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Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris
By Bandai Namco Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is a role-playing game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released for Windows on July 9, 2020. It takes place in Underworld, a virtual world that Kirito finds unfamiliar but faintly recognizable. There he meets Eugeo, and the two set out to keep a promise and stay together. The story draws on the SWORD ART ONLINE anime’s Underworld setting and includes familiar characters from the series. Combat takes place in real time, combining sword skills and sacred arts. On Steam, the game supports single-player, multiplayer, cooperative play, and online co-op. It also lists achievements, leaderboards, Steam Cloud, full controller support, Remote Play on Tablet, and Family Sharing. The Steam listing categorizes it as action, adventure, and RPG, while its broader genre is role-playing video game.
What players like, and what they don't
- Real-time combat combines sword skills and sacred arts.
- Supports online co-op and multiplayer.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards are included.
- Listed for Windows only.
- No PvP feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-led RPG in the SWORD ART ONLINE setting, with real-time combat and familiar characters. Its online co-op and multiplayer options may also appeal to players who want to play with others.
A Windows RPG centered on Kirito and Eugeo’s journey through Underworld. Its feature list includes both solo play and online co-op.
