Gundam Games with Good Ratings

The Gundam franchise is famous for making a long list of low quality games over the years. So much so that reviewers tend to have a cynical approach to most every Mobile Suit Gundam (MSG) game that arrives, ignoring the good quality games that already exist.

MSG Encounters in Space
This game is a rare gem that made it through the import process. The game included plotlines from the point of view of Amuro Ray (the protagonist) and Char Aznable (the antagonist). Also included, were main characters from the 0079 Stardust Memory story, and the ability to create and develop original characters.

For each pilot, there are dozens of mobile suits made available, and the combat system for all of the space battles is smooth and easy to use. Although the path is railroaded, and only allows small movements as the player goes forward, there are several times when 360-degree movement becomes available while they are attacked from all around or from one particular enemy. Gamefly’s members rating of the game averaged out to a 6.5 score.

Mobile Suit Gundam (MSG) Federation vs Zeon
This game attracted some of the better reviews as the Gundam game history became longer. Players take the form of a faceless character who becomes a mobile suit pilot and joins the war for either Zeon or the Federation, and begins by piloting the weakest unit available as it follows the timeline, such as the Zaku I for the Zeons or the Ground GM for the Federation. The movements of each mobile suit are slow and usually clunky, but this allows for the realistic challenge of mobile suit combat, on the ground and in space. IGN rated it with a 7.0 score.

MSG Zeonic Front
This game received several praises for focusing on the story elements of the Principality of Zeon, the antagonist group from the original show. The inclusion of a tactical system also added a level of originality, allowing for planning attack and patrol routes for Zaku squadrons as well as piloting one of the mobile suits during combat. Gamespot rated this game as fair, giving it a 6.8 score.


MSG games are generally cheap, thanks to Bandai, but every now and then a good effort comes through that can be enjoyed by more than just the fans.