ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3

March 26, 2015
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
4.7/5.0(14,000 reviews)
ActionAdventureAction
Mixed

The overall player feedback for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 is highly polarized, with many players praising the game's engaging gameplay and nostalgia for the One Piece franchise, while an overwhelming number criticize the technical flaws of the PC port, including severe bugs, poor controller support, and frequent crashes. The common sentiment indicates a divide, where fans of the series might enjoy the game despite its issues, but new players are frequently discouraged by these problems.

About This Game

Pirate Warriors 3 is the entry that tells the story properly. Where the sequel compresses, this one walks the manga from Romance Dawn through Dressrosa at length, and its Legend Log is the fullest narrative run the series has attempted. Combat is classic ground-based musou: a large roster, long combo chains and screens filled with enemies to clear.

It is the older game and shows it, without the aerial freedom the sequel introduced and with co-op capped at two. Player reception splits sharply between fans who value the story coverage and those frustrated by the technical state of certain versions. It suits a reader working through the arcs in order rather than anyone chasing the better-playing combat.

Themes

piratefantasyepicfriendshipcomedicwarexplorationmysterious

Mechanics

real-timecombatmelee-combatcombo-systemranged-combatai-companionsparty-basedlevelingskill-treescutscenesvoice-actingstory-drivenhidden-secretscollectiblesdestructible-environment

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

The overall player feedback for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 is highly polarized, with many players praising the game's engaging gameplay and nostalgia for the One Piece franchise, while an overwhelming number criticize the technical flaws of the PC port, including severe bugs, poor controller support, and frequent crashes. The common sentiment indicates a divide, where fans of the series might enjoy the game despite its issues, but new players are frequently discouraged by these problems.

Pros

  • • Engaging and satisfying gameplay for One Piece fans
  • • Visually appealing with flashy animations
  • • Massive roster of characters and variety of movesets
  • • Good story recall for fans of the series
  • • Fun feel of overpowered musou-style combat

Cons

  • • Severe technical issues including regular crashes
  • • Poor controller support and mapping problems
  • • Repetitive gameplay and mission structure
  • • Locked to 1080p resolution with no updates
  • • Bugs that impede progression in missions

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 worth playing?
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 14,000 reviews.
Is ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 single-player or multiplayer?
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.
What platforms is ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 available on?
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 is available on PS4.
When did ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 release?
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 released on March 26, 2015.
What is ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3's age rating?
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 3 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.