Anime games provide a unique interactive experience, especially for fans of anime and manga. Players get to embody their favorite character in these games and partake in a myriad of activities that are not possible when watching anime. The PlayStation 5 features numerous robust anime titles that are not only great for avid fans but also for other players.
Anime games have a reputation to live up to considering the massive fan following and therefore, stay true to the source material and include a lot of Easter eggs and nod to the story arcs in anime to keep the fans engaged. The best anime games are those that balance the above criteria and provide robust gameplay mechanics and loops.
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Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime in the world and has witnessed many video game adaptations in varied genres over the last decade like Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1,2 and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is one of the most recent anime games in this franchise.
Players can step into the shoes of Goku, one of the most beloved anime characters, and experience prominent story arcs like Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga, Androids/Cell Saga, Majin Buu Saga, and others. Despite featuring Kakarot in the title, fans can play as other Dragon Ball Z characters like Piccolo, Gohan (Kid, Teen, and Adult versions), Vegeta, and more.
One Piece Odyssey is the latest anime game from the franchise and fans can embark on a journey with the beloved Straw Hats in a turn-based format. The game features many cutscenes and has a sizeable game length of approx 30 hours which may differ based on the playstyle and various other factors.
The title features a fresh narrative
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