Gundam games have been few and far between over the last few years for the west, but a big new title is finally here with Gundam Versus. The fighting/action game gives you an absolutely massive roster of over 90 mobile suits to choose from. There’s certainly some classics packed in, but we’re going to take a look a the very best featured in Gundam Versus, both in terms of visual design and overall performance.
The Freedom is the poster child mobile suit of Gundam Seed, and boy is it one deadly machine. Piloted by Kira Yamato, the Freedom comes equipped with dual beam sabers, a shield, plasma beam cannons, railguns, and a beam rifle. The suit also has an advanced targeting system, which in Gundam Seed can let it take down tens of mobiles suits in a split second. Kira, who believes in pacifism, can also instantly disable mobile suits without destroying them, an incredibly impressive feat as he decimates enemy forces entirely on his own.
First things first, the Hyaku Shiki is probably the sleekest looking mobile suit around, built with a shiny gold finish from head to toe. In the hands of the talented Quattro Bajeena it’s also deadly. As a prototype for the transforming Zeta Gundam, the suit comes equipped with beam sabers, a vulcan cannon, a bazooka, and wing binders for additional mobility. Even better that gold finish isn’t just for show, as it applies an anti-beam coating to the Hyaku Shiki.
The Nu Gundam is the mobile suit piloted by the iconic Amuro Ray in Char’s Counterattack, and it’s one to be reckoned with. This suit comes with one of the deadliest weapons in the Gundam series, fin funnels that can spread out and attack the enemy from all directions. In addition to other weapons the Nu Gundam is equipped with a Psychoframe, which allows Amuro to control it like it was his own body.
The Unicorn Gundam is a revolutionary design created for the UC Project, that was created entirely to eradicate Zeonism in the Earth Sphere. The Unicorn has a basic form it features an NT-D form with its psychoframe that highly boosts the power and output of the suit and can take control of enemies’ psycommu weapons by emitting a psycho-field. This mode is a big strain on the pilot though, so the pilot can only endure five minutes of it, but the psycho-field emitted can read the pilots thoughts, meaning they can control the Unicorn basically by thoughts alone. Gundam Versus.
Another Gundam Wing suit, Deathscythe Hell is one terrifying Gundam Versus, and not just for the fantastic Grim Reaper design. This second version of the suit comes with a scythe equipped with two beams and a rocket thruster that increases the speed of blows, effectively quadrupling the power of the original scythe. Combine this with a highly mobile suit, a buster shield, and vulcan cannons, and Deathscythe is ready to dominate in Gundam Versus.
The Exia is the main Gundam of 00, and is piloted by Setsuna F. Seiei, the main character of the series. Unlike the other suits of Celestial Being, the Exia is entirely focused on CQC, equipped with a deadly GN Long Blade, shield, and beam sabers. Essentially the Exia can modify the output of its GN particles in any direction, altering its inertia in the middle of being arborne. Everything about the suit is designed to destroy enemy mobile suits at close range, even if that’s a traitor Gundam pilot.
Barbatos is the main Gundam of the newest series, Iron Blooded Orphans, and it sports a unique almost muscular looking design. The Barbatos can achieve high output due to its dual Ahab Reactors powering it. It also uses a massive mace to bash on enemies, as well as a sword and battle axe. It does have the potential to engage in long range if necessary, and it’s unique in how versatile it is, having interchanging equipment to adapt to each situation.
You can’t get more classic or iconic than the RX-78-2, the original Gundam. This mobile suit still holds an esteemed spot in the annals of Gundam Versus history, as a versatile and capable suit. The unit, along with its pilot Amuro, completely turned the tide of the Federation’s war with Zeon. In addition to a beam saber, shield, and rifle, the RX-78 comes with two other interesting weapons. A beam javelin that can be used at range, and a Gundam hammer that’s essentially a giant spiked ball on a chain.
Gundam Versus is now available on PS4.
Gundam Versus
Gundam games have been few and far between over the last few years for the west, but a big new title is finally here with Gundam Versus. The fighting/action game gives you an absolutely massive roster of over 90 mobile suits to choose from. There are certainly some classics packed in, but we're going to take a look a the very best featured in Gundam Versus, both in terms of visual design and overall performance.
Freedom Gundam - Gundam Seed
The Freedom is the poster child mobile suit of Gundam Seed, and boy is it one deadly machine. Piloted by Kira Yamato, the Freedom comes equipped with dual beam sabers, a shield, plasma beam cannons, railguns, and a beam rifle. The suit also has an advanced targeting system, which in Gundam Seed can let it take down tens of mobile suits in a split second. Kira, who believes in pacifism, can also instantly disable mobile suits without destroying them - an incredibly impressive feat as he decimates enemy forces entirely on his own.
Hyaku Shiki - Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
First things first, the Hyaku Shiki is probably the sleekest looking mobile suit around, built with a shiny gold finish from head to toe. In the hands of the talented Quattro Bajeena, it's also deadly. As a prototype for the transforming Zeta Gundam, the suit comes equipped with beam sabers, a vulcan cannon, a bazooka, and wing binders for additional mobility. Even better that gold finish isn't just for show, as it applies an anti-beam coating to the Hyaku Shiki.
Nu Gundam - Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
The Nu Gundam is the mobile suit piloted by the iconic Amuro Ray in Char's Counterattack, and it's one to be reckoned with. This suit comes with one of the deadliest weapons in the Gundam series, fin funnels that can spread out and attack the enemy from all directions. In addition to other weapons, the Nu Gundam is equipped with a Psychoframe, which allows Amuro to control it like it was his own body.
Unicorn Gundam - Gundam Unicorn
The Unicorn Gundam is a revolutionary design created for the UC Project that was created entirely to eradicate Zeonism in the Earth Sphere. The Unicorn features an NT-D form with its psychoframe that highly boosts the power and output of the suit and can take control of enemies' psycommu weapons by emitting a psycho-field. This mode is a big strain on the pilot though, so the pilot can only endure five minutes of it, but the psycho-field emitted can read the pilots thoughts, meaning they can control the Unicorn basically by thoughts alone.
Gundam Epyon - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The Epyon is an elite suit created to combat Gundams, originally piloted by Heero Yuy, but given to Zechs Merquise later. It's a completely close-quarters suit that can rush in and devastate its opponents with a massive beam saber, claw, and vulcan gun. It can also transform into a mobile Dragon Mode, and comes equipped with a heat rod that can entangle other mobile suits or completely cut through a Gundam. Zechs used this weapon to devastating effect in the final battle against the Wing Zero.
Gundam Deathscythe Hell - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Another Gundam Wing suit, Deathscythe Hell is one terrifying Gundam, and not just for the fantastic Grim Reaper design. This second version of the suit comes with a scythe equipped with two beams and a rocket thruster that increases the speed of blows, effectively quadrupling the power of the original scythe. Combine this with a highly mobile suit, a buster shield, and vulcan cannons, and Deathscythe is ready to dominate in Gundam Versus.
Gundam Dynames - Gundam 00
Gundam Dynames is a unique mobile suit, as it's entirely focused on long range combat. As such, this isn't one that gets up close and personal, but rather specializes in infiltration and scouting - something you see a lot of in Gundam 00. Still, its powerful Sniper Rifle can actually fire through the Earth's atmosphere, with an advanced targeting system. When in trouble the Dynames also sports a beam saber beam pistol, and GN shields attached to its shoulders to block fire.
Full Armor Gundam - Gundam Thunderbolt
The Full Armor Gundam is truly the full package, coming absolutely loaded with armor and weapons. Right off the bat you'll notice the four shields equipped to the suit for protection, as well as additional maneuverability from its backpack. The high mobility combines with weapons like a twin barrel beam rifle, beam cannon, and missile launchers to make the Full Armor deadly. As the main Gundam of Thunderbolt, this is one to be reckoned with.
Turn A Gundam - Mobile Suit Turn A Gundam
The Turn A Gundam is the titular main mobile suit of the series with the same name, and it's a bit different than most. The Turn A, unlike most Gundams, is powered by a DHGCP power plant in its chest, essentially an artificial black hole. This means the chest cavity is empty for storage of various weapons, including nuclear warheads. It's completely unique, not just in look, as it possesses the power to cloak itself by bending light, and even has nanomachines that can completely regenerate itself and its pilot. You can't get much weirder than the Turn A in pretty much every way.
Gundam Exia - Gundam 00
The Exia is the main Gundam of 00, and is piloted by Setsuna F. Seiei, the main character of the series. Unlike the other suits of Celestial Being, the Exia is entirely focused on CQC, equipped with a deadly GN Long Blade, shield, and beam sabers. Essentially the Exia can modify the output of its GN particles in any direction, altering its inertia in the middle of being arborne. Everything about the suit is designed to destroy enemy mobile suits at close range, even if it's a traitor Gundam pilot.
Gundam Barbatos - Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Barbatos is the main Gundam of the newest series, Iron Blooded Orphans, and it sports a unique, almost muscular-looking design. The Barbatos can achieve high output due to its dual Ahab Reactors powering it. It also uses a massive mace to bash on enemies, as well as a sword and battle axe. It does have the potential to engage in long range if necessary, and it's unique in how versatile it is, having interchanging equipment to adapt to each situation.
RX-78-2 Gundam - Mobile Suit Gundam
You can't get more classic or iconic than the RX-78-2, the original Gundam. This mobile suit still holds an esteemed spot in the annals of Gundam history as a versatile and capable suit. The unit, along with its pilot Amuro, completely turned the tide of the Federation's war with Zeon. In addition to a beam saber, shield, and rifle, the RX-78 comes with two other interesting weapons. A beam javelin that can be used at range, and a Gundam hammer that's essentially a giant spiked ball on a chain.
Sinanju - Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
The Sinanju and its pilot Full Frontal are the main opposing force in Gundam Unicorn. The suit is a combination of Gundam and Zeonic design, which is why it resembles a Sazabi. It's built with parts of a psychoframe and sports a beat axe, sabers, a grenade launcher and more. Full Frontal and the power of the suit has reminded many in the universe of Gundam Unicorn of the legendary Red Comet, Char Aznable.
Gundam Physalis - Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
The Physalis is the second of four experimental mobile suits developed through the project that Stardust Memory revolves around. The Federation was trying to develop the most advanced mobile suit ever, which resulted in the Physalis possessing a nuclear warhead. This became a big problem when it was stolen by the Delaz Fleet. This hulking Gundam is heavily shielded and armored, comes with an anti-ship rifle, beam sabers, and an atomic bazooka capable of decimating anything with its one payload.
Tallgeese - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The Tallgeese is the one mobile suit for much of Gundam Wing that could actually go toe to toe with the Gundams. It's actually suggested that it's the prototype for all Gundams and ground mobile suits in Wing, and it's piloted by OZ's ace Zechs Merquise. The Tallgeese puts an immense strain on its pilot, as it's able to accelarate by up to 15 Gs. In addition, it comes with a powerful cartridge gun on its shoulder, a vulcan gun, beam saber, shield, heat lance, and halberd. For a long time, the Tallgeese was the only thing that could go up against the Gundams and survive.
