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[StrangeRoboMemory]

Is it just me or does the art style look very similar to My Hero Academia? This is the first I've heard of this franchise.

Kind of got that vibe as well. The witch at 0:11 instantly reminded me of MHA's frog girl.

 

[PantsuJo]

Nice. Good anime.

BUT WHERE IS MY KILL LA KILL SLASHING FLASHING ACTON GAME?

 

[RetroDLC]

Eh, I don't see a western release being that much of a stretch. A western release with a PC version is more unlikely. This seems like something that'll get treated like JoJo does over here. It'll come over with no dub and maybe even be digital only.

Netflix is doing a English dub of the anime series, its popularity in the west is reason enough to warrant a fully voiced game dub, in my opinion.

 

[A Huge Battleship]

Glorious news. They're aware of LWA's western appeal, so I choose to be optimistic about seeing it over here.

 

[blamite]

Looks pretty nice visually. I've always thought Platinum would be the perfect developer for a Trigger game though.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

I'm not into the anime series but it looks nice

 

[Takao]

In Japan, it looks rather too demanding for Vita. And Unity is one more reason for it to not happen. Maybe Switch, but even then, maybe Bamco ain't so sure about this.

As for a western release, I don't see that happening, but if it did, maybe they'd add an SKU or two.

I have a sneaking suspicion most of the gameplay is going to be on a 2D plane, so I'm not sure it would really be out of reach for the handhelds. Maybe the budget is too low to afford for optimization on other platforms lol.

I think there's a good possibility for a western release, given this is a PS4 game based on a Netflix title and that might draw some more eyes to it. Probably will be a lower key launch, though, so I'd expect digital-only. Maybe they shove out a PC-port, since it's Unity, if they feel a little more optimistic.

I hope we get this in the west. I'm a bit hesitant to believe we will, but the only thing making me think we wouldn't is the fact the Ippo game didn't come over. Maybe since it's been a few years it might happen. We got stuff like Saint Seiya, so it might be possible. This also has more of a western presence than Ippo so eh, maybe.

Even though Ippo was never popular in the west, we actually used to get a lot of the PS2/Wii games in English under the Victorious Boxers name. I guess Bandai Namco didn't feel the PS3 game was good enough to breakthrough Ippo's lack of popularity.

 

[Calm Mind]

hmm.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Netflix is doing a English dub of the anime series, its popularity in the west is reason enough to warrant a fully voiced game dub, in my opinion.

I'm just guessing based off it being Namco Bandai. So I think it'd be up to them if it gets one. Though the Netflix bit does help the case somewhat for an English Dub. Would be interesting if they took enough interest to work with the same actors they have there.

 

[Ravage]

Looks amazing. Probably the best looking Unity game I've seen thus far.

 

[Takao]

Netflix is doing a English dub of the anime series, its popularity in the west is reason enough to warrant a fully voiced game dub, in my opinion.

I wouldn't expect an English dub. The only anime games Bandai Namco dubs anymore are Dragon Ball and Naruto ones after Digimon was a one and done. No Sword Art Online, no One Piece.

 

[WhateverItTakes]

But how can we win the game if we play as Akko. All her stats are -999.

Except determination!

 

[kusanagi1777]

 

[chrominance]

Watched a clip of the series (or OVA, dunno witch) on YouTube. Looks neat! I'm interested if it comes to the west.

 

[Yohane]

Looks ace. Also I know internet hates it but LWA is really good

 

[Meffer]

Looks ace. Also I know internet hates it but LWA is really good

People like it.

 

[GhostTrick]

I have a sneaking suspicion most of the gameplay is going to be on a 2D plane, so I'm not sure it would really be out of reach for the handhelds. Maybe the budget is too low to afford for optimization on other platforms lol.

I think there's a good possibility for a western release, given this is a PS4 game based on a Netflix title and that might draw some more eyes to it. Probably will be a lower key launch, though, so I'd expect digital-only. Maybe they shove out a PC-port, since it's Unity, if they feel a little more optimistic.

2D plane isn't the problem here. The Vita has a really low clocked CPU, with a low IPC. Hence why some unity games have troubles with it. And I can think Switch MAY have troubles too, especially if it's a low budget game.

 

[Mendrox]

Looks ace. Also I know internet hates it but LWA is really good

?

People like it very much even the new TV series.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Looks ace. Also I know internet hates it but LWA is really good

Why would they? It's Trigger's good series.

 

[Fisico]

Kind of got that vibe as well. The witch at 0:11 instantly reminded me of MHA's frog girl.

First LWA OVA was released one year before Boku no Hero Academia started to be pulished on Jump.

This game is pretty random and so is the fact it's announced as a PS4 exclusive, it might be released worldwide later on considering the Netflix support.

As for quality ehhh don't expect much out of it, this is your typical Bamco low budget adaptation but it does look quite good on screenshots.

 

[ArgyleReptile]

There is a suspicious lack of heroes in this Academia series...it's time will come, I'm sure of it.

Happy for the people who like this series though.

 

[poipoipoi9]

Explorable Luna Nova is my dream come true. Hoping it's good.

Looks ace. Also I know internet hates it but LWA is really good

??? Lots of people on the Internet love it.

 

[careksims]

But we were supposed to get a Kill la kill game

HOLY SHIT.... Now they need to make a KILL la KILL game after this.

I 2nd, 3rd, 4th this business. I want a Kill la Kill game!

 

[Talha]

Looks very unique, hopefully it gets localized so we can play it out here in NA, any release date set for this?

 

[Ninjimbo]

I like the show a lot. This game looks a lot like it. Pretty cool.

 

[OldMuffin]

I didn't even know I wanted this, hope bamco brings this west side!

 

[Epcott]

Game looks beautiful. I really hope this plays like a Vanillaware game (I wish it were a collaboration).

 

[ckohler]

But how can we win the game if we play as Akko. All her stats are -999.

Except determination!

A believing heart is your magic, of course.

 

[N° 2048]

Have to watch this show.

 

[kunonabi]

First LWA OVA was released one year before Boku no Hero Academia started to be pulished on Jump.

This game is pretty random and so is the fact it's announced as a PS4 exclusive, it might be released worldwide later on considering the Netflix support.

As for quality ehhh don't expect much out of it, this is your typical Bamco low budget adaptation but it does look quite good on screenshots.

Eh, Vita slowing down on releases seems about right so this being a ps4 exclusive isnt all that strange.

 

[LotusHD]

Of all the anime to get a game.... Certainly didn't expect it to be this. Well, chances are I'll like it more than its rather boring anime counterpart, so I'll keep this in mind lol

 

[SparksterMeta0]

Well... crap. Didn't expect this anime to get a game.

Looks great, too.

 

[Kouriozan]

Would play for sure, but will this be localized?

 

[Fisico]

Eh, Vita slowing down on releases seems about right so this being a ps4 exclusive isnt all that strange.

I mean I was thinking about Vita first but also Switch and/or PC (these two might come for western release, maybe), this is the kind of game that will end in the 10k range and it's known that in Japan the anime audience is still strong enough on Vita to have sales better/on par with PS4 SKU even when you give them a crappy downport

 

[Olengie]

Think Platinum would be perfect for this game. But its Bamco. Oh well

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Yes, to all the Kill La Kill talk. Really enjoyed that anime.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Think Platinum would be perfect for this game. But its Bamco. Oh well

Or they could totally mess it up who can say. Give em a chance before the platinum can do everything shtick

 

[LegendX48]

Holy shit, that looks really friggen good, nailing that art.

 

[Tank Jr.]

If Bandai Namco is on this, that gives me high hopes for a PC version later down the line.

 

[zoku88]

A believing heart is your magic, of course.

Her Yay is off the charts.

 

[Zero-ELEC]

Neat AF.

 

[cheesekao]

If Bandai Namco is on this, that gives me high hopes for a PC version later down the line.

Chances are this ain't gonna be localized at all. Seems to be the fate of all of their anime tie-in games bar the mega popular ones.

 

[PantsuJo]

Sucy confirmed best girl for this millennium, pack it up guys

 

[AmethystEnd]

Sucy confirmed best girl for this millennium, pack it up guys

I only have one thing to say, and one thing only.

Mushroom.

 

[Kthulhu]

Here's a review of the anime for anyone interested: https://youtu.be/7bH0oFypZ8Y

It's on Netflix in the US, not sure about other countries though.


Really hoping this will turn out well. I love Little Witch Academia, and could always go for some more while Netflix takes it's sweet time putting the show on it's site.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

This will be as mediocre as the TV anime.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Every screenshot has the default "trial version" watermark from Unity on the bottom right.

Ayy

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I'm surprised it's PS4-only given it's running on Unity.

Given Bandai Namco's budgets for properties with smaller audiences, I'm not convinced this will be great. One of the screenshots has a character clipping through a chair lol:

Holy shit those graphics are amazing.

 

[Nazo]

Please god, I need this to be localized so bad.

Graphics look great! It really captures the looks of the show fantastically!

 

[Qvoth]

artstyle seems great, true to the anime
gameplay though... hopefully it's not too slow paced but it seems like it's going to be like a lane defence thing rather than a beat em up
strange that this is ps4 only though