Gundam Versus

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
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  1. Areajugones
    Nov 23, 2017
    40
    Gundam Versus tries, without success, to creat the perfect videogame for the Gundam saga, but it only creates a mashup of gameplay and concept errors.
  2. PSX Extreme
    Oct 13, 2017
    40
    It really is a shame that Gundam Versus has so many technical problems. It's obvious that there's a lot of content here that a true mech action fan could spend dozens of hours exploring, and as one of those true mech action fans I am beyond disappointed at my ability to dig in and see just how deep the game might be.

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 50
  3. Negative: 15 out of 50
  1. MRDeadMen
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Gundam Versus is a game that I've been wanting to get my hands on for quite some time. It is the latest title in the long running series ofGundam Versus is a game that I've been wanting to get my hands on for quite some time. It is the latest title in the long running series of "Gundam Vs." games, and the first mainline title to hit American shores since Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam all the way back in 2005. (Excluding spinoffs like Extreme Vs. Force and the Dynasty Warriors games, it is also the first Gundam game to hit the West in nearly a decade.) Needless to say, I was hit with both feelings of joy and want after a few hours with it.

    Graphically, the titular Mobile Suits look fantastic on the PS4. Every unit has a level of flair and shine which really makes each one stand out from the other. That being said, the stages which you'll do battle in leave a bit to be desired. To me personally, there were several which just felt... vacant. However, others may and will feel differently.

    Considering the name, one would be correct to assume that this game has various MS throughout the franchises history to do battle with. They'd be right to do so. Yet there are a lot of strange exclusions when it comes to this. G Gundam, Seed Destiny, Endless Waltz, and a few more currently have no representative. It's admittedly jarring seeing a game like this and it lacking the God Gundam, Wing Zero Custom, or the 00 Gundam. for instance. However, this looks to be rectified with DLC as the newest update has just introduced MS from the series 'Gundam Age' into the fray. But, each DLC unit could prove to put a hole in your wallet, seeing that each is $5.00 a piece... Aside from that grievance, there are plenty of units at hand, I believe it's around 90 or so in the base game alone.

    Gameplay is excellent. There is something for every kind of player. Do you want to keep at a distance and blast your foes from afar? This game has you covered. Perhaps you want to get right in the enemies face and punish them for keeping their distance. This game has you covered. There are also various modes for you to pick and choose from and they're really just standard affair for a title such as this. I suppose that's my issue. It's really just your typical selection. Single player content on offer is comprised up of an arcade mode with various ladders based on difficulty, a free battle mode, a tutorial mode, and "Ultimate Battle". However, these really act as a way for you to practice and build up your units for the online. That is made up of three modes: Causal, Ranked, and Player Match. They do attempt to spice it up with options such as 3v3 or the upcoming boss mode. Here's hoping we'll see more added in future updates. It is admittedly sad to see a game like this lack local multiplayer, but that is to be expected in this day and age.

    Gundam Versus is a game which I love wholeheartedly for a number of reasons. It is also a game which I think could also benefit from a number of changes. More modes could greatly extend the longevity of the game, as could more popular units returning as DLC. If you're a fan of Gundam then I recommend it wholeheartedly. If you want to get into the series, this could be a good jumping on point.    … Full Review »
  2. SuperJamaican
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Very good game for Gundam fans with a PS4. Network is ok when it works, but some people could really use a internet upgrade. Plenty ofVery good game for Gundam fans with a PS4. Network is ok when it works, but some people could really use a internet upgrade. Plenty of Gundams from pretty much every series besides Mobile Suit Fighter G Gundam. Works just as good with a controller(if not better imo) than a fightstick which I've both used. Audio is excellent, true to the Gundam series in every fashion. Only disappointment is for the BGM, you can't turn the volume all the way down, just down to 1. Enough single player content to keep you occupied till your Gundam Pilot enough to test your mettle online.

    Graphics are good for a fluid gundam game. The only problem is the amount of DLC per suit....a whole whopping $5.00 USD. Very costly but I'm probably Gundam nut enough to buy it all. Gundam Age just had DLC so there might be hope for G Gundam.    … Full Review »
  3. Aelvir
    Oct 2, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This game is lazy and a waste of your money. Just find someone who can post screenshots of the game's tutorial to you and play Full Boost instead. The biggest Kill was the roster. No Johnny Ridden but this idiot with an abomination on his back who sounds like a generic anime protagonist and looks like a rejected Cowboy Bebop character. He's not even an ace why is he even here..?
    Sooo the roster sucks. More than half of Full Boost's MS aren't even in this game (this includes everything from G Gundam, 0080:War in the Pocket, Stargazer, Mobile Suit Variation (much to my dismay :c), Seed Destiny, Endless Waltz, and others, as well as no Arche Gundam or Seven Sword Gundam). The AI is terrible (so far every MS just flying away from me in fear, spamming shots from afar and keeps running while I try to get close), and on top of that you can only save Screenshots. You CANNOT save any video clips EVER and you cannot broadcast it on the PS4. It's almost like they weren't thinking with this game. Honestly porting Maxi Boost ON! to the PS4 would probably make an infinitely better game (at least the Roster and AI don't **** suck). And the navigators have a pisspoor selection. Really? The only Zeon navigator is **** GIHREN?! No one likes Gihren..like..ever. Why not Dozle, Garma, or even Kycilia? But nope the biggest douche of the first anime is Zeon's only navigator (and he only ever showed up a few times in the anime anyway). >_>, while the Federation ones are Haro, Fra Bow, and Noah Bright. One of my few praises I'll give the game is that the Dom has an amazing moveset (I don't see the Jet Stream Attack anywhere though.), the Gouf's moveset is prety good, and my biggest praise is that Shiro's movesets have been revamped Gundam Ground Type retains its old moveset but with some moves removed, including his "Baigaeshi da!" attack removed (as only Ez8 has it now). Ez8, on the other hand(while I do prefer the machine-gun over the beam rifle and prefer the design of Gundam[G] over Ez8's), is absolutely amazing. In Full Boost he was extremely hard to pull off comboes as he knocked enemies too far away to follow up with much aside from shots, but here he can actually combo with the rest of them, not to mention his new BURST Attack and his neutral and side Melees are absolute phenomenal! As much as aI prefer the design of Ground Type, I can't deny that beating the **** out of Amuro with my right arm is both funny and awesome as all hell! Shame everything else about this game sucks all to hell though. Prior to finding out about the recording/livestreaming blunder, I considered this game at least a 6.4/10, but **** that, 4/10. Especially considering since its roster announcement, the only thing I really got it for was that I would livestream it and/or record video clips with me having a blast with Shiro. But nope, **** you BandaiNamco. The only way for me to ever actually enjoy this game is if the Crimson Lightning Johnny Ridden himself gets added as DLC, but considering how much were removed compared to the Maxi Boost ON! roster...that's not likely. Honestly, we wait 7+ years for an American release of these games and this is what we get instead of a port and localization of Maxi Boost ON!, **** you. Guess we have to Japan just to play Maxi Boost ON!, eh? >_>
    Also Full Boost had several cutscenes for when you do the arcade made pathway thing. They were fully animated 3d cutscenes. Gundam Versus? ONE Super duper high quality 3d image that pans and zooms while a voice RIPPED DIRECTLY FROM FULL BOOST plays. The line norris and Shiro says are so low and clearly ripped it's not even funny. You couldn't ANIMATE a LESS THAN A MINUTE cutscene?! Are you serious Namco?! - .-c
    As for the Music. MSG only has Dashing Char, the Earth deployment track from Federation Vs. Zeon, and the anime opening song. Seriously? No 'Char ga Kuru'?? No Soldiers of Sorrow? No **** Meguriai?! >m>
    I honestly got bored in 40 minutes and went back to Full Boost. The only use this game has is the Dom's and Shiro's moveset and that the game is in English. For me personally, Full Boost is far better because at least I can play as more than one character I like. Because I can actually play as Johnny Ridden, Shin Matsunaga, Strike Noir, Seven Sword Gundam, Shiro Amada, Deathscythe Hell Custom, Heavyarms Custom, Arche Gundam, and many more.    … Full Review »
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