Attack on Titan (video game)

Attack on Titan

Japanese PS4 cover
Developer(s) Omega Force
Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo
Producer(s) Hisashi Koinuma
Series Attack on Titan
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox One
Release date(s)
  • JP: February 18, 2016
  • PAL: August 26, 2016[1]
  • NA: August 30, 2016[2]
Genre(s) Action, hack and slash
Mode(s) Single-player multiplayer

Attack on Titan[2] (Japanese: 進撃の巨人 Hepburn: Shingeki no Kyojin), known in Europe as A.O.T.: Wings of Freedom,[1] is an action hack and slash video game based on Hajime Isayama's manga series of the same name released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita in Japan. It was released on February 18, 2016, in Japan.[3] On April 7, Koei Tecmo announced a Western release in North America and Europe for August 2016.[1][2] Microsoft Windows and Xbox One versions were also revealed.[2]

Plot

The game retells key moments from the Attack on Titan manga (1 through 19-), in addition to new scenarios involving the key characters.[4]

Gameplay

The game's visuals matches that of the anime series and it features one player fighting multiple enemies. The 3D Maneuvering Gear can be used to ascend to high areas.[5]

Characters

The game features ten playable characters. Initially, only three can be selected. But as players progress through Attack (story) mode, more characters are unlocked.

Development

The game was published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Omega Force, and was first announced at Gamescom.[6] A new trailer was unveiled on November 6, 2015, in addition to details about the Collector's Edition.[7] It was released for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita in Japan.[8] Subsequent versions for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows were announced following its Western announcement by Koei Tecmo.[2]

Reception

Attack on Titan sold approximately 150,682 copies in its first week in Japan,[9] outselling Street Fighter V during that week.[10] As of March 6, it has sold a combined total of 238,758 copies.[11][12][13] As of April 28, Koei Tecmo announced it had sold 280,000 copies in total.[14]

Famitsu's four reviewers awarded it consecutive scores of 8/9/9/8, which added up to an overall score of 34/40.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM - ACTION TRAILER". YouTube. KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Attack on Titan - Announcement Trailer". YouTube. KOEI TECMO AMERICA. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ Miller, KK (December 1, 2015). "New 'Attack on Titan' game release date announced". Japan Today. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ Sato (August 21, 2015). "Koei Tecmo's Attack On Titan Game Includes The Entire Story From The Anime". Siliconera. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  5. ↑ Barder, Ollie (August 20, 2015). "Upcoming 'Attack On Titan' Game Looks A Lot Like The Anime". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ Gelmini, David (August 6, 2015). "Koei to Publish New Attack on Titan Game". Dread Central. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ Barder, Ollie (6 November 2015). "'Attack On Titan' Game Gets New Trailer And Treasure Box Collector's Edition". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sato (November 26, 2015). "Attack on Titan To Release In Japan On February 2016 For PS4, PS3, And Vita". Siliconera. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/24/week-sales-kancolle-kai-attack-titan-street-fighter-v-take-charts/
  10. ↑ http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/02/24/japanese-sales-chart-attack-titan-outsells-street-fighter-v-ps4-remains-1st/
  11. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-02/japan-video-game-rankings-february-22-28/.99305
  12. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-16/japan-video-game-rankings-march-7-13/.99869
  13. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-23/japan-video-game-rankings-march-14-20/.100162
  14. ↑ http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/04/28/total-sales-for-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-attack-on-titan-and-more-announced-by-koei-tecmo/
  15. ↑ Romano, Sal, 02.09.16, "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1419" (http://gematsu.com/2016/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1419). Gematsu. Accessed 20 May 2016.
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