That’s quite a mouthful, for sure. It’s also my latest addiction! For those who have never heard of the game or its predecessors, the Versus series of Gundam games are quite possiblly the only good ones in the franchise, and feature arcade style battles. The latest entry, RvZ II, is the best rendition of anime-style mech battling I’ve seen thus far. The feeling of extreme mobility and effortless boosting is captured extremely well, and the point system actually makes playing grunt mechs worthwhile. The promo video is on YouTube, as are countless gameplay videos. Apparently the game is pretty popular in the eastern Asia arcade circuits!!
Just recently I was able to get my hands on the PS2 port, which adds several more playable mechs that the arcade version doesn’t have, along with a story-driven “Plus” mode. I must say, there’s nothing quite like kicking Stellar’s dog in person or giving Shinn a well deserved thrashing. Hearing his emo death cry never gets old!
A couple thoughts on the game:
- Though I’m far from being a real pro at the game, I’m currently having loads of fun abusing Strike Noir’s dual pistols. That mech is seriously overpowered for its point cost, methinks. Not to mention it looks sweet as hell.
- I’d like to see someone beat arcade mode using only the super wimpy mobile armors. I imagine it could be done, but would take a painfully long time….
- What I really want to know is how I can get Meer’s dancing Pink Zaku. I hear it is playable in the PS2 version?
- Anyone else play this game?
Edit: I finally unlocked Stargazer! Unfortunately, I find it a bit hard to use, since its main weapon is a remote detonated nuclear bomb that tends to disintegrate my AI teammate more often than the enemy. It’s like using the Redeemer in Unreal Tournament when friendly fire is on. The omnidirectional melee attack is neat, but the range seems to be extremely limited. I know that Stargazer isn’t meant to be an uber combat mech, but since it’s the last unlockable Gundam, I was expecting something at least halfway decent. Am I missing something here?
Also, I started monkeying around the early PLUS mode stages. I really wish I could understand all the dialogue! So far, I think I’m working my way through Shinn/Luna/Rey’s noobie training days when they had to use super crappy Zakus. I imagine the Armory One incident (from Destiny episode 1) will be coming up in a bit. There’s quite a bit of original voice acting, which is a nice plus (har har).
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OMFG GAIA!!!!!!!!!!
I would totally play as Stellar just for the Druid-travel-form-esque running. I like how so many of the special attacks include a great emo-distorted face shot too.
Meer’s pink Zaku comes already unlocked in the “200″PTS section of the MS menu, right beside the good ol’ prototype Ginn.
Having played PLUS mode for a relatively long time (25hrs), I really have to say that PLUS mode will last you a good 30-40 hrs at least. Having beaten the Destiny storyline missions (and some other random ones), the Seed storyline missions surface, along with a lot more random missions as well.
In PLUS mode, getting the trust meter to highest with Neo (after finishing the destiny storyline with a final boss battle against the Strike Freedom) turns him to Mwu, and leveling him up further gives him the “Man that makes the impossible possible” special command. On a side note, is it just me, or does all the PLUS versions of the male character profiles look a little too gay (especially Rey and Heine)?
Completing the arcade mode a number of times unlocks MS’s and other arcade routes. The last MS to be unlocked is the Stargazer with its dual pilots. (They took out Aisha! The girl that pilots the Lagowe with Mr. Desert Tiger!)
Fav MS: The white gouf (Yzak custom), and the Destroy Gundam (It’s awfully hard to kill that thing in Multi-player if your friend knows what he’s doing). I really hope they make a Destroy Gundam model…
Anyway, I recommend all Gundam fans to buy it, it’ll hopefully change your opinion that all Gundam games are junk.
Here’s a lil secret in case you didn’t know:
Whether your in plus mode/vs mode/arcade mode, if you’re with a partner, Hold down O to aim at your partner lol. My girl accidentally found out about it when we were playing and I was wondering who the hell was shooting me >_<
The random routes are crazy in regular/seed(?) storylines. Nothing like fighting all the overpowered mechs all in one stage; yes that was hell in itself.
BTW, DO NOT use Meer’s Pink Zaku…. Most Useless Mech of the Year. I think the Ball would be more useful than that POS (it’s “special attack” seems to be hearing Meer’s song play instead of the BGM selected).
Personally, I’m liking Akatsuki and Lunamaria’s Zaku the most. Though, Strike Noir is like Chow Yun Fat mecha-ized the way you can go midair dualies. Also it’s multiple target function is pretty cool
Which version of Akatsuki do you use moyism? I personally like the oowashi-type better, as the melee attacks are way better and the reflect move seems more responsive.
Ender, I always get the two versions mixed up but the one with the funnels as its better attack. It’s all about the funnel action I tells ya!
BTW, I think one of the fastest melee mech is probably the DOM; it takes out its beam saber like *that*. Too bad the game isn’t network compatible as it would be awesome if we could play against each other!
Yeah, the lack of online play for most PS2 is such a downer. I haven’t played around much with the DOM; all I recall is that the knockdown from its bazooka provided nice crowd control but was a bit slow (and very limited in ammo). I really should stop monkeying around with the 500 point mechs and invest some quality time in exploring the cheaper options!
Yea, I should do the same Ender. But all the cooler mechs are more points dang it!
I will admit being the cheap arse ones like mech’s pink zaku, I was able to die like 3 times before I lost.
I love this game
Gameplay would be better then this game is very good, and of course I need MBF-01-Re2 Gold Frame Astray Gundam!!!
Best MS and MA are: Gunner Zaku (Luna ver.), Blaze Zaku Phantom (Heine ver.), Slash Zaku (Yzak ver.), Strike Noir, Calamity and Infinite Justice…
If there is online play then that would be very cool…
hem…tis game is nice lorz.. i prefer freedom…not strike freedom…anyway…
how to make the gun shot faster except using “Rush”?
after finished the destiny storyline, i beat kira with it’s strike freedom… i saw kira made 5 shots from each of his gun(left,right).. very fast…i tried many times to make it. but…..=.=..
Yeah, woot, sounds great, can’t wait. Umm…where do you get it? I mean the game itself.
i want this game ut i cant find it any wer in new zealand wahhhh :’(
I Love Strike Freedom~!
to make it use that fast Shot thing your Talking about…
simple Press Hold square and Switch your Target to another mech then Release… it’s Like Strike Noir’s Dual Shot
Strike Noir is so easy to use.
i like killing my own team mate, for example, my brother. : D
Hey! I hav a question
Do you know how to change to MA mode?
How do u turn into MA mode? I can’t seem to be able to do it! what do u do? ArgH!!
does this game work on Canada’s ps2??
Where can you get the game? Can you buy it in a store in Canada? Or maybe a website?
press and hold x the the gundam will rise when in the air press arrow up 2 times
hey im just about to get this game but i live in australia right and i need a mod ps2 to play it so should i get a chip for it so i can play it??
Yes.
hey can any 1 tell me the basic controls plz soz lol
my frens accidentally use the freedom’s sheild and it protected him frm the beam
may i ask how do u do tat? ty ^^
tap down then up
soz tap down on the directional pad then up on the pad but do it sort of fast lolz.
and dw about mi controls 1 every 1
uhm is someone know how to make kira a friend in plus mode?:D
does any one no how to unlock the metores the skygrasppers and the destroyer plz it’s driving me insane because i unlocked hine mobile suit in lyk tha 10 phases things so plz help me
@xtrm: you can’t get it in canada, unless you ship it from jpn or hk… website: http://www.ebay.com
@lockiestar: directional pad (or left analoge) for direction, double tap direction to step, square for range, triangle for melee, x for jump (hold x for lift into the sky) ciricle to change target
hold direction double tap jump (x) to boost dash (let go to release from BD)
down >up or up>down to block
melee + range (or R1) to use sub weapon 1
melee + jump (or R2) to use melee special
range + jump (or L2) to use range special
@kira
after you beat destiny mission, do plus mission, you can coop with kira…
and/or in mission which you can beat without killing him, don’t kill him
lockistar: they are already unlocked in vs mode… in arcade mode you can use skygrasper i think , but not metero or destroyer
the legend is hard to use it.but you need to practice his dragon system (the flying gun and sword).^_^now I am waiting for when have the this game competition
thank u
hey when will this come out for psp?
i dunt have a ps2, but have a psp
theres only gundam seed rengou vs. zaft
but not this one. yet
I like strike freedom’s dragoon and the rail cannons.i usually used the beam saber for close combat and make it fast.Kira Yamato!Freedom taking off!!!!
I wish it was in english so I could tell what the commands and stuff I’ve unlocked in Plus mode.
And whoever says Pink Zaku sucks, hasn’t gone up against a decent player in it (and I’ve seen one). Granted it still shit (and hard to use if you don’t know what you’re doing) but grenade spam? Stun, stun, knockdown, stun. I can beat most 450 to 500 tier suits with it but I do get in trouble against speedy suits like Destiny and Justice.
my frens accidentaly use the frrrdom’s sheild, may i ask how to do tht
ok this is been on my mind for ages
does any one no how to use the chest gun in the strike freedom? lyk that red beam just by its self??
please help me
thank you
I think that they should remake this game for the PS3, with online play, also it would be great if they could add more to it, like the gundam wing suits are unlockable, or other things like that
Defenitly the Freedom and Waltfields’ Gaia
does the black gaia still have that super cheat attack where it goes into a charge shot from a forward meele?
this attack is the cheapest thing in the first game
so can any1 tell me when it comes out for psp
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