Gundam Evolution Gameplay Director Ryota Hogaki shares some behind-the-scenes insights into this exciting new free-to-play hero shooter.
Gundam Evolution is a free-to-play 6v6 hero shooter focused on fast-paced, objective-based action – playable today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S!
You control and shoot down a variety of mecha or “mobile suits” from across the Mobile Suit Gundam universe to become the winning team. Set in locations on Earth and in space, pilots will achieve objectives, plant explosives, and use their extensive arsenal to achieve victory.
To learn more about the making of the game, we sat down with Ryota Hogaki, Gameplay Director of Gundam Evolution, for insights into its development, the inspirations behind its boost system, and more.
Hero shooters introduce many concepts such as: B. the G-maneuver, which is not defined in the anime. What were some of the challenges in designing mobile suit abilities for a hero shooter?
The game features a variety of unique mobile suits, including those with shields, those with flying abilities, those with single high-intensity shots, snipers, and the like. In FPS games, there are basics of balancing, e.g. B. to make it harder for snipers to attack highly maneuverable Mobile Suits. This is a “natural” balance in FPS games and has been maintained in this title as well.
This is because we designed the game so that people unfamiliar with Gundam can easily play it if they like this genre and people who have never played this genre before but want to try it, because they like Gundam they can play it with no problem. We want to recreate scenes that fans of the original story would love to see, but we also want to include things that are necessary, interesting, and well balanced in an FPS game. We always think about the balance between the two.
The boost system makes Gundam Evolution unique in the genre. What was the inspiration for the Boost system?
Under the tagline of “move beyond your limits”, the game will be developed under the themes of “fast and immersive team battles with mobile suits” and “defeating enemies by making full use of the characteristics, abilities and boosts of the various mobile suits”. We spent a lot of time on the Boost system and repetitive prototyping. We tried to convey the feeling of controlling huge mobile suits, but we also wanted to create a game that’s widely used in the FPS genre, so we needed a certain level of comfort without disappointing those who expected the experience Original mobile suit pilots.
The unique selling point of Gundam Evolution is the fast and immersive intuitive control experience offered by the Boost system. The ability to successfully use different steps and strokes for each unit is an important factor in improving your progression and skills. If you feel your movements are slow and your controls sluggish, try using the steps, dashes, and boosts in different ways. Ease of use varies from device to device, so it’s important to choose a mobile suit that’s easy to use until you get comfortable with the device.
Can you please tell us about the latest Mobile Suit added to the list?
Yes, the “Nu Gundam” [shown in the gallery above] will be implemented from the new season. Needless to say, this is the last mobile suit Amuro piloted, and it features fin funnels. It’s so popular that a life-size Nu Gundam was built in Fukuoka, Japan this year.
Can you please explain the design process behind Nu Gundam and the vision of its role in a team?
It is a specialized marksman that excels at medium range. Its primary weapon, the Beam Rifle, has a high damage capacity, and by using its Fin Funnel and New Hyper Bazooka as follow-up attacks, it has the power to defeat its enemies. But to compensate for this, it was set up as a mobile suit, which is a bit difficult to use against melee or shielded enemies.
Please also tell us something about the new map. What is the unique challenge for players on this map?
The new map “Colony Trading Post” takes place in a space colony, a characteristic setting in the Gundam Works. It’s a destruction match map set in an urban colony, with many different gimmicks like vertical obstacles and conveyor belts. These dynamic obstacles change the line of fire, allowing you to be attacked from unexpected locations.
Gundam Evolution has many options to customize your mobile suit, gamer profile and more. What additional customization features can we look forward to in the future?
Of course, as anticipated by the fans, we will be adding items based on the original works, and we will also implement some customization items that weren’t in previous Gundam games to introduce the Gundam to a wider audience.
Q: Finally, do you have any advice for players joining this? Gundam Evolution community?
A: The game is designed to be easy to play for both those who like Gundam and those who are unfamiliar with it but are interested in team shooters. Additionally, since there aren’t many role restrictions, it’s easy to use the Mobile Suits you like and want to use. We also have Mobile Suits that are easy to use even for those who are new to FPS games, so don’t hesitate to play with us!
Gundam Evolution is playable today for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. You can Download it for free here on the Xbox Store today.
GUNDAM EVOLUTION
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The new season of MOBIUS adds the popular Nu Gundam and more! Make full use of the fin funnel like Amuro and aim for team victory! Many fan-favorite items related to Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack are also available. Also, a new MAP Colony CargoBay has been added and new items have been implemented to make GUNDAM EVOLUTION even more powerful, so experience it now! GUNDAM EVOLUTION is an online FPS title in which players take control of mobile suits from the hit anime Gundam and compete against other online players in six-on-six battles. Fast-paced action and immersive controls. Switch between mobile suits with their own unique traits and work together with teammates to win games.
