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Review of Gundam Evolution on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2022
Cover image of Gundam Evolution on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 30 Nov 2022
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Bandai Namco Online
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Are you ready to suit up and jump into some colossal robot action? Hold onto your pocket protectors, 'cause 'Gundam Evolution' is here to save the galaxy and your boredom! Strap in as we take an in-depth look at this online first-person team shooter that somehow manages to blend intense mech combat with more strategy than a high-stakes game of chess played by very angry robots.

Gameplay

'Gundam Evolution' on PS4 pits two teams of six giant mechs against each other in a combat arena that would make even the most ferocious Action Figure Inferno jealous. With multiple modes including Point Capture (fighting over control points like it's Black Friday at the local electronics store), Domination (where every point is vital and every second counts), and Destruction (aka Stop That Really Big Laser), there's enough variety to keep your adrenaline pumping even when your brain checks out for a snack break. Players can select from a roster of ranged and melee combat mech pilots, adding layers of team strategy like you wouldn't believe. Newcomers to the genre may find themselves yelling, "Wait, where'd I even come from?" because the pace can transform a leisurely stroll into a race against GUNDAM-nation at the speed of sound.

Graphics

Visually, 'Gundam Evolution' is as shiny as your friend's new gaming rig. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the graphics deliver a crisp, vibrant world filled with clashing colors and big explosions. The mechs move fluidly and look unapologetically awesome, even if some of them feel like they might trip over their own feet when stuck in a tight corner. You can practically hear the engineers whispering sweet nothings to the physics engine as every blast effect and combat action paints a picture of chaos and mechanical elegance. But beware: if you were expecting high-brow art house visuals, you might need to dial it back, because there's definitely a level of simplicity here that reflects its online FPS roots.

Conclusion

'Gundam Evolution' may have burst onto the scene like a neon-colored laser beam, but its brief stay was indeed frustratingly short-lived, as the servers were slated to go offline on November 29, 2023. While the game packs a decent punch with its entertaining gameplay and colorful graphics, the limited period to play adds an air of urgency-much like that half-eaten leftover pizza in the fridge that you've been eyeing for three days. When all is said and done, if you've got a bunch of friends and need a Saturday night escape into the colossal chaos of mechanized multiplayer combat, 'Gundam Evolution' serves up a plate of high-octane fun. Just remember to grab those controllers and don't spend too much time deliberating which mech to pilot-before you know it, you'll be left asking, 'What happened to my invitation to the Gundam party?'

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