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Game Information

Game Title: One Piece Odyssey

Platforms:

  • Xbox Series X/S (Jan 13, 2023)
  • PlayStation 5 (Jan 13, 2023)
  • PlayStation 4 (Jan 13, 2023)
  • PC (Jan 12, 2023)


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Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

    Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 74 average - 67% recommended

Critic Reviews

 

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CGMagazine - Preston Dozsa - 4 / 10

One Piece Odyssey is a slog to play, with horrendous pacing and progression issues destroying what little good can be found in the story and combat.


Cerealkillerz - Nick Erlenhof - German - 8.5 / 10

One Piece Odyssey finally brings fans of the original a well-deserved implementation. The battle system works great, the story combines new things with nostalgic emotions, and the graphics are also very pleasing. Only a few minor flaws hold it back, but anyone who can relate to the straws should play it.


Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 8 / 10

Fans are in good hands with One Piece: Odyssey. In fact, more anime games should be following in strides made here. On offer is a wonderful adventure that feels like a theme park visit to the series lands, old and new. Characters shine and bounce off each other well both in and out of cutscenes as colourfully as they should. Some areas need better story pacing and quality of life improvements such as better checkpointing and save states, and going more all-in on different story timelines would've also gone a long way. And it's testing to see manga artist Eiichiro Oda's troublesome female character design. However, it's a blast of an RPG. Flaws are more than made up for in a thoroughly enjoyable anime affair along with an unexpected and very welcome spin on the known turn-based RPG formula. Smooth sailing lies ahead with One Piece: Odyssey.


DASHGAMER.com - Dan Rizzo - 9 / 10

Pique adaptation with original writing that consolidates everything we know and love of One Piece, converging it with the best elements of a Persona or Dragon Quest, then making it its own experience is simply fantastic. Prepare yourself because One Piece Odyssey has already primed itself as one of the greatest JRPG’s you’ll ever experience.


Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury - 4 / 5

I had a wonderful time with One Piece Odyssey. The best way to summarise it is as a breezy, easy-playing JRPG that you can knock off over several weeks and a few solid sessions. The developers have crafted something blissfully over-the-top and funny, and done One Piece a grand homage to celebrate its 25th year. At the same time, they very cleverly figured out how to make a 25-year-old anime as entertaining for newcomers and those not familiar with Luffy and the crew as it is for those who have watched every single episode. That is some incredible work.


Eurogamer.pt - Bruno Galvão - Portuguese - Recommended

One Piece Odyssey is a pleasant surprise and fans can finally celebrate the first great game within this inspiring universe. This kind of Dragon Quest with One Piece skin works very well although it's an easy experience. Eiichiro Oda's contribution results in a faithful tone to One Piece and an interesting narrative that captures the player. This is ILCA's second game as the main studio and could be the start of a major series.


GGRecon - Daniel Hollis - 8 / 10

Whether Bandai Namco decides to continue this venture down the JRPG route remains to be seen, but it would be a shame to abandon the solid foundations found in One Piece Odyssey, which has set 2023 off to an incredible start with its high production values, beautiful world, intuitive combat, and wonderful celebration of one of the best mangas to ever be created.


GamePro - Eleen Reinke - German - 72 / 100

One Piece Odyssey scores with a lot of wit and heart, but is sometimes tough as rubber.


Gamepur - Dave  Rodriguez - 6 / 10

One Piece Odyssey is a slice of fan service that is easy to recommend for die-hard fans. As a game detached from its brand, it doesn’t bring anything new or exciting to turn-based combat. From the story's perspective, the plot was straightforward to predict and quickly left my mind as soon as it entered.


God is a Geek - Lyle Carr - 6.5 / 10

One Piece Odyssey might appeal to long time fans of Luffy and co, but the glacial pace really drags it down.


Hobby Consolas - Álvaro Alonso - Spanish - 75 / 100

If you've swallowed the thousands of episodes that make up the anime (so far), chances are One Piece Odyssey is the game you've always dreamed of. But if you don't know what a Devil Fruit is and you're looking for a great RPG to sink your teeth into, you'd better keep looking.


MondoXbox - Andrea Giuliani - Italian - 8 / 100

One Piece Odyssey is a turn-based JRPG that mixes a classic formula with some new elements. While not a masterpiece, it offers a nice breath of fresh air for licensed anime games. Unfortunately, narrative pacing and an inconsistent technical department make for a diluted and boring experience, but it remains recommended to both fans of the saga and JRPG fans in general.


PSX Brasil - Paulo Roberto Montanaro - Portuguese - 75 / 100

One Piece Odyssey offers some of the franchise's most iconic moments, without appealing to mindless nostalgia and moving the plot forward. With solid and traditional combat and exploration systems, it lacks in the narrative unnecessarily and in the limited level design, but the balance is still very positive, especially if you are a fan of the Straw Hat Pirates.


Push Square - Liam Croft - 8 / 10

No matter whether you're a hardcore One Piece fan or a complete newcomer, One Piece Odyssey is an utter joy of a JRPG. Its combat system remains incredibly enjoyable throughout, and new mechanics provide depth and strategy in droves. Most certainly the highlight of the experience, but with fun exploration to boot, you're always assured of a good time. One Piece Odyssey plays a lot like Dragon Quest XI, and it's not that far off being just as good as it.


Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 8 / 10

One Piece Odyssey is a solid JRPG and not just a game made to grab the anime fan's attention, you being a One Piece would only make this great game better


Spaziogames - Silvio Mazzitelli - Italian - 7.8 / 10

Despite some flaws, like an improvable storytelling, One Piece Odyssey surely is the best One Piece game to date, even if the bar set by previous entries was pretty low to begin with.


TrueGaming - Arabic - 8 / 10

Luffy and his friends are back with a fun RPG game in which we go through our memories of the anime while enjoying a new adventure that represents the Straw Hat Pirates well.


Twinfinite - Keenan McCall - 4 / 5

Fans of One Piece and turn-based RPG lovers alike will be more than pleased with what One Piece Odyssey has to offer. Its combat offers a great new spin on the genre’s trademark battle systems, and is far deeper than one would expect from an anime-inspired title. Even if it isn’t perfect, the game takes chances in the best way possible and could very well lay the groundwork for much more promising One Piece games in the future.


Wccftech - Kai Powell - 7.1 / 10

A tale built on revisiting past adventures in media res, One Piece Odyssey relies so much on retelling great stories that came before it that the adventure in Waford alongside Lim and Adio feels like an afterthought.


WhatIfGaming - Alec Padua - 8 / 10

One Piece Odyssey is a great JRPG with plenty of twists on the genre's tropes to engage new and veteran players alike. The presentation, voice acting, and score combine to create an authentic One Piece experience that can serve as an introduction to anyone curious about the franchise and an expansion for fans as well. The combat is fast and dynamic, and the "Dramatic Scene" mechanic keeps things fresh in almost every encounter. While some aspects are a bit unrewarding, and exploration can be stiff, the constant sense of wonder makes this the best One Piece game yet.

 

 

Based on the demo this game seems a lot better than critics are giving it.

Mr.Vic20

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6 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

 

How to tell someone doesn't know anything about one piece :thinking:

I'm sure Kojima will be along shortly to explain why I will feel ashamed of my words and my deeds when I learn the truth! 

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Zaku3

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23 minutes ago, Brian said:

My copy shipped. 
one piece super dance GIF by Funimation

 

Got my key from voidu. I feel dizzy from the contrast for the MRI so I guess I can play at launch.

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LazyPiranha

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20 hours ago, Zaku3 said:

I haven't tried the demo but I do have it preordered. I need to watch One Piece.


One Piece is a series that is so beloved I sometimes consider dipping in, then I remember the anime is over 1,000 episodes long and… no.  Just no.

Ghost_MH

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13 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

How to tell someone doesn't know anything about one piece :thinking:

 

So I actually do find this sort of thing amusing. One Piece and Dragon Ball have been part of the anime cultural zeitgeist for so long, for someone unfamiliar with either, they probably do come across as derivative.

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Brian

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I played quite a bit and it is a solid JRPG. It’s a good vehicle for the IP. The devs did a good job of capturing the vibe of OP. That said if you aren’t invested in the IP, it is a pretty easy skip. 

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