SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review (PlayStation 5)
Our SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review tells us of the story that takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world’s distorted history, the player leads a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history – a true Battle Alliance.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review Pros:
- Beautiful graphics.
- 28.22GB download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- You get the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions.
- Free playable demo.
- Action RPG gameplay.
- Two difficulties – Easy and normal and you select one before a mission.
- Ray tracing option – prioritize FPS or Graphics.
- Camera settings – Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
- Can rebind controls.
- Japanese voice with English subtitles.
- In-game conversations can be fast-forwarded or auto-played.
- Multiple choice encounters.
- 3 save slots.
- Set your name that is used for multiplayer.
- Excellent soundtrack.
- MS means Mobile Suit.
- Initial tutorial area with each lesson having a demonstration video. You can do additional optional tutorials for a reward in the mission select screen at HQ.
- Main story missions along with optional side missions. (clearly marked)
- You can do any last-minute changes to your MS before a mission and select partners etc.
- Combo counter.
- Melee combat with a mix of limited ranged weapons and blocking.
- In-game cutscenes blend between gameplay and the cutscenes.
- Auto saves regularly.
- The full lock-on system makes combat and ranged weapon use easier.
- The spa is a fancy way of saying charge up your attacks and fill the bar to unleash a cool intro-laden attack.
- Back attacks do more damage.
- End of level breakdown including the award of all earned exp and rewards.
- Upgrade your character with four upgradable stats – HP, boost, melee, and ranged.
- Roll back upgrades to get tune points to reallocate to the same character.
- Headquarters is where you can save/load, set your mission, change MS settings, skill set, items, partner info, library and adjust options.
- Music can be changed in-game and when you activate Spa, but you can also upload your own music via USB in MP3 format.
- Destructible elements in the world include buildings, vehicles, and bridges.
- Red containers can be found and opened for rewards.
- Blueprints – find 100 percent of an MS unto and you will unlock it.
- Each MS will specialize in a particular element/style.
- Two partner slots you fill with your choice of pilot and MS. Build up friendship levels with them to increase Alliance effects.
- Equip parts to your MS to change or add buffs and abilities. Each part can have up to 3 effects and you have as many part slots as the MS allows.
- Finishing a level is not always the end as you can not only replay them but they may open up additional side objectives.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review Cons:
- Slow starter.
- You cannot actually pause the game even in the single-player modes.
- A lot to take in.
- The story hits you thick and fast with a lot of text breaks and cutscenes.
- The combat is not as fluid with blocking being not only important but also planned out in advance.
- Not all cutscenes and interactions can be skipped or fast-forwarded.
- The text especially on picked-up items is really small.
- In the frantic action sections, it’s very hard to follow what people are saying.
- No English audio setting.
- A lot of open empty land between action spots.
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SD Gundam Battle Alliance:
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
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Summary
Let’s get real, I personally have never watched a Gundam let alone play a game of it. I have however actually heard of it many times and I have some clue as to what they are but I just want to be clear where I am. Gundam games are fucking cool! I mean I liken it to EDF (Earth Defense Force) in that it’s a lot of Japanese-speaking, over-the-top action, no clue what’s going on but you just cannot stop playing! I really did like the action once I got partners in and upgraded a few times, the loop of finding gear, and leveling up is just so satisfying and addictive. The locations are nothing to be sniffed at and nor is the music. I may never know fully what is going on but If I’m having a ton of fun does it really matter? Being able to unlock all these badass-looking robots and upgrading them to my liking will never get old. It was just nice to jump on and do a series of events because let’s face it, no matter what you do it’s going to be brilliant. I honestly believe even if you are not into Gundam you will have fun here, forget the Gundam part and think of it as a Mech game with attitude.