SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,886 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

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,886 reviews
story153 positive mentions
grinding309 negative mentions
  • Fun gameplay with a variety of Gundams to unlock and play.
  • Engaging combat mechanics that reward skill and timing.
  • Nostalgic references and character interactions for Gundam fans.
  • Grindy progression system requiring multiple playthroughs of missions to unlock suits and upgrades.
  • Poor lock-on and camera controls, especially for mouse and keyboard users.
  • Lack of English voice acting makes it difficult to follow the story during combat.
  • story1,287 mentions

    The story in the game is generally viewed as lackluster and repetitive, often described as a typical "multiverse crossover" narrative that fails to engage players deeply. Many reviewers noted that the dialogue is primarily in Japanese, making it difficult for non-speakers to follow along during missions, which can detract from the experience. While some fans appreciate the nostalgic references and character interactions, the overall consensus is that the story serves more as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative in its own right.

    • “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.”
    • “I'll be blunt; I wasn't a huge fan of the story.”
    • “The story is essentially a backdrop, though it gives a brief overview of the different series incorporated throughout.”
    • “The story is hard to track a bit too.”
  • gameplay478 mentions

    The gameplay of "SD Gundam Battle Alliance" is characterized by its simple mechanics and repetitive nature, which some players find enjoyable while others deem it tedious. While the combat offers a straightforward hack-and-slash experience with RPG elements, many reviews highlight issues such as grind-heavy progression, clunky controls, and a lack of depth in customization options. Overall, the game appeals primarily to Gundam fans, providing a nostalgic experience despite its shortcomings in gameplay variety and complexity.

    • “The gameplay loop is fun, there's a bit of challenge if you are doing it solo.”
    • “It's a lot of fun, the mechanics aren't too granular but you generally feel like you're upgrading as you progress.”
    • “The gameplay is actually pretty well fleshed out for the type of game it is.”
    • “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 entire gameplay loop is entirely too grind-heavy.”
  • grinding319 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 and level up mobile suits. While some fans appreciate the grind as part of the experience, especially in multiplayer settings, others find it overwhelming and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the grinding is expected in a Gundam title, but its execution may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer a more streamlined progression system.

    • “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) with about 5 Gundams, and you can level 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; 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 is painful; maxing just one Gundam requires hours and hours of grinding.”
  • graphics194 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant visuals and smooth animations, particularly for the SD Gundam aesthetic, which appeals to fans of the franchise. However, some players criticize the graphics as simplistic or reminiscent of older titles, suggesting that they may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-end visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a chibi-style game, opinions vary significantly based on personal preferences regarding the art style.

    • “Beautiful graphics and I love the grinding.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful and so great to look at.”
    • “The graphics look stellar; in my opinion, this is much better than Cross Rays or SRW that recently came out.”
    • “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.”
    • “And seriously, the graphics are not that high-end but run sluggish on a GTX 1080.”
  • music116 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic soundtrack that features iconic tracks from the Gundam series, including remixes and arrangements. Players appreciate the ability to customize the music by importing their own MP3 files, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users found the background music to be a detractor, indicating that while the music is generally well-received, it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “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.”
  • optimization32 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 disappointing price/performance ratio. There are suggestions for improving graphics and server performance, indicating that the game may not be fully optimized for all setups. Additionally, some players feel that the game's mechanics could enhance performance but are hindered by sluggishness and unresponsiveness.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Clearly either poor optimization, or a bug.”
  • humor30 mentions

    The humor in the game is frequently highlighted, with players finding amusement in quirky mechanics, such as using ranged units for melee combat and the absurdity of certain gameplay elements. Many reviews note the comedic aspects of the game's narrative and character interactions, while others find humor in the community's reactions to gameplay challenges and balance decisions. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its comedic elements.

    • “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.”
    • “It's just like a joke, and I believe that it's not funny to us.”
  • replayability28 mentions

    The game offers high replayability, with missions designed to be replayed for unlocking blueprints, farming parts, and leveling up specific 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 reviewers note that replayability may eventually diminish, the overall enjoyment and motivation to replay stages remain strong, especially for fans of the Gundam franchise.

    • “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.”
    • “All in all, it's pricey, yes, and it's a hack and slash game, so replayability will eventually run out, but personally, I feel like I really enjoy this game and encourage others who love Gundam or Dynasty Warriors and Gundam Versus style combat fusion to try this game.”
    • “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.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability is generally decent, running smoothly at 60fps on mid-range hardware, but it suffers from significant bugs, particularly with auto-lock features, which can disrupt gameplay. While most users find the overall experience acceptable, the presence of glitches detracts from its overall quality and warrants further fixes before it can be fully recommended.

    • “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 above.”
  • monetization8 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab due to the lack of ongoing support and content updates. Many feel that the developers prioritized profit over player experience, leaving potential enhancements and features unaddressed. Overall, the sentiment reflects disappointment in the company's approach to monetization and game development.

    • “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.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional responses to the game are mixed; some players feel embarrassed and find it lacking in engagement, likening it to a "gal game," while others appreciate the heartfelt development and attention to detail that evoke nostalgia for classic Gundam series. Overall, it elicits a sense of enjoyment for its wholesome action, despite some players' dissatisfaction.

    • “Overall, it's a solid game that resembles past classic and modern Gundam series with heartfelt care in developing the game and shows a passion for attention to detail.”
    • “Enjoy the game for what it is, good wholesome mech slaughter.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game suffers from a lack of meaningful character development, which significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the story. This absence of depth in character arcs leads to a recommendation against playing the game.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as semi-relaxed and fun, making it suitable for players seeking an enjoyable beat-em-up experience without heavy narrative demands. Overall, it provides a lighthearted setting that complements its gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or connection to the characters.”
    • “The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, swinging between dull moments and chaotic scenes without any cohesive feel.”
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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 18 analyzed playthroughs

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