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Gevurah · 2007-07-28, 14:50

Yup, that's my JP Wii. =P

Anyway I'm just going to repost the stuff I typed from my neogaf thread about this game. It might have flown under the radar for a lot of people, but this game needs your attention. It's suprisingly addicting.

Spoiler for personal impressions:

Think of Gundam Side Story from the Dreamcast but with faster gameplay and a simple, but extremely fun control system. Basically the game is more arcade-like than simulation. I'm rather impressed at how simple and intuitive the control scheme is, although I wish the bounding box was a tad smaller instead of the screen edges. This game basically controls like the advanced controls of MP3 (i.e. free lock on, etc.). Weapons work pretty well, although the beam weaponry could move a little faster… as beam weaponry should. Using the sniper scope is pretty fun too and you can use it with pretty much any main weapon. Just click any part of the d-pad on the wii-mote to activate it and press it again to deactivate it.

Close combat is pretty much "waggle really fast to do combos." Not really engaging, but eh, it's fun when you start clashing with an enemy. When you win a clash, you’re treated to a generic cutscene of your mobile suit comboing the enemy. There are also counters in this game as well, as the computer seems to do that all the time as I rush them with my melee attacks. They are activated by pressing the attack button at the right time while you're blocking a melee attack. Just remember... if you don't waggle fast enough, melee attacks become really unresponsive. There's also guard breaking too. The slashing amounts to a simplified version of DQ Swords but a lot less precise. Funny thing is, the game is just as fun.

The story mode is the typical “see the one year war from another perspective.” You can either choose to join either the Federation SRT Unit or the Zeon Braugher Squadron, which basically consist of small teams like the ones found Rise from the Ashes or 08th MS team. You have two support units that you can customize like yourself, although you can choose not to have them at all. Your team and your load out is based on a numerical value i.e. ???/200 points for example. Different MS and weaponry for each of your mates and yourself cost a certain amount, so you can’t beef up on the best weaponry for each of your units. There are lots of defending missions so far, but nothing seems too complex. You can also grab weapons of defeated enemies and use them in later missions. Sometimes you can pick up multiple weapons in a round, but once you finish, you can only choose 1 to keep in your inventory.

You also gain mobile suits and new weaponry by completing levels, although you might have to clear a stage with a certain rank in order to do that (which is probably the case). This also applies to getting S Ranks in the Ace Pilot missions. For example, if you get an S Rank on Char's first mission, you'll have his personal Zaku in your hangar for use in story mode.

The story mode crosses also over in some of the anime storylines, too. Like in the Zeon mode, you have to protect Aina and the Apsalus, in the Feddie story, you’ll encounter Char in Jaburo, and you’ll see many other cameos as well. The game also has multiple branches so there's lots of replay value considering you can't unlock everything with one run-through. You'll also unlock more Ace Pilots in story mode as well, like Norris Packard and Shiro Amada from the 08th MS Team.

If you want to do a couple anime storylines, just go on Ace Pilot mode. There, you become one of the lead characters like Amuro, Char, etc. and just blast your way through either one or many missions depending on the character. Beating them unlocks more characters in Ace Pilot and in Survival/Versus/Combination modes.

I wish the game had more polish, especially on the graphical side because there are some random slowdowns. The MS models are pretty nice, but everything else is pretty assy and they sure do not look better on my Mitsu DLP. Stages range from barren to building filled so the game isn’t a total wasteland like screenshots depict. Other than that, MS Sensen 0079 is pretty decent. It’s a nice alternative to the other OYW games out there and although it isn’t as deep as it could be, it’s a lot better than most Gundam games out there.

After playing this game for a couple days now, this is in fact one of the best Gundam games out there. The control scheme makes this game extremely enjoyable and the fast paced combat is nothing short of great. It does take a while to get used to the control scheme, but once you use it, you really don't want to move back to the old traditional ones, like RE4 Wii over it's predecessors. If you love Gundam and have a JP Wii, buy this game. If you want to give Gundam a chance after it let you down many times before, this game will make you think otherwise. I had less than average expectations when I bought it, but this is by far one of the best Wii purchases I've made. Even if you don't have Gundam glasses, check it out.

IGN thinks the same thing, too.

Twenty years and one controller revolution later, a Gundam game that you'll have to try.

Personal gameplay videos:

Off-screen vid of First Zeon Story mission
Off-screen Yuu Kajima Ace Pilot mission 1 (epic one on one) /stage6 version/ /youtube version/
Off-screen Amuro Ray Ace Pilot mission 4 (underwater battles) /stage6 version/ /youtube version/

I'll post more vids as I make them or on request.

Sanjuronord · 2007-07-29, 14:00

One of several Japanese Wii games I've been looking at. Don't really want to buy a Japanese Wii so probably going to hold out and hope they get a freeloader working with the Wii here soon.

Also the best possible way to advertise a Gundam game? Get the voice actor for Amuro to play the game on your ads. http://wii.com/jp/movies/gundam-01-jp-a/
http://wii.com/jp/movies/gundam-01-jp-b/
Something about him fighting Char in a video game amuses me to no end.

Gevurah · 2007-07-29, 16:32

Apparently they're still drinking buddies IRL. XD

As for the game itself, I wouldn't go out and buy a JP Wii just for it. But if you do get one, this should be in your library no doubt.

Anyway, for those of you who can't watch stage6 videos, here's a couple youtube videos of the same ones posted above.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eltyKIiHs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UX1c55z5xM

Gevurah · 2007-07-29, 16:52

Thanks for the merge, whoever. =)

For those of you who have a JP Wii, this game is really worth buying. Lots of replay value and most importantly... simple yet awesome controls. I had low expectations for this when I bought it earlier this week, but I've been playing this to death after work ever since. Hopefully Bandai will release this game in the states or where ever else you guys may be.

Terrestrial Dream · 2007-07-29, 19:00

Any news on US version? Since I don't have Japanese Wii, anyhow it looks pretty fun the AI seems decent and mobile suit does look nice. Oh and can you use Char or Gato?

Gevurah · 2007-07-29, 20:16

You can use Char in Ace Pilot mode and versus/survival/combination mode. Gato can only be used in versus/survival/combination.

As for the US version, who knows. My japanese comprehension is limited so I'd like a good runthrough of the story mode in english myself.

Meehlimo · 2007-07-30, 00:31

lol can u get a black wii here in the states yet i was holding out for a black one xD

Gevurah · 2007-07-30, 00:47

I visited Nintendo's headquarters from a contest I won and they handed it to me there personally.

Spoiler:

Mr Chow · 2007-08-02, 05:18

You can just strip the case and repaint them? By the way does any one know if or when there might be a release of this for us downunder? Cheers

Sety · 2007-08-02, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Chow

You can just strip the case and repaint them? By the way does any one know if or when there might be a release of this for us downunder? Cheers

When and if ever Europe gets it. You guys are in our region for games.

Gevurah · 2007-08-04, 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Chow

You can just strip the case and repaint them? By the way does any one know if or when there might be a release of this for us downunder? Cheers

You can do that or buy a case mod for it. As for release dates outside of JP, I have no idea. If anything it will hit the states first.

Sides · 2007-08-05, 06:47

Any idea how to unlock Christina in Ace pilot? I got Shiro and Yu, but cannot figure out how to get the Christina, maybe i choosed the wrong path and missed out the stage or failed to meet the conditions. Any help appreciated.

Gevurah · 2007-08-05, 13:20

You should be able to do it by playing through Amuro's Ace Pilot mission. That's how it unlocked for me.

Sides · 2007-08-09, 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gevurah

You should be able to do it by playing through Amuro's Ace Pilot mission. That's how it unlocked for me.

Cheers mate.
Ok got most of the game done, except for the zeon story, 2nd 2nd path. I cannot bring myself to loose, aka get a B rank in the last junction -_-.
My impression, like PS2 game OYW, it is too short. Other thing that stands out, it doesn't have any space stages, all the levels are based on earth.
What i like is the that fallen enemy suits sometimes drop their weapons, that you can pickup and use if you run out of ammo. Another thing is that you have to watch out that you don't run out of ammunition, since non of the weapons recharges by themselves. The supply containers is also a neat feature, you can restore your shield and ammunition, but you have to watch out since it takes time to refill.
One shot kill, snipping only, is also a great idea, if you manage to shoot off a suits head via snipping you get the suit after the stage.
Overall i really enjoyed this game, it is probably one of the better gundam titles. The variety of the stages, protect vessels or take out enemy units and defences is ok, so it doesn't get boring. The game itself however does feel unpolished and rushed out, but it is still solid.

I hope we will see some sort of sequel to theis game, i really liked it.

Gevurah · 2007-08-11, 12:33

Agree with your post on all points. It's a great game in all rights and the fast paced action and controls really work. I would want them to release a sequel as it's selling rather well in Japan for a 3rd party game on the Wii. Just make it look like a nicer version of Ace Pilot GC and have better hit detection and I'll be good to go.

As for getting a B on the second branch, just let your teammates have awesome suits and have them do all the work. Your best score is still registered even though it shows a lower rank for that particular run-through. You can't get GM Sniper II Custom SP if you don't go that way. XD

dublin08 · 2007-09-15, 22:02

holy crap man, from your description, and the fact that I love almost any gundam game, and don't understand why people think they suck, I have to get this one xD. I really hope it comes stateside soon.

Anime_Manga_Freak · 2007-09-16, 15:25

Why is your wii black? Its so cool! >_<
Well, Gundam looks like the perfect game for the wii, hehe.
I should get the game ASAP!

dublin08 · 2007-09-16, 17:18

Is there any type of multiplayer? Because it seems like a game that deserves, and needs multiplayer. I'd rather fight with a buddy sitting next to me, then with an AI controlled Mobile doll.

sword.impulse · 2007-09-24, 23:10

Anyone think a G Gundam game for Wii would be fun?

Since, the mobile trace system matches the Wii more than any other MS from any other timeline

SHINING FINGEERRRRR

Gevurah · 2007-09-26, 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by dublin08

Is there any type of multiplayer? Because it seems like a game that deserves, and needs multiplayer. I'd rather fight with a buddy sitting next to me, then with an AI controlled Mobile doll.

Yeah, it's two player and you can either go versus or do co-op missions. It works rather well.

2007-07-28, 14:50	Link #1
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Sensen 0079 (Wii) Yup, that's my JP Wii. =P Anyway I'm just going to repost the stuff I typed from my neogaf thread about this game. It might have flown under the radar for a lot of people, but this game needs your attention. It's suprisingly addicting. Spoiler for personal impressions: Think of Gundam Side Story from the Dreamcast but with faster gameplay and a simple, but extremely fun control system. Basically the game is more arcade-like than simulation. I'm rather impressed at how simple and intuitive the control scheme is, although I wish the bounding box was a tad smaller instead of the screen edges. This game basically controls like the advanced controls of MP3 (i.e. free lock on, etc.). Weapons work pretty well, although the beam weaponry could move a little faster… as beam weaponry should. Using the sniper scope is pretty fun too and you can use it with pretty much any main weapon. Just click any part of the d-pad on the wii-mote to activate it and press it again to deactivate it. Close combat is pretty much "waggle really fast to do combos." Not really engaging, but eh, it's fun when you start clashing with an enemy. When you win a clash, you’re treated to a generic cutscene of your mobile suit comboing the enemy. There are also counters in this game as well, as the computer seems to do that all the time as I rush them with my melee attacks. They are activated by pressing the attack button at the right time while you're blocking a melee attack. Just remember... if you don't waggle fast enough, melee attacks become really unresponsive. There's also guard breaking too. The slashing amounts to a simplified version of DQ Swords but a lot less precise. Funny thing is, the game is just as fun. The story mode is the typical “see the one year war from another perspective.” You can either choose to join either the Federation SRT Unit or the Zeon Braugher Squadron, which basically consist of small teams like the ones found Rise from the Ashes or 08th MS team. You have two support units that you can customize like yourself, although you can choose not to have them at all. Your team and your load out is based on a numerical value i.e. ???/200 points for example. Different MS and weaponry for each of your mates and yourself cost a certain amount, so you can’t beef up on the best weaponry for each of your units. There are lots of defending missions so far, but nothing seems too complex. You can also grab weapons of defeated enemies and use them in later missions. Sometimes you can pick up multiple weapons in a round, but once you finish, you can only choose 1 to keep in your inventory. You also gain mobile suits and new weaponry by completing levels, although you might have to clear a stage with a certain rank in order to do that (which is probably the case). This also applies to getting S Ranks in the Ace Pilot missions. For example, if you get an S Rank on Char's first mission, you'll have his personal Zaku in your hangar for use in story mode. The story mode crosses also over in some of the anime storylines, too. Like in the Zeon mode, you have to protect Aina and the Apsalus, in the Feddie story, you’ll encounter Char in Jaburo, and you’ll see many other cameos as well. The game also has multiple branches so there's lots of replay value considering you can't unlock everything with one run-through. You'll also unlock more Ace Pilots in story mode as well, like Norris Packard and Shiro Amada from the 08th MS Team. If you want to do a couple anime storylines, just go on Ace Pilot mode. There, you become one of the lead characters like Amuro, Char, etc. and just blast your way through either one or many missions depending on the character. Beating them unlocks more characters in Ace Pilot and in Survival/Versus/Combination modes. I wish the game had more polish, especially on the graphical side because there are some random slowdowns. The MS models are pretty nice, but everything else is pretty assy and they sure do not look better on my Mitsu DLP. Stages range from barren to building filled so the game isn’t a total wasteland like screenshots depict. Other than that, MS Sensen 0079 is pretty decent. It’s a nice alternative to the other OYW games out there and although it isn’t as deep as it could be, it’s a lot better than most Gundam games out there. After playing this game for a couple days now, this is in fact one of the best Gundam games out there. The control scheme makes this game extremely enjoyable and the fast paced combat is nothing short of great. It does take a while to get used to the control scheme, but once you use it, you really don't want to move back to the old traditional ones, like RE4 Wii over it's predecessors. If you love Gundam and have a JP Wii, buy this game. If you want to give Gundam a chance after it let you down many times before, this game will make you think otherwise. I had less than average expectations when I bought it, but this is by far one of the best Wii purchases I've made. Even if you don't have Gundam glasses, check it out. IGN thinks the same thing, too. Twenty years and one controller revolution later, a Gundam game that you'll have to try. Personal gameplay videos: Off-screen vid of First Zeon Story mission Off-screen Yuu Kajima Ace Pilot mission 1 (epic one on one) /stage6 version/ /youtube version/ Off-screen Amuro Ray Ace Pilot mission 4 (underwater battles) /stage6 version/ /youtube version/ I'll post more vids as I make them or on request. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon Last edited by Gevurah; 2007-07-29 at 16:39.

2007-07-29, 16:32	Link #3
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	Apparently they're still drinking buddies IRL. XD As for the game itself, I wouldn't go out and buy a JP Wii just for it. But if you do get one, this should be in your library no doubt. Anyway, for those of you who can't watch stage6 videos, here's a couple youtube videos of the same ones posted above. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eltyKIiHs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UX1c55z5xM __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2007-07-29, 16:52	Link #4
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	MSG: MS Sensen 0079 Wii - import this game NAO!!! Thanks for the merge, whoever. =) For those of you who have a JP Wii, this game is really worth buying. Lots of replay value and most importantly... simple yet awesome controls. I had low expectations for this when I bought it earlier this week, but I've been playing this to death after work ever since. Hopefully Bandai will release this game in the states or where ever else you guys may be. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon Last edited by Gevurah; 2007-07-29 at 18:53.

2007-07-29, 19:00	Link #5
Terrestrial Dream 勇者 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tesla Leicht Institute Age: 34	Any news on US version? Since I don't have Japanese Wii, anyhow it looks pretty fun the AI seems decent and mobile suit does look nice. Oh and can you use Char or Gato? __________________

2007-07-29, 20:16	Link #6
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	You can use Char in Ace Pilot mode and versus/survival/combination mode. Gato can only be used in versus/survival/combination. As for the US version, who knows. My japanese comprehension is limited so I'd like a good runthrough of the story mode in english myself. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2007-07-29, 14:00	Link #2
Sanjuronord セクシーなパイロット Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kentucky	One of several Japanese Wii games I've been looking at. Don't really want to buy a Japanese Wii so probably going to hold out and hope they get a freeloader working with the Wii here soon. Also the best possible way to advertise a Gundam game? Get the voice actor for Amuro to play the game on your ads. http://wii.com/jp/movies/gundam-01-jp-a/ http://wii.com/jp/movies/gundam-01-jp-b/ Something about him fighting Char in a video game amuses me to no end.

2007-07-30, 00:31	Link #7
Meehlimo Gundam Otaku Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 38	lol can u get a black wii here in the states yet i was holding out for a black one xD __________________

2007-07-30, 00:47	Link #8
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	I visited Nintendo's headquarters from a contest I won and they handed it to me there personally. Spoiler: I kid. I case modded it so there would be a stylish difference between my JP and US Wii. I also have a chrome one as well. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2007-08-02, 05:18	Link #9
Mr Chow YO! Where's the food at? Artist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	You can just strip the case and repaint them? By the way does any one know if or when there might be a release of this for us downunder? Cheers

2007-08-05, 06:47	Link #12
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	Any idea how to unlock Christina in Ace pilot? I got Shiro and Yu, but cannot figure out how to get the Christina, maybe i choosed the wrong path and missed out the stage or failed to meet the conditions. Any help appreciated.

2007-08-05, 13:20	Link #13
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	You should be able to do it by playing through Amuro's Ace Pilot mission. That's how it unlocked for me. __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2007-08-11, 12:33	Link #15
Gevurah What you say?!?! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a place where I don't want to...	Agree with your post on all points. It's a great game in all rights and the fast paced action and controls really work. I would want them to release a sequel as it's selling rather well in Japan for a 3rd party game on the Wii. Just make it look like a nicer version of Ace Pilot GC and have better hit detection and I'll be good to go. As for getting a B on the second branch, just let your teammates have awesome suits and have them do all the work. Your best score is still registered even though it shows a lower rank for that particular run-through. You can't get GM Sniper II Custom SP if you don't go that way. XD __________________ "I appear to be a plushie, but my heart is that of a wolf." - Kon

2007-09-15, 22:02	Link #16
dublin08 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	holy crap man, from your description, and the fact that I love almost any gundam game, and don't understand why people think they suck, I have to get this one xD. I really hope it comes stateside soon.

2007-09-16, 15:25	Link #17
Anime_Manga_Freak Bun-kun Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Age: 31	Why is your wii black? Its so cool! >_< Well, Gundam looks like the perfect game for the wii, hehe. I should get the game ASAP!

2007-09-16, 17:18	Link #18
dublin08 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Is there any type of multiplayer? Because it seems like a game that deserves, and needs multiplayer. I'd rather fight with a buddy sitting next to me, then with an AI controlled Mobile doll.

2007-09-24, 23:10	Link #19
sword.impulse Insert something clever Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Age: 33	Anyone think a G Gundam game for Wii would be fun? Since, the mobile trace system matches the Wii more than any other MS from any other timeline SHINING FINGEERRRRR