One Piece: Romance Dawn
- December 20, 2012
- Three Rings Inc.
If you're a One Piece fan and you want to relive the story, this game's as good an excuse as any; however, One Piece Romance Dawn is not recommended for just about anyone else.
In One Piece: Romance Dawn, eager fans will have the opportunity to live all of ONE PIECE epic battles against the most famous bosses such as Buggy, Arlong, Crocodile, Rob Lucci and much more. This new game opens doors to sail through the amazingly 3D drawn ONE PIECE world with Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami and other nakama, and run through famous stages such as Baratie, Arlong Park and more.
Reviews
- Great for One Piece fans, with a story that somewhat follows the anime and RPG elements that allow leveling up characters.
- The combat system is engaging, featuring combos and positional strategy that add depth to the gameplay.
- Japanese voice acting paired with English subtitles enhances the experience for those who prefer original audio.
- The story is poorly presented and confusing, making it difficult for newcomers to enjoy.
- Repetitive gameplay and annoying pop-up texts detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels lazy in its design, lacking the utilization of the system's capabilities and offering bland environments.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in this RPG is primarily appreciated by One Piece fans, as it allows them to relive familiar narratives, though it suffers from repetitive elements and lengthy text interruptions. Critics note that the storytelling is poorly executed, confusing, and fails to leverage the system's capabilities, making it less accessible and enjoyable for newcomers. Overall, while it may satisfy dedicated fans, the game's narrative delivery is considered lackluster and uninviting for a broader audience.
“I enjoy the story in this RPG.”
“If you're a One Piece fan and you want to relive the story, this game is as good an excuse as any; however, One Piece: Romance Dawn is not recommended for just about anyone else.”
“The combat system may be engaging enough for fans who are already familiar with the story to know what to expect, but for newcomers, this game is a disservice to the fun of the series.”
“The story is a confusing mess made worse by how badly it is told; complete lack of utilization of the system's capabilities (touch screen, 3D effect, graphical capabilities) makes it feel like a lazy product that takes its audience for granted.”
“The combat system may be engaging enough for fans who are already familiar enough with the story to know what to expect, but for newcomers, this game is a disservice to the fun of the series.”
“Terrible delivery of the anime’s existing story; can only be appreciated by veteran fans of the anime series, with lazy design and lackluster dungeons.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for not fully utilizing the system's capabilities, including the touch screen and 3D effects, leading to a perception of laziness in design. This lack of effort contributes to an overall disappointing visual experience that detracts from the storytelling.
“The graphics are a complete lack of utilization of the system's capabilities, making it feel like a lazy product that takes its audience for granted.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The art style is inconsistent and often looks unfinished, leaving a lot to be desired.”
Critic Reviews
One Piece: Romance Dawn Review
If you're a One Piece fan and you want to relive the story, this game's as good an excuse as any; however, One Piece Romance Dawn is not recommended for just about anyone else.
55%Making a mess of success: One Piece: Romance Dawn review
One Piece: Romance Dawn probably won’t be the worst anime based RPG you play, but it will certainly be one of the laziest designed. The combat system may be engaging enough for fans who are already familiar enough with the story to know what to expect, but for newcomers this game is a disservice to the fun of the series. Someday, when a better title takes its place, Romance Dawn will have a respectful position for where it all began. But for now, this is just a dud of a game in the box of a collectible import.
40%One Piece: Romance Dawn review
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