science fantasy video game
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
By Artdink, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- science fiction video game
- action role-playing game
What it is
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online is an action role-playing game developed by Artdink and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment. Its story begins as Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World merge, with Yui missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color to reach her. The game lets players recruit characters from the anime and novel series, use flight, magic and sword skills, and accelerate movement with hyper jumping before finishing attacks. Multiplayer includes online PvP and co-op, with modes supporting up to four players. The Windows release supports single-player as well as multiplayer, Steam Achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It released on September 12, 2017, and includes the DLC Castaway From Another World.
What players like, and what they don't
- Recruit characters from the series
- Online PvP and co-op modes
- Modes support up to four players
- Full controller support
- Listed platform is Windows only
- Online play is part of multiplayer features
Who it suits
It suits fans of the anime and novel series who want to recruit characters and fight with sword skills, magic and flight. Its online PvP and co-op options also suit groups of up to four players.
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online pairs a missing-person story with character recruitment and aerial combat. It offers solo play alongside online co-op and PvP.
