Attack on Titan (video game)

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Attack on Titan
Developer(s) Omega Force
Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo
Producer(s) Hisashi Koinuma
Series Attack on Titan
Platforms PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Microsoft Windows
Xbox One
Release date(s) JP 20160218February 18, 2016
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single-player

Attack on Titan[2] (Japanese: 進撃の巨人?), known in Europe as A.O.T.: Wings of Freedom,[1] is a video game based on Hajime Isayama's manga series of the same name released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita in Japan. It was released on February 18, 2016, in Japan.[3] On April 7, Koei Tecmo announced a Western release in North America and Europe for August 2016.[2][1] Xbox One and Microsoft Windows versions were also revealed.[2]

Plot

The game retells key moments from the first season of the anime, in addition to new scenarios involving the key characters.[4]

Gameplay

The game's visuals matches that of the anime series and it features one player fighting multiple enemies. The 3D Maneuvering Gear can be used to ascend to high areas.[5]

Development

The game was published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Omega Force, and was first announced at Gamescom.[6] A new trailer was unveiled on November 6, 2015, in addition to details about the Collector's Edition.[7] It was released for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita in Japan.[8] Subsequent versions for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows were announced following its Western announcement by Koei Tecmo.[2]

Reception

Attack on Titan sold approximately 150,682 copies in its first week in Japan,[9] outselling Street Fighter V during that week.[10] As of March 6, it has sold a combined total of 238,758 copies.[11][12][13] As of April 28, Koei Tecmo announced it had sold 280,000 copies in total.[14]

Famitsu's four reviewers awarded it consecutive scores of 8/9/9/8, which added up to an overall score of 34/40.[15]

References

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  9. ↑ http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/24/week-sales-kancolle-kai-attack-titan-street-fighter-v-take-charts/
  10. ↑ http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/02/24/japanese-sales-chart-attack-titan-outsells-street-fighter-v-ps4-remains-1st/
  11. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-02/japan-video-game-rankings-february-22-28/.99305
  12. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-16/japan-video-game-rankings-march-7-13/.99869
  13. ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-23/japan-video-game-rankings-march-14-20/.100162
  14. ↑ http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/04/28/total-sales-for-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-attack-on-titan-and-more-announced-by-koei-tecmo/
  15. ↑ Romano, Sal, 02.09.16, "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1419" (http://gematsu.com/2016/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1419). Gematsu. Accessed 20 May 2016.

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