SAO Variant Showdown Returns with Enhanced Experience

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown Returns After a Year-Long Absence!

The action RPG (ARPG) Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown, initially launched and then swiftly removed from app stores a year ago, is back! The game's return follows a period of significant improvements and additions.

Initially released to considerable success, the game was pulled to address various issues. Now, it's making a comeback with enhanced features, including a revamped user interface (UI) and more!

Sword Art Online: Variant faithfully adapts the popular anime series, placing players in the shoes of Kirito and other characters trapped within the virtual reality (VR) world of Sword Art Online. This 3D ARPG faithfully recreates the series' storyline and features a large roster of characters battling bosses and enemies.

This re-release boasts several key updates:

• Three-Player Co-op: Team up with two friends to tackle challenging bosses and earn rare rewards.
• Enhanced Rewards: Higher-difficulty stages now offer armor as rewards, with the quality depending on the challenge level.
• Full Voice Acting: The main story is now fully voiced!

A Second Chance?

The original decision to pull Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown was controversial. While the new additions are promising, it remains to be seen if they'll be enough to recapture the player base. First impressions are crucial, but dedicated fans of the series and Kirito's adventures will undoubtedly welcome the game's return.

For those interested in similar mobile ARPGs, or anime-inspired games in general, numerous options exist. Explore our list of the top 15 best anime games for more exciting choices!