Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (機動戦士ガンダ UC(ユニコーン), Kidō Senshi Gandamu Yunikōn) is a PS3 video game that's based on the first 3 chapters of the OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. It is developed by From Software and published by Namco Bandai. The game was released for the PS3 on March 8, 2012 for 5,040 yen, while the Special Edition was released on March 8, 2012 for 7,980 yen.
Plot[]
The first game for the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series, the game will cover the first 3 OVAs.
Gameplay[]
Mobile Suit Gundam UC is a robot action game, in which the player assumes the role of Banagher Links, Full Frontal and Marida Cruz. The game will have a simple control scheme similar to the Another Century's Episode game series.
All the mobile suits from the first 3 episodes will be appearing in the game. Transformable mobile suits will be able to transform in the game. Famitsu mentions the "Sub Flight" system, where you can climb atop a Mobile Suit that can switch into flight form.
Scenarios & Modes[]
Part of the game will follow the story from the viewpoint of the main character Banagher, while other parts will follow the story from the viewpoints of the rival characters Marida and Frontal.
- -Blue icons denote missions to clear in the cockpit of a mobile suit. In missions, you play through a situation evoking the events of the original from a character's perspective.
- -Monologues display before scenes from the anime, and are fully voiced, allowing characters to show sides never before seen.
Character Routes[]
- Banagher Story Route
- The Banagher route will have the player piloting the Unicorn Gundam in both "Unicorn mode" and "Destroy Mode" (with the NT-D system activated). Pilot the Unicorn Gundam and defend Laplace's Box as Banagher
- Unicorn Mode lets you experience the story of Mobile Suit Gundam UC from a variety of perspectives.
- Frontal Story Route
- The Frontal route will have the player in the remnants of the Zeon forces, piloting Frontal's personal mobile suit Sinanju.
- Marida Story Route
- The Marida route puts the player in the shoes of the namesake Zeon ace pilot and the Kshatriya mobile suit with its remotely guided Funnel weapons. Battle the Federation as a member of the Sleeves as Marida.
Modes[]
- Custom Cast Mode
- Using Custom Cast Mode, you can form a team of your own choosing and take on original challenges.
- Several sequential scenarios are set up, through which damage, ammunition usage, and losses are carried over, making cautious fighting a necessity.
- You can change units after every mission, when necessary switch to your backups.
- -Up to six mobile suits and one ship can be selected. Clear scenarios to unlock new mobile suits and advance your Organization Level, opening up new characters and features.
- -Fulfill requirements in a mission to open up more difficult routes. The more difficult your route, the more rare mobile suits and weapons you unlock.
- -Your chosen wingmen will talk among themselves before takeoff, during battle, and after the mission.
Downloadable Content[]
Mobile Suits[]
- Redeemable with a product code included in the first press version of the game.
- MSN-06S Sinanju Stein
- AMS-119C Geara Doga (Full Frontal Use)
- AMS-129 Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper Use)
- RGM-89D Jegan D Type (Initial Deployment Type)
- MSN-001X Gundam Delta Kai
- RGZ-95C ReZEL Type C (Defenser a-Unit)
- RGZ-95 ReZEL (Defenser b-Unit)
- ARX-014 Silver Bullet
- RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam
- ARX-014P Silver Bullet (Funnel Test Type)
- AMX-006 Gaza-D
- RGM-89DEW EWAC Jegan
- RX-93 ν Gundam
- MSN-04 Sazabi
Missions[]
- Episode 0: War After the War
- Depicts the heist of the Sinanju Stein in U.C. 0094, as detailed in the novel of the same name included in the special edition of the game.
- vs Sinanju Stein
- The player fights Full Frontal in the Sinanju Stein.
- vs Delta Gundam
- The player fights Quattro Bajeena in the Delta Gundam. Downloaded using product code included in HGUC Delta Gundam manual.
- vs ReZEL (Defenser a)
- The player fights Norm Basilicock in the ReZEL (Defenser a-unit).
- vs ReZEL (Defenser b)
- The player fights Riddhe Marcenas in the ReZEL (Defenser b-unit).
- Delta Kai, Quickening
- Depicts the final test of the Gundam Delta Kai in U.C. 0094. This mission was later adapted into the prologue of Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky.
- Attack the Federation Forces
- The player controls Angelo during the battle at Palau and competes with Full Frontal at kill scores.
- vs Silver Bullet
- The player fights the Unicorn Gundam test pilot in the Silver Bullet.
- The Strongest Unicorn that I Thought Up
- Depicts a dream by Takuya in which the Full Armor Unicorn Gundam fights various mobile suits.
- The Silver Bullet Unleashed
- Depicts a live combat test of the Silver Bullet (Funnel Test Type) against Neo Zeon remnants in U.C. 0092.
- Covert Mission
- Depicts a EWAC Jegan's recon mission of the Neo Zeon flagship Rewloola. This stage was later adapted into Episodes 2 and 3 of Mobile Suit Gundam UC MSV Kusabi.
- Glorious Demise
- The player controls Savoir as he fights off waves after waves of Londo Bell forces outside Industrial 7.
- vs ν Gundam
- The player fights Amuro Ray in the ν Gundam.
- vs Sazabi
- The player fights Char Aznable in the Sazabi.
Characters[]
Earth Federation[]
- Riddhe Marcenas
- Daguza Mackle
- Hasan
- Aaron Terzieff
- Mihiro Oiwakken
- Liam Borrinea
- Sydow Omoki
- Jonah Gibney
- Norm Basilicock
Civilians[]
Sleeves[]
Vist Foundation[]
Other[]
Mechanics[]
Earth Federation[]
Mobile Weapons[]
- RX-0 Unicorn Gundam
- RGM-89D Jegan D Type
- RGM-89S Prototype Stark Jegan
- RGZ-95 ReZEL
- MSN-001 Delta Gundam
- ARX-014 Silver Bullet
- D-50C Loto
Vehicles and Support Units[]
Sleeves[]
Mobile Weapons[]
- AMS-119 Geara Doga
- AMS-119C Geara Doga (Full Frontal Use)
- AMS-129 Geara Zulu
- AMS-129 Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper Use)
- AMX-006 Gaza-D
- AMX-009 Dreissen
- MS-21C Dra-C
- MSN-06S Sinanju Stein
- NZ-666 Kshatriya
Vehicles and Support Units[]
Other[]
Development & Releases[]
The Special Edition of the game will include an assortment of items sold along with it for 7,980 yen. A Blu-ray “Mobile Suit Gundam UC Collector’s Disc” with a Special Recap of Episodes 1-3 and Staff/Cast Interview archives, Mobile Suit Gundam UC FILM&LIVE Recap and an orchestral performance with Hiroyuki Sawano. A new novel by Harutoshi Fukui called Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The War After the War which features the Sinanu Stein and revolves around the theft of the mobile suit itself.
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Mobile Suits[]
References Gallery[]
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