Given there are tens of thousands of possible customizations, this aspect of the game alone can keep a player occupied for hours, much like real model kit customization. Most to all of your time in the game will be dedicated to the Gunpla customization.
The story mode and the non-canon bonus stages are not overly complex, and while online multiplayer is more dynamic since it's player versus player, both modes use the same base mechanics. You can even equip seized parts immediately during the battle, and if you finish the mission you'll even get to keep those parts for future missions. Your Gunpla can take out other Gunpla by "parts breaking", or knocking off parts off of their frames, or simply by reducing their HP to zero, though seizing and disabling parts can make the latter easier to accomplish. Finally, after some optional repainting and customization like you would apply to a real-life Gunpla model, your unit is ready to go.Ĭombat involves fulfilling various objectives until time runs out and/or objectives given you and your computer allies are met. Then you apply various parts from different models to get the best combination of stats. The building aspect involves several components.įirst is the "inner frame", which determines if your unit is geared for sniping, melee, parts collections, and so on. The gameplay focuses on two aspects: constructing your Gunpla, then using it in either the single-player or online multiplayer in battle. Moral Warnings: One instance of mild language cartoonish violence Weak Points: Annoying control and user interface issues that require tweaking super complicated Gunpla customization mechanics Strong Points: Well-rendered and technically sound good digital translation of real-life Gunpla customization
The following Gundam series are represented, in whole or in part, in regards to the mechs available as Gunpla models: It also revolves heavily around the concept of "kitbashing", a concept in the Gunpla community that refers to mix and matching various mech model parts to make a "chimera" of parts from different models to make your own customized models. The game allows you to build your own and have them battle against each other in a simulated environment. New Gundam Breaker is the latest in the Gundam Breaker series of games, which includes content from various Gundam franchise series in the form of Gunpla, which are scale model action figures of the mechs in question.
New Gundam Breaker is a modern-day, digitized version of this childhood past-time, and it mostly succeeds at providing the same fun for everyone. We eventually grow up past this stage, but at that moment, thanks to the magic of imagination, it's still a classic, time-honored way for kids to have fun. When most children discover action figures, there is always a period in their lives as they smack the toys against each other in mock combat for fun. Number of Players: Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Available On: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4ĮSRB Rating: Teen (Fantasy Violence, Mild Language)