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[eizarus]

Not even close, breh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr-W5LDUg18

Looking at that old footage above though, it's interesting they went from 2 strikers to just 1.

Damn! That looks excellent! I haven't had a chance to watch the trailer yet but omg YES! So hyped!

 

[amishpriest99]

since it's made it into the game, that means there's a decent chance we get DLC. I really, really, really, really want 2nd Season IBO DLC (since it's basically my favorite Gundam show of all time now).

in the past, versus games tended to have a disappointingly long lag time between when a show came out and when suits would finally make it into the game. having IBO stuff in Versus already makes me really happy.

I wouldn't be surprised if Barbatos Lupus Rex is still coming. EXVS Force has the 1st and 4th forms, after all.

 

[donkey show]

I wouldn't be surprised if Barbatos Lupus Rex is still coming. EXVS Force has the 1st and 4th forms, after all.

We'll get all of the major ones at some point or another. Really want Rex with its tail whip and the bigger fuck off mace. And Guison Rebake Full City EX + Alpha.

And yeah, saw this at gamefaqs. There's a flyer for the game advertising the following:

-) Routine events
-) New Modes
-) New Playable Units
-) Units Balancing

The routine events should be interesting. Perhaps special 6 player raids with event-exclusive items?

 

[Glitter and Gold]

Lupus Rex is probably coming but I doubt GV will get it before Maxi does.

 

[amishpriest99]

The routine events should be interesting. Perhaps special 6 player raids with event-exclusive items?

That would be pretty cool. It'd be a good excuse to get more mobile armors into the game, certainly.

 

[butman]

Are these Gundam/Super Robot Wars games good at what they offer? Or are they pure fanservice with deplorable gameplay like most anime-based games?

 

[Beckx]

We'll get all of the major ones at some point or another. Really want Rex with its tail whip and the bigger fuck off mace. And Guison Rebake Full City EX + Alpha.

Kimaris Vidar and Bael are a must. Want those to be playable so badly.

It would be funny if they added Iok "Florida Man" Kujan though

Are these Gundam/Super Robot Wars games good at what they offer? Or are they pure fanservice with deplorable gameplay like most anime-based games?

http://daviddino.com/gundamextremevs/brightslap.gif

 

[donkey show]

EDIT: ^ lololol

Are these Gundam/Super Robot Wars games good at what they offer? Or are they pure fanservice with deplorable gameplay like most anime-based games?

Haven't used this in awhile.

But seriously, this series since the late 2000s has been pretty solid and the last series (Extreme VS) has been #1 in Japan for small cabinet arcade machines for the past 6 something years. Think Virtual ON if that helps. It's a legit arena fighter.

Kimaris Vidar and Bael are a must. Want those to be playable so badly.

It would be funny if they added Iok "Florida Man" Kujan though

He needs to be one of the raid events.

 

[butman]

http://daviddino.com/gundamextremevs/brightslap.gif

I'm still confused

 

[sensui-tomo]

I'm still confused

yes gundam games are good, the gif is a scene where amuro is being a dipshit and not pulling his own.(and thinking gundam games suck) ..... the moral of today's story is, Buy gundam games in bulk.

 

[amishpriest99]

Kimaris Vidar and Bael are a must. Want those to be playable so badly.

It would be funny if they added Iok "Florida Man" Kujan though



http://daviddino.com/gundamextremevs/brightslap.gif

I kinda prefer the regular Vidar, but I would take Kimaris Vidar and/or Bael anyway. Astaroth would be pretty cool too but I'd imagine its inclusion in any capacity would be highly unlikely.

 

[Beckx]

I'm still confused

like donkeyshow says - it's a serious and seriously good 3D arena fighting game. have you played Virtual On: OT (maybe the greatest 3D arena fighter ever made)? VS is cut from the same mold, though it's fair to say it has less execution complexity (still some) but more strategic depth because of the 2v2 nature.

SRW is a fantastic series of SRPGs since you asked. but liking the shows that are in the game helps.

He needs to be one of the raid events.

Fastest raid completion ever, lol

Jasley Dominikols raid now, that would be satisfying. And the fucking Angel. (I have to stop, I'm getting worked up.)

 

[Tain]

Are these Gundam/Super Robot Wars games good at what they offer? Or are they pure fanservice with deplorable gameplay like most anime-based games?

the Gundam Vs games are rad as hell regardless of how you feel about Gundam

SRW, idk, they always looked neat but I haven't played 'em yet

 

[Gai Murakumo]

I'm still confused

The Versus series has solid gameplay. Have you ever played the Virtual-On games? They are like an evolution of those games. Watch some gameplay videos and I am sure you will get the gist of it.

 

[amishpriest99]

Jasley Dominikols raid now, that would be satisfying. And the fucking Angel. (I have to stop, I'm getting worked up.)

Hashmal is what I was thinking of as possible type of raid event opponent. Or perhaps there could be a challenge event where you have to fight it with Iok one on one .

 

[Pollux]

Will the menus be in English? Will there be English VA?

 

[donkey show]

Will the menus be in English? Will there be English VA?

I think Bandai Namco NA and EU are just going to leave it untranslated all around.

Spoiler

If it's like EXVS Force, it'll be fully translated outside of voices

 

[amishpriest99]

I think Bandai Namco NA and EU are just going to leave it untranslated all around.

Spoiler

If it's like EXVS Force, it'll be fully translated outside of voices

Spoiler

Actually, the SEA and NA versions of EXVS Force left the song lists untranslated.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Are these Gundam/Super Robot Wars games good at what they offer? Or are they pure fanservice with deplorable gameplay like most anime-based games?

Gundam EXVS is one of the best fighting games on the market TBH

Even non-Gundam fans should check it out because it's fun as hell and a very well made competitive game

 

[donkey show]

Spoiler

Actually, the SEA and NA versions of EXVS Force left the song lists untranslated.

Yeah, I remember expecting generic song of the day, but was surprised when it was all there.

 

[amishpriest99]

Yeah, I remember expecting generic song of the day, but was surprised when it was all there.

Well, true, I was surprised as well. It does bode well for the NA release. Still going to import Premium G-Sound anyway

Spoiler

and hope my wife doesn't kill me for it

.

 

[Beckx]

yeah, going to spring for Premium G. I wonder if custom soundtracks will be back?

At least amazon.jp has a good discount on the premium G version.

 

[Quebaz]

Wait, it includes the Anime BGMs like the standard editions of Extreme VS? Cause if so I'm skipping out on my import and gonna wait until Fall.

 

[Peltz]

Just saw this for the first time. It reminds me a lot of Virtual On. Is it?

 

[Apharmd]

i am so unbelievably hyped for this

grabbing JPN premium sound edition 4 sure

also yeah, the closest western-known game to this is ARMS. Virtual On is older and more accurate to it but like only diehard nerds know Virtual On :')

 

[DerekOfTheDykes]

Wait

Wait

A bit slow to the punch, but

GABTHLEY?

What is even happening in this roster?

 

[Tain]

Just saw this for the first time. It reminds me a lot of Virtual On. Is it?

The entire series is pretty much like if Virtual On were made for a typical arcade cabinet with standard controls instead of twin sticks.

and was all 2-on-2 like Virtual On Force

 

[Beckx]

Just saw this for the first time. It reminds me a lot of Virtual On. Is it?

VOOT has a significant amount of execution complexity, from the need to target by jumping (and then jump cancel so you don't die) to the way attacks switch based on crouching/boosting. VS games don't have that (though some suits do need execution), instead the complexity comes from boost management, proper spacing, proper use of attacks (so you don't get stuck in slow fall), etc etc etc

The entire series is pretty much like if Virtual On were made for a typical arcade cabinet with standard controls instead of twin sticks.

and was all 2-on-2 like Virtual On Force but good

fixed

 

[Umbooki]

I know I'm going to get the Western release of the game, but will Bandai Namco give it the love and support that it deserves? Paranoia has me considering importing the JP version, but then that'd probably require a second PS+ sub and a bunch of account-based shenanigans just to play with non-JP players.

As of right now, it seems like a JP + NA double dip would be the best setup for long-term enjoyment. Any thoughts?

 

[DerekOfTheDykes]

I know I'm going to get the Western release of the game, but will Bandai Namco give it the love and support that it deserves? Paranoia has me considering importing the JP version, but then that'd probably require a second PS+ sub and a bunch of account-based shenanigans just to play with non-JP players.

As of right now, it seems like a JP + NA double dip would be the best setup for long-term enjoyment. Any thoughts?

The last major localized Gundam games with DLC were the Musou games IIRC, and they had all their DLC brought over (though later than in Japan). I can't imagine that the western versions of Gundam Versus would just NOT get the DLC.

But I mean, if you wanna spend the money on two versions, you do you. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[donkey show]

I know I'm going to get the Western release of the game, but will Bandai Namco give it the love and support that it deserves? Paranoia has me considering importing the JP version, but then that'd probably require a second PS+ sub and a bunch of account-based shenanigans just to play with non-JP players.

As of right now, it seems like a JP + NA double dip would be the best setup for long-term enjoyment. Any thoughts?

As long as you have PS+ on your primary account, you don't have to worry about other region accounts on that PS4 not having it.

 

[dwix]

The last major localized Gundam games with DLC were the Musou games IIRC, and they had all their DLC brought over (though later than in Japan). I can't imagine that the western versions of Gundam Versus would just NOT get the DLC.

Agreed. It would be very very strange for the western release to not get the DLC.

 

[Bombless]

They've stated that they wanted this game to be enjoyed worldwide so you can be sure all dlc will be brought over. Maybe not the full music stuff but the rest for sure.

 

[donkey show]

The US version EXVS Force got all the free DLC as well, so I wouldn't worry about it. Hell, the OST didn't even change, too.

 

[Kalamari]

As long as you have PS+ on your primary account, you don't have to worry about other region accounts on that PS4 not having it.

This sounds too good to be true.

I hope we get to see Gundam Versus on the main stage at EVO Japan.

 

[Kyoufu]

This sounds too good to be true.

I hope we get to see Gundam Versus on the main stage at EVO Japan.

You only need one PS+ account.

 

[Glitter and Gold]

It's not a feature exclusive to Gundam. That's just how PSN+ works lol.

The one thing I'm worried about is multiplayer being split up by region or something. While playing on my US account in the beta I couldn't find any real rooms or games. I had to switch to my JP one to find even the rooms other US players were making.(it was in the discord so I'm assuming a lot of them were using the JP accounts they used for Full Boost)

 

[Luigi87]

As long as you have PS+ on your primary account, you don't have to worry about other region accounts on that PS4 not having it.

You only need one PS+ account.

Well this makes me happy and far more confident in my JPSN pre-order.

Now I'll have no problem double dipping.

 

[Quebaz]

It's not a feature exclusive to Gundam. That's just how PSN+ works lol.

The one thing I'm worried about is multiplayer being split up by region or something. While playing on my US account in the beta I couldn't find any real rooms or games. I had to switch to my JP one to find even the rooms other US players were making.(it was in the discord so I'm assuming a lot of them were using the JP accounts they used for Full Boost)

Well that's one way to kill online, guess they didn't learn much from Rise of Incarnates huh.

 

[NEO0MJ]

What I'm most worried about is them forcing us to use online passes per account like they did with Full Boost. For those that didn't play it, you can only play online if the account has access to the online pass, which could not be shared between users. Every account had to buy it separately.

 

[distantmantra]

It's not a feature exclusive to Gundam. That's just how PSN+ works lol.

The one thing I'm worried about is multiplayer being split up by region or something. While playing on my US account in the beta I couldn't find any real rooms or games. I had to switch to my JP one to find even the rooms other US players were making.(it was in the discord so I'm assuming a lot of them were using the JP accounts they used for Full Boost)

Gundam Battle Operation Next works the same way on the PS4. Gundam Breaker 3's online isn't locked to specific regions, though.

 

[Kyoufu]

What I'm most worried about is them forcing us to use online passes per account like they did with Full Boost. For those that didn't play it, you can only play online if the account has access to the online pass, which could not be shared between users. Every account had to buy it separately.

There's no such thing as an online pass on PS4.

 

[Alexious]

So, it looks like we'll have the chance to send a few questions to the development team.

Is there anything you'd like to know in particular about the game?

 

[NEO0MJ]

There's no such thing as an online pass on PS4.

I would agree but they were already dead when Bandai pulled what they did with FB so I'm cautious.

 

[donkey show]

So, it looks like we'll have the chance to send a few questions to the development team.

Is there anything you'd like to know in particular about the game?

Have they learned anything from their endeavors with Rise of Incarnates?
LAN mode?
DLC units and other possible future updates (or how far are they planning)?
EVO?
Non-region locked lobbies?
Where's my Luna-beam? :O
Switch version? >:3

Also, a new short TV spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZWdcjZiMA

 

[ponpo]

Have they learned anything from their endeavors with Rise of Incarnates?
LAN mode?
DLC units and other possible future updates (or how far are they planning)?
EVO?
Non-region locked lobbies?
Where's my Luna-beam? :O
Switch version? >:3

Also, a new short TV spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZWdcjZiMA

1. never explore that kusoge again
2. no
3. none
4. no pls never no memery needed
5. legion locked only
6. shrugemoji
7. never ever

 

[amishpriest99]

So, it looks like we'll have the chance to send a few questions to the development team.

Is there anything you'd like to know in particular about the game?

I'd like to know whether or not gameplay recording/screenshot functions will be blocked (unless this is already known).

 

[Bombless]

I'd like to know whether or not gameplay recording/screenshot functions will be blocked (unless this is already known).

This is super important. Hopefully they don't go the Atlus way.

 

[C-Drive]

I'd like to know whether or not gameplay recording/screenshot functions will be blocked (unless this is already known).

I doubt it, this isn't a story-based game that folks could 'watch' rather than actually purchase and play.

 

[Apharmd]

So, it looks like we'll have the chance to send a few questions to the development team.

Is there anything you'd like to know in particular about the game?

I organize local tournaments for the game. Each character in this game has multiple unlockable assists that's earned through playing. Is there a way to unlock them all as quickly as possible or instantly so as to be able to provide an equal experience for all four players in 2 v 2 tournaments?

Will we have a robust tutorial that can get new players up and running as soon as possible? This style of gameplay is very new for a lot of American gamers but as soon as they see the fights they do tend to be hooked. However, Full Boost's tutorial missions were a bit wanting due to lack of demonstrations and such.

Is it possible to change button configurations in lobbies now? That's a real pain in the ass during tournaments, having to back in and out to switch between arcade stick and controller pad control layouts.

Will this game support legacy Playstation 3 controllers or will players be required to use Playstation 4 arcade sticks?

edit: One more. Donkey asked this but I wanted to elaborate. Will it be possible for us to play with four PlayStation 4s connected to each other by a switch or a router, without a PSN connection? Lack of internet access makes venue choices very limited.

Uhh I think that's all I have for now. Thanks Alexious.