Summary
ForMy Hero Academia’s next excursion into the gaming sphere, it could be a wise decision to take some inspiration fromOne Piece Odyssey. Of course, a major franchise such asMy Hero Academiawill always have the advantage of a built-in fanbase when it comes to a video game release. What matters is that the game itself provides an interesting and memorable experience. This not only benefits the fans, but does a great deal towards potentially growing the fanbase thanks to new players. The nextMy Hero Academiagame should follow that formula to create a truly worthwhile experience.
Unlike the manygames based onDragon Ball,My Hero Academiahas featured surprisingly few video games considering how wildly popular the series became. Most notable areMy Hero One’s Justiceand its sequel, both solid fighting games, and the more recentMy Hero Ultra Rumble, a battle royale title based on the series. Considering how many anime have been getting video game adaptations in recent years, one may have expectedMy Hero Academiato have left a bigger impact on the medium. Even with the manga ending, there’s still time for the series to put out some more games worth playing.
A My Hero Academia RPG Could Be What the Series Needs Next
An RPG Could Suit My Hero Academia Well
While few would argue against thefighting gameplay ofMy Hero One’s Justicebeing a great fit for the series, the series can do more outside of that genre.My Hero Ultra Rumbleexperiments in its own right, but the series can still go further. One game that could act as a good inspiration isOne Piece Odyssey. That game takes the action-packed world ofOne Pieceand transitions it effectively into a turn-based RPG. While this genre may sound unusual for a shonen anime with plenty of visually impressive fights, the design could prove to be a perfect fit forMy Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia’s Heroes Would be Effective in Turn-Based Combat
AMy Hero Academiagame could work with something similar toOne Piece Odyssey’s gameplay formula. InMy Hero Academia, heroes are supposed to be more than just super-strong people who fight crime. Teamwork and tactics are emphasized as a part of the job, because they need to be able to fight villains, save civilians, and limit collateral damage, often at the same time. A turn-based RPG can capture that aspect of heroes working together, letting players coordinate their chosen heroes' attacks and strategies more efficiently. Turn-based gameplay could be an excellent mirror of the wayMy Hero Academia’s heroes operate.
An RPG Could Give My Hero Academia’s Cast Proper Attention
There is another good reason to have aMy Hero AcademiaRPG. Even though theMy Hero One’s Justicegames had strong rosters, there are some characters from the series that might not fit into traditional fighters. Some characters have quirks or skillsets that are more based on support than straight-up combat. An RPG would be a perfect way to utilize those characters since healers and support characters are a longtime staple of the genre. With an RPG that lets players build their own parties, plenty ofMy Hero Academiacharacters could get the spotlight that they might not be able to get otherwise.
AMy Hero AcademiaRPG could end up as a great installment for the series' video game roster. While thehighly ambitiousDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROgives anime fans something to look forward to in the short term,My Hero Academiastill has a chance to come out with its own impressive game. An RPG would give players a chance to experience a new way to play with the familiar cast of characters. The next good opportunity forMy Hero Academiacould be to release a turn-based RPG of its own.
My Hero Academia
In My Hero Academia, Young Deku is born into a world where people commonly have something called quirks, also known as superpowers. He himself is born without any, but circumstances lead to that changing. He enrolls at the UA High School, a prestigious academy where the worlds future heroes learn how to use their powers.
