Attack on Titan (video game)

Attack on Titan
Developer(s) Omega Force
Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo
Producer(s) Hisashi Koinuma
Series Attack on Titan
Platform(s) PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Microsoft Windows
Xbox One
Release date(s)
  • JP February 18, 2016
  • EU August 26, 2016[1]
  • NA August 30, 2016[2]
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 will retell key moments from the first season of the anime, in addition to new scenarios involving the key characters.[4]

Gameplay

The game's visuals will match that of the anime series. It will feature 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.[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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM - ACTION TRAILER". YouTube. KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Attack on Titan - Announcement Trailer". YouTube. KOEI TECMO AMERICA. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Miller, KK (1 December 2015). "New 'Attack on Titan' game release date announced". Japan Today. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ Sato (21 August 2015). "Koei Tecmo’s Attack On Titan Game Includes The Entire Story From The Anime". Siliconera. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  5. ↑ Barder, Ollie (20 August 2015). "Upcoming 'Attack On Titan' Game Looks A Lot Like The Anime". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ Gelmini, David (6 August 2015). "Koei to Publish New Attack on Titan Game". Dread Central. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ Barder, Ollie (6 November 2015). "'Attack On Titan' Game Gets New Trailer And Treasure Box Collector's Edition". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sato (November 26, 2015). "Attack on Titan To Release In Japan On February 2016 For PS4, PS3, And Vita". Siliconera. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  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/
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