all of the hype part and disappoints you every time when the music seems to be going into hyping.”
  • optimization
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and no technical issues, while others report significant stuttering, crashes, and poor keyboard controls. Many users suggest that the game is not well-optimized for PC, requiring adjustments and compatibility mode settings to achieve acceptable performance. Overall, while some players find it runs well on high settings, others struggle with severe optimization issues that detract from the experience.

    • “Performance-wise, the game runs buttery smooth at all times and I haven't encountered a single technical issue or crash in 25 hours, so nothing to complain there.”
    • “Very fun, and surprisingly well optimized considering that it's a port.”
    • “The game runs at 1080p, 60fps with minimal drops in performance.”
    • “For a game that is not even properly ported, it's not worth the full price, and getting it to work without stuttering and frame drops takes a bit of research.”
    • “It's very obvious that the game is not optimized for PC play.”
    • “I bought the game expecting a game worth $60, but what I received in return was a horribly tested and optimized product.”
  • grinding
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, finding it fun and engaging, others find it tedious and repetitive, especially when it comes to upgrading gear and completing achievements. Overall, players suggest that those who dislike grinding may want to reconsider, as it is a significant part of the game, particularly in the late stages.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I found this tedious and repetitive.”
    • “The game becomes very grindy.”
  • replayability
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting that while there is significant potential for replay through character unlocks, different difficulty levels, and completionist goals, others find the experience repetitive and lacking in content. Some users appreciate the fun gameplay and story, which encourages multiple playthroughs, while others criticize the limited character roster and short campaign length, suggesting that the game feels overpriced for the amount of content available. Overall, the replay value is deemed high by some, particularly for fans of the series, but it is tempered by concerns over gameplay mechanics and content depth.

    • “So there is loads of replayability to get that money's worth of fun out of it.”
    • “The story is amazing, the gameplay is amazing, the replayability is amazing, the whole concept is amazing.”
    • “There is a lot of replay value, unlocking harder difficulties, unlocking new characters, and gaining materials to upgrade your gear is all a fun experience.”
    • “This is a mind-numbing activity, and it sinks replayability - the thought that I'd have to do it again is the reason it took me years before I was ready for a second playthrough.”
    • “Replayability isn't really there and at times the game gets boring saving other companions who eventually die anyway when you leave them alone.”
    • “The game has basically no replay value.”
  • stability
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally positive, with many players reporting smooth performance and no major crashes. However, some users have noted minor bugs, particularly with AI pathfinding and occasional glitches, which can be annoying but not game-breaking. Overall, while there are some stability issues, they are often overshadowed by the enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Runs great from the get-go without any fiddling around.”
    • “Runs great, max settings with solid 60fps.”
    • “No glitches, frame drops, or crashes for me.”
    • “Good game, but kinda buggy in some missions.”
    • “The game's buggy; they made the story awful (don't bother with the little they have).”
    • “Right after creating a new save, getting past the few beginning options whether or not I want to play on easy difficulty and if I want blood and gore in the game, the game goes into a black screen, freezes the entire window, and doesn't load up the game.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while it successfully captures the exhilarating feeling of using omni-directional gear and evokes strong feelings reminiscent of the anime, some players find key emotional moments underwhelming and the overall story too short. Despite technical issues like screen tearing, fans of the anime report feeling deeply connected to the narrative, with moments that can be both heart-wrenching and empowering. Overall, the game resonates strongly with its audience, particularly those familiar with the source material.

    • “The movement and attacking in the game feels so powerful and unique and really pulls you in emotionally.”
    • “Even if you haven't seen the anime, you could still play this and get the story from the beginning, but you're missing out on more gut-wrenching and heartbreaking deaths.”
    • “This game is a weeb's wet dream (like me... I cried a little writing this)... seriously, all AOT fans need this in their life; it's so good I cry every time I watch Petra die over and over.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the clumsy movements of titans and quirky character designs, such as the "potato" characters, to be particularly amusing. The combination of funny cutscenes, absurd scenarios, and playful interactions adds a lighthearted charm, making the game enjoyable despite its deadly premise. Overall, the humor enhances the gaming experience, contributing to its appeal.

    • “The way the titans move is very weird and clumsy; sometimes they are going at 80 mph on their knees… or walking around like they're dancing the limbo… or when they go to grab you in front of them, but you escape to their back, so their arms spin 200 degrees and get you anyway (I actually find these hilarious lol).”
    • “The story of the three potatoes, Mikasa, Armin, Eren, as well as some other side potatoes like Potato Girl, Senpai Potato Levi <3, Potato Erwin, Potato Annie, etc., including some giant dudes that have no reproductive organs and have creepy yet awkwardly funny faces, devour human beings 'cause they're potatoes and a big ball of fur.”
    • “Level up the characters to gain skills, completing side quests for funny cutscenes and even some costumes!”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively capturing the essence of the anime through stunning visuals, authentic voice acting, and a fitting soundtrack. Players feel as though they are part of the show, although some cutscenes may disrupt this immersive experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere enhances the gameplay, making it a compelling addition for fans.

    • “The atmosphere is unbeatable and it really feels like you are playing the show.”
    • “Great atmosphere comprised of anime-like visuals and a superb acting job by the series' original Japanese voice actors.”
    • “It captures the atmosphere and vibe of the anime.”
    • “The cutscenes can be very strange and can ruin the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The atmosphere makes you not afraid of being captured by the giants...”
    • “+captures the atmosphere and vibe of the anime”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab aimed at fans of the anime/manga, with a high price point of $60 for a relatively small game size. While some players found the game better than expected, the presence of microtransactions is noted as a common trend in modern gaming.

    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase without impacting gameplay.”
    • “The optional purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
    • “This game is a cash grab designed to scam fans of the anime/manga, and if you don't believe me... you're paying $60 for a >8GB game.”
    • “But every game these days has to have some form of microtransactions...”
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Attack on Titan is a hack and slash game.

Attack on Titan is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Attack on Titan.

Attack on Titan was released on August 26, 2016.

Attack on Titan was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..

Attack on Titan has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Attack on Titan is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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