One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows
One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is a fighting video game developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Based on the manga series One-Punch Man, it was released on February 28, 2020 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Developer(s) | Spike Chunsoft |
Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
Series | One Punch Man |
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Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
The game is a 3D arena fighting game in which players do battle using teams of three characters from the One-Punch Man universe. The game features a unique "Hero Arrival" mechanic surrounding series main character, Saitama. As in the manga and anime, Saitama is invincible to everyone except himself, and is so powerful that he can defeat anyone except himself in one hit. However, if he is selected, he is always late to the fight, so he is not available for the first part of the fight, requiring the player to survive with only a two-character team until he gets there. Certain moves and techniques can reduce the amount of time until Saitama arrives. If two Saitamas fight, they can deal damage to each other, but they will not flinch. If Saitama is defeated (which can only happen at the hands of another Saitama), he runs off to go do something else instead of falling down. The game also has a "Dream Version" of Saitama, who wears pajamas and has his powers drastically reduced, so he fights like a normal character.
Characters
- Atomic Samurai
- Boros
- Carnage Kabuto
- Child Emperor
- Crablante
- Custom Hero
- Deep Sea King
- Garou (DLC)
- Genos
- Handsome Kamen Amai Mask
- Hellish Blizzard
- "Lightning Max" Max (DLC)
- Melzargard
- Metal Bat
- Metal Knight
- Mosquito Girl
- Mumen Rider
- Puri-Puri Prisoner
- Saitama
- Saitama (Dream Version)
- Silverfang
- "Snakebite" Snek
- Speed-o'-Sound Sonic
- Spring Mustachio
- Stinger
- Suiryu (DLC)
- Tank-Top Blackhole
- Tank-Top Master
- Tank-Top Tiger
- "Terrible Tornado" Tatsumaki
- Vaccine Man
- Watchdog Man (DLC)
Reception
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The game received mixed reviews from critics.
References
- "Yes, A One Punch Man Game Now Exists". GameSpot. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- Diaz, Ana (2019-08-22). "One Punch Man fighting game hilariously solves the problem of its overpowered star". Polygon. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows -- Every Character Confirmed (So Far)". GameSpot. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows - Character Trailer #2 - Gamescom 2019 - IGN, retrieved 2019-08-22
- "Saitama enters the battle in new gameplay trailer for ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS". BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- "ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS". BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- "One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Review". IGN. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Review (PS4)". Push Square. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows review: (Class) A for effort". Shacknews. Retrieved March 4, 2020.