Gundam: Rogue Orbit is an Action Game for Action Game Sickos and a Gundam Game for Fans New and Old Alike | IGN Preview
Action games –well the great ones, anyway – are defined by three things: speed, precision, and player expression. A good action game might do one really well. The great ones have two of them. The all-timers nail all three. This is a preview, so I’m not ready to call Gundam: Rogue Orbit a great action game. But if what I played at Gamescom is any indication, it might just get there.
Gundam: Rogue Orbit is an action game designed for fans of fast-paced gameplay and Gundam fans alike. The game focuses on three key elements: speed, precision, and player expression. While IGN's preview suggests it might be a great action game, it's still a work in progress. The demo allows players to choose one of three pre-set Gundam loadouts and pilots, RE-X and VII, who enter the cockpit together.
This detail, according to producer Yuya Tomiyama and director Yoshiyuki Serizawa, is one of many that the team spent time perfecting.
Once inside the cockpit, players embark on their first mission, where they must stop a group of alien monsters from invading a spaceport. The game is quick, with the selected loadout equipped with the Assault Sword, a close-range weapon designed to close the distance between the player and the aliens. The Gundam is large and bulky but quick, allowing for easy movement and boosting around the levels.
The boss fights are where the game truly shines, requiring players to manage heat, deal specific damage to body parts, and utilize special abilities.
Overall, Rogue Orbit offers a thrilling, customizable action experience with a strong emphasis on player skill and strategy.
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