Itīs hard not to get a kick out of watching giant robots slug it out, and thatīs precisely what Gundam Versus is all about. It`s a celebration of all things Gundam on the surface, with over a hundred playable mechs from the many Gundam anime series since 1979`s Mobile Suit Gundam. It`s a hybrid fighting game at heart that puts you in the pilotīs seat, tactically flying at enemies, dodging attacks, and slamming opponents through buildings. Undoubtedly itīs one for fans of the Gundam universe, but for those unfamiliar with the series and its origins, thereīs still a whole lot of enjoyment to be had.Gundam Versus plays more like a beat-em-up than a traditional fighting game, and depending on which game mode you choose, youīll play as either a lone wolf or in a group with one or two CPU players--real players if you take it online--and team up to take down the enemy. In the single-player modes youīll face pre-defined waves of enemies or a team of Gundam. Just beware: most dialogue is left untranslated. It won`t prevent you from knowing what to do, but you can`t easily follow what most characters have to say, save for your navigator.Competitive multiplayer is more raw, focusing solely on Gundam-versus-Gundam bouts, which feel more dynamic and dramatic than merely facing off against AI. PvP is not just the most exciting way to play, but also the most gratifying. This is assuming you have a strong connection, as any server issues, which feel particularly prevalent in 3v3 modes, hurt the frame rate and render matches nigh unplayable.How you go about dispatching the enemy is largely dependent on the mech you choose to pilot. Not that selecting a particular style of Mobile Suit aligns you to one playstyle; thankfully you are free to attack opponents how you see fit. You can lay down cannon fire from long-range then close in for a quick melee combo, or take advantage of your Suitīs maneuverability, waiting for the right moment to counter-attack. But whether youīre effective ...
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