Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
- Developers: Bandai
- Publishers: Bandai
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senshi-tachi no Kiseki (2004)
Overview
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senshi-tachi no Kiseki (機動戦士ガンダム 戦士達の軌跡, lit. “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Soldiers’ Footsteps”) is a strategy role-playing game developed by Banpresto and published by Bandai for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Japan on March 25, 2004. The game is set in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise, and follows the stories of several different Gundam pilots from across the franchise’s history.
Gameplay
Senshi-tachi no Kiseki is a turn-based strategy RPG in which the player controls a squad of mobile suits on a grid-based map. The game features a wide variety of units from across the Gundam franchise, each with their own unique abilities and weapons. Players must use their units’ strengths and weaknesses to their advantage in order to defeat their enemies.
The game’s combat system is simple to learn but difficult to master. Players must carefully consider the range and movement of their units, as well as the terrain and enemy positions. The game also features a number of different status effects that can be inflicted on units, such as stun, poison, and confusion.
In addition to the main story mode, Senshi-tachi no Kiseki also features a number of side missions and challenges. These missions can be used to earn experience points and items for your units, and can also help you to unlock new units and abilities.
Story
Senshi-tachi no Kiseki tells the stories of several different Gundam pilots from across the franchise’s history. The game’s main story follows the adventures of a group of young pilots who are tasked with investigating a mysterious new threat to the Earth Federation. As the pilots investigate, they uncover a plot by the Zeon remnants to develop a new weapon that could destroy the Earth.
The game’s story is told through a series of cutscenes and dialogue sequences. The cutscenes are beautifully animated and feature stunning visuals. The dialogue is well-written and does a great job of developing the characters and their relationships.
Characters
Senshi-tachi no Kiseki features a large cast of characters from across the Gundam franchise. The game’s main playable characters include:
- Amuro Ray (機動戦士ガンダム, Mobile Suit Gundam)
- Kamille Bidan (機動戦士Zガンダム, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam)
- Judau Ashta (機動戦士ガンダムZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ)
- Uso Ewin (機動戦士Vガンダム, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam)
- Heero Yuy (新機動戦記ガンダムW, New Mobile Report Gundam Wing)
- Kira Yamato (機動戦士ガンダムSEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED)
In addition to the main playable characters, Senshi-tachi no Kiseki also features a number of other characters from the Gundam franchise, including Char Aznable, Bright Noa, and Sayla Mass.
Graphics and Sound
Senshi-tachi no Kiseki is a visually stunning game. The character models are detailed and expressive, and the environments are lush and immersive. The game’s cutscenes are particularly impressive, and they do a great job of bringing the story to life.
The game’s sound design is also top-notch. The voice acting is excellent, and the music is stirring and memorable. The game’s sound effects are also very well done, and they help to create a truly immersive experience.
Overall
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senshi-tachi no Kiseki is a fantastic SRPG that is sure to please fans of the Gundam franchise and strategy RPGs alike. The game’s engaging story, tactical gameplay, and stunning visuals make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
