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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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 838 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

story24 negative mentions

Great graphics and attention to detail, capturing the essence of the One Piece universe.
Fun combat mechanics with a variety of characters and unique abilities, making battles engaging.
Good 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, with some fights feeling unfair and frustrating.
Limited online player base, making it hard to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.

story
206 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 beloved storyline, it is criticized for being overly repetitive and short, often requiring players to replay the same missions from different character perspectives. Many reviewers noted that the difficulty spikes and unbalanced AI detract from the experience, making it frustrating rather than enjoyable, especially for those unfamiliar with the One Piece narrative. Overall, while fans of the series may appreciate the familiar content, the lack of depth and variety in the story mode leaves much to be desired for those seeking a more comprehensive gaming experience.
- “The story mode is in the most liked arc of the whole series, the Marineford arc which covers the story of Luffy trying to save his brother Ace, but if you don't know anything about the show yet you won't find too much information about the characters here which is a big flaw.”
- “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.”
- “The cutscenes in story mode are a bit broken in terms of audio, but other than that I could play this game all day!”
- “The story mode is literally Marineford told through four different characters, but it's the same fights and cutscenes.”
- “The story mode is severely lacking and feels more like a tutorial than an actual game.”
- “My biggest disappointment was actually the story mode; I expected a decent campaign with some good cinematics, but what I got was a three-hour-long campaign playing the same missions as different characters.”
gameplay
101 mentions
33 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics and vibrant visuals that capture the essence of the One Piece universe. While some players appreciate the unique elements like the haki and logia systems, others criticize the lack of depth, repetitive combat, and inconsistent AI difficulty. Overall, it is considered a fun experience for One Piece fans, but may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging or polished fighting game.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is amazing and very fun, with controls that are easy to learn.”
- “I don't like the gameplay and can tell I'll regret it if I don't refund it now.”
- “Worst OP 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
50 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 faithful representation of the One Piece universe, with many reviewers highlighting the attention to detail and the appealing art style. While some users noted minor issues with performance on lower-end systems, the overall consensus is that the graphics are impressive, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment. The combination of beautiful character designs and engaging cinematic cutscenes further enhances the visual experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “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, 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 should look the same as 'One Piece: Burning Blood'.”
- “The shading in cut scenes looks awful, with lines that combine through characters and backgrounds if they're too close during the cut scenes.”
- “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.”
music
15 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and thematic connection to the One Piece series, with many reviewers noting that it enhances the overall presentation. While some find it impressive and fitting, others criticize it for lacking variety and feel that it doesn't elevate the gameplay experience enough. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, despite some mixed opinions on its execution.
- “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.”
- “Also impressed with the music which, even if it isn't straight from the anime, it is very clearly themed after it and sounds more one piece-like than in other games such as, say, Pirate Warriors 3 (where the music was sort of bland and didn't really connect with the series it was trying to emulate).”
stability
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for significant issues, including laggy combat and frequent connectivity problems that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported instances of the game crashing, particularly during special attacks, leading to frustrating gameplay moments. Overall, the stability concerns have left many users feeling that the game is not worth its price.
- “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.”
- “Some characters are very annoying to fight against, such as Buggy, as they have the ability to spam extremely strong and annoying moves at you which lock you in place with no method of escape until it's done.”
- “Edit: It 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.”
humor
8 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, particularly those involving well-known figures like Sanji and Sabo, to be hilarious. The game's anime accuracy adds to its comedic appeal, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends, despite some criticisms of the story mode. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “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!”
- “The well-known characters with their traits, powers, and humor.”
grinding
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming and repetitive, often requiring significant effort to level up and unlock characters, many of whom feel like clones of each other. The need to repeatedly engage in the same battles to progress can lead to a tedious experience, especially with characters that have spam-heavy attacks and repetitive voice lines.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Character roster is underwhelming and unlocking them is tedious.”
optimization
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the PC port has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant issues such as stuttering, audio desynchronization, and random frame rate drops, making the game unplayable for some. However, others have managed to resolve initial performance problems, suggesting that with the right adjustments, the game can be enjoyable despite its optimization flaws.
- “I 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!”
- “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
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered average, with some users noting a lack of variety in stages and a limited story arc that detracts from long-term engagement. While it can still be enjoyable to revisit occasionally, many feel it falls short compared to other anime-based games that offer more diverse content.
- “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
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character designs and costumes in the game are visually appealing, the limited move set detracts from the overall enjoyment and depth of character development, leading to a somewhat stale gameplay experience. Players express a desire for a more engaging story mode to enhance character progression.
- “The game looks great; the character designs and costumes are awesome. I really wanted to enjoy this game, but there is a very limited move set, which makes playing quite stale.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with players expressing frustration over performance issues, such as a 30fps lock, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the developers are not invested in improving the game, leading to a lack of engagement.
- “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.”