So by all accounts OPM: AHNK is a bad game. The game runs like butt even on X1X, the fighting is pretty jank, and there's loads of pop in among other oddities. However, after starting it last night I just can't put it down. I should state I've never even watched the anime (I have passing knowledge of it) but the concept around the game is just super interesting and the flaws while noticeable aren't enough for me to absolutely forego it (The difficulty for example isn't very high, which is often a detriment to lower quality fare).
For those who don't know, the game is about you making your own superhero and starting as a nobody at the bottom of the superhero agency. As you play you level up your hero (Between both stats & fighting styles) and other stronger heroes will show up in your fights to assist you. It's a basic concept on paper, but it kind of amazes me that outside of this game we haven't really seen a "superhero" RPG game. Off the top of my head, X-Men Destiny is the only one I can think of that isn't an MMO or isn't just about getting your DC/Marvel cast of heroes leveled up.
There's just something about this concept that really resonates with me. To the point where I wish the idea here could be explored by a studio with a bigger budget and time. With as popular as Superheros are, you'd think a concept like this wouldn't be as rare as it is. When Saitama shows up and ends any fight in one hit, it's just so satisfying and really adds to the idea of how much bigger this world of superheroes is.
OPM: AHK really check off all the boxes of being something "bad" but is ultimately a diamond in the rough thanks to its unique concept. I haven't wanted to talk about a game like this in quite a while so for that fact alone it's definitely do something right despite it all.
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So as the title states, have you played any titles in past or recently that left you a similar feeling?
