One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition has officially dropped anchor on the Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a trove of content and the celebrated antics of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Developed by the seasoned Japanese studio Ganbarion and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this brawler first debuted on the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 before making its way to multiple platforms including Wii U and PlayStation systems.
Now, nearly five years after its original launch and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Eiichiro Oda’s world-renowned manga, the Deluxe Edition makes its way to Nintendo's hybrid console, bundled with over 40 pieces of downloadable content. Bandai Namco Entertainment has kept the Nintendo Switch lineup bustling with major releases in recent weeks, including their in-house fighter Pokkén Tournament DX and the Dimps-developed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
With One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, the publisher continues its tradition of bringing beloved anime franchises to gamers worldwide, now with enhanced visuals and performance tailored for the Switch hardware. Unique among licensed anime games, One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition features an original, game-exclusive storyline with significant involvement from series creator Eiichiro Oda.
Oda personally designed the main antagonist Patrick "Red Count" Redfield—a sinister pirate with a chilling grin—and his mystical companion Pato, a tanooki with the power to conjure objects from doodled leaves.
The game’s story unfolds as Monkey D.
Luffy and crew find themselves in Trans Town, a central hub for upgrades, item management, and mission selection. Gameplay centers around 3D platform brawling, with players selecting members of the Straw Hat crew such as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Sanji.
Each character boasts unique attacks, although the combo system lacks depth, offering only a handful of move variations and little progression in terms of unlocking new abilities.
Notably, the game's "Word" system provides passive bonuses to experience points and combat stats, breaking some of the genre's repetitiveness and introducing strategic elements. Despite these core gameplay limitations, the Deluxe Edition shines in presentation.
The visuals are vibrant, sporting a clean 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second in docked mode and 720p 60 fps while undocked.
The action is supported by sharp writing that brings the quirky personalities of Luffy and his crew to life, while boss fights and character animations remain faithful to the anime’s iconic style. Multiplayer is easily accessible, allowing for local co-op with shared Joy-Con controls.
This drop-in, drop-out functionality is welcome, though some restrictions on the second player dampen the experience—such as a lack of individual health bars and a split-screen mode that can be challenging in Tabletop mode. All previously released DLC is included in the Deluxe Edition, amassing extra costumes, side quests, and even a Coliseum mode where players can climb the pirate ranks in single battles or horde encounters.
This comprehensive content package ensures substantial replayability and value for fans. However, camera controls can be problematic, often auto-centering awkwardly and disrupting gameplay flow, an issue that persists despite the transition to more powerful hardware.
While a quick shake of the Joy-Con attempts to correct the angle, a more refined camera system would have been a welcome improvement in a re-release. In summary, One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch stands as a vibrant, content-packed tribute to one of manga’s most beloved universes.
While repetitive combat and awkward camera control prevent it from reaching its full potential, the game remains a colorful, accessible brawler with much to offer fans of the anime, long-time gamers, and multiplayer enthusiasts alike.
Developed by the seasoned Japanese studio Ganbarion and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this brawler first debuted on the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 before making its way to multiple platforms including Wii U and PlayStation systems.
Now, nearly five years after its original launch and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Eiichiro Oda’s world-renowned manga, the Deluxe Edition makes its way to Nintendo's hybrid console, bundled with over 40 pieces of downloadable content. Bandai Namco Entertainment has kept the Nintendo Switch lineup bustling with major releases in recent weeks, including their in-house fighter Pokkén Tournament DX and the Dimps-developed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
With One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, the publisher continues its tradition of bringing beloved anime franchises to gamers worldwide, now with enhanced visuals and performance tailored for the Switch hardware. Unique among licensed anime games, One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition features an original, game-exclusive storyline with significant involvement from series creator Eiichiro Oda.
Oda personally designed the main antagonist Patrick "Red Count" Redfield—a sinister pirate with a chilling grin—and his mystical companion Pato, a tanooki with the power to conjure objects from doodled leaves.
The game’s story unfolds as Monkey D.
Luffy and crew find themselves in Trans Town, a central hub for upgrades, item management, and mission selection. Gameplay centers around 3D platform brawling, with players selecting members of the Straw Hat crew such as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Sanji.
Each character boasts unique attacks, although the combo system lacks depth, offering only a handful of move variations and little progression in terms of unlocking new abilities.
Notably, the game's "Word" system provides passive bonuses to experience points and combat stats, breaking some of the genre's repetitiveness and introducing strategic elements. Despite these core gameplay limitations, the Deluxe Edition shines in presentation.
The visuals are vibrant, sporting a clean 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second in docked mode and 720p 60 fps while undocked.
The action is supported by sharp writing that brings the quirky personalities of Luffy and his crew to life, while boss fights and character animations remain faithful to the anime’s iconic style. Multiplayer is easily accessible, allowing for local co-op with shared Joy-Con controls.
This drop-in, drop-out functionality is welcome, though some restrictions on the second player dampen the experience—such as a lack of individual health bars and a split-screen mode that can be challenging in Tabletop mode. All previously released DLC is included in the Deluxe Edition, amassing extra costumes, side quests, and even a Coliseum mode where players can climb the pirate ranks in single battles or horde encounters.
This comprehensive content package ensures substantial replayability and value for fans. However, camera controls can be problematic, often auto-centering awkwardly and disrupting gameplay flow, an issue that persists despite the transition to more powerful hardware.
While a quick shake of the Joy-Con attempts to correct the angle, a more refined camera system would have been a welcome improvement in a re-release. In summary, One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch stands as a vibrant, content-packed tribute to one of manga’s most beloved universes.
While repetitive combat and awkward camera control prevent it from reaching its full potential, the game remains a colorful, accessible brawler with much to offer fans of the anime, long-time gamers, and multiplayer enthusiasts alike.
