Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (video game)
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| Developer(s) | From Software[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai[1] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3[1] |
| Genre(s) | Action[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (機動戦士ガンダムUC, Kidō Senshi Gandamu UC) is an action game developed by From Software,[1][2] exclusively for the PlayStation 3.[1] The game is based on the first three episodes of the anime adaptation.[2] Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn was released in Japan on March 8, 2012 by Namco Bandai.[1][2]
Gameplay
The game features a Sub Flight system, where the character-in-control can climb atop a Mobile Suit to initiate its transformation into flight form.[2] The transformations occur seamlessly in real-time.[2]
Plot
Story
The game consists of several different but intertwined arcs, with each assuming the perspectives of the respective characters.[1] Completing one character's arc will unlock another character's arc.[2]
- Banagher Arc
- Told through the perspective of the protagonist, Banagher Links. In this arc, the player will be piloting the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, alternating between “Unicorn Mode” and “Destroy Mode”.[3]
- Frontal Arc
- Told through the perspective of the antagonist, Full Frontal. In this arc, the player will be piloting Full's personal machine, the MSN-06S Sinanju.[1][3]
- Marida Arc
- Told through the perspective of Neo Zeon female ace pilot, Marida Cruz. In this arc, the player will be piloting Marida's NZ-666 Kshatriya.[1][3]
Characters
- Banagher Links (バナージ・リンクス, Banāji Rinkusu)
- Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama
- Full Frontal (フル・フロンタル, Furu Furontaru)
- Voiced by: Shuichi Ikeda
- Marida Cruz (マリーダ・クルス, Marīda Kurusu)
- Voiced by: Yuko Kaida
Development
According to Famitsu, From Software has been paying a lot of attentions to details, from the exterior appearances to the weight of the Mobile Suits, in order to make them feel as real as possible.[2] From Software is also trying bring the immersion of speed to player as much as possible.[2] Sunrise has commented that they were surprised at the impressive level of details of the Mobile Suit recreations.[2]
As of November 2011, the development process was at 70% completion.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Famitsu (November 10, 2011). "『機動戦士ガンダムUC』がプレイステーション3でゲーム化！". Famitsu. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Anoop Gantayat (November 9, 2011). "More Details on From's Gundam UC PS3 Conversion". Andriasang.com. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c Anoop Gantayat (November 10, 2011). "First Look: Gundam UC PS3". Andriasang.com. Retrieved November 10, 2011.