Anime enthusiasts alike laughing like All Might right now. Why? Because I AM HERE!! My Hero Ultra Rumble finally has a release date.
Bandai Namco Entertainment was at the Tokyo Game Show to reveal when My Hero Ultra Rumble is coming to consoles and desktops near you and it’s soon.
According to the game’s publisher, My Hero Ultra Rumble is coming out on September 28.
Inspired by the immensely popular My Hero Academia manga and anime series, this free-to-play title is a late entry to the somehow-still-popular battle royale genre, accommodating up to 24 players in intense, quirk-filled skirmishes.
Introduced to fans in the early days of 2022, the game has since held closed beta testing on various platforms, with the Nintendo Switch being the latest addition. Apart from the Switch, the title will be accessible on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. The gameplay allows enthusiasts to step into the shoes of their favorite characters from the series, from the iconic All Might and the determined Deku to the amphibious Tsuyu “Froppy” Asui. These characters are categorized into three classes, namely assault, support, and disruption. Leveraging their innate superpowers or “Quirks”, players form teams and dive into battle.
The game’s announcement was met with joy due to the immersive battle royale mechanics it introduces. The gameplay revolves around 8 teams, each composed of 3 players, battling for dominance while harnessing the distinct abilities of various heroes and villains from the anime.
With the gameplay unveiling, Bandai Namco teased the inclusion of three new characters from the My Hero Academia universe: Eijiro Kirishima, Momo Yaoyorozu, and Ibara Shiozaki, further amplifying the roster of playable characters.
Diving deeper into the game’s mechanics, as the battle progresses, players will be confined within a shrinking arena as is usually the case with traditional battle royale dynamics. But, My Hero Ultra Rumble adds its own flavor. Players can exploit Todoroki’s ability to wield both fire and ice, utilize Momo’s talent to conjure objects, or rely on Kirishima’s rock-hard defense. Besides their Quirks, players can resort to hand-to-hand combat, a feature reminiscent of other battle royale games albeit with an anime twist.
My Hero Ultra Rumble’s long development journey, from its initial announcement to subsequent beta tests, garnered a mix of anticipation and invaluable feedback. Fans are applauding the developers for their receptiveness to suggestions, which has amplified expectations for the final release. Intriguingly, the game showcases narrative elements that aligns with later developments in the anime and manga storylines. For instance, the protagonist, Deku, is seen wielding his Blackwhip power, a skill he acquires much later in the series.
My Hero Ultra Rumble emerges during a pivotal moment for My Hero Academia, coinciding with the manga’s latest chapters. While the game itself doesn’t delve into storytelling, the nuanced gameplay elements subtly nod to the series’ narrative progression.
You could say that it’s a gamification of the ongoing “Final War Arc” that sees All for One and Shigaraki wreak havoc all over Japan.
With beta versions drawing praise from participants, My Hero Ultra Rumble has a chance to carve out a niche for itself in a crowded genre.
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