![]() You’re not there to change anything about the past, though. It’s a story of the entire crew (up to a point - more on this below) working together, reminiscing, and strengthening their bonds of friendship.ĭuring the game, the crew even revisits four story arcs from One Piece’s past - the Alabasta (or Arabasta) Arc from 2001, the Water Seven Arc from 2005, the Marineford Arc from 2010, and the Dressrosa Arc from 2014 - as playable memories. One Piece Odyssey is a a love letter to fans - and to the show itself - during the 25th anniversary of One Piece. Why it doesn’t matter when Odyssey takes place So, no, One Piece Odyssey probably isn’t canon, but it does revisit canonical events… in a non-canonical way. In One Piece Odyssey, you will play through canonical events via flashback, but they’ll diverge somewhat from the established story due to the fuzzy nature of memory. They’re based on the events and use the same characters, but they don’t contribute to the overarching story. In fact, no One Piece game is considered canon. One Piece Odyssey was developed “with a direct involvement from Eiichiro Oda,” the creator of One Piece, as the official site says, but that’s doesn’t make it canon. More importantly, though, we can also figure out why it doesn't really matter.Ī quick note: We’ll be referring to the anime when talking about the timeline, since that’s more generally available and accessible. With 25 years of history, more than 1,000 episodes of the anime series, 100 volumes of the manga, 15 standalone movies, and dozens of video games (to say nothing of the upcoming live-action Netflix adaptation), the One Piece timeline is… extensive.īut we can figure out where it falls with a little effort (and a few assumptions). It's better than most other One Piece games, too - perhaps with the exception of 2019's One Piece: World Seeker) - but don't expect a JRPG masterpiece with this one.One Piece Odyssey is a JRPG celebration of all things One Piece and its 25th anniversary. What One Piece Odyssey lacks in depth and difficulty, it makes up for in ease of play, and longevity. The main missions and side quests also have you run around the same parts of the map often, which might grow tiring for some players. Aside from simple battles, there are some evident balancing issues, which usually works in your favor (like performing too powerful of a hit based on what you're up against). You can also collect memory fragments and various items to give you an edge in battles, too. Power trumps speed (and thus, deals more damage), Speed is stronger than Technique, and Technique usually bests enemies with Power. ![]() Most characters are divided into Power, Speed, or Technique groups. ![]() Battles are quite easy to win, especially when you grasp the rock-paper-scissors mechanic. Leveling up happens often, and you can engage in random skirmishes to gain experience (or accept optional challenges, such as clearing out an area of enemies before a crewmate is knocked out). While fighting, you'll quickly learn how to select attacks (based on what you're up against), plus you can freely switch out characters with someone else in your crew, and each has their own style and weapons. On the audio front, the game boasts an impressive orchestral music, too. Visually, it's probably the best-looking One Piece game to date, with imaginative monsters and attractive set pieces. It legit feels like a One Piece game with a heavy emphasis on fighting. ![]() It doesn't feel like it's an action-RPG awkwardly "shoe-horned" into the One Piece universe. One Piece Odyssey will appeal to One Piece fans, who will eat up the many hours of dialog (in Japanese, with English subtitles) between the Straw Hat Crew, when they're not battling. ![]() This is a fun but flawed RPG (role-playing game). ![]()
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