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New Gundam Breaker

New Gundam Breaker has more bad than good, the fascinating story and characters are overshadowed by repetitive gameplay, pricey Gunpla parts, and sloppy controls.
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49%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, gameplay
52% User Score Based on 1,073 reviews
Critic Score 46%Based on 14 reviews

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New Gundam Breaker is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by CRAFTS & MEISTER Co., Ltd. and was released on September 24, 2018. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

New Gundam Breaker is an action game that lets players build and battle with their own Gunpla models. Fight in cooperative multiplayer or against others in competitive modes, using custom loadouts and skills. Experience an original story with exciting missions and challenges in the world of Gundam.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,073 reviews
graphics44 positive mentions
story85 negative mentions

  • Extensive customization options for building and painting Gunpla.
  • Decent graphics and visual design.
  • Fun for Gundam fans who enjoy collecting parts and creating unique mobile suits.
  • Clunky controls and a frustrating lock-on system that often targets the wrong objects.
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited mission variety and objectives.
  • Weak story and character development, feeling more like a dating sim than a Gundam game.
  • story
    650 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "New Gundam Breaker" is largely criticized for being a generic and clichéd high school visual novel, often described as a shallow dating sim with minimal character development and repetitive plotlines. Players noted that the narrative serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay, with many opting to skip through the dialogue due to its lack of engagement and depth. While some appreciated the humor and charm in certain character interactions, the overall consensus is that the story is forgettable and fails to elevate the gameplay experience.

    • “The story is as simple as it gets: the main character is the new student in school trying to take over the student council with the help of some girls he meets along the way.”
    • “The story tries to write a Gundam-style narrative of fighting for what you believe in, sprinkled with nice references to the series' multiple timelines, into a school setting where Gunpla is life.”
    • “The story is delivered through visual novel sections, which is fine; Gundam Breaker 3 was the same, but they are pretty low effort, meaning it's all very static and lifeless.”
    • “The story and characters were so laughably bad and milquetoast that I ended up toggling event skipping on after 3 stages.”
    • “The story is just a boring anime school drama.”
    • “The story is a weak harem anime with some gunpla put in, the characters are all archetypes, with very little creativity.”
  • gameplay
    335 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "New Gundam Breaker" has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its clunky mechanics, poor lock-on system, and repetitive mission structure. While the customization options for building Gundams are praised, the core gameplay loop is described as shallow and tedious, often feeling disconnected from the engaging aspects of previous titles in the series. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a robust action game.

    • “The overall gameplay is fun, and the customization is super in-depth.”
    • “Easy controls, lots of customization, decent amount of levels, fun shooty smashy gameplay.”
    • “I really love this game because I have watched the Gundam shows like Iron-Blood and Unicorn, and when this game came out I had to get it with good gameplay and easy controls.”
    • “The gameplay loop is incredibly shallow.”
    • “The gameplay feels really bad, and the way missions work is just kind of annoying.”
    • “The gameplay is absolutely terrible and I personally really just look forward to using the new parts I acquired from a mission.”
  • graphics
    105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the visual fidelity and aesthetic appeal of the Gundam models, particularly when settings are maximized. However, some players criticize the game's optimization, noting performance issues on lower-end PCs and a lack of detail in gameplay visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered a strong point, they are overshadowed by gameplay and control issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are great and so is the gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are pretty good, especially with the gunpla; it really looks like actual gunpla come to life.”
    • “Absolutely must have for every Gundam fan, customization is amazing, graphics on Unreal are also very good.”
    • “The graphics look bad and the game is unoptimized to the point where even with a good PC, it will scream due to all the physics items moving about in a stage.”
    • “The big misstep here that I see is using the Unreal Engine for this game's graphics; everything stacked on top of that just adds up to the weight of this game's slow-paced and clunky combat.”
    • “Visually, the game is okay, but it reeks of 'my first Unreal Engine game' with its overly shiny, greasy-looking visuals while also managing to lack detail.”
  • grinding
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive. Users report that acquiring parts is a chore due to limitations on inventory, high costs, and the need to replay missions multiple times for random drops. While some players appreciate the customization options and find enjoyment in the grinding process, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the game's mechanics and design, making it a significant drawback for many.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The parts also have fixed values, so there's no grinding to make the parts get all the stats you want.”
    • “The difficult spike is too big and the game is really too grindy.”
    • “Farming for parts is a chore.”
    • “The whole part collection system is tedious and not fun.”
  • optimization
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly due to its console-to-PC port nature. While some users report improved performance since launch and praise the graphics at higher settings, others experience frame drops and stuttering even on capable hardware. Overall, the game is seen as poorly optimized, with clunky controls and a lack of tuning options for performance, though it does offer a solid experience for fans of the genre.

    • “It has anime waifus, good part variety, decent combat, great graphics, the best system performance any Gundam game has ever seen, 144hz support, and a campaign mode.”
    • “Although the game lacks a few features, like more online options and upgrading parts to have better performance, the game is really solid, it's fun to play by yourself, the customization options are fairly good, and it's pretty well optimized for a port.”
    • “The gunpla look gorgeous on ultra settings, making this the definitive way of experiencing new Gundam Breaker in terms of visuals and performance.”
    • “This is a fun game, but since it is a console to PC port, there seem to be a large number of performance issues.”
    • “The graphics look bad and the game is unoptimized to the point where even with a good PC, it will scream due to all the physics items moving about in a stage.”
    • “Clunky, chunky, frustrating, poorly optimized port of a mediocre PS4 game.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a mix of original tracks and recognizable themes from the Gundam franchise, with customizable options allowing players to select their preferred background music during battles. While some users appreciate the nostalgic throwbacks and upbeat compositions, others criticize the repetitiveness and lack of integration, noting that the original soundtrack can feel sterile and forgettable. Overall, the music garners mixed reviews, with fans of the series finding enjoyment in the selection despite gameplay issues.

    • “The music is upbeat and pumping, and defeating enemy players with 3-4 EX skills in one quick combo feels very satisfying.”
    • “The soundtrack is great, with plenty of throwbacks to the original Gundam animes.”
    • “It allows for customizable BGM settings that can play dozens of MSG songs during your battles, all in your own order (for those of you unfamiliar with the MSG series, the music played is usually of amazing quality).”
    • “The original soundtrack is repetitive, and even when there's a lot of recognizable tracks from the Gundam franchise, there's usually no way to hear them naturally on a mission unless you're fighting against a warship/mobile armor/a perfect grade RX-78-2, in which case you'll only get to hear the same 7 tracks over and over.”
    • “Music is sterile, forgettable, and nothing special.”
    • “The controls are clunky, animations are poor, soundtracks loop very poorly, controls are dirt.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding enjoyment in creating funny scenarios and appreciating meme references, while others criticize the writing as dry and filled with failed attempts at humor. Despite its shortcomings, many reviewers note that the game can be entertaining in a "so bad it's good" way, particularly when played at a discount. Overall, the humor seems to be a mixed bag, appealing mainly to those who enjoy lighthearted, absurd experiences.

    • “Her story is the only one with any real impact, and it's the funny one.”
    • “If you read the English translation, you will see some funny references if you're cultured in memes.”
    • “Game's horrible but in a funny way, definitely would recommend if it's on sale because it's hilarious, but anyone who says this is a good game is as deluded as that bad student from Kung Pow.”
    • “There are so few positive points it’s not funny.”
  • replayability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the ability to create custom robots and engage in multiplayer modes, others find the grinding for parts and lack of intelligent AI enemies can make the experience feel stale. The single-player story mode offers limited replay value, and opinions vary on whether the grind enhances or detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, players who enjoy farming parts and customization may find sufficient replayability, but it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “But you make your own robots, and it has amazing replayability.”
    • “Replayability comes from trying to grind parts to complete the various sets, or to at least build your favorite Gundams.”
    • “-has both PvP and PvE multiplayer modes that are pretty fun and randomly generated, allowing for more replayability.”
    • “Good for about 20-25 hours with no replayability; just get it when it's on sale.”
    • “However, this game seems rushed and unfinished; with only a single-player story mode and online battle mode, its replay value depends solely on how much you care enough to keep going.”
    • “There's at least some replayability in farming parts, but that gets stale considering AI enemy teams never get smarter.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and crashes, particularly on PS4, while others report a smoother experience on PC with only minor frame drops. Common issues include character freezing, camera problems, and control bugs, leading to frustration among users. Overall, while some find the game addictive, its stability remains a concern for many players.

    • “The game runs great, with only a slight frame drop here and there when there's a lot happening on screen, but nothing to complain about.”
    • “Buggy nightmare, avoid at all costs.”
    • “Game is broken, buggy, and poorly designed.”
    • “Video freezes up, then the audio overloads until finally the whole thing crashes.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many feeling that it is overpriced for what it offers, often likening its value to that of a much cheaper title. While players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, the overall sentiment is that the game feels rushed and primarily designed to capitalize on the Gundam franchise rather than provide a quality gaming experience.

    • “At least, there are no microtransactions.”
    • “No microtransactions or lootbox gambling mechanics.”
    • “It's a Gunpla game designed to get people into Gunpla; there's no hiding that this era has been a quick cash grab by the company that owns Gundam. While it's fine to attract a new generation of kids into building, I wish that didn't leak over to the video game side of things in such an obvious way.”
    • “It has a great idea that seems like it was executed in hours for a quick cash grab.”
    • “This is a game that I want to love because it's Gundam, but it's not a Gundam game—just a cash grab.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by frustration, as players express feelings of nausea and disappointment due to poor gameplay mechanics and a lackluster story. While one character, Shion, stands out as a highlight, the overall experience is marred by tedious combat and camera issues, leading to a negative emotional response from users.

    • “Shion is the highlight of this game's boring story.”
    • “Boring combat that you get bits of in between and an even more boring story. Don't buy.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is inconsistent; while some characters are well-developed, others feel shallow and underexplored. The fast-paced story may contribute to this lack of depth, leaving certain characters feeling bland amidst the overall narrative. Additionally, the visual and combat elements do not enhance the character experience significantly.

    • “The story is fast-paced, but the character development clearly lacks for some players, even though others are done pretty well.”
    • “Character development feels rushed and underwhelming, leaving many characters feeling one-dimensional.”
    • “While the plot moves quickly, the lack of depth in character development makes it hard to connect with the characters.”
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New Gundam Breaker is a hack and slash game with science fiction theme.

New Gundam Breaker is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 32 hours playing New Gundam Breaker.

New Gundam Breaker was released on September 24, 2018.

New Gundam Breaker was developed by CRAFTS & MEISTER Co., Ltd..

New Gundam Breaker has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

New Gundam Breaker is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Gundam Breaker 4, SD Gundam Battle Alliance, DAEMON X MACHINA, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, M.A.S.S. Builder and others.