Unleash your inner pirate and set sail for adventure in these captivating One Piece games built for fun exploration.
One Piece is, first and foremost, an action-adventure series, with one of its biggest appeals being all the colorful and unique locations that the Straw Hat Pirates get to visit and explore. This is something that many developers have tried to translate to the medium of video games, with varying levels of success.
After all, multiple One Piece games have been released since the series’ inception, but very few of them actually let players explore huge maps that are based on iconic locations from the original manga/anime. As a result, the following video games are perfect for fans who just want to enjoy some well-made exploration.
Pirate Warriors Series
One Piece has many video game subseries, with one of the most notorious and popular ones being One Piece: Pirate Warriors. These are “Musou” games that focus more on the action than the exploration, but they still let players visit some of their favorite locations from the source material, like Orange Town, Marineford, Whole Cake Château, Wano, and more.
The main goal of these games is to run around a giant battlefield while defeating massive hordes of enemies and the occasional boss characters, but players are also encouraged to freely explore the maps to find hidden paths and some collectibles. Even though exploration is not the main selling point of the Pirate Warriors games, it can be surprisingly deep, enjoyable, and relaxing at times, especially when there are no enemies around.
One Piece Odyssey
One Piece Odyssey, the most recent console video game in the franchise, is a simple but effective RPG reminiscent of classic IPs like Dragon Age or Final Fantasy. Naturally, this means that its gameplay is divided into two halves: the strategic turn-based battles and the fun overworld exploration, and they’re both very important to the overall experience.
When players are not engaging in battle, they can explore different maps and use each Straw Hat’s specific skills to unlock new areas, solve puzzles, and find items.
