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Decoding the World of Code Geass Games

Discover the ongoing success of the Code Geass franchise with its latest releases, including various video game adaptations of the popular anime.
Decoding the World of Code Geass Games

Highlights

  • Recent Code Geass films have introduced a new timeline, offering opportunities for growth in different formats.
  • With Bandai Namco at the helm, upcoming films like Roze of the Recapture hint at potential video game adaptations exploring unexplored territories.
  • Unlike past Japan-exclusive Code Geass games, the upcoming Roze of the Recapture could bring lesser-known aspects of the series to a global audience.

Despite the original Code Geass anime ending in 2008, the alternate history mecha series has seen a resurgence in recent years with new films. The Lelouch of the Re;surrection movie trilogy set an alternative timeline, now the primary continuity for Code Geass. The upcoming Roze of the Recapture series, starting in May, signals a decade-long plan by studio Sunrise, offering vast potential for Code Geass to expand into different mediums.

As Bandai Namco owns the series, the modern timeline depicted in Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture could pave the way for new video game adaptations. While mobile games were the primary form of Code Geass content post-original anime, the upcoming Roze release might finally bring these games to a global audience, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the series.

Exploring Code Geass Games

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2007)

The first game in the series, Lelouch of the Rebellion, launched in 2007 exclusively for Nintendo DS. It is a turn-based RPG focusing on combat in Code Geass' Knightmare Frames, utilizing the DS' microphone for voice commands. The game loosely follows the anime's first season, offering an action-packed gaming experience.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Lost Colors (2008)

Lost Colors followed in 2008 as a visual novel for PS2 and PSP, featuring the original character Rai instead of Lelouch. The game revolves around decision-making and relationships with anime characters, offering multiple routes and endings, providing a unique perspective on the franchise.

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 - Banjou no Geass Gekijou (2008)

Banjou no Geass Gekijou is a collection of mini-games for the DS, offering a lighthearted take on the typically serious anime. Players engage in various parody games in a board game setup, featuring a fun, deformed version of the original cast.

Mobile Game Releases

Code Geass: Genesic Re;Code (2021)

A mobile gacha game released post-new timeline, Genesic catered to series fans but lacked uniqueness. Despite its short run, the game shut down in April 2023.

Code Geass: Lost Stories (2022)

This tower defense mobile game, Lost Stories, offers original story content and continues to engage players internationally, standing out from traditional gacha games.

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