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One Piece: Grand Battle
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Bandai
Developer: Ganbarion
Genre(s): Action, Fighting
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: September 6, 2005
Summary
Ahoy there mi hearties! In a world of pirates, one man wants to become the greatest of them all: Monkey D. Luffy. Join Luffy as he sets out to sea in a rowboat, in search of "One Piece," the greatest treasure in the world. 16 playable pirates with 32 additional support characters from the TV show. 6 game play modes including Grand Battle and 2 player Versus Mode. Interactive 3D environments: pick up objects and use them to attack your opponent. 7 environments in which to battle your opponents, all faithfully recreated from the TV series. Each character has more than 20 regular moves, as well as special attacks and ultimate attacks. Unlock hidden features such as additional characters, costumes, items and mini-games. Collect items and gimmicks to power up or increase your skills. [Bandai]
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What The Critics Said
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AceGamez
A title perfect for gamers of any age. It's safe for kids as there's only animated violence and it sports a simplified control scheme, yet it has enough content and challenge to keep experienced adult gamers entertained for quite some time.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
There's enough content and replay value to keep you busy for hours -- even more if you hook up with friend. Factoring all the elements this title offers makes it a no-brainer for anyone who's wanted a fighter that's simple to play, entertaining, and offers long-term value.
Read Full Review >BonusStage
Bandai and Ganbarion hit the nail on the head making this title mimic the One Piece anime, yet placed it into a genre that allowed them to add their own flavor to the series.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
Fans of the show and gamers just looking for a personality-filled, arcade-styled game will be pleased.
Read Full Review >GamerFeed
The presentation isn't perfect, but it fits the bill, and the fighting system has more longevity than I expected. Anime fans shouldn't hesitate getting into this Grand Battle.
Read Full Review >1UP
It's a rarity for any fighting anime game to have any sort of substance, style and especially, playability. Bandai has done an exceptional job in capturing the show's trademark comedy and battles.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
It is limited in a few ways, namely in the number of characters (a total of 16 with unlocks) and the depth of the fighting system, but it is also something I can see as a great party game for groups of casual gamers of any age.
Read Full Review >IGN
A fun game marred by a lack of innovation. It looks good and sounds decent, but most of what you'll find in One Piece has been done before and done better.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Fans wil enjoy the customized in-fight dialogue between the characters. [Nov 2005, p.108]
Game Chronicles
A passable fighting game, but has nothing to recommend it to people who are not fans of its namesake anime and manga series.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
Grand Battle might be alright for two-player games, but the single-player experience is worn out in six hours or so, and I’m not sure how many people would want to jump into a tournament with this fighting system.
Read Full Review >GameShark
Only two things really let me down. First off was the combat system. The dated concept puts two players against each other while lacking the fun multiplayer options most of the other games have.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
What sets it apart from the rest, though, is the much more lighthearted and more adventurous feel it holds.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
Light on substance and heavy on style. If you're a One Piece madman who simply has to have everything to do with the series, it's not a horrible game. It's just not exceptional. As a multiplayer party game, it's good for a quick fix every once in a while.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Isaac R. gave it a9:
It's a great Game! it keeps you going for a while and it has many unlockables to boot. its cool, fan or not.
Bryan M. gave it a3:
I feel this game is good if you are a onepiece fan but even if your a anime fan don't bother buying it as it get boring after a day and causes body odour problems.
