Gamespot score:n/a
My score:8.0
Wee.Im not really a fan of gundam,but I have to say that this game definitely meets the standards of a good game,even for people who dont really know what it is and who the characters are.This is a action game where one controls the gundam the fly around and attack other opposing gundams,doesnt sound like it,but its actually very fun and appealing.Too bad for the makers it isnt USA oriented,cause gamespot only rates englisgh games,since this game is jap.Screw them.
Story-wise I dont really know anything,its jap,and I haven touched the anime.All I know is that there are 2 sides fighting each other,rengou and zaft(I mean duh).Well one doenst have to understand the story to really play it,its already fun without the story.
As for the gameplay itself,one just jumps into story mode and selects their gundam of choice,then they can just jump into the game of 6 stages(I think)each getting drastically more difficulty along the way.
One amazing thing,the range of selection of gundams is incredible!With more than 20 or maybe even 30 gundams to choose from,you will spoilt for choice,each with different stats,it will probalby take one awhile to try them ALL.Oh yea,when selecting pilots,the pilot artworks are great.
Gameplay on the field is hard,actually,its the controls,gameplay is pretty okay.It may take awhile for one to really get used to the controls,it ain easy to master.Cause if one doesnt master controls,they screw up in battle.You need to fly here and there and then lock on and follow up with a slash or a few bullets to deal damage to an enemy.Its not easy,meaning battles themselves arent easy to win.In story mode,the stages are quite simple,at the start.Later on gundams will gang you 2 on 1,or 3 on 1,maybe 4 on 1 if you are unlucky.You really will have to master the ability of the controls and gameplay,as well as the gundam you are using to actually win thorugh all the stages.
However,you can always luck yourself out.
Now then,whenever you want to select a gundam,every gundam has a level rating,in terms of stars.A five star gundam means its more powerful than that of ....lets say a 3 star gundam.So in simpler terms the more the stars the better.
However 4 star and 5 star gundams differ a little only.There are some 4 star gundams that can pawn a 5 star gundam.It doesnt have to be skill.Some 4 star gundams such as blitz are really powerful and winning a 5 star isnt so difficult.Also,the higher the stars of a gundam,the lesser times you can retry in a fight.When you choose a 5 star gundam,upon dieing twice the game is over.4 star gundams get to die 3 times,3 star 4 times,and so on,weakest grades getting to be 1 star gundams.
That saying,higher star doesnt means its the best.Also,in terms of skill,if you are good,a 1 star gundam can pawn a 5 star gundam,which is what my cousin did to me(damn).So better gundam doesnt always mean victory for you.
As for graphic ratings,I think gameplay flows really well and the game itself is really fun.I think action lovers should get this.
Happy gaming!
