Accel World VS. Sword Art Online coming west

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online coming west this summer[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 41 comments.

Digital-only in North America.

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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online is coming to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in North America and Europe this summer, Bandai Namco announced. In North America, it will be digital-only on both systems. In Europe, the PlayStation 4 version will have a physical release.




It should be noted that Bandai Namco’s press FTP contains a Steam box art for the game, which we’ve added in our gallery below, though the press release or trailer makes no mention of a PC version.





We’ve e-mailed Bandai Namco for clarity and are awaiting a response.
Here’s an overview of the Artdink-developed action RPG, via Bandai Namco:

About
Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location. Players from both groups come together in a war of the worlds where the strongest Burst Linkers and ALO Players are on a mission to save Yui from the hands of Personna Babel.
Features

• Welcome to the Accelerated World – Cult classic anime series Accel World comes to the West, featuring a large roster of characters from the anime and novel series.
• Take to the Skies – Featuring the fairy flight mechanic of Alfheim Online, players can experience the freedom of fl ight and aerial combat.
• Original Story from the Master of Technology Fantasy – Worlds collide as characters from two of Reki Kawahara’s award winning series’ come together on a journey through time to save Yui in a completely original story.
• The Best of Both Worlds – Combine powers and leverage strengths as you build 3 man teams with your favorite characters from both Accel World (Acceleration/Special Techniques) and Sword Art Online (Flight/Magic)!
• Unite for the Fight – Team up with your friends or challenge your rivals in fierce online multiplayer featuring multiple modes supporting up to 4P.

Watch a new trailer below.

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nice!!

but sucks it's digital only in NA.

 

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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online Adds Accel Assault Versions For Kuroyukihime And Chiyuri. January 26, 2017 . 3:00am

Bandai Namco revealed that their upcoming crossover PS4 and PS Vita title, Accel World vs. Sword Art Online, is getting “Accel Assault Versions” for Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri.

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Bandai Namco revealed that their upcoming crossover PS4 and PS Vita title, Accel World vs. Sword Art Online, is getting “Accel Assault Versions” for Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri. [Thanks, Game Jouhou.]

To give you a little bit of info, “Accel Assault” is the name of a game that was created before Brain Burst, but is a similar type of game. It was featured in the Accel World OVA, where we got to see different forms of Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri, that we’ll also see in Accel World vs. Sword Art Online.

Accel World vs. Sword Art Online releases in Japan on March 16, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Check out our previous report for a look at plenty of footage of the game from Taipei Game Show 2017.

Read more stories about Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight & PlayStation 4 & PlayStation Vita on Siliconera.​

source: Siliconera

 

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online third trailer[/FONT]
Published 1 min ago. 0 comments.

Another look following the game's western announcement.

Bandai Namco has released the third Japanese trailer for Accel World VS. Sword Art Online.


The action RPG sees the worlds of Accel World and Sword Art Online unite on a mission to save Sword Art Online character Yui from the hands of the Personna Babel. A large roster of characters from both series will be playable.


Accel World VS Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.
Watch the trailer below.


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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online Shows Accel Assault Forms, And Character Event CG . February 2, 2017 . 5:30am

Bandai Namco shared the latest on Accel World vs. Sword Art Online with plenty of new screenshots showing Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri’s Accel Assault forms, character CG scenes, special skills, and more.

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Bandai Namco shared the latest on Accel World vs. Sword Art Online with plenty of new screenshots showing Kuroyukihime and Chiyuri’s Accel Assault forms, character CG scenes, special skills, and more.

First, here’s a look at some new areas:

Snowy Mountains

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Ghost Ship

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Kuroyukihime “Accel Assault” Ver.​

Chiyuri “Accel Assault” Ver.​

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Fallowing all that

Next up, here’s a look at some sub-scenario event CGs featuring various characters.





A monster blew itself up using a self-destruct attack and also blew up Leafa’s clothing while at it.







Kirito and Asuna enjoying the nice atmosphere while out in the field.





Haruyuki just before stuffing his face with Chiyuri’s cooking.​

Asuna, Chiyuri, Haruyuki, and Takumu enjoying lunch together.







Kirito is shown upside down after being grabbed by the ivy of plant monster. Silica tries to help but…


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In Accel World vs. Sword Art online, the GS (Ground-Sky) Active Change Battle will put you in teams of three and you’ll get to switch between the party characters in real-time. Not only can you use this system to switch characters, but you can do it in the middle of an attack and follow up with the switched character for a combo. Doing so vastly increases the damage, so the game rewards you for switching out more often than not.
Sword Art Online characters are able to fly, use Sword Skill, and magic. Meanwhile, Accel World characters have superhuman jumps, special attacks, and Incarnate Slo;;s/
Here’s an example of some of the special moves from both worlds:
Kirito





[Sword Skill] Cygnus Onslaught – Uses two swords to slice up enemies.
Asuna

[Sword Skill] Shooting Star – Uses all of her power for a mighty thrust attack.​

 

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Done

Silver Crow



[Incarnate Skill] Laser Lance – Concentrates energy on his palms and launches a powerful beam of light from a distance.
Black Lotus

[Special Attack] Death by Barrage– Using the blade on her leg, she delivers 100 kick slashes in rapid succession.
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight releases in Japan on March 16, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The game releases in North America and Europe in Summer 2017.

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online first PS Vita gameplay[/FONT]
Published 3 hours ago. 4 comments.

Four minutes of footage.

Bandai Namco debuted the first footage from the PS Vita version of Accel World VS.


Sword Art Online during a live stream yesterday.
The action RPG sees the worlds of Accel World and Sword Art Online cross-over and its characters come together on a mission to save Sword Art Online‘s Yui from the hands of the Personna Babel. A large roster of characters from both series will be playable.




Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.


Watch the footage below (from 1:00:45 to 1:04:57).



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There’s also plenty of other PlayStation 4 footage in there to be seen, including a look at the “Accel Assault” Ver. costume for Kuroyukihime.






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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online has a Season Pass[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 16 comments.

Includes three add-ons with new dungeon, characters, and costumes.

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A downloadable content Season Pass for Accel World VS.


Sword Art Online is now available for pre-order for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on the Japanese PlayStation Store for 2,800 yen (approx. $24 USD).


The Season Pass will grant access to the following downloadable content, all listed as due out in Japan in 2017:

• “Castaway from a Different World” (tentative) – Includes a new dungeon and three new playable characters.
• “DLC Title TBA” – Includes one new playable character.
• “DLC Title TBA” – Includes private swimsuits for Asuna, Leafa, and Sinon.

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.



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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online DLC Brings A King Oberon Fight And Bikini Costumes. February 13, 2017 . 4:00am

Accel World vs. Sword Art Online DLC brings back that jerk Sugou Nobuyuki, a.k.a. Fairy King Oberon, swimsuit costumes for Asuna, Sinon, Leafa. A familiar face is also making a return via DLC.

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Bandai Namco shared some details on a few DLC that will be available in Accel World vs. Sword Art Online’s Season Pass or through separate purchases.
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First, is a major DLC called “Castaway from a Different World.” It’s about Sugou Nobuyuki, also known as Fairy King Oberon, appearing in the world and you’ll need to team up with Accel World and Sword Art Online characters to take on this powerful boss. You can also recruit him by meeting certain conditions, if you like having jerks in your party.

This DLC will be available as a separate purchase for 2,000 yen for those without the Season Pass. Bandai Namco will share more info on other additional characters that will be revealed on a later date. Those will be available for 500 yen each.

There will also be “Knights of the Blood” costumes to bring back some memories of Aincrad.

Speaking of costumes, here’s a look at the Youth Swimsuit Costumes “Etoile” for Asuna, Sinon, and Leafa:​

These will also be a part of the Season Pass, but you can get them for 300 yen each.
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This isn’t part of the Season Pass, but starting February 16, fans will be able to get Accel World and Sword Art Online character avatars via the Japanese PlayStation Store for free.

Additionally, Sachi, who will be available as a DLC character via first-print bonus will also come in an “ALO version” for 500 yen. Here’s a look at Kirito’s OG waifu:
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Check out our previous report for a look at more of the game’s world, Accel Assault forms, character event CG, and more.

Accel World vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight releases in Japan on March 16, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The game releases in North America and Europe in Summer 2017.

Read more stories about Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight & PlayStation 4 & PlayStation Vita on Siliconera.​

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online adds Yuna from Sword Art Online movie as first-print bonus in Japan[/FONT]
Published 22 hours ago. 27 comments.

44 total playable characters with Season Pass.




First-print copies of Accel World VS. Sword Art Online in Japan will include Yuna from Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale as a playable character, Bandai Namco announced.


This is in addition to the previously announced “Sachi ALO Ver.” bonus character and Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale Kirito and Asuna costumes.


The company also confirmed the game’s total amount of playable characters:

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• Base game – 38 playable characters
• With pre-order bonuses – 40 playable characters
• With Season Pass – 44 playable characters

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.






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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online details Desert area, town facilities, multiplayer, more characters[/FONT]
Published 13 hours ago. 13 comments.

Blood Leopard, Klein, Yellow Radio, Agil, and more.



Bandai Namco has released new Accel World VS. Sword Art Online information and screenshots detailing a new Desert area, the base town facilities, multiplayer, and more characters.
Get the information below.

■ New Stages


Desert
The light of the bewitching moon shines down onto the desert of the night.



The places where the moonlight has encroached have become crystallized. And further into the magical scenery, mysterious structures lie in wait.

■ Base City: The Floating City of Ryne
The accelerated world of Brain Burst has encroached on the virtual world of ALfheim Online.



In The Floating City of Ryne, which acts as your base, the effects of the accelerated and virtual worlds crossing can be seen.




Facilities Useful to Your Adventure


The accelerated world has encroached on the virtual world. In order to set forth into this dangerous world, preparations are a must.



In The Floating City of Ryne, you’ll find facilities to provide you with all the weapons and tools necessary for your adventure.

Blacksmith Space
You can upgrade your weapons at the Blacksmith Space.



Is it open for anyone to use?

There doesn’t seem to be a blacksmith inside…

Materials Shop

The Materials Shop deals in items that can be used to upgrade your weapons.



You may want to stop by every so often as you aim to make the strongest weapon.

Inscription Stone Shop


Similar to how the Sword Art Online team fights while switching weapons and armor, the Accel World team equips Inscription Stones and Enhanced Armaments to increase their stats.



The Inscription Stone shop deals in Inscription Stones and Enhanced Armaments, which can be equipped to the Accel World team.

Armor Shop
While Sword Art Online characters can’t equip Inscription Stones, they can equip weapons and armor.



Come here to find your favorite equipment.

Tools Shop
Here you’ll find a collection of useful recovery items to take along each time you set out on an adventure.



Stop by before heading into battle.

Stories Also Begin Here


By talking to your friends in the city, new stories will begin.
—If you talk to Klein, who’s hanging around town, a sub-event will begin.

You can discover unexpected sides to your friends through these events.

—Depending on the content of the event, you might also set out on an adventure together.

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■ Multiplayer
Multiplayer offers various modes.

Duel
A one-on-one battle against another player. Win the battle by dominating in strategy.

Extra Quest

Take on a quest with a full party of players. Cooperate to overcome powerful, large-scale monsters.

Team Battle
A four-versus-four team battle. Divvy up your roles and work together using concentrated attacks to attain victory.

■ Characters


Blood Leopard
Sub-master of the Red Legion “Prominence.” Her real name is Mihaya Kakei.


While she is of the Red color family, she excels in close-range combat. She possesses the ability to shape shift into a leopard.



She is friends with her Legion’s master Yuniko (Scarlet Rain) in real life.

Yellow Radio
One of the Kings of Pure Color. The Yellow King. The master of “Crypt Cosmic Circus,” one of the great Legions in the world of Brain Burst.



An hallucination attack specialist, which is the ultimate ability of the Yellow family.

Blue Knight
One of the Kings of Pure Color. The Blue King. The master of Leonids, one of the seven great Legions.



Within his Big Dipper Armament, “Alpha,” he possesses the great sword “The Impulse.” He possesses “Pain Killer” and “Unlimited Driving Force” as abilities.

Green Grandee
One of the Kings of Pure Color. The Green King. The master of Great Wall, one of the seven great Legions. One of the Big Dipper Armaments, “Gamma,” who possesses the great shield “The Strife.” His nickname is “Invulnerable.”

Purple Thorn
One of the Kings of Pure Color. The Purple King. The master of Auroral Oval, one of the seven great legions. One of the Big Dipper Armaments who possesses the staff “The Tempest.” Her nickname is “Empress Voltage.”

Klein
One of the survivors of the Sword Art Online incident. He meets and befriends Kirito for the first time in Sword Art Online. He easily gets carried away, but during the Sword Art Online incident he pulled along his friends as leader of the Fuurinkazan guild, and is in fact a man of principle. He is a reliable friend who fights using his katana. His ALfheim Online race is Salamander.

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Agil

One of the survivors of the Sword Art Online incident. During the Sword Art Online incident, he supported players as a shopkeeper. He is an old friend of Kirito and Klein. A giant with a shaved head, he fights using a two-handed axe. His ALfheim Online race is Gnome.

Sachi (First-Print Bonus Character)
In Sword Art Online, which became a death game, she was the lone female member of the Moonlit Black Cats guild, which Kirito joined for a short time. She fights using a two-handed spear.

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 16 in Japan, and this summer in North America and Europe.




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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online launches July 7 in the Americas and Europe[/FONT]
Published 1 day ago. 55 comments.

Artdink-developed action RPG dated.

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in the Americas and EThe game will be digital-only in the Americas, and have a PlayStation 4 physical release in Europe. on July 7, Bandai Namco announced.







In the Americas, a limited time digital launch edition of the game will also be available. It will include two exclusive downloadable content packs, detailed below:

• Ordinal Scale Pack
  • Yuna — Playable Character
  • Ordinal Scale Costumes
• SAO Origins Pack
  • Sachi — Playable Character
  • GGO Avatar Costume — Kirito and Sinon
  • Knight of the Blood Oath Costume
  • Fairy Dance Avatar Costume — Kirito

Here’s an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

About


Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location. Players from both groups come together in a war of the worlds where the strongest Burst Linkers and ALO Players are on a mission to save Yui from the hands of Personna Babel.




Features

• Welcome to the Accelerated World – Cult classic anime series Accel World comes to the West, featuring a large roster of characters from the anime and novel series.

• Take to the Skies – Featuring the fairy flight mechanic of Alfheim Online, players can experience the freedom of flight and aerial combat.

• Original Story from the Master of Technology
  

• Fantasy – Worlds collide as characters from two of Reki Kawahara’s award winning series’ come together on a journey through time to save Yui in a completely original story.

• The Best of Both Worlds – Combine powers and leverage strengths as you build 3 man teams with your favorite characters from both Accel World (Acceleration/Special Techniques) and Sword Art Online (Flight/Magic)!

• Unite for the Fight – Team up with your friends or challenge your rivals in fierce online multiplayer featuring multiple modes supporting up to 4P.

Watch a new trailer below.

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this is digital only??

sigh..........

 

[zenith16]

this is digital only??

sigh..........

hmm this is where Ebay come in handy and you should get the english Europe version . or have a retailer do that for ya.

 

[X Knight]

hmm this is where Ebay come in handy and you should get the english Europe version . or have a retailer do that for ya.

nah. I'll pass.

if it's digital only, then I'll wait for a good digital sale and get it then if it still interests me.

I do like both respective anime, but I'd have to see more of the game to judge the game itself.

 

[zenith16]

nah. I'll pass.

if it's digital only, then I'll wait for a good digital sale and get it then if it still interests me.

I do like both respective anime, but I'd have to see more of the game to judge the game itself.

hmmm well things are subject to change so this might have physical version one day . oh the second season of tale of anime is out and so is chaos child and the second season Asterisk war: Academy Battle City that was psvita game last year yeah most of these are games the latter two about super powered kids similar to mutants too.

 

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online DLC ‘Castaway from a Different World’, version 2.00 update launch July 7 in Japan[/FONT]
Published 5 hours ago. 9 comments.

Persona Vabel, Heathcliff, and Graphite Edge also due out in July.

The “Castaway from a Different World” downloadable content for Accel World VS. Sword Art Online will launch on July 7 in Japan for 2,000 yen alongside the Persona Vabel character add-on and a free 2.00 update, Bandai Namco announced.




Additionally, Heathcliff and Graphite Edge will be added as playable characters via paid downloadable content in July.
Here are the details:

Castaway from a Different World DLC (2,000 yen)

• Additional Playable Characters – Alice, Eugeo, and Oberon.
• New Dungeon: “Labyrinth of Infinite Change” – An infinite dungeon that changes randomly. It supports up to 16 players in multiplayer. Even without purchasing this downloadable content, you will be able to play part of this dungeon.
• New PvP Quests: “Assault Mission” – A player-versus-player-versus dungeon boss three-way battle. Unlocked by clearing 10 floors, 20 floors, and 30 floors of the Labyrinth of Infinite Change. Even without purchasing this downloadable content, you will be able to play part of these quests.
• Two additional Extra Missions.
• Side Episodes: “Childhood; Childhood Friend,” “Cavalier; Knight,” and “Significant; Beloved.”
• Implementation of Rank 11 and 12 Weapons

2.00 Update (free)

• Parameter cap limit has been raised from Level 11000 to Level 1200
• Items set with “Set Item” will not disappear from the slot even if the amount of that item in your possession becomes zero
• A materials shop will be added next to the smithing space after clearing Episode 16 of the main scenario
• The icon display for subjugation targets during Challenge Quests is now the same as subjugation targets for Sudden Quests
• In dungeons, an icon will indicate where the boss is on the map
• Random parameters have been put into “Time Stones,” which are used for Duel Avatars
• The attack power of a one-handed sword equipped as a dual swords user’s sub-weapon is now displayed in the character’s status
• Compliance of allies in the dungeon has been adjusted
• Ability to play some of the new dungeon “Labyrinth of Infinite Change” (accessible via the transition gate in the The Floating City of Ryne after clearing Episode 16 of the main scenario)
• Ability to play some of the new PvP quests “Assault Mission” (accessible after clearing 10 floors of the Labyrinth of Infinite Change)

Playable Character DLC (paid)

• Persona Vabel (500 yen) – July 7
• Heathcliff (500 yen) – July
• Graphite Edge (500 yen) – July

Accel World VS. Sword Art Online is available now for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Japan, and will launch in North America and Europe on July 7. In Europe, the PlayStation 4 version will be released at retail.


Watch a trailer for the new content below.


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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online Takes The Focus Off Of Kirito. July 13, 2017 . 12:00pm

Accel World vs. Sword Art Online can feel like it encourages players to build teams featuring characters from both series and experience sub-events that offer looks at everyone’s personalities, instead of feeling like a game that focuses on Kirito and what he’s going through.

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You get accustomed to certain things in Sword Art Online games. Even though there are plenty of important characters in the series, Kirito is always the star. Should you play a game where you could put together a custom avatar, it is still going to resemble him. It’s only natural, given his role in the series. Yet for people who have always wanted to see other characters get more credit, Accel World vs. Sword Art Online is a promising jaunt. Certainly, there are quests where he will need to come along for the ride and you are obligated to use him at the outset, but the game gives other characters a chance to stand out.

For people unaware of what Accel World vs. Sword Art Online even is, it’s best to think of Sword Art Online: Lost Song. It is an action game with RPG elements designed to mimic the MMO experience, since the game features characters and elements of the Accel World series seeping into Sword Art Online’s ALfheim online. You’re traveling with a party and attacking primarily with physical attacks, but the shoulder buttons can be held down to trigger hot keys with special abilities or magical skills. It’s an open environment where battles take place the moment you target or make contact with foes. There’s a hub city, the Floating City of Ryne, which looks more advanced and futuristic due to the incursion. You can find armor, blacksmith, inscription stone, material, and tool shops there, allowing you to improve characters. The campaign is really a single player experience, in spite of the illusion of interactivity, but it is also possible to fight one-on-one or four-on-four versus battles or complete Extra Quests with a party of other characters.



Where things get interesting is the way party makeups work. You decide which three characters do or don’t come with you, and the group can contain people from Sword Art Online or Accel World. In fact, it’s often encouraged to go with a mixture of the two, as the fairy avatars from Sword Art Online can take flight and the Duel Armors have dashing and leaping skills. Each kind of character has its own skills and perks, meaning you may want to have at least one fairy and one armored character around for attacking different kinds of enemies and traversing the world in different ways. I tend to prefer to use Black Lotus, because she’s such a powerful character. I love how she can zip right up into the enemy’s face and use this devastating special where she does a complex kicking attack with her sword-legs. But then, I also like having Leafa around for her sword and magic attacks, especially since I can change her one-handed swords to another sort of blade.
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online makes it so easy to take advantage of these multiple characters. While some controls are a little complicated (I’m not a fan of pressing “X” twice “just right” to descend while flying), swapping between characters is so simple. Pressing both triggers at once lets you automatically switch to the next member of your party. Even better, there is a switch trigger attack that has characters perform an attack, provided you have enough energy in your gauge. I found it an incredibly handy tactic when I knew I was going to switch from ground to aerial warfare, or vice versa.



Of course, a returning highlight is the the sub-event system. You get the opportunity to connect with your Accel World and Sword Art Online characters. While this can require certain characters, like Kirito, to get involved, it still doesn’t feel like any one character is stealing the show. Whoever you’re entering into the sub-event and adventure with is the primary focus. You’re learning about them and perhaps also being treated to some CGs commemorating the moment. I really enjoyed experiencing these segments for the Accel World characters, because they were new to me. After so many Sword Art Onlinegames and the anime series being so easily accessible via various methods, I didn’t feel like I was getting much new out of those encounters, even though they were entirely original. But when it came to learning more about people like Black Lotus, Silver Crow, Cyan Pile, and Sky Raker, I was all in.

There are some fantastic characters in Sword Art Online, just as there are in Accel World. In Accel World vs. Sword Art Online, we have a game that feels like it understands that. While some Sword Art Online games can feel like they prioritize Kirito, that doesn’t happen here. At least, not as much. The other characters are just as important and well utilized, encouraging people to make a diverse party with people from both realms, enjoy sub-events with them, and do your best to save Yui and figure out why realms are overlapping.

Accel World vs. Sword Art Online is available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

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PS Vita, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Accel World VS. Sword Art Online DLC ‘Castaway from a Different World’ launches August 8 in the west[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 12 comments.

New playable characters Eugeo, Alice, and Oberon, and more.

The “Castaway from Another World” downloadable content for Accel World vs. Sword Art Online will launch on August 8 for $19.99 in the west, Bandai Namco announced.




The expansion will add new playable characters Eugeo, Alice, and Oberon, new quests, new bosses, new weapons, and more. Read more here.




Accel World VS. Sword Art Online is available now for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.

source: Gematsu

 

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Industry
[FONT=&quot]New Sword Art Online game to be announced on October 1[/FONT]
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Announcement to be made at Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival 2017.

Bandai Namco will announce a new Sword Art Online game during Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival 2017 on October 1, the teaser description for the Sword Art Onlinestage event happening from 11:30 to 12:10 JST teases.


The description reads: “Furthermore, it seems that there will be announcements of new developments in the Sword Art Online Project, including game(s).”




Bandai Namco’s Yosuke Futami, who produces the company’s Sword Art Onlinegames, will be featured as a guest at the stage event.

source: Gematsu