MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED Reviews
Overall, Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered is not only a solid visual upgrade to the Vita original but also has some much-needed functional improvements, both in terms of the controls and the backend progression flow. The only real downside is if you’re not a fan of Gundam Seed, as otherwise, this is a very nicely made mecha action game. Now, if only Bandai Namco would remaster Gundam Battle Universe.
But for SEED fans, especially those who remember poring over the original’s menus with a translation guide in hand, this remaster is a nostalgic gift. For everyone else? It’s an old warhorse with a new coat of paint and a reminder that sometimes, the past is best visited with tempered expectations.
It’s not anything truly special, but it is a treat for Gundam SEED fans. I just wish they’d properly adapted the franchise’s narrative instead of slapping a few plot twists on as an afterthought.
The fast and fluid gameplay, combined with a decent customization of the Mobile Suits and a large roster of mechs, constitutes the beating heart of a title capable of entertaining for hours. However, the sparse and fragmented narrative, aimed almost exclusively at long-time fans, and above all a frustrating and poorly calibrated lock-on system, significantly slow down the potential of the game.
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered might not be the best licensed game out there, but it isn't the worst either.
While this is unlikely to be a game that anyone beyond existing Gundam fans enjoy, those who do get into it will find a compelling gameplay loop with dozens of hours of content; unfortunately, that loop and content is wrapped up in outdated visuals and terrible onboarding for newcomers.
Overall, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered is a pretty by-the-book update of a game that was clearly made for the limitations of the PS Vita. It's genuinely fun to play and smash your way through enemy robots as your favorite Gundam, but it's a very shallow game. You'll probably get bored of the combat loop well before you do everything the game has to offer. Fans of the franchise will have enough fun to make it worth the cash, but those looking for something with more meat on the bones will probably be better off looking elsewhere.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED is a title that Gundam fans will love, though it is a bit unbalanced, making it quite challenging.
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered is a faithful and enjoyable remaster for Gundam SEED fans, if you can forgive some Vita-era clunk. Not revolutionary, but packed with charm and Mobile Suits. Worth boarding if you’re ready to revisit the Cosmic Era.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny provides a decent enough framework for fun, but the battle system's flaws become more and more apparent under any amount of pressure. Pressure you will most assuredly feel unless you feel comfortable grinding out hours of short missions required to level up and pass the numbers check to do things like finish the story of the first anime. It’s not a bad game, but it’s a game that should mostly be considered by big-time enthusiasts of this kind of game with time to burn.
Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered is something of a welcome surprise that we likely ended up getting due to Gundam SEED Freedom and the success of other recent games.
It’s clear that Gundam SEED Battle Destiny is, at the end of the day, a PlayStation VITA game. On the other hand, it’s one of the few that harkens back to the PlayStation 2 era of Gundam Games. It’s rough around the edges, but if you are either a SEED fan or just miss the “classic” feel of playing Gundam, it’s a worthwhile endeavour.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The absence of the original’s multiplayer modes limits how players can engage with the Battle Destiny Remastered. I’m glad this game exists, that it is available outside of Japan… Still, it’s hard to thoroughly recommend something flawed in its original iteration in one way, and compromised in its remastered release in an entirely different way.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered is a solid experience for mecha fans, especially those who love the SEED saga. Its dynamic combat, faithful presentation, and upgraded visuals make it a worthwhile title for dedicated fans. However, repetitive missions, simple environments, and the lack of online multiplayer limit its broader appeal. If you're a Gundam SEED enthusiast, it's a great way to relive or reshape the conflict. For newcomers, though, it might not be the best entry point — even if, alongside SD Gundam Battle Alliance, it stands as one of the better Gundam games on Switch.
Review in Italian | Read full review
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED brings a fair action experience and nothing more than that. There are many polish issues and a campaign that cuts down the narrative to focus on a combat that's jankier than it should be. It's still possible to have fun with the game, especially for those who know the saga and just want to turn off the brain with giant robot battles, but there are better options in the market for those looking for good action experiences.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny aims to relive the anime's story while you're a part of it, but it completely fails. It also has performance issues on the Switch even though it's a remaster. However, the main point that killed me inside is that the game doesn't have ANY music from the Gundam SEED anime.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
While it may not match modern action RPGs in depth or polish and lacks new story content or multiplayer functionality, it excels in what it sets out to do: deliver a fun, nostalgic, and immersive Gundam SEED experience. For long-time fans, it's a must-play. For newcomers, it's an accessible, albeit lore-heavy, entry point into one of Gundam's most beloved timelines.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered revives the 2012 Vita-exclusive with upgraded visuals, broader platform availability, and a satisfying loop of suit customization and solo missions. While it won’t convert newcomers unfamiliar with the SEED universe, longtime fans will appreciate its deep Mobile Suit roster and tactical combat system.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered arrives on international shores for the first time with a fresh coat of paint, so lovingly polished for modern eyes. Its roots are unmistakably Vita-era, with all the clunky lock-ons and sterile arenas that implies, but when you’re soaring through the stars, beam saber in hand, it’s easy to forgive the rough edges. The game trusts its audience to know the lore, feel the weight of its Mobile Suits, and embrace its mission-based grind like slipping into an old pilot suit.