Attack on Titan. For better or for worse this anime is one of the most popular series out this season.
Personally I find it to be enjoyable, far more than the previous hype machine Sword Art Online, but still not quite reaching the coveted "classic" title.
However this thread is not about discussing the anime, nor is it about the upcoming 3Ds game. It is about the fact that someone has made a game, or at least a fairly competent start at one, that is hands down one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a while.
http://fenglee.com/game/aog/
Lets get one thing straight, this game is not winning any beauty contests. The titans have the most hilarious derp face I have seen, the 3 playable characters are Chibified to the point of just barely being recognizable, and the buildings are nothing more than grey blocks, some with red roofing.
There is no story to speak of, no campaign. You are dropped as your character of choice into a 'town' filled with Titans of every size. There is a score bar, a timer keeping track of how much time has passed, and a number signifying the remaining titans.
So sure it seems disappointing at first glance, I won't argue that fact. But then something happens. You start playing, and that is where this game shines. Simply moving around and getting the hang of the 3D maneuver gear is a joy in and of itself. Once you start trying to hook and dice up titans everything else fades away. The faster you are moving when you hit the titans weak spot the higher your score. The game tracks your highest single score along with your total. When you start weighing score vs time you can start to see a potentially competitive scene starting if this game ever gets going.
So grab your swords and 3D maneuver gear, start up your battle music, and keep an eye out for those aberrant titans cause death comes quicker than you would think in this game.
Oh and my highest score so far is 500 max / 1817 total.
Personally I find it to be enjoyable, far more than the previous hype machine Sword Art Online, but still not quite reaching the coveted "classic" title.
However this thread is not about discussing the anime, nor is it about the upcoming 3Ds game. It is about the fact that someone has made a game, or at least a fairly competent start at one, that is hands down one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a while.
http://fenglee.com/game/aog/
Lets get one thing straight, this game is not winning any beauty contests. The titans have the most hilarious derp face I have seen, the 3 playable characters are Chibified to the point of just barely being recognizable, and the buildings are nothing more than grey blocks, some with red roofing.
There is no story to speak of, no campaign. You are dropped as your character of choice into a 'town' filled with Titans of every size. There is a score bar, a timer keeping track of how much time has passed, and a number signifying the remaining titans.
So sure it seems disappointing at first glance, I won't argue that fact. But then something happens. You start playing, and that is where this game shines. Simply moving around and getting the hang of the 3D maneuver gear is a joy in and of itself. Once you start trying to hook and dice up titans everything else fades away. The faster you are moving when you hit the titans weak spot the higher your score. The game tracks your highest single score along with your total. When you start weighing score vs time you can start to see a potentially competitive scene starting if this game ever gets going.
So grab your swords and 3D maneuver gear, start up your battle music, and keep an eye out for those aberrant titans cause death comes quicker than you would think in this game.
Oh and my highest score so far is 500 max / 1817 total.