...but it is prettier (PS4 graphical power), in English (text only), and has a higher number of mobile suits, while also cutting out some others. My main gripe with this version, is that there is NO longer any local splitscreen co-op. The Gundam versus series is about multiplayer battling, and it even has a huge history of being in Japanese arcades, which is a local co-op setting. Removing this has changed Gundam versus from being a great multiplayer game, to being either a singleplayer fighter with and online component, or a specifically online multi-player game.
So, no, I do not "like" this version, but It is far from being bad just because it lacks local coop. But as a multiplayer-heavy type of game, losing coop is a blow to who you can play with and where you can play the game. Imagine if Street fighter, tekken, super smash bros, or fifa suddenly lost offline local coop play in their next version.
Gundam Versus - PlayStation 4
World famous giant robot series and notorious head to head arcade smash hit, Gundam versus, is coming to Americas for the first time, this time built from the ground up exclusively for PlayStation! Featuring Mobile Suits from all across the series history and brand new features exclusive to the home console release, fans finally have a chance to take 2 vs 2 combat to the next level.
Fast Paced 2V2 Action-Fighting
Coordinate and lay waste to your rivals in fierce 2 vs 2 fighting combat iconic to the Gundam versus series. Go all out with guns blazing and lightning fast melee in a robust selection of Offl ine and Online game modes, unique to the home console version. With new moves Boost Dash, Boost Step and Boost Dive, players can master more technical combat strategies that help you avoid attacks or cancel actions to surprise your opponent. Call upon Striker support characters to assist you in the heat of battle.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America will release Gundam Versus, a multiplayer fighting game based on the Mobile Suit Gundam universe, for PlayStation 4 in the Americas and Europe this fall, the publisher announced today.
Gundam Fans
That’s good and potentially surprising news for Gundam fans, who have been relegated to importing games in the Gundam Vs. series, which are typically released only in Japan. Western fans of the Gundam Vs. series’ brand of two-versus-two and three-versus-three battles have had to settle for the Japanese releases and Bandai Namco’s Rise of Incarnates, a Windows PC fighting game that was released and subsequently shut down in 2015. (Last year’s Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force was released worldwide on PlayStation Vita.)
Bandai Namco promises 'over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam universe' when Gundam Versus hits PS4 later this year.
Check out the game’s announcement trailer above and a taste of the Mobile Suits coming in Gundam Versus in the gallery below.
Gundam Versus features over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam universe, and it is headed to the West for the first time on home console. The game revolves around two-versus-two and three-versus-three team battles.
Each playable Mobile Suit comes with their own weapons systems to learn and master, along with new mobility options that allow for advanced strategy to evade and outwit opponents.
Product Details
The beta, which features a whole lot of Gundam characters and some great versus-based action, will give you access to the following in the beta:
- Player Match
- Casual Match 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3
- Ultimate Battle 15 missions, 30 missions
- Trial Battle 1 Route
- Free Battle
- Built from the ground up exclusively for PlayStation 4, Gundam Versus is coming to North America and Europe in fall 2017, Bandai Namco announced today
- Gundam Versus includes over 90 Mobile Suits spanning 35+ years of the Mobile Suit Gundam universe, and each has its own weapons systems. You’ll be able to use those Mobile Suits in various offline and online game modes, including online two-versus-two and three-versus-three team battles
Here’s More About the Game from Bandai Namco
Fast Paced 2vs2 Action-Fighting – Coordinate and lay waste to your rivals in fierce 2 vs 2 fighting combat iconic to the Gundam Versus series. Go all out with guns blazing and lightning fast melee in a robust selection of Offline and Online game modes, unique to the home console version. With new moves Boost Dash, Boost Step and Boost Dive, players can master more technical combat strategies that help you avoid attacks or cancel actions to surprise your opponent. Call upon Striker support characters to assist you in the heat of battle.
Challenge the Best – Gundam Versus boasts more than 90 units coming from 17 different works of the Gundam Anime, each with different abilities ready to suit your play style. Featuring Online Matchmaking using a Worldwide server, get ready to fight against the best players on the planet.
Larger than Life Power – Leveraging the power of the PlayStation 4, Gundam Versus features all new environmental destruction, landscape deformation and dynamic lighting effects.
Gear Up for Victory! – Choose between two different Burst Systems, Blaze Gear and Lightning Gear, each with their own characteristics that enhance melee combat, augment lock-on range and more.
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Raz
Not as good as the previous installments...
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Jesse P
Amazing Gundam Game - Pure Excitement and Fun!
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Christopher Barrett
A solid, well made 3D fighting game. Some flaws, but overall very well done!
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ricardo
... played this game was on the PSP and i loved it because of its uniqueness and level of depth ...
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Ralen
A great fighting game tailored to Gundam fans.
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A great fighting game tailored to Gundam fans.
Reviewed in the United States on 1 October 2017
If you love arcade fighters with a wide assortment of characters and play styles, this is the game for you. Offering a majority of the most well-known mobile suits from almost every Gundam series, Gundam VS is the ultimate, heart-pounding, combat experience for the franchise to date. Be warned that the primary focus of this game is the gameplay and the online multiplayer. There is a single player arcade option, but it's largely to prep you for the competitive online scene. There is no story mode that follows any of the timelines from the Gundam universe.Reviewed in the United States on 1 October 2017
If you are a Gundam fan and you own a PS4, I implore you to purchase this game. Not only is it a lot of fun with great replay value, but it could make or break future Gundam titles coming to the West. This is the first main series VS game to come to the US in over 12 years, and I'm hoping Gundam Battle Operation 2 will also be localized. Regarding pre-order customers: you received the pre-order code via email a day prior to receiving the game. Don't give the game poor reviews solely because of your own personal mistake.
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