SD Gundam: Battle Alliance Reviews
What could've been a bridge between the veterans and the newcomers to Gundam instead becomes a product that will cast aside anyone looking for a crash course. The veterans should find more than their money's worth, though.
The identity of SD Gundam Battle Alliance’s existence is all the hard work and efforts they’ve molded together to show the hardcore fans since the past, as well as to bring in new interests to their broad world of infinite space timeline. But their dream of making an ultimate SD Gundam universe is still left on a rocky road as issues with certain past titles, repetitive gameplay design and recycled ideas are still questionable even for long-time fans. The sad reality is that of all SD Gundam franchises, there hasn’t been any better action titles than this particular one and you cannot ignore the fact that the devs considered most of the feedback from the past to make something decent for the fans to enjoy. Which also makes it really troublesome to recommend this game if you’re not the most extreme Gundam fan, nor studied any of its lore of the series.
Review in Korean | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an interesting proposal. It is one of those games that can entertain you for dozens of hours. The problem is that, in order to achieve that, you need to have certain niche tastes. The point is that you can enjoy SD Gundam Battle Alliance without being a fan of Gundam or actions RPGS; however, it seems to me that its true appeal can only be appreciated by those who are.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The pros and cons of SD Gundam: Battle Alliance are very obvious. The flexible use of anime memes and sound tracks makes this game satisfaction for anime fans. But the questionable battle system, and the weak cultivation gameplay, let this game worse than previous Gundam series games.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is yet another product that suffers from the stigma of anime-based games, as it has elements that will be better used and valued by those who enjoy the original product. Despite the great quality with many elements to please the fans, the repetitiveness and lack of inspiration in the progression does not contribute to attract the interest of more players, even those who don't even know what a Mobile Suit is.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is primarily a game that Gundam fans will definitely love. Not big fans, on the other hand, may get bored with the game in a short time due to the repetitive gameplay and the need to grind.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Although its structure is simple and relies heavily on repetition, the core of SD Gundam Battle Alliance is solid, straightforward and fun. A great Action RPG experience for newcomers to the brand as well as veterans.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A surprisingly enjoyable blast that could entice newcomers.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance has me at odds because there’s a lot of things I like about it and a lot of things I don’t, both as a Gundam fan and just a general player. The mobile suits and pilots are fun to collect and explore. The story and missions are also fairly well-done and I like the look of the super deformed versions of a lot of my favorite mobile suits from across the series. My big miff is that the difficulty spike between series of missions makes repeatedly playing the same scenarios to level up your pilots and mobile suits a near-mandatory chore. I also just don’t think it makes good use of the SD spinoff formula. Mix in some annoying inconveniences in camera and other gameplay design and while SD Gundam Battle Alliance may be fun at first, the luster will likely fade for many after a few hours.
I want to emphasize that SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an entertaining title, but that it may become repetitive shortly after starting the game. After all, you just have to defeat enemies, reach the goal and beat the boss on duty. Mechanics that will stay like this for almost the entire game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is surprisingly well done. The action gameplay and narrative are not game-of-the-year-tier, but it's at least an above average title that will satisfy the Gundam fanbase.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance gives fans a smorgasbord of Gundam content while providing newcomers a great point to begin experiencing the franchise
The outstanding MS Gundam franchise is back with a very peculiar aesthetic and a story that fans of the saga will love. Unfortunately, it is too simple to play and a tad repetitive.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
SD Gundam: Battle Alliance is definitely a game that is created for the fans. From the roster of over 60 mobile suits (with more to be added via DLC) across the entirety of the series almost 50-year run its clear to see the passion and work that the team at Artddink poured into this game. The easier combat is complemented by the cutesy art style that the SD universe allows and even though I would prefer a more traditional Gundam experience; I must admit I had a really good time with this game. Even with the lack of an English dub and the easier combat SD Gundam: Battle Alliance may not win over any new fans to the series but for those fans who have been yearning for a new Gundam game this is one that is made for you.
SD Gundam: Battle Alliance is a fun title that celebrates the franchise, delivering a solid and fun gameplay, specially in co-op, that manages to keep itself varied and engaging even after long hours of playtime. The shallow story and weak progression system limit its success, but it is a game that should appeal to long-time fans and serves as a good way to introduce younger players to the wonderful Mobile Suits.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A game clearly developed for fans, entertaining despite its repetitiveness.
Review in Italian | Read full review
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a somewhat repetitive but flashy and fanservice-filled hack-and-slash that is essentially an action-packed love letter to the Gundam franchise. The variety of units and attention to detail is impressive, to say the least, meaning Gundam fans will likely find this one to be worthwhile.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is not perfect, but there’s no denying the enjoyment one can get from it. Whether you enjoy playing solo or joining online with friends, there’s something suitable for everyone. Sure, it’s more fun if you know some main characters and villains, but it’s still entertaining if you’re new to the franchise. For myself, it was a pleasure to experience the modern nostalgia, and I’m positive other Gundam fans will feel the same.
A fun and cute beat-em-up for Gundam fans looking for co-op fun.
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an experience that is perhaps better for fans of the franchise and those who love grinding for materials.