Oh boy, Crunchyroll Game Vault is two years old! 🎉 That’s like, what, 14 in dog years? 🐶 And to celebrate this momentous occasion of mediocrity, they’re adding even MORE games to their “vault” of forgotten titles. Because who needs quality when you have quantity, am I right? 🤷♀️
The ever-expanding empire of anime streaming 👑, Crunchyroll, is now patting itself on the back for its gaming department. Yes, THAT gaming department. You know, the one you forgot existed? Well, dust off your expectations, because Crunchyroll Game Vault is turning two, and they’re celebrating by adding gems like Lost Hellden and Beyblade X Xone. I can already feel the excitement simmering… or maybe that’s just indigestion from thinking about it too much. 🤢 They are urging Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers to take advantage of the vast 75 games. With how pricey these subscriptions are getting these days, makes all the sense in the world.
Launched in the distant past of November 2023, Crunchyroll Game Vault is supposedly an anime-focused gaming experience. They claim you can “deepen your anime fandom.” I’m not sure how playing shovelware deepens anything other than my disappointment, but hey, who am I to judge? 🤔 They have hand-picked gems such as the cozy slice-of-life adventure game Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, cult horror classic Corpse Party, and more allow fans to explore the source material behind fan favorite anime. It sounds nice to read. Newly localized titles, such as Classroom of the Elite – Merge Puzzle Special Exam – debuted outside of Japan, completely revamped without microtransactions. I bet you were all waiting for that one.
Out of the 75 games, 50 of them are “brand-new ports.” Translation: they slapped a new coat of paint on some old games and called it a day. 🎨 But hey, it’s a “key opportunity for developers to reach new platforms and audiences.” Or, you know, to make a quick buck off unsuspecting Crunchyroll subscribers. 💰 The newly released titles that hit the App Store and Google Play for the first time include Pocket Gamer GOTY contender Shogun Showdown and turn-based tactical RPG Metal Slug Tactics.
Apparently, Crunchyroll has “put in the work” to revitalize mobile game titles. Because mobile gaming is just thriving, right? 🙄 They “collaborated with acclaimed developers” to bring existing mobile titles to Game Vault, fully updated and expanded. Which probably means they added some new ads and in-app purchases. 📱 Crypt of the NecroDancer relaunched on mobile, now fully optimized for modern mobile devices. The ultimate arcade boxing experience Thunder Ray relaunched on mobile with new and improved touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers.
Keep an eye on Lost Hellden and Beyblade X Xone joining the Crunchyroll Game Vault. Apparently, we should all care about Beyblade. 🤔 I guess if you’re still living in 2002, this might be exciting news. As for Lost Hellden, the French-developed JRPG features a gorgeous hand-painted 3D art style by renowned illustrator Takeshi Oga and music by celebrated composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Ooooooh, fancy! It is set to launch on PC and Console next year, and will make its mobile debut on Crunchyroll Game Vault. Explore this vast world to explore, and a unique phased battle system that blends turn-based and real-time combat.
In conclusion, Crunchyroll Game Vault exists. And it’s not an additional cost! So, if you’re already paying for Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan (because you’re a true weeb 🤓), you might as well check it out. Or, you know, just rewatch your favorite anime for the 10th time. I could not recommend Two Strikes and Metal Slug Tactics more!
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