Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
- Developers: ADX, Ganbarion, Sofdec
- Publishers: 4Kids TV, Bandai, Toei Animation
One Piece: Grand Battle! (2005)
One Piece: Grand Battle! is a fighting game made in Japan based on the anime and manga series One Piece. It is the fourth and final game in One Piece’s Grand Battle series and the nineteenth One Piece video game released. The game was developed by Ganbarion and published by Bandai. It was released in Japan on July 21, 2005, in North America on October 11, 2005, and in Europe on November 4, 2005.
Gameplay
One Piece: Grand Battle! is a 2D fighting game similar to the Super Smash Bros. series. Players select one of 15 characters from the One Piece universe and battle against each other in one of 10 different stages. The game features a variety of different game modes, including a story mode, a versus mode, and a tournament mode.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but difficult to master. Players use the control stick to move their character around the stage and the face buttons to attack. Each character has a unique set of attacks, including basic punches and kicks, special moves, and ultimate attacks.
One Piece: Grand Battle! also features a number of different items that can be used to power up characters or hinder opponents. These items can be found scattered around the stages or dropped by defeated enemies.
Characters
One Piece: Grand Battle! features a roster of 15 characters from the One Piece universe. These characters include:
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Roronoa Zoro
- Nami
- Usopp
- Sanji
- Tony Tony Chopper
- Nico Robin
- Franky
- Brook
- Jinbe
- Portgas D. Ace
- Sabo
- Smoker
- Crocodile
- Enel
Each character has their own unique set of attacks and abilities. Some characters are better suited for close-quarters combat, while others are better suited for long-range attacks. Players must learn the strengths and weaknesses of each character in order to succeed in the game.
Stages
One Piece: Grand Battle! features 10 different stages, each of which is based on a different location from the One Piece universe. These stages include:
- The Going Merry
- The Thousand Sunny
- Marineford
- Impel Down
- Dressrosa
- Zou
- Wano Country
- Punk Hazard
- Skypiea
- Alabasta
Each stage has its own unique hazards and obstacles. Players must learn how to use the stage to their advantage in order to win battles.
Story Mode
One Piece: Grand Battle!’s story mode follows the events of the One Piece anime and manga series. Players take control of Luffy and his crew as they travel the Grand Line in search of the One Piece treasure. Along the way, they must battle against a variety of enemies, including pirates, marines, and monsters.
The story mode is divided into several chapters, each of which is based on a different arc from the One Piece series. Players must complete each chapter in order to progress through the story.
Reception
One Piece: Grand Battle! received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s fun and action-packed gameplay, while others criticized its repetitive nature and lack of innovation. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
One Piece: Grand Battle! is considered to be one of the best One Piece video games ever made. The game’s simple controls and fun gameplay make it a great choice for fans of the series and fighting games in general. The game’s large roster of characters and stages also ensures that there is plenty of replay value to be had.
Overall
One Piece: Grand Battle! is a fun and action-packed fighting game that’s perfect for fans of the anime and manga series. With a large roster of characters, each with their own unique abilities, there’s plenty of replay value to be had. The game’s visuals are also impressive, with detailed character models and colorful stages.
If you’re a fan of One Piece or fighting games in general, then you should definitely check out One Piece: Grand Battle!.
Review Score
7.5/10
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