Attack on Titan (video game)
{{Short description|Action video game based on the Attack on Titan franchise}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Attack on Titan
| image = Attack on Titan decalless cover art.jpg
| developer = Omega Force
| publisher = Koei Tecmo
| director = Tomoyuki Kitamura
| producer = Hisashi Koinuma
| designer = Kotaro Hirata
| programmer = Eita Karasawa
| writer = Ryohei Hayashi
| composer = {{Unbulleted list|Shinichiro Nakamura|Yugen Umemura|Junya Ishiguro}}
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|PlayStation 3|PlayStation 4|PlayStation Vita|Windows|Xbox One}}
| series = Attack on Titan
| released = {{Video game release|JP|February 18, 2016 (exc. PC, Xbox)|PAL|August 26, 2016|NA|August 30, 2016}}Windows{{vgrelease|WW|August 26, 2016}}
| genre = Action, hack and slash
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
{{Nihongo|Attack on Titan|進撃の巨人|Shingeki no Kyojin|lead=yes}}, known in PAL regions as A.O.T.: Wings of Freedom,{{cite web|title=A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM - ACTION TRAILER|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwjIyGEavl8|website=YouTube| date=7 April 2016 |publisher=KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.|access-date=April 7, 2016}} is an action hack and slash video game based on the animated series Attack on Titan, which is based on the 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.{{cite web | url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/new-attack-on-titan-game-release-date-announced | title = New 'Attack on Titan' game release date announced| first = KK | last = Miller | work = Japan Today | date = December 1, 2015 | access-date = December 3, 2015 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-12-25/koei-tecmo-attack-on-titan-game-battle-system-videos-streamed/.96937 | title=Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan Game's Battle System Videos Streamed | publisher=Anime News Network | date=December 26, 2015 | access-date=January 6, 2020}} On April 7, Koei Tecmo announced a Western release in North America and Europe for August 2016. Windows and Xbox One versions were also revealed.{{cite web|title=Attack on Titan - Announcement Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE00fqbUIyw|website=YouTube| date=7 April 2016 |publisher=KOEI TECMO AMERICA|access-date=April 7, 2016}} On March 20, 2018, Attack on Titan 2, the game's sequel, was released worldwide.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2017/08/koei-tecmo-omega-force-announce-attack-titan-2|title = Koei Tecmo and Omega Force announce Attack on Titan 2|first = Sal|last = Romano|work = Gematsu | date = August 21, 2017 | access-date = August 21, 2017 }}
Gameplay
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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.{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/08/20/upcoming-attack-on-titan-game-looks-a-lot-like-the-anime/ | title = Upcoming 'Attack On Titan' Game Looks A Lot Like The Anime
| first = Ollie | last = Barder | work = Forbes | date = August 20, 2015 | access-date = December 3, 2015 }}
The game features ten playable characters.{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-01-01/koei-tecmo-attack-on-titan-game-will-have-10-playable-characters/.97131 | title=Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan Game Will Have 10 Playable Characters | publisher=Anime News Network | date=January 2, 2016 | access-date=January 6, 2020}} Initially, only three can be selected. But as players progress through Attack (story) mode, more characters are unlocked. These characters include Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Jean Kirschtein, Connie Springer, Sasha Braus, Krista Lenz, Levi, Zoë Hange, and Erwin Smith.
Attack Mode is divided into two parts: the main campaign and survey missions. The main campaign allows you to play through the original story of Attack on Titan, with an epilogue featuring extra battles based on the manga. You can upgrade your equipment, create new weapons, and purchase a war horse to use on the battlefield from your home base.
To access more chapters of the epilogue, you need to complete survey missions and finish side quests from characters in the home base. Completing these missions rewards you with EXP for playable characters, materials for upgrading, and other extras in the gallery.{{Cite web |title=Walkthrough - Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom Wiki Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/attack-on-titan-wings-of-freedom/Walkthrough |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=IGN |date=7 April 2016 |language=en}}
Plot
The game retells key moments from the Attack on Titan manga (chapters 1 through 33), which are also covered by the first season of the anime series, in addition to new scenarios involving the key characters.{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/08/21/koei-tecmos-attack-on-titan-game-includes-the-entire-story-from-the-anime/|title=Koei Tecmo's Attack On Titan Game Includes The Entire Story From The Anime|last=Sato|work=Siliconera|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=December 3, 2015}}
In 845, when Eren was just 10 years old, the "Colossal Titan" suddenly appeared. Large enough to breach the Wall, it allowed other Titans to rampage through the city. One of them ate Carla, Eren's mother. With the so-called "Armored Titan" now preventing access, Wall Maria was abandoned and humanity were forced to fall back to Wall Rose. Having lost his family, his home and his dreams, Eren swore revenge on the Titans. Aiming to become a member of the Scout Regiment, he joined the "104th Cadet Corps."
Five years after Eren enlisted, the "Colossal Titan" suddenly appeared again. Eren tried to fight it alone but failed to defeat it. He returned to headquarters and then takes a squad out himself, but the mission was a failure with Eren suffering a terrible injury to his leg and many soldiers being killed. When Armin was about to be eaten by a Titan, Eren sacrifices his life to save him. Immediately before the Trost District Wall was destroyed by the Colossal Titan, elite members of the Scout Regiment were on a mission outside the Wall. The principal role of the Scout Regiment was to scout beyond the Wall, seeking a way to take back Wall Maria which was lost 5 years previously. Setting up supply bases in destroyed towns and villages, they sought to secure a route for a large force to make their way to the Shiganshina District, where the Wall was destroyed. Fighting with the Titans outside the wall as they go, they sought to secure the route while making new discoveries along the way.
The brave resistance offered by the Garrison Regiment, combined with the return of the Scout Regiment, was enough to keep Wall Rose safe from the Titans. Within the Walls, however, the same chaos descended as was experienced when Wall Maria was lost 5 years previously. Not only has the Colossal Titan attacked humanity again, but the damaged Wall has been repaired - unbelievably - by the "power of the Titans." Is Eren an ally for humanity or just another enemy? As the debate continues within the Walls, the Scout Regiment - newly joined by Eren - begin their 57th mission to the outside world.{{Cite web|url=http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/attackontitan/drama.html|title=Attack on Titan|website=Attack on Titan Official Site|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-15}}
Development
The game was published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Omega Force, and was first announced at Gamescom.{{ cite web | url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/117363/koei-publish-new-attack-titan-game/ | title = Koei to Publish New Attack on Titan Game | first = David | last = Gelmini | work = Dread Central | date = August 6, 2015 | access-date = December 3, 2015 }} A new trailer was unveiled on November 6, 2015, in addition to details about the Collector's Edition.{{ cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/11/06/attack-on-titan-game-gets-new-trailer-and-treasure-box-collectors-edition/ | title = 'Attack On Titan' Game Gets New Trailer And Treasure Box Collector's Edition| first = Ollie | last = Barder | work = Forbes | date = 6 November 2015 | access-date = December 3, 2015 }} It was released for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita in Japan.{{ cite web | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/11/26/attack-on-titan-to-release-in-japan-on-february-2016-for-ps4-ps3-and-vita/ | title = Attack on Titan To Release In Japan On February 2016 For PS4, PS3, And Vita| last = Sato | work = Siliconera | date = November 26, 2015 | access-date = December 3, 2015 }} Subsequent versions for Windows and Xbox One were announced following its Western announcement by Koei Tecmo. Initially the English voice cast were going to record dialogue, however the budget would not allow for this.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PS4: 74/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/attack-on-titan/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=Attack on Titan for Playstation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=May 30, 2021}}
XONE: 77/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/attack-on-titan/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|title=Attack on Titan for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=May 30, 2021}}
| GSpot = 6/10{{cite web |last=Corriea |first=Ray |date=August 26, 2016 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/attack-on-titan-review/1900-6416501/ |title=Attack on Titan Review |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=February 25, 2017}}
| IGN = 7.3/10{{cite web |last=Sanchez |first=Miranda |date=August 26, 2016 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/26/attack-on-titan-review |title=Attack on Titan Review |publisher=IGN |access-date=February 25, 2017}}
| OPMUK = 7/10
| Destruct = 8/10{{cite web |last=Carter|first=Chris |date=August 26, 2016 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-attack-on-titan-379318.phtml |title=Review: Attack on Titan |publisher=Destructoid |access-date=May 30, 2021}}
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Attack on Titan sold approximately 150,682 copies in its first week in Japan,{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/24/week-sales-kancolle-kai-attack-titan-street-fighter-v-take-charts/ |title=This Week In Sales: KanColle Kai, Attack on Titan, Street Fighter V Take Over The Charts - Siliconera |website=www.siliconera.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227035100/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/24/week-sales-kancolle-kai-attack-titan-street-fighter-v-take-charts |archive-date=2016-02-27}} outselling Street Fighter V during that week.{{Cite web|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/02/24/japanese-sales-chart-attack-titan-outsells-street-fighter-v-ps4-remains-1st/|title=Japanese Sales Chart: Attack on Titan Outsells Street Fighter V, PS4 Remains in 1st|date=24 February 2016}} As of April 28, Koei Tecmo announced it had sold 280,000 copies in total in Japan.{{cite web| url = http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/04/28/total-sales-for-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-attack-on-titan-and-more-announced-by-koei-tecmo/| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160429121258/http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/04/28/total-sales-for-dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-attack-on-titan-and-more-announced-by-koei-tecmo/| archive-date = 2016-04-29| title = Total Sales for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, Attack on Titan and More Announced by Koei Tecmo {{!}} DualShockers}} As of Koei Tecmo's 2016/17 FY report, the game has sold in 350,000 copies in the West and a cumulative 700,000 copies worldwide.
Attack on Titan received generally positive reviews. Famitsu{{'s}} four reviewers awarded it consecutive scores of 8/9/9/8, which added up to an overall score of 34/40.{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=February 9, 2016 |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1419|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1419 (PS4) |publisher=Gematsu|access-date=February 25, 2017}} PlayStation LifeStyle awarded it a score of 8.0 out of 10, saying "Attack on Titan is an excellent example of a passion project made right."{{cite web |last=Wood |first=Chandler |date=August 26, 2016 |url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/26/attack-on-titan-ps4-review-licensed-to-kill-ps4/ |title=Attack on Titan Review – Licensed to Kill (PS4)|access-date=February 25, 2017}} However, in other places, it got mixed reviews.
Sequel
A sequel, Attack on Titan 2, was announced in August 2017 and was released in March 2018.{{cite web|title=Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan 2 launches March 2018 in North America and Europe|url=http://gematsu.com/2017/10/koei-tecmo-attack-titan-2-launches-march-2018-north-america-europe|last=Romano|first=Sal|work=Gematsu|date=October 24, 2017|access-date=February 10, 2018}}
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