Update: April 5, 2007
«©NCSX» Gundam warriors throttle onto the battlefield once again with Striker / Wizard Packs in tow which enhance a suit of armor such as the Mobile Suit GAT-X105 Strike with additional weaponry and other offensive options such as increased mobility. Gundam Seed: Rengou vs Z.A.F.T. was originally released in 2005 for the Japanese coin-op market and a PS2 conversion followed up in November of that same year. The PSP version of the game features new game modes and additional mechs such as the ZGMF-X565/Gamma Blast Impulse Gundam, MBF-02 Strike Rouge Gundam, GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam, and many others for a total of 50 mechs that are playable in the Arcade Mode. As in previous Gundam games, the action runs hot with Gundam mechs jump-jetting, slashing, and firing ordnance in fast-paced missions. When an enemy mech or a group of mechs ramble up close, expert handlers will be able to perform rapid slash clashes and run 'n gun attacks for exciting and occasionally frustrating battles. New to the home versions of Rengou vs Z.A.F.T. is an enhanced dash move called a "Boost Dash" which eats up the Boost Gauge but is extremely useful for close range attacks and quick exits. Mechs can also jump-jet upwards and then continue thrusting the boosters for a short period of sustained flight. Battles take place on the ground, in the air, and in outer space for a variety of scenarios to tackle. The PSP version of the game also features a multiplayer Arcade Mode where up to four gamers may link up in the Cooperate Lobby for cooperative play. View larger photos for this item on the main NCSX website.
NCS Game Notes
» Intro: Two Zakus are rocketing through space and firing their lasers when they're blown back by a Gundam which flies up. A Providence Gundam ZGMF-X13A appears followed by a Freedom Gundam ZGMF-X10A and the title screen appears afterwards. » Press the START button and the following options appear: 1) Versus Mode: Team up with an AI controlled mech and battle a pair of opponents
2) Mission Mode: Take flight or hit the ground in 300 missions of Gundam Seed action
3) Arcade Mode: Select a Gundam or Zaku from 50 possible choices and then a pilot from 37 available characters.
4) Cooperative Arcade Mode: Link up with 2-4 players or visit the Cooperate Lobby to look for fellow gamers
5) Options: Set difficulty, adjust sound volumes, button configuration, save/load data VERSUS MODE
The default setting is 2-on-2 action where you team up with a mech + pilot and battle against another duo of mechs but you can also set it so that you're in a 3 vs 1 match, a 1 vs 3 battle, or a free-for-all where every mech fights alone. When the action gets hot, the voice of your pilot may be heard groaning, grunting, and screaming as the battle ensues. The control is different from the scheme found in the Gundam Battle games - it's similar in some ways but different. For example, in Gundam Battle, pushing the d-pad up twice in quick succession and then pushing the pad to the right would send a Gundam zooming ahead and veering to the right. That doesn't work here. Double-tap up and the mech thrusts forward. Double-tap up and push the d-pad to the right and the mech thrusts forward. There's no veering here. Versus Mode battles are fast and frenetic. A radar on the upper right corner of the screen keeps tabs on everyone's location on the battlefield. MISSION MODE
Select the side of O.M.N.I. or Z.A.F.T., enter a pilot name, and then read a prologue accompanied by female voice as the camera pans across the expanse of space before reaching the Earth in shadow. Before each mission, a short description appears with mission objectives and a map of the theater. A Mission List screen shows 30 mission spaces but only the first mission is playable at the outset. As each mission is completed, new missions open up. Many more may be played after the first batch is entirely unlocked. You can opt to select a mech from an aerial type or a ground type to use in each mission. If you select an aerial-type OMNI mech, you'll fly into the battlefield and then contend with ground-based Zakus who appear in small groups. Shoot them with gunfire by tapping the SQUARE button or shoot the laser by pressing TRIANGLE. Thrust away from danger by hitting the CROSS button. The level is surrounded by a barrier and your jet will just bump against the border if you reach the perimeter. After each mission, your score is tallied and a letter grade is assigned to your performance. The second mission takes place in a desert mesa-area which is near an industrial development. Upon completing the second mission, mission 003 and 007 open up for play. ARCADE MODE
The main game mode where players select a mech from 50 available mobile suits and engage various campaigns which are broken up into phases. An ally joins you in the game which is controlled by COM AI.
» The controls are as follows:SQUARE / Fire laser rifle or other projectile weapon
CROSS / Jump. Press again for sustained short burst flight
CIRCLE / Target next enemy
TRIANGLE / Melee weapon attack
L-TRIGGER / Strong Melee weapon attack
R-TRIGGER / Secondary weapon - punch attack or side arms » The game is well executed and the mechs run and dash quickly from location to location. The AI of the enemy mechs is decent and they will press the attack when you're wounded and head in for the kill instead of hanging back. » Once a mech is selected, a pilot selected screen appears with a large cast of available characters to choose from. » Before each mission, a short briefing describes the objectives and lists the enemies to be encountered. » In the first mission, the Gundam seemingly wakes up inside a hangar and jets into battle. Controls are snappy with the L-Analog or D-pad moving the mech in brisk action. » After each mission, a Result Report ranks performance (From A to F and S) and scores. » Mechs featured in the game include the Providence Gundam and Freedom Gundam seen in the intro and more as follows: ZGMF-1000 Zaku
ZGMF-1000/A1 Zaku (Green Armor)
ZGMF-1000/A1 Zaku (Red Armor)
ZGMF-1001/K Slash Zaku Phantom
ZGMF-1001/M Slash Zaku Phantom
ZGMF-X235 Savior Gundam
ZGMF-X565/Gamma Blast Impulse Gundam
ZGMF-X56S/Beta Sword Impulse Gundam
ZGMF-X56S/Alpha Force Impulse Gundam
GAT-X105 [AQM/E-X02] Aile Strike Gundam
GAT-X105 [AQM/E-X03] Launcher Strike Gundam
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam [Laser Rifle]
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam [Bazooka]
MBF-02 Strike Rouge Gundam
MBF-M1 Astray Gundam
GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam
GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
GAT-X103 Buster Gundam
GAT-X102 Duel Assault Shroud Gundam
GAT-X102 Duel Gundam
ZGMF-515 CGUE
ZGMF-1017 GINN
ZGMF-LRR704B GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type
UWMF/S-1 GINN WASP Type
TMF/S-3 TMF/S-3 GINN OCHER Type
YMF-01B Proto GINN
TFA-2 ZuOOT
UMF-4A GOOhN
UMF-5 ZnO
TMF/A-802 BuCUE
TMF/A-803 LaGOWE
AMF-101 DINN
ZGMF-600 GuAIZ
GAT-01 Strike Dagger Gundam
GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam
GAT-X370 Raider Gundam
ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam
ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam
ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
ZGMF-X315 Abyss Gundam
ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam
ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam Jan Code: 4582224491520 This document is ©NCSX 2007. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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