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Anime games have recently become very popular and have crowds of devoted fans.
Anime fans feel more connected to video games because of their history and popular storylines. This is one of the main reasons anime games have become instantly successful.
Anime game creators are fearless in pushing the boundaries, and each anime game is a standalone story filled with exciting twists and turns. The game plots are created in a fantasy world to provide everything gamers want, which keeps players hooked.
The blix.gg team has compiled the TOP-10 best anime games released in 2023 and 2024.
We've already written an article about the best anime of Spring 2024. You can check it out here and take something for yourself.
Highlights
- TOP-10 best anime games of 2024
- Information on the unique aspects of each game, such as art style, gameplay mechanics, and narrative
Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail
Company: miHoYo
Genre: RPG
Release date: April 26, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 5, Windows, IOS, Android
Game Score (Metacritic): 80
Honkai: Star Rail 'nj is a closed-world action-adventure computer game with RPG elements developed and published by HoYoverse, a Chinese company. It is the fourth installment in the Honkai series (the first two installments were called Houkai), which features new characters along with alternate versions of existing characters from Honkai Impact 3rd.
It was destined for success, and the big numbers shouldn't be surprising—over 30 million pre-registrations, 20 million users who downloaded the game on the first day, App Store download records, and tens of millions of dollars earned already in the first few days.
"New Genshin Impact", while similar in style (and even interface), is different in many ways from the previous anime hit HoYoverse. And at the same time, it's not a direct sequel to Honkai Impact 3rd, which the Chinese released before Genshin - there are obvious parallels and differences.
Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based tactical RPG set in the Honkai universe. The story follows a group of young explorers, including the player character, as they travel across the galaxy, exploring different worlds, solving puzzles, interacting with a wide range of characters, and ultimately finding a way to stop the Honkai. This force threatens to destroy all life.
Honkai: Star Rail's combat gameplay is strategic and challenging. The playable characters are taken from the Honkai universe, and each has unique abilities that are true to the source material.
During the game, players control a team consisting of four characters. The characters possess distinct abilities, which the players can use to confront their opponents in battles.
Honkai: Star Rail Trailer
One Piece Odyssey
One Piece Odyssey
Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre: RPG
Release date: January 13, 2023
Platform: Windows, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Game Score (Metacritic): 73
One Piece Odyssey is a turn-based role-playing game that can be played in the third person as you explore the world. The game is set in the world of the original One-Piece anime when the Straw Hat Pirates are shipwrecked and end up on a mysterious island known as Waford.
In the game, you become responsible for getting the Straw Hat Pirates to work together and find a way to escape from Warford, as the island is filled with dangerous creatures, unfriendly locals, and natural hazards.
In One Piece Odyssey, players control all nine characters, each with unique abilities to use to their advantage as they battle monsters. In addition to the characters' abilities, One Piece Odyssey's combat mechanics remain faithful to the source material.
Also included is a gameplay element such as the "Dramatic Scene," which creates random and unexpected situations during battles, such as when Sanji is distracted by women.
As you can see from the above, One Piece Odyssey is challenging. But it's worth a shot of happiness and enjoyment, with good gameplay, an interesting story, and beautiful visuals.
One Piece Odyssey Trailer
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Company: Enix
Genre: ARPG
Release date: November 2, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): 86
Star Ocean is a familiar title to many, as it was one of the original JRPG games that made the genre a classic.
The plot of the game centers around Claude C. Kenni, a mysterious soldier who is transported to a distant and alien factory. There, he meets Rena Lanford, a local village girl with mysterious powers and an even more mysterious past.
Together, they will embark on an adventure that will uncover a plan set in motion hundreds of years ago by forces beyond their comprehension.
The combat system has consistently criticized the original game, and the remake has finally rectified that, following the example set by the newer games in the series. Combat is action-oriented, and with new levels and skill management, players can now easily focus on taking down the enemy rather than micromanaging their group.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Trailer
Sand Land
Sand Land
Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre: ARPG
Release date: April 25, 2024
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): 72
On April 26, 2024, Sand Land, a role-playing action game based on the manga of the same name created by Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama, was released.
Sand Land takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth. The ecology is wholly destroyed, and water is considered the most valuable resource. In the role of the demon prince Beelzebub, the player goes on a journey with Sheriff Rao and the Thief. We hope this will start a new franchise for anime fans to dive into a few games.
You and your companions will journey in a tank to locate a mythical oasis that can be a game-changer. However, because you are traveling in a tank, you ought to be aware that the creatures inhabiting the wastelands will attempt to attack you.
Upgrade your tank, build your city, and become the hero people need!
Sand Land Trailer
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Company: Cygames
Genre: ARPG
Release date: February 1, 2024
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): 80
Granblue Fantasy: Relink hit Steam in February of this year. Three days after its release, it gained more than 100,000 players at its peak, surpassing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload. A week later, it received almost 13,000 positive reviews. And that's not surprising.
Granblue Fantasy Relink is an ARPG that features a single-player or a party of up to four players in online co-op mode. In this mode, players can experience real-time combat and a fast-paced system. They can also choose from a diverse roster of well-known characters from Granblue Fantasy, each specializing in weaponry, skills, and combat styles.
It's the perfect embodiment of what classic anime should look like. Everything is beautiful here: the character portraits in the diary, the watercolor landscapes, the cat scenes and clips, the angles, and all the other details.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a vivid, spectacular movie. It is also an action movie, and the plot is only meant to justify the fights every second. The story revolves around a mysterious blue-haired girl named Lyria, with whom the heroes travel around the islands of the Celestial Kingdom.
Powerful creatures guard the islands. Liria's unique abilities allow her to interact with them, and they become the reason why, at some point, the girl is kidnapped and tried to use for hazardous purposes. Then we spend the whole game chasing the kidnappers to get Lyria back.
The abundance of heroes with their styles is pleasing. In addition to the starting eight, 12 more unique characters can be added to the team as you get "squad member cards."
Information about the latest update can be found on Reddit's page. Discussions about who is in the top five in the latest update have started.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Trailer
Persona 3 Reloaded
Persona 3 Reloaded
Company: Atlus
Genre: RPG, social simulation
Release date: February 2, 2024
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): 87
Persona 3 Reload, a remake of one of Atlus' most essential releases, Persona 3 Portable.
The story remains the same. We play as a boy who arrives in Tatsumi Port Island to study at Gekkoukan High School. Upon arrival, he enters the dormitory, where the hero signs a specific contract, and enters the S.E.E.S. Squad. The main story centers on a mysterious tower known as Tartarus and the Dark Hours. You are one of the few who can wander into this dangerous hour and fight off the Shadows lurking within it.
As the game progresses, the player has to choose how they want to spend a new day—either hanging out with friends to strengthen bonds or improving characteristics (courage, erudition, and charm) to access new companions and locations. Only in the evening can you go to Tartarus to fight the Shadows.
The basic mechanics have not changed: you meet a new creature, try all attacks on it, and eventually find its weakness. If the weakness is found, the opponent is stunned, and when all enemies are knocked down, you can make a joint attack, severely injuring all opponents.
The game has an interesting system—if you stun the target with one character, you can pass the turn to any companion to continue the chain and hit the weak point with the next one. Another option, theurgy, is unlocked after defeating the second-story boss. Each character has a new scale next to his portrait, filled with specific actions unique to all heroes.
Persona 3 Reloaded Trailer
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Company: Square Enix
Genre: ARPG
Release date: February 29, 2024
Platform: PlayStation 5
Game Score (Metacritic): 92
The new JRPG is the second of a three-part remake of the iconic Final Fantasy VII. It continues the story of the 2020 reimagining. The action of the game is set in a fictional world called Planet. The plot tells the adventures of mercenary Claud Strife, who helps the eco-terrorist rebel organization "LAWINA" defeat the electric power company threatening the world.
The protagonist and his friends search for Sephiroth, an antagonist and former elite soldier, to stop him.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was highly praised by journalists - the rating on Metacritic at the time of release was 92 out of 100.
The battle system has mostly stayed the same compared to Remake. It combines real-time battles with turn-based battles - during the battle, you can pause the game and give orders to the squad characters.
Applying skills and spells takes an extraordinary scale ATB - Active Time Battle - that fills up gradually during the battle. The filling speed depends on the character's activity on the battlefield - if he stands, the scale does not move.
The materia system from the last part has not disappeared. The player is free to encrust the characters' equipment with matter balls, which give various bonuses—from increased health to using different skills and spells.
An innovation was the addition of an open world to Rebirth. Another innovation is mini-games. And in Rebirth, there are many, even too many. Some story sections consist of several mini-games.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Trailer
One Punch Man: World
One Punch Man: World
Company: Perfect World Entertainment
Genre: Action
Release date: January 30, 2024
Platform: Windows, IOS, Android
Game Score (Metacritic): 57
One Punch Man, the critically acclaimed and internationally adored anime series about the superheroes of Shoena, finally has an accurate game world.
One Punch Man: World accurately recreates the anime's first season, with iconic moments recreated scene by scene and blow-by-blow using the game engine. Under your control, the game will feature all the significant action and major fights from the first season.
As you progress through the main story of One Punch Man: World, you'll regularly unlock and switch between different characters such as Saitama, Genos, Sonic Speed-o'-Sound, Mumen Rider, and Atomic Samurai to recreate battles from the anime.
Z-City, where Saitama resides, is also available for exploration in addition to the main story. Z-City serves as the social and exploration portion of the game, where you can freely travel the city streets, interact with non-player characters to complete unique side missions, and more.
One Punch Man: World Trailer
Fate/Samurai Remnant
Fate/Samurai Remnant
Company: Koei Tecmo
Genre: RPG
Release date: September 29, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): 81
Like the rest of the Fate franchise, Fate/Samurai Remnant is an anime action game with a brand-new setting. Therefore, newcomers can skip the previous games to understand the story. This time, KOEI TECMO GAMES takes us to Japan's Edo period.
Samurai Remnant effectively combines Musou-style combat with boss battles. Whether you're attacking a platoon of NPC minions or unleashing your power on a more serious opponent, the battle scenes will not leave fans of dynamic gameplay indifferent. In addition to swinging your sword, you can explore the old city and its secret with your companion, Saber.
Fate/Samurai Remnant Trailer
My Hero Ultra Rumble
My Hero Ultra Rumble
Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre: Battle Royaleцу
Release date: September 29, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows
Game Score (Metacritic): TBD
The popular anime series "My Hero Academia" has gotten its own Bandai Namco team-based game called "My Hero Ultra Rumble". Choose one of the available heroes or villains and assemble a team. In My Hero Ultra Rumble, gamers are organized into eight teams of three and battle in large arenas.
To strengthen your fighters, look for cards scattered around the location. You can also earn additional advantages by saving townspeople for the heroes or attacking them if you are on the villains' side.
Choose your strategy wisely and choose one of the five archetypes in the game: Strike, Assault, Rapid, Technical, and Support.
My Hero Ultra Rumble Trailer
Summary
Anime games will continue to come out for another year, such as Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO or Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. Either way, anime fans will have plenty to do before the new games are released.
Most of the existing platforms support the games we've listed. So you have every opportunity to try something new for yourself.
And if you like other games but want to bring something from anime into them, our article about anime skins is for you!
