One Piece Odyssey
Developer(s)ILCA
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Director(s)
  • Tomohiko Saito
  • Daisuke Goto
Producer(s)
  • Kiyotaka Fujii
  • Masaru Nakamura
  • Katsuaki Tsuzuki
Programmer(s)
  • Satoshi Nishimura
  • Yoshio Hara
Artist(s)
Writer(s)Hitoshi Nishio
Composer(s)Motoi Sakuraba
Platform(s)
ReleaseJanuary 13, 2023
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

One Piece Odyssey is a 2023 role-playing video game developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A part of the One Piece franchise, it was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

Gameplay

One Piece Odyssey is a turn-based role-playing game in which players control Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. Every playable character has a unique ability in line with their powers, which are used for traversal, collecting items, and solving puzzles. After engaging an enemy in the field, the game transitions to the battle screen, where the characters' actions are controlled using menu commands. The combat system revolves around "Scramble Area Battles" system, where battles are divided into several areas.

Players can optimize the positions of party members between areas to counter opponents. In some battles a random element of the system titled "Dramatic Scene" places the player in inconvenient situations playing to the characters' personalities, such as Sanji being unable to attack because he is surrounded by women, and overcoming them nets greater rewards. As with other games in the genre, the party members earn experience points after battle and level up once enough points are accumulated.[1]

Development

See also: List of One Piece video games

One Piece Odyssey was announced on March 28, 2022, as part of the One Piece franchise's 25th anniversary.[2][3] It was developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on January 13, 2023.[4] The game's soundtrack was composed by Motoi Sakuraba.[5]

Reception

One Piece Odyssey received "generally favorable" reviews for the Windows and Xbox Series X/S versions but received "mixed or average" reviews for the PlayStation 5 version, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6][7][8] The PlayStation 5 version continues to be plagued with issues downloading DLC.[21]

The PlayStation 4 version of One Piece Odyssey was the second bestselling retail game throughout its first week of release in Japan, with 35,123 physical copies being sold. The PlayStation 5 version was the third bestselling retail game in the country throughout the same week, selling 26,879 physical copies.[22]

References

  1. ^ Romano, Sal (June 30, 2022). "One Piece Odyssey developer diary – gameplay, combat, and more". Gematsu. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Moyse, Chris (2021-07-06). "Bandai Namco trademarks hint at possible new One Piece and My Hero Academia games". Destructoid. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  3. ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (28 March 2022). "One Piece Odyssey JRPG Announced". IGN. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (September 15, 2022). "One Piece Odyssey launches January 13, 2023". Gematsu. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (2022-06-30). "One Piece Odyssey developer diary - gameplay, combat, and more". Gematsu. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  6. ^ a b "One Piece Odyssey for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "One Piece Odyssey for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "One Piece Odyssey for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Epps, De'Angelo (January 17, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey review: a fun JRPG for fans and newcomers". Digital Trends. Retrieved January 17, 2023.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Ellis, Bradley (February 1, 2023). "Review: One Piece Odyssey". Easy Allies. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  11. ^ Romano, Sal (2023-02-01). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1783". Gematsu. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  12. ^ Carson, John (January 16, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey Review - Fuzzy Memories". Game Informer. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  13. ^ Kemps, Heidi (January 18, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey Review - Filler Arc". GameSpot. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  14. ^ Shive, Chris (January 19, 2023). "Review: One Piece Odyssey". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  15. ^ Saltzman, Mitchell (January 13, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey Review". IGN. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  16. ^ Tarason, Dominic (January 16, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey review". PC Gamer. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  17. ^ Croft, Liam (January 11, 2023). "Review: One Piece Odyssey (PS5) - Anime Dragon Quest Is Oh So Good". Push Square. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  18. ^ Iliff, Wes (February 6, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey Review". RPGFan. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  19. ^ Tan, Nicholas (January 12, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey review: It's One Piece Dragon Quest!". Shacknews. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  20. ^ Boxer, Steve (January 18, 2023). "One Piece Odyssey review – the pirate adventure that manga fans deserve". The Guardian. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  21. ^ "DLC Jewelry Pack won't download on PS5 - One Piece Odyssey". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  22. ^ Romano, Sal (January 19, 2023). "Famitsu Sales: 1/9/23 – 1/15/23 [Update]". Gematsu. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

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