In today’s article, we’ll change a bit of direction and explore other forms of Japanese storytelling. Instead of anime or manga, we’ll look at a light novel. Yes, we’re talking about Sword Art Online. Let’s take a look at Sword Art Online and the new Sword Art Online game:
Sword Art Online
As we mentioned above, Sword Art Online is a light novel. The light novel follows the story of Kazuto and Asuna and their journey through the gaming world. They embark on a really complicated yet simple journey through the virtual world. Sword Art Online is a virtual reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game which is played with NerveGear. NerveGear is a helmet that stimulates the user’s mind and 5 senses, enabling them to control their players in-game using only their mind.
Things take a turn for the worse when the game has over 10000 users log in, only to find themselves trapped. They quickly get to know that the game is more complicated than it seems, as they need to complete all 100 levels of the game to leave. Also, in-game deaths or removing the helmet will be fatal, causing the player to die in real life as well.
New Sword Art Online game
Now that we know more about the light novel, it’s only fair the novel based on a game should have a game. This has led to the development and releases of several titles based on the series, the latest being released in July 2020. The game was released across several platforms, including PS4, Xbox One, and Windows. Titled Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, the game stays true to the storyline of the Underworld of Project Alicization.
You can find the game here:
As far as 2021 in concerned, there are no games in the works as of now. Alicization Lycoris is a well-liked game, and the developers don’t seem to be rushing in to release an installment. Can we expect a new game? Only time will tell.
