Gundam Evolution

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. ZTGD
    Oct 14, 2022
    80
    As a massive fan of the Gundam franchise, Gundam Evolution is off to a fantastic start. Each of the initial batch of mobile suits all fill different roles on the battlefield; and none of felt like it didn’t have a sufficient counter to it. Sadly, some of the best counter picks are locked behind the pay wall, but players can grind out the currency if they want to save some money. I do wish the grind to unlock new suits and the in game currency wasn’t so slow, and the game is in desperate need of some new maps but even with those issues surprisingly the best Gundam game out right now is the free to play Gundam Evolution, and while I am waiting on the console version to REALLY dig in. Those who play on PC should absolutely check it out, especially if you are a fan of games like Overwatch or Paladins. (Does anyone still play Paladins, for that matter does anyone even REMEMBER Paladins?!)
  2. Inverse
    Oct 5, 2022
    80
    Like most hero shooters, the key to Gundam Evolution’s success is going to be how well Bandai Namco supports the game, and whether post-launch content can keep up a steady cadence of adding interesting new content. Still, Gundam Evolution has gotten the most important piece of the Overwatch formula right, making each hero feel distinct and providing interesting interactions between them. What that means is that Evolution should appeal to any fans of the genre, even those without any knowledge of Gundam whatsoever.
  3. INVEN
    Oct 2, 2022
    78
    Though some things have changed compared to the original, the game has the most common and universal gameplay among other Gundam-based games by thoroughly tailored skill and armament for FPS genre. However, jagged balances between mobile suits, poor matching mechanic and sloppy MVP systems seem to have a bit too many shortcomings even though they benchmarked other games in the same genre.
  5. GameStar
    Jan 25, 2023
    75
    Fun multiplayer shooter with a strong Overwatch influence, yet runs out of breath over time.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Nov 1, 2022
    75
    There’s a good game here to sink your time into, and I look forward to doing so. I just wish Bandai Namco had poured a little bit more special sauce onto it to differentiate it from the pack. There’s a ton of potential with a property as massive as Gundam, and I can’t help yearning for a game that did little more than just meeting my expectations.
  7. Shacknews
    Oct 7, 2022
    70
    I really like the overall style of Gundam Evolution. The maps are neat and the mobile suits are a decent starting lineup, even if I don’t like some of the omissions from throughout the franchise in both the roster and cosmetic options. There’s also the fact that some of these mobile suits just feel straight-up overpowered compared to certain other niche options in team comp. That said, as a live-service free-to-play game, I’ve never had an issue finding a match in Gundam Evolution and it looks like the groundwork is here for some good improvements, additions, and balancing over time. I also really enjoyed matches where my team worked together well, win or lose. If you like Gundam and you like Overwatch, there’s no reason to pass Gundam Evolution by. Just be mindful that you might get demolished in the early running as Bandai Namco balances and adds to the game.
  8. Digital Trends
    Oct 3, 2022
    70
    Gundam Evolution is a hero shooter that gives Gundam fans and new players a full product despite being free-to-play, though it's not without high item prices and tech quirks.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 2, 2022
    65
    At the heart of Gundam Evolution lies an idea with a lot of potential that, for the moment, is trapped in some dated and frustrating game design choices.
  10. TheGamer
    Oct 4, 2022
    50
    Ultimately, Gundam Evolution fulfills the promise of letting you impersonate one of the many Mobile Suits that have been showcased across the decades, and fans of the beloved series will have the time of their lives, at least for a bit. But in doing so, it just presents another attempt to emulate the Overwatch formula that doesn’t quite hit the mark.

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 13 out of 24
  1. Hondlara
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Really fast paced gameplay, all units are fun to play with, Unicorn Gundam main from now on.
  2. Edtheengie
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    I love this game, though I feel like I'm the exact target audience.

    1) I love gundam in all its forms from realistic to cartoony. 2) I'm not    I love this game, though I feel like I'm the exact target audience.

    1) I love gundam in all its forms from realistic to cartoony.
    2) I'm not a huge FPS player, I've played TF2, Overwatch, Paladins, Splatoon 1 2 and 3, //ALL the Halo games//, Tribes, Quake 3, Unreal Tournament, Titanfall 1 and 2, Counterstrike, and a few others I can't recall, so basically I don't go LOOKING for a multiplayer shooter, I wait for one that fits me to come out and enjoy it.

    I'm a little dissapointed in how the monetization works, but it is what it is, people should just have fun with the standard roster till they earn enough to unlock.
    The five locked suits are NOT premium or overpowered, I've dropped unicorn gundam with RX-78 no problem.

    A mobile suit is only as powerful as the pilot is skilled.

    The game has a very low barrier for entry for hardware too. I very capably run this game at 60 fps in 4k, while streaming, it's magnificent!

    My only criticism would be that Namco Bandai need to find better way to give us capital for robot unlocks.

    Cheers! Enjoy your giant robot shenanigans!    … Full Review »
  3. subterranea
    Sep 24, 2022
    0
    this game is basically gundam minus all realism (which is what makes gundam cool) and then add speed or cocaine in constant respawning fastthis game is basically gundam minus all realism (which is what makes gundam cool) and then add speed or cocaine in constant respawning fast paced third person shooter deathmatch. not gundam or coolness at all. just standard fps deathmatch wirh gundam overlay.… Full Review »
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