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This is why Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade is better than most anime-adapted games out there
25K View2023-11-30
Terrible games have disappointed me so many times this year. After playing a bunch of unoriginal, subpar anime-adapted games like Jump: Assemble, Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains, My Hero Ultra Rumble, and DanMachi Battle Chronicle, I’ve started losing hope. Almost every anime-adapted title I’ve played this year has been absolute trash.
The only beam of light I have left in this dark pit of money-grubbing gacha games and banal multiplayer titles is Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade—a newly released turn-based strategy gacha game based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime and manga that recently launched in Japan last week.
As someone who’s followed the Jujutsu Kaisen anime since its release, I’m losing my freakin’ mind over this game. I mean, a turn-based strategy game where I get to battle cursed monsters as Yuji Itadori and Satoru Gojo? Hell yeah! But I’m also very slightly, optimistically cautious about it since it’s a gacha game, and most of them suck.
But from the videos I’ve watched on YouTube and the reviews I’ve heard and seen on TapTap, Phantom Parade doesn’t seem like it sucks. Well, at least from what I've seen, the gacha system part seems somewhat fair and that makes me happy. The actual gameplay though is pretty standard when compared to other similar games, with the only difference being visuals, animation, and the story itself.
Phantom Parade uses a turn-based combat system where players can strategically fight enemies using different characters and their abilities and attacks. There are elemental weaknesses, guard effects, and other status effects that make combat more challenging and enjoyable. But beyond that, it’s pretty normal and there’s really nothing to get super thrilled about.
What makes Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade superior and better than most anime-adapted games out there are the visuals, animations, and cutscenes. Unlike other games where most of the content has been lazily copy-pasted from the source, Phantom Parade features new cutscenes, visuals, and voice lines to help make the story flow more naturally in the actual game. While it does follow the real events of the anime series and sometimes features content from the show, it changes things to make the experience more immersive and new.
For fans like myself, I found this really impressive because it showed how dedicated the developers were to making the game feel fresh to both people who haven’t seen Jujutsu Kaisen and those who’ve been long-time supporters. Not only will I get to rewatch the show again, but I might even get to see it from a different perspective because of all the new visuals, animations, and voice-backed dialogues.
Normally I wouldn’t be so head over heels for a game that I haven’t tried, but just seeing how it’s all been set up for success makes me hopeful. So far, there hasn’t been any official announcement of a global version arriving, but I might actually give the Japanese version a try if I can’t hold my excitement any longer. Will this finally be an anime-adapted game worth playing? It very much seems so, but only time will really tell.
💬 Have you heard of Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade? If so, what do you think of the game?
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Just hope and wait for a global release for the time being | Review - Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade
✨Overview
Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade, another highly anticipated mobile game anime adaptation, is finally out now, but only in Japan for the time being. Developed by Sumzap, Phantom Parade brings players back to the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, offering a turn-based RPG experience, a retelling of its story, as well as new content. The game made its debut on November 21, 2023. However, there is no official confirmation regarding its release in regions beyond Japan. The launch coincided with a significant pre-registration milestone of 1.5 million, which rewards all players with an SSR-Guaranteed Gacha Ticket.
lyndonguitar3K2023-11-22
Wanting to have Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade could be driven by various factors. Firstly, if you're a fan of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime or manga series, the game offers an immersive experience where you can interact with your favorite characters and explore the world of Jujutsu Kaisen in a new way. Additionally, as a mobile game, Phantom Parade provides a convenient way to enjoy Jujutsu Kaisen content on the go, allowing you to engage with the series even when you're not watching or reading it. Furthermore, if you enjoy strategy games or collectible card games, Phantom Parade's gameplay mechanics, which involve assembling teams of characters with unique abilities and battling against opponents, can provide hours of entertainment and strategic challenge. Overall, having Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade offers a way to deepen your connection to the series, enjoy engaging gameplay, and experience the thrill of battling with iconic characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen universe.
James Villanueva1K2024-02-19
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The game features characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen universe and players engage in battles using various abilities and techniques.
It offers an immersive experience for fans of the series, allowing them to interact with their favorite characters and explore the world of Jujutsu Kaisen.
While specific details about the gameplay mechanics and features of Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade are limited, it can be expected that the game will incorporate elements from the manga and anime, such as the unique curses, spells, and combat styles seen in the series.
Downinsmoke3K2023-11-24
View desktop siteTapTap looks better
on the app 
black clover mobile is much better imo
2023-12-02
Author likedsure... support the most insane p2w gacha with the lowest and most insane pull rates and pity system :) they are both bad games... black clover is still worse tho
2023-12-02
I can't start the game
2024-04-14
I already lost hope for any anime game that has gacha in it, I just want a fighting game with actual good mechanics rather than a cash grab.
2024-04-14
If you hate cash grabs then a mobile game isn't the right one for you. Go look up Dragon Ball FighterZ or Guilty Gear if you want a good fighting game.
2024-04-17