Diving Deep into Gundam Breaker 4: A Comprehensive Preview

"Gundam Breaker 4," the next installment in Bandai Namco Entertainment's popular "Gundam Breaker" series, promises to take the Gunpla battle experience to new heights. The game, set to debut in 2024 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and STEAM®, recently went through a Closed Network Test, providing an exclusive preview to a small group of media representatives, including the Gundam Info editorial team. Here's a full review of this highly anticipated action game, based on the PlayStation®5 version played.

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A Step Forward in Gunpla Warfare

"Gundam Breaker 4" offers an immersive creation and destruction action game experience, with players able to design their own Gunpla from over 250 existing models. The game includes a new dual-wielding action element that allows players to equip their left and right hands with separate parts and weapons. This adds depth to combat by providing for a wide range of combination options through the strategic use of components, weapons, and talents.

The Closed Network Test had approximately 20 mobile suits, a complete instruction, and three quest tasks. The tutorial makes combat and customization mechanics easy to understand for novice players. The quest missions gave players a taste of the game's epic combat, featuring confrontations with formidable PG Gunpla such as the Unicorn Gundam, emphasizing the game's scope and the exciting new dual-wielding gameplay.

Multiplayer Evolved: More Interaction and Fun

The multiplayer functionality in "Gundam Breaker 4" has been considerably improved. The inclusion of a lobby system enables gamers to invite friends or join public multi-lobbies, with a maximum of 24 people per lobby. This social hub not only allows gamers to show off their own Gunpla, but it also fosters interaction via emotes, laying the groundwork for a thriving community.

The Closed Network Test experience was augmented by spontaneous mission invitations, which emphasized the game's collaborative nature. With up to three players able to complete Quest Missions simultaneously, the game encourages teamwork and shared enjoyment.

Showcase Your Creation: Enhanced Photographic Features

"Gundam Breaker 4" also has a complex "Photograph" mode, which allows players to precisely arrange shots of their unique Gunpla against a variety of backgrounds. The new "Diorama" mode enhances creative possibilities by including comprehensive settings for object placement, effects, and lighting, as well as a "Weathering" tool that adds realistic wear and tear to Gunpla figures.

The Closed Network Test provided a look into the "Photograph" mode's possibilities, exhibiting the simplicity with which breathtaking photos of unique creations might be captured, hinting at the deeper customization and presentation choices that would follow.

What sets Gundam Breaker 4 apart?

"Gundam Breaker 4" stands out not only for its entertaining action and extensive customization options, but also for its emphasis on innovation and community. The game improves on its predecessors with more customization choices, such as different parts and guns for each arm, developed action via dual-wielding, and the addition of a "Diorama" mode for displaying unique Gunpla in dynamic scenes.

As the game approaches release, "Gundam Breaker 4" promises to be a historic moment for both series enthusiasts and newcomers, providing an unrivaled blend of action, personalization, and community participation. With its deep mechanics, engaging multiplayer experience, and creative outlets, "Gundam Breaker 4" is poised to redefine what it means to battle with Gunpla.

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