With the second half of the final Attack on Titan season coming this winter and the recent release of the manga's ending, it looks like the franchise has finally reached its climax after more than a decade. Attack on Titan has become one of the biggest franchises in the world and unsurprisingly, has plenty of spinoffs, OVAs, and video games to go along with it.
Over the years, Attack on Titan has received a number of video game adaptations but the spinoffs developed by Omega Force remain the highlights of the franchise. The first game, titled Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom, was released in 2016 to commercial success and a sequel titled Attack on Titan 2 quickly followed in 2018. Both games cover the plot of the anime along with some original narrative twists and endings for fans to experience.
The Features of Attack on Titan 2
Although the numbering convention might be a little confusing to some fans, Attack on Titan 2 isn't really a sequel to the original Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom. While Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom covered the story from the first season of the anime, Attack on Titan 2 covers both the first and second seasons. Moreover, the DLC for Attack on Titan 2 titled The Final Battle also covers the third season and is now included together with Attack on Titan 2. Fans looking to get the entire experience won't miss anything by skipping Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom.
Attack on Titan 2 features similar gameplay mechanics to the first game as players will fight their way through large areas full of titans. In Attack on Titan 2, players can also create their own original character to fight alongside the characters from the original series. Between the combat levels, players will experience the story through cutscenes and side stories where they can strengthen their relationships with other characters. Non-combat environments such as towns have been upgraded immensely and feels much more like an RPG compared to Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom. Another unique feature to Attack on Titan 2 is the ability to play the story mode entirely in co-op mode.
Remaining Faithful to the Original Source Material
Although video game adaptations of anime series have often been underwhelming, Attack on Titan 2 is one of the rare ones that remains faithful to the source material. While the story is condensed and altered to better fit the overall experience, Attack on Titan's mangaka Hajime Isayama was involved in the development of any original story content. While the best way to experience Attack on Titan is still through the original source material, Attack on Titan 2's expansion on worldbuilding makes it perfect for fans of the series looking to learn more about the history and characters around them.
Attack on Titan 2 is exactly how a video game adaptation of the series should feel with its tight and fluid combat. The 3D maneuvering gear is implemented perfectly as players engage in fast-paced aerial battles with titans. With the introduction of new mechanics such as sneak attacks and aerial evades, Attack on Titan 2's refined combat system replicates the anime's battle scenes perfectly. Not only does Attack on Titan 2 serve as a fantastic companion to the anime series, it also faithfully expands on the worldbuilding of Attack on Titan and immerses players with its flashy combat system.
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.