One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 could have been a cheap cash-in of a sequel, not far from the assumption one would make of a re-skinned promotional product, but it's actually better than the majority of titles in the main Dynasty Warriors series. Despite the repetitive nature of the combat, characteristic of the musuo genre, it adds enough improvements to the formula to make it passably digestible. (Now only if they could do the same thing with Sailor Moon...)
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
Koei Tecmo · Sep 3, 2013
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ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 2 is the breathtaking sequel of ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS, a big action/adventure game in which you will take down hordes of Pirates in the beloved world of One Piece. Immerse yourself by playing the “New World”, with your favorite’s characters and their latest techniques and costumes!
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- Despite the quick & dirty ultra-cheap translation, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 ends up being a ton of fun. It’s bright, loud and explosive, loaded with action and constantly dragging you forward with the promise of more characters, fights, skills, and power-ups. Every level offers a new take on the familiar faces and world of One Piece, and while the story is unquestionably non-canon, it’s good fun to see everyone get a 3D outing even if the modeling can’t quite capture the feel of Oda’s character design. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 is an excellent take on the Dynasty Warriors formula, and easily the best One Piece game so far.
- 6.5As Omega Force’s latest Dynasty Warriors spinoff, Pirate Warriors 2 does a great job of making the One Piece franchise work for its gameplay. However, it’s easy to see how non-superfans could get lost in Pirate Warriors 2’s slow buildup, and it risks failing to really take off until it’s almost too late. Combat is entertaining, but it’s entirely unmemorable, and not only because one battle blends into the next after a while. To its credit, it’s everything it promises to be – but it’s unlikely to convert anyone not already invested in One Piece.
- 7.0All in all, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 is a solid game that will give you 10+ hours during the main story and easily 20+ if you add in all of the crew episodes, and any time spent online. The combat can be a bit simplistic and shallow, but it doesn’t keep it from being enjoyable. It is a game that can be enjoyable without any knowledge of the amine/manga, and by people who don’t care for either of those mediums. In fact, as someone who never followed the series, the game has got me excited to dig in and see what all the fuss is about.
- 7.0One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 was created with an unusual attention to gameplay quality for a licensed game. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's simple fun that is especially good for short play sessions with a friend. Collecting coins, playing with different characters, and seeking out secrets in the various levels gives it some extra depth and a good deal of replay value. Overall, Tecmo Koei has done a great job of removing tedium from the game's systems and keeping the action at the forefront of the game.
- 8.0Well worth its weight in gold, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 continues the recent trend of great Warriors titles. Even if you're observing it while wearing an eye-patch, it’s clearly the most visually charming Koei release yet, but the game’s greatest hook is its incredibly diverse character roster. Fans will feel right at home on these waters, while newcomers might just discover a map that leads to a treasure chest full of empowering gameplay.
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
One Piece Pirate Warriors 2 is an action-packed game that combines the characters and world of the popular anime and manga series One Piece with fast-paced, hack-and-slash gameplay. Developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this game is a sequel to the original Pirate Warriors game and was originally released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, before being ported to PC in 2021. The game features a wide range of playable characters from the One Piece universe, including series protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat Pirates, as well as a variety of other allies and enemies. Players can choose from a variety of different game modes, including the main story mode, which follows the events of the anime and manga, and a variety of side missions and challenge modes. One of the strengths of the game is the variety of moves and combos available to each character, which allows for a satisfying and visually impressive combat experience. The game also features large-scale battles with hordes of enemies, which can be both challenging and exciting. The graphics and sound design in the game are also impressive, with vibrant and colorful visuals that capture the distinctive look and feel of the One Piece world, and a soundtrack that features a mix of original compositions and recognizable themes from the anime and manga. However, the game does have some drawbacks. The story mode can be repetitive, with players often having to revisit the same locations and battle the same enemies multiple times. The camera can also be a bit unwieldy at times, making it difficult to keep track of the action in some of the game's larger battles. Overall, One Piece Pirate Warriors 2 is a fun and engaging game that will appeal to fans of the series and action game enthusiasts alike. While it has some flaws, its strengths make it a worthy addition to any gamer's collection.
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