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libba · 2007-02-14, 17:58

I'd love some suggestions for an anime with a strategy\game feel or theme.

What I mean isn't necessarily a sports\game kind (like Hikaru no Go) - but more in the way of the whole plot being set up like a game of some sort.

Examples:
Rozen Maiden - the Alice game is the basis for the story
Fate\Stay Night - don't want to give spoilers, but those who've seen it will know, it is practically like a PC game
Code Geass - there is this 'chessboard' motif creeping up all the time, and what Lelouch is doing is basically a big strategy, with smaller plans for mini-arcs
Death Note - a very noticeable game pattern again, with set rules and a player vs player plot

DarkDemonz · 2007-02-14, 19:00

How about Gantz?? have to fight those monsters to survive...

Cyz · 2007-02-14, 20:51

Try watching Utawarerumono then. It has plenty of strategical stuffs and it was based on a game.

4Tran · 2007-02-14, 23:34

Spiral would be a pretty good choice. It mostly features "duels" where the protagonist has to pit his wits against an antagonist. In a lot of ways, Spiral functions as a primer on games theory, so if you're interested in that, then it would be a good fit. The main drawback to Spiral is that it doesn't really have an ending, thus many plot threads are left unresolved (or even adequately addressed).

Nightengale · 2007-02-15, 01:58

Yu-Gi-Oh (( I'm not going to recommend the horrible GX )) : ~ Shounen series with card games, with different game flairs mixed in once in a while like a real-life RPG with cards. It's not an amazing series, but it's decent enough if you're looking for a game-type anime.

Legend of Galactic Heroes : ~ An epic game of galactic warfare that employs battle of human pyschology and giant space fleets. It's not really a gamish feel anime, but there's strategy involved in the story-telling.

andromeda0201 · 2007-02-15, 10:45

Hunter X Hunter - to become qualified hunters the main characters have to undergo a lot of tests and use lots of strategies, the greed island episodes are when they are 'sucked' into the game itself

DanielSong39 · 2007-02-15, 20:56

Kagihime - At various points, girls switch sides, stab each other's back, and commit suicide.

Magikano - The trick is to find a way to get closer to Haruo without drawing the other girls' attention... not easy, considering they all stick to him like glue.

Canvas 2 - The path to winning Hiroki's heart is a tricky one... the direct approach is doomed to failure.

Shuffle! - Timing is crucial - too early, and he'll lose interest; too late, and you'll lose your chance.

To Heart - Akari's strategy is one of the more interesting ones you'll see in a dating sim adaptation. The other girls also play their hands correctly - albeit in a losing cause.

Lamune - nah, no strategy here; everyone's goal is to get Kenji and Nanami to the altar as soon as possible.

Joojoobees · 2007-02-19, 03:58

Banner of the Stars 1 had an interesting strategy angle. It is different from the other related series in that this strategic angle is central to the whole arc.

I don't know if it would be as enjoyable if you hadn't watched Crest of the Stars first, however.

Frans · 2007-02-19, 10:59

12 Kingdoms have the strategy elements.
Basilisk is about two ninja clan that somewhat being ordered to kill each other.
Shakugan no Shana have a game feeling, kinda similiar to Fate SN, but better story/execution.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha and Nanoha A's.
Gundam Seed and Seed Destiny (especially Seed).
X
Gungrave
Mai Hime
Mai Otome
Ikkitousen

For a sure winner, try the Mai Hime and Mai Otome.

Souten no Seigyoku · 2007-02-19, 14:06

On Yugi-Oh: The USA never aired the 1st season. Im talking about the real 1st season. It was supposed to be dark and people actually died so it wasnt aired in the US.

Kleo Scanti · 2007-02-20, 12:04

I second Mai HiME. Its idea is quite close to F/SN in the game aspect.

DarkDemonz · 2007-02-21, 21:13

oh, and Tsubasa Chronicle, having to go to diffrent dimensions to obtain the feather through some sort of game to get it.

Viperus · 2007-02-22, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Souten no Seigyoku

On Yugi-Oh: The USA never aired the 1st season. Im talking about the real 1st season. It was supposed to be dark and people actually died so it wasnt aired in the US.

huh? That isnt the one where Yugi defeats Kiba in ep1?

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Originally Posted by DarkDemonz

oh, and Tsubasa Chronicle, having to go to diffrent dimensions to obtain the feather through some sort of game to get it.

Tsubasa Chronicle doesnt come close to a strategy. Its more like random wondering while random stuff happen. The battles dont have strategy . Nothing has has strategy

Entropy · 2007-02-22, 17:19

Supreme Commander.

Haha no, just kidding. But if you want strategy, and you like Sci-fi, Starship Operators can't be beat. There's a somewhat homeworldish feel about that one that I liked.

Keriaku · 2007-02-24, 20:00

Revolutionary Girl Utena, it has to do with various duels between the main character and other duelists to win the Rose Bride.

2007-02-14, 17:58	Link #1
libba nepenthes rajah Join Date: Jan 2007	anime with a "strategy game" theme or flavor (examples inside) I'd love some suggestions for an anime with a strategy\game feel or theme. What I mean isn't necessarily a sports\game kind (like Hikaru no Go) - but more in the way of the whole plot being set up like a game of some sort. Examples: Rozen Maiden - the Alice game is the basis for the story Fate\Stay Night - don't want to give spoilers, but those who've seen it will know, it is practically like a PC game Code Geass - there is this 'chessboard' motif creeping up all the time, and what Lelouch is doing is basically a big strategy, with smaller plans for mini-arcs Death Note - a very noticeable game pattern again, with set rules and a player vs player plot Last edited by libba; 2007-02-14 at 17:59. Reason: typos

2007-02-14, 19:00	Link #2
DarkDemonz Zetsubou Demonz Join Date: Jul 2006	How about Gantz?? have to fight those monsters to survive... Last edited by DarkDemonz; 2007-02-14 at 19:53.

2007-02-14, 23:34	Link #4
4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Spiral would be a pretty good choice. It mostly features "duels" where the protagonist has to pit his wits against an antagonist. In a lot of ways, Spiral functions as a primer on games theory, so if you're interested in that, then it would be a good fit. The main drawback to Spiral is that it doesn't really have an ending, thus many plot threads are left unresolved (or even adequately addressed). __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...

2007-02-15, 01:58	Link #5
Nightengale ~Night of Gales~ Author Join Date: Dec 2005	Yu-Gi-Oh (( I'm not going to recommend the horrible GX )) : ~ Shounen series with card games, with different game flairs mixed in once in a while like a real-life RPG with cards. It's not an amazing series, but it's decent enough if you're looking for a game-type anime. Legend of Galactic Heroes : ~ An epic game of galactic warfare that employs battle of human pyschology and giant space fleets. It's not really a gamish feel anime, but there's strategy involved in the story-telling. __________________ *Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.* The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.

2007-02-19, 14:06	Link #10
Souten no Seigyoku The Anti-Moron Join Date: Jan 2006	On Yugi-Oh: The USA never aired the 1st season. Im talking about the real 1st season. It was supposed to be dark and people actually died so it wasnt aired in the US. __________________ Join The Naruto Online Multiplayer Game Naruto-Arena.com omai wa yowai....naze yowai ka? tarinai kara da nikushimiga

2007-02-15, 10:45	Link #6
andromeda0201 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Hunter X Hunter - to become qualified hunters the main characters have to undergo a lot of tests and use lots of strategies, the greed island episodes are when they are 'sucked' into the game itself

2007-02-15, 20:56	Link #7
DanielSong39 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Kagihime - At various points, girls switch sides, stab each other's back, and commit suicide. Magikano - The trick is to find a way to get closer to Haruo without drawing the other girls' attention... not easy, considering they all stick to him like glue. Canvas 2 - The path to winning Hiroki's heart is a tricky one... the direct approach is doomed to failure. Shuffle! - Timing is crucial - too early, and he'll lose interest; too late, and you'll lose your chance. To Heart - Akari's strategy is one of the more interesting ones you'll see in a dating sim adaptation. The other girls also play their hands correctly - albeit in a losing cause. Lamune - nah, no strategy here; everyone's goal is to get Kenji and Nanami to the altar as soon as possible.

2007-02-19, 03:58	Link #8
Joojoobees Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA	Banner of the Stars 1 had an interesting strategy angle. It is different from the other related series in that this strategic angle is central to the whole arc. I don't know if it would be as enjoyable if you hadn't watched Crest of the Stars first, however.

2007-02-19, 10:59	Link #9
Frans Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	12 Kingdoms have the strategy elements. Basilisk is about two ninja clan that somewhat being ordered to kill each other. Shakugan no Shana have a game feeling, kinda similiar to Fate SN, but better story/execution. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha and Nanoha A's. Gundam Seed and Seed Destiny (especially Seed). X Gungrave Mai Hime Mai Otome Ikkitousen For a sure winner, try the Mai Hime and Mai Otome.

2007-02-20, 12:04	Link #11
Kleo Scanti Urd Fangirl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Europe	I second Mai HiME. Its idea is quite close to F/SN in the game aspect. __________________ ~Shadow Deviant~ ~World of Elegance~ ~Anime-journal~

2007-02-21, 21:13	Link #12
DarkDemonz Zetsubou Demonz Join Date: Jul 2006	oh, and Tsubasa Chronicle, having to go to diffrent dimensions to obtain the feather through some sort of game to get it.

2007-02-22, 17:19	Link #14
Entropy Flame warrior Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 36	Supreme Commander. Haha no, just kidding. But if you want strategy, and you like Sci-fi, Starship Operators can't be beat. There's a somewhat homeworldish feel about that one that I liked.

2007-02-24, 20:00	Link #15
Keriaku Thought Being Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada	Revolutionary Girl Utena, it has to do with various duels between the main character and other duelists to win the Rose Bride. __________________ Meta-World Theory: Reality-Fantasy Perspective [*] Beatrice's Dead-End Fate A Lovingly Crafted Tale [<3] Meta World Theory [Foundation] Aspects of Umineko