Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (video game)
Encyclopedia
is an upcoming action game
currently under the development of From Software
, exclusively for the PlayStation 3
. The game is based off the first three episodes of the anime adaptation. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is planned to be released in Japan, by Namco Bandai
, during Q1 of 2012.
Banagher Arc
Frontal Arc
Marida Arc
, 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. From Software is also trying bring the immersion of speed to player as much as possible. Sunrise has commented that they were surprised at the impressive level of details of the Mobile Suit recreations.
As of November 2011, the development process is at 70% completion.
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
currently under the development of From Software
From Software
is a Japanese video game company founded in November 1986 known primarily for being the developers of the Armored Core, Demon's Souls, King's Field, Otogi and Tenchu series.-Games:...
, exclusively for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. The game is based off the first three episodes of the anime adaptation. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is planned to be released in Japan, by Namco Bandai
Namco Bandai Games
is an arcade, mobile and home video game developer and publisher based in Japan which is the product of a merger between the video game development divisions of Bandai and Namco. Namco Bandai Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings and specializes in production and sales of...
, during Q1 of 2012.
Gameplay
The game will feature a “Sub Flight” system, where the character-in-control can climb atop a Mobile Suit to initiate its transformation into flight form. The transformations will occur seamlessly in real-time.Story
The game consists of several different but intertwined arcs, with each assuming the perspectives of the respective characters. Completing one character's arc will unlock another character's arc.Banagher Arc
- Told through the perspective of the main protagonist, Banagher Links. In this arc, the player will be piloting the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, alternating between “Unicorn Mode” and “Destroy Mode”.
Frontal Arc
- Told through the perspective of the main antagonist, Full Frontal. In this arc, the player will be piloting Full's personal machine, the MSN-06S Sinanju.
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.
Characters
Development
According to FamitsuFamitsu
is a line of Japanese video game magazines published by Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma. Currently, there are five Famitsū magazines: Shūkan Famitsū, Famitsū PS3 + PSP, Famitsū Xbox 360, Famitsū Wii+DS, and Famitsū Wave DVD...
, From Software
From Software
is a Japanese video game company founded in November 1986 known primarily for being the developers of the Armored Core, Demon's Souls, King's Field, Otogi and Tenchu series.-Games:...
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. From Software is also trying bring the immersion of speed to player as much as possible. Sunrise has commented that they were surprised at the impressive level of details of the Mobile Suit recreations.
As of November 2011, the development process is at 70% completion.