Bandai Namco is currently in the middle of a very busy and action-packed 2015. Among their line of anime-focused video game releases is the next One Piece beat ’em up – One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3.
Like the last two editions before it, this 3rd take on the insane battles involving the Straw Hat Pirates is full of mayhem. This time though, all that multi-man destruction will look even better since it’s being brought over to the PS4. PS3 owners will also be able to smash rival pirate crews and more of Monkey D. Luffy’s opposers. We’re here to make sure you’re on top of all the features and mechanics that are meant to improve this upcoming action brawler.
We have everything you need to know about the soon-to-be released One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3.
1. The Game’s Newest Feature Focuses on Character Team Attacks
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 features the same mechanics sported in developer Omega Force’s line of beat ’em up’s. A few notable improvements have been made to a few of the game’s many playable characters, such as Zoro having the ability to use as many swords as he’d like in battle.
The newest feature present in the game is the “Kizuna Rush,” a battle mechanic where players will be able to summon up four other characters at once. While all those allies are battling enemies at once, they’ll be able pull off amazing combination attacks and screen clearing finishing moves.
2. The Main Story Mode Will Cover Several of One Piece’s Story Arcs
The game’s main story mode returns and allows players to play through several of the anime’s story arcs. We’ve listed each one of those sagas below and from the looks of it, you’ll be covering everything up until the Dressrosa Arc:
– Romance Dawn Arc
– Orange Town Arc
– Syrup Village Arc
– Baratie Arc
– Arlong Park Arc
– Loguetown Arc
– Drum Island Arc
– Alabasta Arc
– Jaya Arc
– Skypiea Arc
– Water 7 Arc
– Enies Lobby Arc
– Post-Enies Lobby Arc
– Thriller Bark Arc
– Sabaody Archipelago Arc
– Impel Down Arc
– Marineford Arc
– Fishman Island Arc
– Punk Hazard Arc
– Dressrosa Arc
Besides the story mode, “Dream Log” mode makes its return. Over time, players will unlock a slew of items and additional enormous bosses to compete against. You’ll have the freedom to choose your favorite character, unlock new routes/islands to explore, taking down bounty character requests etc. Offline/online co-op gameplay and character customization are two other features that will be seen during your time as a Straw Hat Pirate.
3. A Huge Selection of The Anime’s Characters Make Up The Game’s Playable Roster
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is set to include a massive roster full of playable heroes and baddies. Some of the characters listed below come in two forms (Post-Timeskip and Pre-Timeskip variations) which are defined by their changes in appearance. Take a look at the full playable character list below to see who you’ll have the honor to go to war with:
– Monkey D. Luffy (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Roronoa Zoro (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Nami (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Usopp (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Sanji (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Tony Tony Chopper (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Nico Robin (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Franky (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Brook (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Trafalgar Law (Post-Timeskip/Pre-Timeskip)
– Dracule Mihawk
– Buggy
– Crocodile
– Enel
– Bartholomew Kuma
– Marshall D. Teach
– Sabo
– Donquixote Doflamingo (Post-Timeskip)
– Jinbe
– Fujitora
– Smoker (Pre-Timeskip/Post-Timeskip)
– Tashigi (Pre-Timeskip/Post-Timeskip)
– Rob Lucci
– Gekko Moriah
– Portgas D. Ace
– Edward Newgate
– Aokiji (Pre-Timeskip/Post-Timeskip)
– Magellan
– Emporio Ivankov
– Caesar Clown
– Akainu (Pre-Timeskip/Post-Timeskip)
– Kizaru (Pre-Timeskip/Post-Timeskip)
– Perona (Post-Timeskip)
– Boa Hancock
– Marco
– Monkey D. Garp
– Shanks
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4. A Wide Range of Iconic Environments Can Be Visited Over The Game’s Many Modes
On the playable stage front, players will find themselves beating down hundreds of nameless pirates and other groups all over the One Piece universe. Loyal followers of the longtime manga/anime will see everything from Shells Town to Dressrosa. We’ve listed all of the locations you’ll be traveling to across the game’s many modes below:
– Shells Town
– Syrup Village
– Baratie
– Arlong Park
– Loguetown
– Drum Island
– Alabasta
– Skypiea
– Thriller Bark
– Sabaody Archipelago
– Impel Down
– Marineford
– Fishman Island
– Punk Hazard
– Dressrosa
5. Pre-Ordering The Game Nets You Special DLC Bonus Items
Nabbing a pre-order for the game from Amazon will award you with several cool bonuses. You’ll walk away with four exclusive pieces of DLC (two extra missions and costumes for Luffy dressed as a Giant Fish and Sabo sporting a Lucy costume), plus a digital copy of the One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn manga.
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