5 Best Video Games Based on Anime

. The worlds of video games and anime have long shared a shared relationship. That is to say. These mediums have their ways of influencing one another to push the other forwards creatively. This excellent symbiotic relationship has produced top-notch experiences on both ends. To shed light on this relationship and spotlight many titles that best incorporate elements from both mediums. Here are our picks for the 5 Best Video Games Based on Anime.

5. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

For fans of the long-running titan that is One Piece, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 brings the beloved Dynasty Warriors formula to the table. This is a game that allows you to play multiple One Piece characters, each with its own unique fighting styles and techniques. Heavily based on the elements of the recent Wano arc, this game sees players facing up against two of the Four Emperors of the Sea. These characters have immense strength in the One Piece world, and their realization within the game retains their intimidating natures.

The game also does a fantastic job of retaining the player's attention during the moment-to-moment gameplay. While there are a few changes from the source material, the spirit of the series is still intact in this game. A must-have title for any One Piece fan, this game does a great job of realizing the fantastical world in which the anime takes place. In addition, all of the prominent voice actors reprise their roles for the game, which certainly helps. Players looking for fantastic anime video games will undoubtedly enjoy One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.

4. Persona 5 Royal

For players who enjoyed the base Persona 5 experience. And those who also enjoyed the Persona 5 anime, this game is a great choice. Players will be able to enjoy all of the base content that was present in Persona 5. Only this time around, with quite a few additions. This makes Persona 5 Royal feel like an entirely new game. Even though it is based on the same events as Persona 5. A wealth of content has been added to the game to bring the players more enjoyment. So if you are a fan of the stylish action of the Persona 5 anime, then Persona 5 Royal is an excellent title for you.

There are quite a few additions to Royal that make it feel unique. For example, there are several new characters and locations where you can form bonds within your journey. There are also quite a few more Personas to accompany them. This makes it so that players who enjoy the base game's gameplay will only have more content to enjoy. To close, Persona 5 Royal is one of the best video games with an anime adaptation on the market today.

3. DragonBall FighterZ

Now for something quite a bit more action-oriented. Next, we have DragonBall FighterZ. This is a game that, through its development by Arc System Works, has become a fantastic fighting game title. The game features many mechanics that will make even the savviest fighting game players feel at home. The animations for the attacks are all stunning, and the characters themselves have been lovingly recreated for the game. Players will be able to use their favorite characters from the anime as they fight through either the story or intense PvP combat.

There are many elements of the game that are designed to make the combat feel as kinetic as possible. These include efforts to make the stages more destructible, as well as varied game modes to cater to every kind of player. This is great as it gives the game a ton of crossover a[pp[eal, even for those players who aren't particularly into fighting games themselves. This makes it a great title to recommend for someone who wishes to get into fighting games but doesn't want to have to deal with a high barrier to entry. For these reasons, it is one of the best anime video games on the market today.

2. Demon Slayer-Kimetsu no Yaiba-the Hinokami Chronicles

Our next entry is one that has attempted to bring the immensely popular anime Kimetsu no Yaibaor Demon Slayer into the forefront of anime fighting games. With an incredibly smooth presentation and phenomenal adaptation of the source material, this game allows players to fight with their favorite Demon Slayer characters. This is great for players who want quite a bit of variety in their characters, as the roster itself is quite vast. This makes it so that players who enjoy playing a multitude of characters can do so easily. This goes a long way in ensuring the game's replayability.

There are two primary game modes within the game. Each brings its own flair to the experience. For starters, there is an Adventure mode, which effectively serves as the game's story mode. Outside of this, there is Versus mode, in which players can fight against their friends or AI-controlled opponents. The animations for all of the attacks are top-of-the-line, making for an eye-catching experience. So if you are looking for an anime-inspired fighting game, then this is definitely one to check out.

1. Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

The next entry in this list is one that has stood the test of time to become one of the most popular anime-inspired video games. The game's animations are incredibly fluid and make for a kinetic fighting experience. In the game, players have access to almost the entirety of the Naruto roster. Considering the sizable amount of the roster, there are plenty of characters to learn, each with their own unique quirks to them. This is fantastic and keeps the game feeling fresh despite how many hours a player pours into it.

That isn't all the game has to offer either, as it also features a rather stellar story mod that takes place in the second half of the Naruto series. On top of all of this, the way in which you unlock characters and the progression through the game always feels satisfying. And once you have all of the characters unlocked, you and your friends can duke it out in fierce PvP battles. The game consists of single battles and Team Battles, in which players will have access to three fighters at a time. In conclusion, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the quintessential anime game, making it one of the best anime video games to ever release.

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