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NCS Game Synopsis
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Bandai has released three Gundam Battle games on the
PSP thus far and their fourth title Gundam Battle
Universe continues the tradition of fast-paced 3D
action. Gundam properties featured include
Stardust Memory (UC0083), Zeta Gundam (UC0087),
ZZ Gundam
(UC0088), and Char's Counterattack
(UC0093). Players control mobile suits on the side of
the Earth Federation or the Zeon and venture into
missions where energy swords are swung and beam weapons are
fired to complete various objectives. In addition to
search and destroy missions, there are also escort
missions and protection missions as well where a base
or ship is guarded from attack. The original Gundam
Battle Tactics is still our favorite game in
the series with its perfect control and varied
missions but the entire Gundam Battle series is
built on the original game engine from Battle
Tactics. That means perfect controls,
challenging missions, and fluid action as mechs
jump-jet and clash on city squares, deserts, and
even underwater.
Players of Gundam Battle Chronicle may transfer data
over to Gundam Battle Universe and the wireless mode
allows for multiple players to engage in Versus
campaigns. To round out the feature set, a Gallery
Mode includes a library of Mobile Suits featured in
the game, a full Character roster of heroes such as
Ray Amuro and Shiroh Amada, Background information
on the Gundam mythos, and a collection of
Illustrations. The War Record keeps track of your
battlefield performance and the Gundam Museum
features BGM tracks to listen to.
Jan Code: 4582224492244
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NCS Game Notes
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Selections on the main menu screen are:
STORY - Create a new character, a partner,
and delve into 0079
VERSUS - Go to war against three mechs (COM or
Human opponents)
GALLERY - View Mobile Suit Mechs, Arms,
Characters, Background Story Text, Illustrations,
the War Record, and visit the Gundam Museum
PASSWORD - Enter a password
OPTION - Adjust sound (BGM, Voice, SE)
volumes and configure controls
Controls
Triangle - Beam saber slash
Cross - Activate Thrusters
Circle - Fire primary weapon (ex: Beam Rifle)
Square - Fire secondary artillery (ex: Head Vulcan)
L-Trigger - Raise shield and block oncoming attacks
R-Trigger - Target enemy; press again to target next
enemy
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Similar to previous Gundam games, the controls are
top-notch and the action runs fast and fluid. PSP
Gundam games are some of our favorites and we think
they're pretty much perfect on Sony's handheld. When
in the heat of battle, frustration can set in if
your Gundam doesn't perform properly or obey your
controller tugs and button presses to spec.
Thankfully, the game engine is smooth and handles
all of your input and controls with perfect
precision.
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Before each mission, a briefing appears on screen
which outlines the objectives and lists which enemy
mechs you'll be going up against. A listing of
support forces that'll back you up is also shown
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A series of Training Missions may be played which
teach gamers the basics of Mobile Suit maneuvering,
attacking, and beam saber slashing. You'll also
learn how to parry a blow and perform sequential
attacks.
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Samples of game stages we tested this morning:
Twilight Islands - A simple and
straightforward mission where four enemy mechs
appear one by one on a number of small islands. Jump
jet your way to greet them and shoot or slash when
the occasion calls.
Belfast in the Rain - A number of
square pools in this level are filled with water
which provide "protective cover" for the enemy mechs.
You can snipe at them when they come up for air but
it's faster if you dunk your mech into the drink to
tackle the opponents head-on. If you stay
underwater, they'll eventually come to you.
Lightning in the Wilderness - The
"wilderness" is more of a tundra without any cover.
The enemy mechs come at you one by one followed by a
couple. Destroy them and an enemy aircraft wings its
way through the air. Your job is to attack it in the
middle until it explodes and falls from the sky.
Falter in your mission and it escapes. In the midst
of trying to destroy the aircraft, a blue-armored
MS-07B tries to stop your assault so you'll have to
contend with him as well.
Ramba Ral's Attack - Desert stage with
billowing dust clouds and all around chaos as Zaku's
scramble and blast. As the stage goes on, the dust
clouds settle down a bit and Rambal eventually arrives to
attack with ferocity. He's surprisingly easy to
defeat but maybe he was having an off day.
Black Tri-Star - A cargo retrieval
mission set in an industrial shanty town which is
capped by the arrival of three powerful Zaku
attackers in purple armor. If your HP isn't at least
half full by the time they arrive, we fear for your
ability to finish the level since the Zakus tend to
attack in concert.
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may be made without express written consent of
National Console Support, Inc.
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