SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 934 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE Game Cover
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a love letter to Gundam fans, full of recognizable characters, Gundams, and serves as a history lesson for newcomers and veterans.
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"SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE" is a tactical action game featuring iconic mobile suits from the Gundam metaverse. Collect, build, and customize your mobile suit team to battle in various missions and modes. Experience strategic combat and cooperative gameplay with friends in this immersive Gundam experience.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 934 reviews
story75 positive mentions
grinding153 negative mentions
  • Fun hack-and-slash gameplay with a variety of mobile suits to choose from.
  • Great fan service with character interactions and references to various Gundam series.
  • Solid graphics and animations that bring the Gundam universe to life.
  • Grindy progression system that requires replaying missions multiple times to unlock and level up mobile suits.
  • Poor lock-on and camera controls that can hinder gameplay, especially on mouse and keyboard.
  • Lack of English voice acting makes it difficult to follow the story during combat.
  • story638 mentions

    The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be a repetitive and uninspired backdrop primarily serving as a vehicle for gameplay. While some appreciate the nostalgic references and character interactions from various Gundam series, others criticize the convoluted plot and excessive dialogue that can detract from the action. Additionally, the lack of English voice acting and the visual novel presentation during missions make it challenging for non-Japanese speakers to fully engage with the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable but not a strong selling point, with many players preferring to focus on the gameplay itself.

    • “The story is interesting even if it's presented in a lackluster format.”
    • “The story does a good job of recapping series you may have missed, and the suit variety is intense.”
    • “The interactions between pilots from different Gundam works are really nice to see, and the whole crossover concept initially sold me on the game.”
    • “Even with a guide, playing through 3 missions 2 or 3 times each to unlock a single gunpla was tedious and unrewarding.”
    • “The story is essentially a backdrop, though it gives a brief overview of the different series incorporated throughout.”
    • “The story is not good enough because you just play teleport one to another series.”
  • gameplay236 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, often describing it as grind-heavy and reminiscent of older beat 'em up titles. While some appreciate the fun mechanics and nostalgic elements, others criticize the lack of depth, clunky controls, and limited customization options, suggesting that the overall experience may not be worth the price for those outside the Gundam fanbase. Despite its flaws, fans of the franchise may find enjoyment in the gameplay, especially when engaging with its various mobile suits and combat mechanics.

    • “Gameplay is solid, for a very easy arcade style game.”
    • “It's a lot of fun, the mechanics aren't too granular but you generally feel like you're upgrading as you progress.”
    • “Fabulous game with beautiful gameplay, great development and challenging levels.”
    • “Replaying a mission was tedious for the simple fact that the gameplay is simple.”
    • “The gameplay is short, the combat is too basic with the controls being somewhat irritating, and everything in the game from the menus to the visuals and the SD Gundam designs being lackluster.”
    • “The monotonous gameplay was so bad that I just didn't want to bother beating the game.”
  • grinding158 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as tedious and repetitive, particularly when trying to unlock mobile suits and upgrade materials. While some fans appreciate the grind as part of the experience, especially in a Gundam-themed game, others find it overly time-consuming and frustrating, particularly in single-player mode. Overall, the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable combat and extensive grinding, making it more appealing to dedicated fans of the franchise who are willing to invest the time.

    • “This game is good; as a Gundam fan, you need to play it. It isn't really grindy when I played the main story. You can level up to 50 (max level on main story) and even up to 100 after the story when playing hard stages.”
    • “Also, there is no grinding required if you are not planning to max all unit levels and beat all post-game content. The game gives you enough resources to finish the game (not post-game), and only some units require grinding to be unlocked.”
    • “Fairly challenging; I didn't feel it was unfair with close to no grinding.”
    • “Even with a guide, playing through 3 missions 2 or 3 times each to unlock a single gunpla was tedious and unrewarding.”
    • “The grinding for all the mobile suits and upgrade materials is repetitive and boring.”
    • “Progressing isn't nearly as difficult as some people make it sound, but early game it is a struggle if you want to play a specific suit and don't have it unlocked yet, making the grind tedious at times.”
  • graphics97 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant visuals and appealing SD Gundam designs, while others criticize the art style as simplistic or reminiscent of older titles. Overall, the graphics are generally considered solid for a chibi-style game, with beautiful animations and effects, though some players note performance issues and a lack of high-end detail. Fans of the Gundam franchise appreciate the nostalgic elements, but the SD aesthetic may not appeal to everyone.

    • “Beautiful graphics and I love the grinding.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful and so great to look at.”
    • “The graphics are nice, and the suits are nice to look at.”
    • “The graphics aren't mind-blowing, but the suits look nice and the visual style is clean.”
    • “However, this seems like a failed mobile game with PlayStation 2 graphics that had its assets turned into a PC title and the gacha system swapped for a resource progression system.”
    • “I am almost certain this is the case, considering the extremely poor and simple graphics, and the right side of the screen layout of abilities that seems suited for tapping with a thumb.”
  • music56 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the nostalgic tracks from the Gundam series and the ability to customize the soundtrack by importing personal MP3 files. While some users found the background music to detract from their experience, the overall consensus highlights the quality of the original compositions and remixes, making it a significant aspect of the gameplay. The inclusion of iconic themes and the option for custom music enhance the enjoyment for fans of the franchise.

    • “This game has the very best of OST it can offer, not an unimaginable amount but enough of the few that we all know and love that will make you feel like you are Gundam, slashing towards the future.”
    • “Music-wise, some of the major themes from throughout the Gundam series are woven throughout and it certainly tickles nostalgia.”
    • “The ability to import songs is great and the game already has a good music list.”
    • “I had so much hope for this game; however, the background music ruined my fun.”
    • “We didn't even get the music pack edition, not even the option for it as separate DLC.”
    • “While that hasn't been an issue for me, menu options to change music, disable voices, adjust FOV, remove subtitles during missions, etc. really should be baseline in a game like this.”
  • optimization16 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and no crashes over extensive playtime, others highlight issues with performance on higher settings and a lack of significant optimization for its price point. Players have noted that while the game can run well on certain setups, it may feel sluggish or unresponsive at times, suggesting that further improvements are needed. Additionally, some users believe that the game's basic mechanics and visual customization options do not justify its performance shortcomings.

    • “Performance-wise, I haven't had a crash in my 240+ hours.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on my machine; it's pretty light on the GPU, and honestly, I never got an FPS drop even with multiple enemies on screen.”
    • “Mobile suits can be tuned to increase level and performance with capital such as HP, boost, melee, and ranged stats.”
    • “My only concern is some of the performance issues.”
    • “Clearly either poor optimization, or a bug.”
    • “I can only conclude that perhaps this has not been optimized as much as it should have been, which is disappointing considering its price point.”
  • humor15 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as quirky and situational, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of gameplay mechanics, such as using a sniper unit for melee combat and the visual appeal of mini gundams. Many reviews highlight the irony in player complaints about difficulty and game design, while others appreciate the comedic elements in character interactions and the overall lighthearted tone. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, making the experience both funny and engaging for players.

    • “The funny thing about this one is the mini Gundams actually look better than the real Gundam.”
    • “I found myself trying to do so many combos, and move through all enemy attacks with dodge; it was funny and fun.”
    • “It is extremely funny that they balanced a niche title like this for multiplayer knowing that it was going to be active for like, less than a week.”
    • “It's just like a joke, and I believe that it's not funny to us.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers high replayability, with missions designed to be replayed for unlocking blueprints, farming parts, and leveling up individual gundams. After completing the main story, players can access a hard mode that introduces new challenges and collectible gundams, enhancing the replay value. While some players feel the replayability may eventually diminish, the variety of missions and potential for future content updates keep the experience engaging for fans of the genre.

    • “The replay value is also high; after beating the whole story once, the game unlocks hard mode, which is basically a post-game where new levels can be earned, new Gundams can be collected, and new challenge levels with powerful foes are available.”
    • “Short replayable stages that change depending on the mission type.”
    • “Every mission is replayable for this reason as you need to finish each mission with the specific Gundam and level it up individually.”
    • “All replayability is exploited in the main storyline.”
    • “All in all, it's pricey, yes, and it's a hack and slash game, so replayability will eventually run out.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with reports of smooth performance at 60fps on capable hardware, but significant bugs, particularly with auto-lock features, detract from the experience. While gameplay is generally smooth, the presence of glitches can lead to frustrating moments, indicating that further fixes are needed for a more polished experience.

    • “Apart from that, it runs great at 60fps on my GTX 1060 6GB (max settings).”
    • “Graphics [6/10] are whatever, they're fine considering it was definitely made with Switch in mind, and since it doesn't take much horsepower, it runs great on PC.”
    • “It is a buggy mess that needs to be fixed before it deserves a recommendation.”
    • “Auto lock auto switch halfway is super buggy and annoying when engaging a target.”
    • “Overall, it turned out to be an okay game, minus the glitches.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of support and additional content, suggesting that the developers prioritized profit over player experience. Many feel that the potential for enriching the game was squandered in favor of quick financial gains.

    • “They cut support for the game... big shame... they could have added a lot more to the game and given us access to some enemy suits too... tons more they could have done but greedy company just cash grabs and moves to the next thing...”
    • “Cuz yeah, this game is a cash grab.”
    • “Honestly, you need to be ashamed that you even got on live advertising this product like it was going to be worth the wait or money.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Reviews highlight a mixed emotional response, with some players feeling embarrassed and disconnected, while others appreciate the game's heartfelt homage to classic and modern Gundam series. Overall, it evokes nostalgia and passion, offering a blend of wholesome enjoyment and emotional depth in its gameplay experience.

    • “Overall, it's a solid game that resembles past classic and modern Gundam series with heartfelt care in developing the game and a passion for attention to detail.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Many users express dissatisfaction with the character development in the game, noting that the lack of depth and storytelling significantly detracts from overall enjoyment. This absence of engaging character arcs makes it difficult for players to connect with the narrative.

    • “For that reason alone, I can't recommend this game as it's hard to get a lot of enjoyment out of it when you are missing so much of the story and character development.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as fun and semi-relaxed, making it suitable for players looking for an enjoyable beat-em-up experience without heavy narrative demands.

    • “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “The art style and sound design work together beautifully to establish a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “Every location feels alive, with details that enhance the overall atmosphere and make exploration rewarding.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
    • “The environments are repetitive and lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the game's setting.”
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Critic Reviews

74% average critic score

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Play time

28hMedian play time
28hAverage play time
5-60hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 9 analyzed playthroughs

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