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[dakkumauji]

This follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy who accidentally eats the Gum-Gum Fruit and organizes a diverse crew of pirates called the Straw Hats to search for the titular treasure. On his journey, Luffy makes several new friends, and battles a wide variety of villains.

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Tecmo Koei and Omega Force
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action/ Hack and Slash/ Beat 'em Up/ Musou
Release Dates:
JP: March 01, 2012
EU: September 21, 2012
USA: September 25, 2012
Formats: Retail Release in JP and EU. PSN only in USA.
Ratings:
CERO: B
PEGI: 12
Price:
USA: 50 dollars!

3 Modes:
Main Log, Adventure Log and Challenge Log

• Main Log: Story Mode that follows the original story. Mostly told through Luffy's perspective. Features both Adventure Stages which are more platforming and Warriors Stages that are more Musou-like.
• Adventure Log: Story mode for the other playable characters.
• Challenge Log: Fight against endless amounts of enemies including bosses. Rankings are posted online.

Multiplayer: Both offline split-screen co-op and online co-op available.
DLC: Upcoming Downloadable Content featuring new stages and new costumes for characters.

Launch Trailer
Luffy Against Pacifista
Zoro And Mihawk
Set Sail For Adventure!

Famitsu - 36/40
More to follow.

 

[Data West]

It's lovely to see Musou games with nicer graphics like this and DWG3

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

The week of One Piece is upon us!

Soon...

 

[Anth0ny]

Finally.

I contemplated importing so many times.

 

[Adr1an]

Yes, Cant wait

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Finally.

I contemplated importing so many times.

Same here.

And now that it's finally here, I don't have any money. ):

 

[Byronic Hero]

Can't wait for it to hit PSN, hopefully it won't be over $40.

 

[ezekial45]

Sweet! Though I'm a bit disappointed it's a PSN only release in the states.

How big is the download?

 

[BatDan]

Hell yeah. Been looking forward to this for a long time.

Any US player that's importing from UK should stop, getting the PSN version would likely bring more One Piece games over since they've skipped over SO MANY. It would also mean getting a hard copy of it in the US.

 

[thiscoldblack]

I'm in. Not a big fan of Musou games, but I'm very excited about playing a decent One Piece game. Until what arc does this go through?

 

[dakkumauji]

I'm in. Not a big fan of Musou games, but I'm very excited about playing a decent One Piece game. Until what ark does this go through?

It covers all the major arcs expect Skypedia and Thriller Bark up to basically the pre-time skip.

 

[mintylurb]

My copy shipped from euroland! Hopefully I'll have it by next week ;0

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Didnt know it was coming so soon. AceLu and ZoSan ftw!

Hopefully Ace is fun.

 

[Akito]

I couldn't decide between the standard version and the CE so both were shipped to me today D:
28 quids for for game only or 90 for the CE, decision decision.

 

[thiscoldblack]

It covers all the major arcs expect Skypedia and Thriller Bark up to basically the pre-time skip.

Strange, one of the gameplay videos show stuff from just before

Spoiler

Fishman Island

. It would be great to play the with all the straw hats

Spoiler

post time skip

.

 

[chickdigger802]

how deep is the combat? Or do you just mash square and triangle at dudes that just hang around?

 

[dakkumauji]

Strange, one of the gameplay videos show stuff from just before Fishman Island. It would be great to play the with all the straw hats after

Spoiler

the 2-year time skip

.

Oh, I believe there are some stuff in that part, like the Tutorial and probably some character's stories or whatever.

 

[RazOmari]

Looks like fun! Really wish I had gotten into One Piece, though. Maybe I'll try to catch up.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Looks like fun! Really wish I had gotten into One Piece, though. Maybe I'll try to catch up.

Its worth it, though it will be continuing for at least ten more years so its never too late to start...

 

[SykoTech]

Great |OT|. Even got the title I liked the most too.

Please don't be $60 though. I won't have enough for both this and Jet Set Radio HD if so.

 

[Black Republican]

It covers all the major arcs expect Skypedia and Thriller Bark up to basically the pre-time skip.

i liked those arcs

 

[LaneDS]

I live in the U.S. and would like to import a Euro copy, so does anyone have any recommended retailers for that sort of thing?

 

[Samurai_Heart]

I'm importing the Collector's Edition from France, will put some photo of it when I receive it, if someone has uploaded their own pics I won't bother. What's a good image server that requires no account and isn't banned by Neogaf XD?
Edit: I'll leave it be lol.

 

[Dr.Hadji]

Its worth it, though it will be continuing for at least ten more years so its never too late to start...

Wow really? This a joke or are you serious.

 

[LiK]

I LOVE MEAT!

 

[Byronic Hero]

Wow really? This a joke or are you serious.

Pre-New World is only half of the story. We got at least 10 years to go.

 

[LiK]

what EU online stores have the CE? having a hard time googling it.

edit: nm, just a ship toy. don't really care for it.

 

[BassForever]

Will be the first Musou game I've purchased in a really long time, can't wait

 

[BatDan]

Wow really? This a joke or are you serious.

Considering it took 13 years to get to the second half of the Grand Line, and how it's speculated that

Spoiler

a great war will break out once One Piece is found

and in the manga they're currently

Spoiler

on the first island of the New World

, it's going to be a looooooooong time before it finishes up. 10 years? I suspect MUCH longer.

 

[remz]

Nami's tits look weird. Everyone else looks fantastic. I'm not the biggest Musou fan but I love One Piece. Definitely picking this up.

 

[deduce]

Still no word on US pricing? That scares me a bit.

 

[Zeranium]

Imported a EU copy.
Y'know, being a tactile person n' stuff.
Can't wait for it to arrive.

 

[Akito]

Woo hoo, it's here

Sadly, I will have no time to build the ship together this weekend, let alone to play the game ;_;

 

[dellingr]

I received it yesterday and have played it quite a bit. I was expecting it to play like a typical Musou game but I have been pleasantly surprised but how unique each level is with things like platforming and mini missions etc. I'm really enjoying how it's just pure fun.

One thing that bugs me though is that many of the bosses are ridiculously challenging regardless of which difficulty you play on though. Then again, maybe I just suck at this game.

 

[Tizoc]

^Nah only

Spoiler

Crocodile and Wapol

gave me trouble, but I beat them in the end. The game isn't that hard on Normal.

how deep is the combat? Or do you just mash square and triangle at dudes that just hang around?

There are various combo attacks each character has and unlocks, it's just fun to unleash the many attacks you've seen in the anime and manga upon hapless pirates or Marine soldiers.
There are some irritating enemies though.

So far my main gripes are QTEs, the R2 command and the camera. The latter isn't a big problem though but at least QTEs could've been done without.

 

[Canis lupus]

Nice OT, Hut sent my copy yesterday, expecting it to arrive next week. Never knew Shirohige was playable. :O

 

[A Human Becoming]

Still no price for the PSN release in NA? Lame.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

I MUST buy this game, but I have no time now. Hopefully this won't become a rare game. I'm a huge One Piece fan -- I own all the books -- and can't wait to play this.

Here are a bunch of more reviews, by the way: http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/one-piece-pirate-warriors/critic-reviews. Average review scores, but I don't mind, Unlimited Cruise was amazing and it got average review scores. These games are all about fan service.

It covers all the major arcs expect Skypedia and Thriller Bark up to basically the pre-time skip.

No Thriller Bark? That's a shame, as it's one of my favourite parts, but oh well.

 

[pants]

Pre-ordered this a while back for today, but due to retailer shenanigans I will have it later next week :/

 

[BassForever]

I MUST buy this game, but I have no time now. Hopefully this won't become a rare game. I'm a huge One Piece fan -- I own all the books -- and can't wait to play this.

Here are a bunch of more reviews, by the way: http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/one-piece-pirate-warriors/critic-reviews. Average review scores, but I don't mind, Unlimited Cruise was amazing and it got average review scores. These games are all about fan service.



No Thriller Bark? That's a shame, as it's one of my favourite parts, but oh well.

You do realize the game will be on PSN correct?

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

You do realize the game will be on PSN correct?

Yeah, I know, but I'd rather get the retail version (Europe is getting it retail, in case you didn't know). I'm a collector you see, and I also prefer having a game on disc rather than PSN. Also, I've had a lot of bad experiences with the PS Store.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Arrived this morning! Got this and Borderlands 2 to keep me happy!

 

[BassForever]

Yeah, I know, but I'd rather get the retail version (Europe is getting it retail, in case you didn't know). I'm a collector you see, and I also prefer having a game on disc rather than PSN. Also, I've had a lot of bad experiences with the PS Store.

I did and I normally would, but at this point I want to support the US release so that we see more US OP games. While the PS3 is region free 3DS/WiiU/etc are not and I don't want to get hosed on more OP titles.

 

[Nibel]

YES

GOMU GOMU JET GATLIIIIING

I need money to get this, argh..

 

[Reknoc]

I didn't realise this was out today, wont be able to get it until next week or so T-T

I did import it and it's... a rather interesting game for a warriors game.

 

[SykoTech]

Still no word on US pricing? That scares me a bit.

Still nothing as far as I know. :/

Well, we'll find out Tuesday I guess.

 

[LiK]

I imported from Zavvi. Physical ftw.

 

[shiroryu]

Finally something releasing in Europe earlier than the US.

Nice OP OP.

 

[Hypereides]

Woo hoo, it's here



Sadly, I will have no time to build the ship together this weekend, let alone to play the game ;_;

That looks awesome!

 

[robotzombie]

I would really expect $50 on psn if I were you guys. If you think its going to be any cheaper, you may find yourself disappointed.