SD Gundam Battle Alliance

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 15, 2022
    85
    SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE is a great game for fans or those curious about the franchise. It brings a combat system that is not very intuitive, but easy to learn. Totally recommended for fans of the series or of giant robots.
  2. RPG Fan
    Nov 7, 2022
    81
    Luckily, for every moment you dread another repetitive mission, you find three where you discover a new series, find a cool new mobile suit, or find a hidden conversation to delight longtime fans. There is a competent core game and an amazing celebration of the entire Gundam series here. You just have to survive a lot of grinding, frustrating bosses, and poor AI to find it. Take our advice: this is a ride you want to take with a friend.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Aug 29, 2022
    80
    SD Gundam Battle Alliance has been an absolute joy to play on both Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck over the last week with friends. I was a bit concerned about the Switch port initially, but it is great as a pick up and play game with better technical performance than I expected. It does needs some better balancing for solo play though, and the repetitive nature might turn put some off.
  5. Forbes
    Aug 25, 2022
    80
    Overall, SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a solid mecha game and one that shows how far Artdink has come since their PlayStation Portable days. It’s also a very accessible game in terms of its controls and combat, which the cute approach only helps to accentuate.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 25, 2022
    80
    SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an entertaining crash course in the Gundam series. It’s approachable no matter your level of fandom as it offers remixed historical battles with the added context of the true matchups. There’s so much to unlock and enjoy across each mission, but the repetition can weigh on the experience. Regardless, this is an addictive action game that mobile suit fans everywhere will enjoy.
  7. Atomix
    Sep 9, 2022
    75
    I want to emphasize that SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an entertaining title, but that it may become repetitive shortly after starting the game. After all, you just have to defeat enemies, reach the goal and beat the boss on duty. Mechanics that will stay like this for almost the entire game.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 24, 2022
    75
    I was a little surprised by how much SD Gundam Battle Alliance grew on me as I played it. Experimenting with different Mobile Suits and replaying missions to build them up makes for a surprisingly entertaining gameplay loop. And the way in which the missions are both bite-sized and gradually more challenging gives ample opportunity to try out new configurations for yourself and your partners when things don't work out initially. The story itself is likely only going to appeal to a specific, dedicated part of the Gundam fanbase, but the gameplay can stand on its own for Gundam newcomers. If you're okay with some repetition and an inscrutable plot, Battle Alliance offers a fun action experience with lots to unlock and try out.

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#91 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Aggregator
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Gundam fans that have felt slighted since the trash fire that was New Gundam Breaker finally have an action title that isn’t a gacha. Action fans who aren’t into the franchise will likely find this impenetrable, though.

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  2. IG826
    Sep 12, 2022
    5
    a fan of gundam its an ok to have game on switch but i would recommend ps5 version than switch
  3. DefenseForce
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    It’s a good game yeah not pefect but i think every Gundam fan should at least try the demo. I love the gameplay and the short missions andIt’s a good game yeah not pefect but i think every Gundam fan should at least try the demo. I love the gameplay and the short missions and collect many MS to play with. Game is a bit grindy to level your MS but thats a thing you must like or not. The gameplay is easy to learn and the only thing that bothers me sometimes was the lock on system. Grqphics are descent and there is enough to do.… Full Review »
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