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To fell each colossal beast, you must latch onto the back of their neck, build momentum, then deliver the killing blow in one of the most viscerally satisfying attack animations in recent memory. Things get even more cathartic once the Titan-slaying begins. It may sound simple, but merely traipsing about is a pleasure. Slinging, boosting, and reeling about cities, forests and plains offers one of the most exhilarating expressions of movement the medium has manifested. Those peculiar peripherals make traversing Wings of Freedom's various battlegrounds an absolute dream. This is where Omega Force absolutely nails the Attack on Titan license.

Called the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, this device essentially turns any would-be soldier into a sword-swinging Spider-Man. To combat this, various military groups use a woefully impractical, yet comically cool accessory merging grappling hooks and jet packs. Slicing off any other limbs - including the head - will result in them simply regenerating said body part after a minute or so. Here's how it works: Titans only have one weak spot on the nape of their neck. That said, Omega Force's adaptation stays true to the source material and does an adequate job jogging one's memory and providing context for its myriad of battles.

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Those fresh to the series will likely have a hard time investing in the diverse cast, while old hats may feel let down by the dearth of new stories in this universe. Omega Force does a commendable job adding context for newcomers (and many of its cutscenes are shot-for-shot remakes from the anime), but this is definitely an abbreviated reenactment with much of the drama lost in translation. It fleshes out some background scenes - like what Levi Squad was up to during prior to the battle for Trost - and the epilogue offers a few hints at what's to come, but by and large this is an adaptation of the series' existing narrative rather than a spin-off. Yes, the source material has a 'combat system' so excruciating detailed yet patently ridiculous that it almost seems like the franchise was designed with a video game treatment in mind.įrom a storytelling perspective, Wings of Freedom is primarily a retelling of the show's first season. While the series is loved for its sharply drawn ensemble, memorable aesthetic, and elegant storytelling, there's one aspect above all that makes Attack on Titan a shoe-in for a video game adaptation: its peculiar combat system. Of course, the walls get breached as the Titans have only grown bigger, stronger, and smarter over the years. Long story short, humans have erected a few colossal walls to shield themselves from these gargantuan predators. Where they come from and what they want is intentionally vague, adding a tantalising sense of mystery. This man has no dick.įor the uninitiated, Attack on Titan is a steampunk series about a world where mankind has been living in fear of giant, naked, seemingly braindead creatures called Titans. Yet after a few hours it becomes clear that it's one of the most shallow and repetitive full-priced action games on the market today. One's initial couple of hours with the game is mesmerising in its presentation, controls, and sheer spectacle. It looks great, feels great, and sounds great. The famous Dynasty Warriors developer's latest title, Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom, is extremely appealing in moderation. Omega Force's adaptation of the popular manga and anime series, Attack on Titan, is a lot like that. Everyone agrees that what they're being served is a cut above what it truly is. Cut into glamorous looking bite-sized appetizers and served on toothpicks, they suggest a far more refined experience than they actually provide. There's a prank I like that goes as follows: a team of performers go to a classy food fair and serve the taste-testing elite takeout from McDonald's cleverly disguised as fancy hors d'oeuvres. Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't very deep, but its wonderful movement system and presentation make it exhilarating in short doses.

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