One Piece Burning Blood

One Piece: Burning Blood is a fun and challenging fighter on the PS4

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One Piece Burning Blood is a fast-paced fighting game featuring Monkey D. Luffy and his crew in dynamic and colorful battles. Use Devil Fruits and Haki abilities to perform devastating special moves, and switch between 3 characters in 3vs.3 rumbles. The Gold Edition includes additional playable characters, alternate versions, costumes, and customized HUDs .

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,683 reviews

gameplay66 positive mentions

story48 negative mentions

Great graphics and attention to detail, capturing the essence of the One Piece universe.
Fun and engaging combat system with a variety of characters and unique abilities.
Ideal for One Piece fans, providing a nostalgic experience with beloved characters.

Short story mode that only covers the Marineford arc, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Unbalanced AI difficulty, making some fights feel unfair and frustrating.
Online multiplayer is nearly non-existent, limiting the game's replayability.

story
415 mentions
9 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game primarily focuses on the Marineford arc, which is both a strength and a weakness; while it captures a pivotal moment in the One Piece narrative, it is criticized for being overly repetitive and lacking depth, as players experience the same events from multiple character perspectives. Many reviewers noted that the short campaign, which can be completed in just a few hours, fails to provide a comprehensive exploration of the One Piece universe, leaving newcomers confused and fans wanting more content. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable combat and character interactions, it is not recommended for those seeking a rich or expansive storyline.
- “The art design captures both the visuals of the manga as well as the anime quite brilliantly, the story arc of Ace's execution is a bit lacking both in depth and length, but uses many quotes and reenacted original scenes from the books/anime, which are extremely satisfying to watch being brought to life in 3D.”
- “As a One Piece fan, it served as a good enough retelling of the story without the extra dialogue that you would get in the manga/anime.”
- “Those who are familiar with One Piece will be excited to see their favorite characters in a faithful representation of a pivotal story arc.”
- “The story mode is literally marineford told through 4 different characters but is literally the same fights and cutscenes.”
- “The story mode is very short, but there are some extra missions which are themed on events prior to and past the paramount war.”
- “My only disappointment was actually with the main story, thought the game was gonna cover all the arcs, playing the short whitebeard arc 4 times in different perspectives every time wasn't actually a cool touch... it was very boring replaying them the other 3 times.”
gameplay
203 mentions
33 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Burning Blood" is generally seen as engaging and fun, particularly for fans of the One Piece franchise, with a variety of characters and unique mechanics like the haki/logia system adding depth. However, many players criticize the lack of challenge, repetitive mechanics, and inconsistent AI difficulty, which can lead to frustration. While the visuals and character designs are praised, the overall execution of gameplay mechanics is viewed as lacking polish and depth compared to other fighting games.
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the vibrant visuals capture the essence of the One Piece universe perfectly.”
- “I definitely recommend this game for One Piece fans; the mechanics, controls, and overall quality of the game are amazing, and the wide variety of characters to play as is great.”
- “It's integration of the haki/logia system allows for more layers of substance and strategy to the gameplay.”
- “I don't like the gameplay and can tell I'll regret it if I don't refund it now.”
- “Worst game that I ever played; the combat mechanics are bad and sometimes don't work. Some characters are just trash tier, and it doesn't matter how well you play them, while others are so broken that going against them in story mode is just frustrating.”
- “The lack of depth is what kills what should have been a really fun game, and that’s a shame because the effort to make this game beautiful is there; it’s just a shame the gameplay didn’t receive the same effort.”
graphics
100 mentions
56 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant visuals, fluid animations, and attention to detail, effectively capturing the essence of the One Piece universe. Many players appreciate the comic book aesthetic and the beautiful character designs, although some have noted issues with performance on lower-end hardware and a lack of graphical options. Overall, the game's art style and graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the vibrant visuals capture the essence of the One Piece universe perfectly.”
- “The graphics are really good, animations are fluid, and the ultimate attacks are great.”
- “Graphically speaking, the art style looks great, especially with the whole comic book aesthetic they got going on.”
- “The graphics are what I'd expect, but the shading in cut scenes looks awful, with lines that all combine through characters, backgrounds, and other characters if they're too close during the cut scenes.”
- “On top of that, the PC options aren't just lacking - they're stark; even more bare bones than recent storm games - and I've yet to find a setting that allows me to achieve the graphic quality captured in the screenshots above.”
- “So, you have a frame rate that slurs and stutters, graphics that aren't egregious - but aren't necessarily 'good'... you're probably wondering how the gameplay is, right?”
music
30 mentions
40 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many praising its quality and thematic connection to the One Piece series, even if it doesn't directly use the anime's original tracks. While some players find the music enjoyable and fitting, others feel it lacks variety and could benefit from a broader selection. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's presentation, enhancing the experience despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
- “Pretty fun 3-on-3 arena fighter that incorporates One Piece elements like Logia fruits and Haki pretty creatively. The game's presentation is stellar, and the music and stages are very cool.”
- “There is a lot of fan service, decent art, and great music, but the mechanics lack polish and identity, giving us the sensation of playing just another anime fighting game.”
- “Also impressed with the music, which, even if it isn't straight from the anime, is very clearly themed after it and sounds more One Piece-like than in other games such as Pirate Warriors 3, where the music was sort of bland and didn't really connect with the series it was trying to emulate.”
- “The music is also terrible.”
- “They need more music and a better way to boost up the speed for gameplay.”
- “The music was sort of bland and didn't really connect with the series it was trying to emulate.”
stability
22 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent lag and connectivity issues, with players reporting crashes that require hard resets. Combat is described as unresponsive and frustrating, particularly against certain characters like Buggy, leading to a lack of fluidity in gameplay. Overall, these stability problems significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Not worth the $14 sale price let alone $40. The combat wasn't fluid; it was buggy and laggy at times, and the story was short and boring.”
- “Edit: Seems that even though a large portion of my playtime (around two hours of my four) was spent troubleshooting the connectivity issues, refunding is not an option.”
- “I have to mention, as I was doing Buggy's special attack on the Paramount War ice stage, the game crashed my PC and I could only hard reset it.”
humor
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the fights entertaining and the character interactions hilarious, particularly due to their anime accuracy and unique traits. Many enjoy playing with friends, highlighting the comedic elements of well-known characters like Sanji and Sabo, although some critique the story mode. Overall, the game's lightheartedness and fun factor contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “Very fun and very anime accurate; it is hilarious!”
- “It's a really good and funny game to play with friends. I haven't watched One Piece yet, but thanks to this game, I 100% simp for Sabo. Yes, mmm pipe! The only thing I dislike is how the game screen gets out of full screen sometimes, but it's still fun! :D”
- “- The well-known characters with their traits, powers, and humor.”
grinding
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, requiring significant time investment to level up and unlock characters, many of whom are clones of existing ones. The repetitive nature of battles and the overuse of character attack calls contribute to the frustration, making the experience feel unnecessarily drawn out. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Just throw in a random, arbitrary leveling system to pad out the playtime of the game, enjoy grinding the same exact fights to be able to fight higher tier enemies in the auxiliary PvE content, and all of this isn't even mentioning the fact that half the DLC characters are literally just clones of another character, mostly Luffy, so if you want to play as like 6-7 different versions of Luffy then go ahead, I suppose.”
- “Character roster is underwhelming and unlocking them is tedious.”
- “- Some characters are a bit spam heavy, like Usopp or Luffy (Gear 4th), which is fine, but they scream the name of their attacks every time, which gets a little tedious.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the PC port has received significant criticism, with users reporting issues such as stuttering, audio de-sync, and random frame rate drops, making the game unplayable for some. While a few players found that the locked 30 fps did not hinder their experience, many expressed a desire for better overall optimization to enhance gameplay. Some users noted that initial performance problems could be resolved with adjustments, leading to a more enjoyable experience.
- “Had some problems with the game at the beginning like lag and slow performance, but after fixing it (most people just quit at first glance without trying anything), the game is fantastic!”
- “I saw some people complain about the locked 30 fps; as I play, I found that 30 fps does not affect your performance at all, nor does it cause any trouble to your gameplay.”
- “Fun game, but I wish the mechanics on PC were more optimized.”
- “The PC port needs to be optimized.”
- “Stuttering and audio de-sync have made this game unplayable; the audio lags a good 10-15 seconds behind the video, and the frame rate drops randomly even while in menus.”
replayability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered average, primarily due to a lack of variety in stages and the focus on a single story arc from the anime. Players express a desire for more diverse environments and additional story arcs to enhance immersion and replay value. While some still enjoy revisiting the game occasionally, it does not stand out in terms of replayability compared to other titles in the genre.
- “However, the lack of variety in stages is a minor drawback, as more environments would add to the game's replayability and excitement.”
- “I still pick it up from time to time, but it has the average replay value of any other fighting game.”
- “It's not that replayable because the story revolves around a single arc of the anime, and as a fan, we want to have more arcs to immerse ourselves.”
character development
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved character development in future games, particularly highlighting the need for a better story mode and more diverse character designs. While the visuals and costumes are praised, the limited move set detracts from the overall enjoyment and depth of character interaction.
- “The game looks great; the character designs and costumes are awesome.”
- “I'm also looking forward to a new Jump Force game with a better story mode and character design.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, with players expressing frustration over the lack of care from developers and technical issues such as a 30fps lock, leading to a negative overall impression.
- “The developers clearly don't care about the game; this is a clear cash grab. I bet these aren't the only problems with the game. I only spent 10 minutes and I can't be bothered anymore, especially because of the 30fps lock in a game from 2016.”