The Best Nintendo Switch Anime Games in 2024 – From Dragon Ball and Demon Slayer to One Piece and Attack on Titan – TouchArcade Leave a comment

After my current function on the perfect Swap occasion video games, the current launch of One Piece Odyssey acquired me into the temper to play extra anime video games, and it made me put collectively a brand new record of the perfect anime video games on Nintendo Swap. Observe that I’ve included video games based mostly on anime and in addition multimedia franchises. I’ve not included anime-styled video games right here. That is purely for video games which might be based mostly on an anime or have a heavy deal with anime sequence characters (one on this case). There are tons of nice anime video games on Swap throughout genres and whereas many of the video games listed below are from Bandai Namco Leisure, I ended up shocked by the others included.

One factor to notice earlier than stepping into issues is that I’ve zero expertise with Naruto in any kind and I’ve not included any of these video games right here. As soon as I do get round to taking part in them, I would revisit this record. Till then, there isn’t a Naruto sport featured right here. I’ve performed nearly each anime-licensed sport on Swap exterior that particular IP.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles ($59.99)

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles acquired a late port to Swap after its debut on different platforms, however CyberConnect2 did an awesome job in bringing the attractive enviornment fighter to Swap with all modes and content material intact. In spite of everything of its updates and DLC, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is in a significantly better place as nicely making it a simple suggestion, particularly in the event you can seize the last word version on low cost. This is among the best-looking anime video games on the market, and I don’t anticipate any much less from CyberConnect2.

One Piece Odyssey Deluxe Version ($59.99)

Identical to Demon Slayer above, One Piece Odyssey Deluxe Version is a late port to Swap following its debut on different platforms, and this model included all prior DLC from the get go. It is usually a significantly better conversion than anticipated given what we often see for One Piece video games on Swap. I loved my time with it fairly a bit earlier than, and the turn-based RPG feels proper at residence on Nintendo’s hybrid system. Hopefully it will get a sequel and we see it on a Nintendo system from day one.

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT + A NEW POWER AWAKENS SET ($59.99)

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT + A NEW POWER AWAKENS SET is one more late port to Swap, however one which acquired a unbelievable conversion. DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is one in all CyberConnect2 and Bandai Namco’s higher anime video games, and I prefer it as a lot as Dragon Ball FighterZ for the way good it feels to play. It additionally appears glorious on Swap regardless of launching on extra highly effective programs. As a substitute of an enviornment fighter, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT + A NEW POWER AWAKENS SET is an open world motion RPG that I like to recommend on all platforms, however in the event you’re hoping to play it on Swap, the port is nice.

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3/4 ($39.99)

The Warriors video games on Swap are principally a technical mess with even Nintendo’s personal printed Age of Calamity mainly unplayable, however Omega Drive has achieved a very good job with a few of its releases. These embrace each ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 and 4. ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 runs significantly better given its age, however ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 with all of its DLC is a superb hack and slash motion RPG by itself. I particularly suggest the brand new DLC it acquired within the final 12 months following its debut a couple of years in the past.

DRAGON BALL FighterZ ($59.99)

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is an excellent anime tag fighter from Arc System Works that appears beautiful even on Swap. Regardless of proudly owning the sport on PC and PS4, I acquired it and all DLC on Swap to have a reliable transportable model. If you wish to expertise it regionally and play the singleplayer content material, DRAGON BALL FighterZ on Swap is a simple suggestion. The net modes are fairly tough although, and I like to recommend trying on the PC, Xbox Sequence X, or PS5 variations for the perfect on-line expertise. It’s not playable on Steam Deck although so maintain that in thoughts.

MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED ($49.99)

So MEGATON MUSASHI is a bizarre one as a result of it has a sport, an anime, and extra. It’s Stage-5’s latest multimedia franchise. Since each launched collectively(ish) internationally this 12 months, I made a decision to permit it since it’s a unbelievable mech motion sport filled with tons of high quality content material. The truth that it even has cross platform save letting me take my progress throughout Swap and Steam Deck solely sweetens the deal. I hope it will get a demo in order that extra people can attempt to see why it’s so good earlier than committing to the complete priced buy although. That is simply one in all Stage-5’s greatest video games.

Assault on Titan 2: Closing Battle ($59.99)

Koei Tecmo’s Assault on Titan video games have one main flaw, the shortage of Sawano’s music included. Outdoors that, I wanted for Koei Tecmo to publish extra anime video games due to how good the Assault on Titan video games are. The most recent bundle is Assault on Titan 2: Closing Battle together with most components of the anime story lined, and I really like the way in which the builders translated the anime motion to gameplay. The Swap model is a bit tough in components, however the general package deal justifies it if you wish to expertise Assault on Titan’s story in sport kind on the go.

JoJo’s Weird Journey: All-Star Battle R ($49.99)

CyberConnect2 and Bandai Namco’s remaster of the PS3 preventing sport hit Swap, PC, and all different consoles on the identical time delivering an awesome anime preventing sport to play on the go. That is one other one I wasn’t positive if I ought to embrace as a result of it’s based mostly on the manga, nevertheless it additionally has some bits from the anime. Properly, I didn’t hassle pondering an excessive amount of since this is among the higher anime fighters and it has an excellent port to Nintendo Swap. Strive the demo out in the event you aren’t positive that is for you.

KILL la KILL -IF ($19.99)

When KILL la KILL -IF debuted on Swap, PS4, and PC, I bear in mind liking it greater than most individuals. Quick ahead to in the present day, it has gotten free updates, free DLC, and a value drop to $19.99 from $59.99. In the event you like KILL la KILL the present, that is completely value getting. I hope we see one other KILL la KILL sport from the identical workforce with extra lined although. This one did an awesome job of translating the over-the-top motion from the anime and characters to sport kind.

SWORD ART ONLINE: FATAL BULLET Full Version ($59.99)

One other late port to Swap and the one SWORD ART ONLINE sport I loved rather a lot, SWORD ART ONLINE: FATAL BULLET Full Version brings the third individual shooter from Dimps and Bandai Namco to Swap with all DLC included. In a variety of methods, SWORD ART ONLINE: FATAL BULLET felt just like the Freedom Wars (PS Vita sport) sequel I at all times needed, and it was nice to play on the go when it launched. This one goes on sale typically as nicely and is value grabbing on low cost even in the event you don’t care about SWORD ART ONLINE. The gameplay is that good.

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions ($39.99)

In contrast to all different video games featured right here, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an anime sports activities sport, and it was truly my introduction to the Captain Tsubasa anime. I really like how Tamsoft translated the story and excessive animations into the gameplay of Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. This one has a demo as nicely, and I like to recommend checking it out earlier than getting the sport. I hope we see extra anime video games like this from Bandai Namco versus enviornment fighters.

FAIRY TAIL ($59.99)

Koei Tecmo and Gust’s tackle FAIRY TAIL within the type of a turn-based RPG ended up higher than I anticipated. It isn’t as polished as trendy Atelier video games, however Gust did an awesome job making the world of FAIRY TAIL really feel alive right here, and in addition bringingg in a number of playable characters. FAIRY TAIL can be value taking part in forward of FAIRY TAIL 2 releasing later this 12 months on Swap, PC, and PlayStation. FAIRY TAIL can be based mostly on the manga, however I cheated and included it right here as an anime sport. In the event you made it this far, you could as nicely learn my bonus inclusions as nicely.

Bonus

Steins;Gate Elite ($59.99)

Steins;Gate Elite is an fascinating launch. The unique Steins;Gate served because the supply for the Steins;Gate anime which I really like alongside the sport, and Mages took that anime and remade Steins;Gate to be extra in step with the anime utilizing scenes from the present and extra within the type of Steins;Gate Elite. On paper, Steins;Gate Elite is an anime sport based mostly on an anime, however it’s a grey space with how that anime was based mostly on Steins;Gate itself. Both manner, Steins;Gate, Steins;Gate (the anime), and Steins;Gate Elite are glorious and I hope you contemplate attempting any of them to expertise a unbelievable story with wonderful characters.

Tremendous Robotic Wars (V, X, T, and 30)

The Tremendous Robotic Wars sequence of video games has seen English releases solely in Asia and Japan on Swap and never internationally. I’ve included it within the bonus part due to that. For some motive, Bandai Namco has not launched these on the eShop in NA, EU, or AUNZ but. Tremendous Robotic Wars 30 is out there on Steam worldwide although, however not one of the others are for licensing causes I think about. I imported all 4 of those and they’re nice ports of fantastic tactical RPGs that includes many anime, sport, and different licenses crossing over. Give this sequence a shot in the event you really feel like importing a sport on Swap.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! ($59.99)

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! is a bonus as a result of I like to recommend it as an excellent anime sport, however on a reduction on Swap somewhat than at full value. If you’re a fan of Demon Slayer, this one is less complicated to suggest, nevertheless it feels a bit missing in how a lot content material it consists of for its full price ticket proper now. It’s a nice translation of the characters and world to a celebration sport setting although, and is value your time in the event you like Demon Slayer.

That’s my record of the perfect anime video games on Swap to play in 2024. When you have a sport you assume I ought to’ve included or one you’ve performed on one other system and would like to see on Swap, please let me know within the feedback under. I can’t wait to play Gundam Breaker 4 subsequent, and to see what it brings from the various anime sequence and flicks that the franchise has seen. As at all times, thanks for studying!