Crunchyroll prepares to launch the new One Punch Man: World game, which differentiates from the previous game launch. The latest game is the only multiplayer action game that will be available on multiple platforms including PC and mobile on both Android and iOS.
It is free to play and allows players to join the Hero Association in order to fight a series of villains through playful missions and raids. They can then unlock and play as different heroic characters from the show's first season. This includes Mumen Rider, Puri-Puri Prisoner, and Genos. The One Punch Man: World game is set to launch later this year and fans are able to pre-register for the PC version now.
Anime Series-Inspired Games
Crunchyroll Launches One Punch Man: World on PC and Mobile Platforms
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