Gundam Evolution review: a true Overwatch 2 contender, but not a flawless one

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It’s wild to think there would ever be a world where a game based on the Gundam franchise is seen as a true competitor to the hero shooter throne that Overwatch sat on since it released in 2016. The series is a juggernaut when it comes to anime and model kits, but it has never delved into the mainstream gaming scene beyond a few Dynasty Warriors titles. However, this year saw the release of Gundam Evolution, a Gundam game that looked to appeal to more than just fans — something it certainly achieves. It’s a bit of good timing, as the release is already overshadowing some of the upcoming Overwatch 2‘s missteps. But that’s not to say Gundam doesn’t come with a few mistakes of its own.

Gundam Evolution delivers exactly what its title implies. It’s an evolution, not just for the Gundam franchise, but for the team hero shooter genre itself. The options and unique flavor it presents aren’t limited to just putting players in mechs (called units and mobile suits in the Gundam world) and throwing them into a game of Overwatch. It goes above and beyond to make the experience genuinely appeal to more than just Gundam fans. That doesn’t mean it completely ignores the ingredients provided by Overwatch, but it puts its own spices in the stew on top of those

Gundam Evolution may look like a basic Overwatch clone with mechs, but there’s much more to it than that. The shooter has its own unique flavor that neatly fits the hero shooter genre into the Gundam framework to invent something that functions as more than anime fan service. Of course, there are clear similarities to Overwatch, with all the basics of the game and even straight-up move-set copies of some of its characters appearing here. Like Overwatch and the rest of the hero