Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon (PlayStation 2, 2002)

This game sticks to the basics and gives you a simple, straightforward thrill of GIANT ROBOT FIGHTING ACTION.

I haven't done multiplayer so I'll stick to talking about the campaign mode, which is excellent. The controls are easy to learn, and after a few introductory missions you will soon be involved in frenetic battles with multiple enemy and allied mobile suits.
The range of mobile suits is excellent. You start with a basic model but soon can unlock a range of different suits and weapons, including captured enemy mobile suits. The missions are quite varied as well, with a range of different environments including deserts, mountains, forests, jungles, underwater, underground, in space, on the moon, and more. The mission objectives also offer a fair amount of variety.
The best parts are the camera angles and play control. There is an excellent built-in zoom function, so when you are fighting an enemy and switch to close combat weapon (such as sword, ax, etc) the camera automatically zooms in on your sword thrust. This is particularly sweet when you hit a killing blow.

As far as weak points to the game, I would repeat this game is simple and straightforward. Campaign mode has a few cutscenes but nothing impressive. There is hardly a plot, you just basically go around fighting. If you are hoping for huge, detailed tie-ins with the Gundam anime/ manga universe you will be disappointed. The music is nothing special, and a few of the tracks will make you laugh out loud, including a cheesy j-pop song and a weird synthesizer track that sounds like it is straight out of a direct-to-video 1970's horror movie.

But, once you get used to the game you will appreciate these features. Unlike some PS2 games that are huge and time-consuming, this game is quick, easy, and pure fun. Almost all of the campaign missions are 5 minutes or less, so if you just want to play quick for a few minutes, no problem. Overall, I would say if you are into anime and giant robot fighting, you will love this game and be able to put up with its shortcomings.

i could not play it becausre it is so very hard to play and then you get mix up in the orders because i like aso very munch

I Bought This Game Cause I Am A Gundam Fan Have Been For A long Time, I Recommend This Game to All Gundam Fans And It Stacks Up There Along Side Mobile Suit Gundam Encounters In Space

When you think of the best known mech franchise what do you think of? GUNDAM. But when it comes to good gundam games....rare and far in between. But how does Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon fair?

Awarded with the "GOLD AWARD" by Japan's Famitsu Magazine, MSG:FvsZ is a good game. But obviously geared to the fans of the series. Originally, this game was an arcade game in Japan. The transition from arcade to console is pretty good. There's the basic arcade style stage mode but this also includes a Campaign Mode with "over 200 missions for hours of game play." You will do various missions, but there is a lack of variety. Either protect or eliminate. Every now and then you'll see a little video clip of major events from the Original Gundam series, but this is mostly just someone speaking. You can play either as the Federation or Zeon, but you never really play as main characters like Amuro or Char in the campaign mode.

Now I'm a big fan of Gundam, so there's almost no way I couldn't like this game. There's a lot of different mobile suits you can play as and the outer space aspect of it is pretty nice. One thing that will probably deter people from this game is the controls. It is not the best. The double tap boost can be slow and a little unresponsive. There is a lot of room for improvement on the lock on system. ALOT. But all that aside there is some fun in this game. There is two player co-op and verse if you're into that kinda stuff too.

So if you're a patient enough person to bare with the controls and you love Gundam, check this game out. If not....well, then there's no real reason to read this review.

I love this game probally one of the best games I've ever played. The game involves action, sratedgy, and a large selection of mobile suits. Best of all it has two campaigns for almost endless fun.

A great mech game. Very easy to pick up and play and its great to see your favorite mobile suits from the anime on your PS2.

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I have to say that everything went well with delievery .But the game would not play in my Playstation 2, Did not send it back to seller as it would have cost as much as the game.Not sure what the problem is , haven't had a chance to try it in another Playstaion. Thats my feed back. Thank You Denise