Considering how immensely popular the My Hero Academia anime has become since it debuted in 2016, it only makes sense there would also be a few games based around the world and its lovable cast of characters. Admittedly though, unlike other popular anime series such as Naruto, My Hero Academia didn’t have a huge catalog of games release right from the get-go. Instead, there has been a steady release of entries over the last few years, and though they all differ in their overall quality, most of them have at least been well-received by fans and critics alike.
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What’s also made these games so appealing is the fact they span across multiple genres, so while most of them stick to being fighting games, there are others which steer in other directions, such as being battle royales, for example. Either way, these My Hero Academia games listed below are among the best on offer, and are must-plays for any fans of the source material.
5 My Hero One’s Justice 2
Metacritic User Score: 5.1
- Release Date: March 2020
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Switch, PC
- Developer: Byking
Though the hotly anticipated sequel to My Hero One’s Justice does admittedly come with a few shortcomings, such as its lackluster tutorial and story mode, there’s still a lot of fun to be had here, especially with there being so many characters to play as. The game itself is a 3D arena fighter where players can either duke it out with iconic villains in the single player mode, or go head-to-head online against friends or strangers. There’s a total of 40 playable characters players can pick from, with a lot of newcomers from the Shie Hassaikai arc of the story also being added into the mix, since this is when the story of the game takes place.
The game’s sidekick features mean players can get creative with their team composition, which can be comprised of both heroes and villains. The game also looks stunning from a visual standpoint, and replicates the quirky humor of the show extremely well. It might not be ideal for fighting game fans who want something more nuanced to delve into, but My Hero One’s Justice 2 is still a blast to play in short bursts with a few friends.
4 My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero
Metacritic User Score: 6.3
- Release Date: December 2020
- Platforms: Android, iOS
- Developer: Xin Yuan Studio
My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero is an action RPG where players are free to explore the world, take on missions, and upgrade their character in a host of unique ways to ensure they’re fully prepared to handle any villains who stand in their way. The game actually includes plenty of insightful recaps of the main story, and it even throws in a ton of original content so that it never becomes too predictable.
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The combat can be a little hit or miss, since some characters are a lot more fun to control than others, but the game’s open-world is so much fun to explore, especially since it’s packed full of things to do, including quests to complete and valuable resources which can be scavenged. Though the game is very accessible, it can also be quite challenging at points, especially with the boss enemies, which means it’s always worth bringing a friend along for the ride.
3 My Hero One’s Justice
Metacritic User Score: 6.5
- Release Date: October 2018
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC, Switch
- Developer: Byking
Anyone who has watched My Hero Academia will know all too well that the battles can often get pretty over-the-top and explosive, especially when they involve two powerful Quirk users going at it with everything they have. My Hero One’s Justice manages to perfectly capture this sense of style and flare through its vibrant visual aesthetic. Each time a powerful attack lands, there will be a massive comic-book drop cap which helps to make every single punch and kick feel all the more powerful.
Though the game is easy to pick up and play, it also contains some deeper mechanics, such as combo extensions and dash cancels, which provides a fairly high skill ceiling for players to reach after putting in enough practice. My hero One’s Justice also has a solid online net code, which is always crucially important for fighting games, along with plenty of customization options. The floatiness of the characters can become a little annoying at times, and the story mode is quite underwhelming, but at its core, My Hero One’s Justice is still a fantastic anime fighting game which has a very active online community even to this day.
2 My Hero Academia: Battle For All
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- Release Date: May 2016
- Platform: Nintendo 3DS
- Developer: Dimps
Released just a month after the anime’s debut, My Hero Academia: Battle for All is a single-player fighting game for the 3DS that follows the story from the first episode, all the way up to the the beginning of the U.A Sports Festival. Even though the game is designed to appeal to anyone, regardless of their prior experience with fighting games, fans of the genre will still be able to improve their skills by practicing special techniques like the Guard Break and aerial attacks. Each character in the game also comes with their own unique fighting style, which adds a lot of replay value to the overall experience.
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Whether it’s Abui’s quick and agile hit-and-run playstyle, or Bakugou’s more explosive approach to combat, it’s a ton of fun seeing what each of them are capable of, and which matchups suit them the best. Battle for All also places a big emphasis on its combo counter, which encourages players to get as creative as possible to try and rank up the score, making the gameplay quite addictive as a result. It might not be as visually impressive compared to future games considering when it was released, and the fact it came out for the 3DS, but this shouldn’t prevent fans from giving this game a go.
1 My Hero Ultra Rumble
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- Release Date: September 2023
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC, Switch
- Developer: Byking
In a move nobody could have ever seen coming, the latest My Hero Academia game wouldn’t be an RPG or a fighter, but instead, a full-on battle royale experience. It’s no secret that many people have gotten sick of battle royale games considering how oversaturated they have become, but My Hero Ultra Rumble manages to breath new life into the genre thanks to its Quirk system, which makes each encounter so much more chaotic, fun, and strategic. Each of the game’s 24 playable characters are all split up into one of four classes which are designed for a particular purpose, such as support or offense, for example.
This means players are encouraged to form a team that can compliment one another with their Quirks, and speaking of Quirks, there’s a plethora of unique ones for players to toy around with. The map itself is also littered with plenty of items and resources to help keep the matches exciting, and once a game is finally over, players can even customize their characters and edit their banners which will appear in the lobby. Developers Byking did an amazing job at integrating the universe of My Hero Academia into a battle royale format, and since the game is constantly being updated to include more content and characters, there’s never been a better time to jump in and see what all the hype is about.
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