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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2

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Game Info

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Developer: Omega Force

Genre(s): Action

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: April 21, 2009

Summary

In the future, rebel space colonies launch a brutal war of independence with a series of coordinated orbital strikes against Earth. The chaotic assault signals the dawn of a new age of combat and the ultimate instrument of warfare is born, the Mobile Suit. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the Gundam universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game thrusts players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space. For the first time, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 lets players engage in melee battles against colossal enemies such as the Psycho Gundam. The massive Psycho Gundam can quickly reconfigure their bodies into titanic mobile fortresses which can move with remarkable speed. However, highly-trained pilots can utilize their own Mobile Suit’s speed, agility, and of course firepower to defeat these deadly juggernauts. Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 also includes new stories featuring mecha from the latest Gundam anime, plus mecha from Char’s Counter Attack and more. With mecha parts collected throughout the course of the game, players can adapt a Mobile Suit which can be piloted into combat. [Namco Bandai Games]

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What The Critics Said

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Eurogamer

If you play through this avalanche of new content and you still don't find yourself warming to KOEI's Warriors series, then you can probably forget about ever doing so, because Gundam Musou 2 is absolutely the best in its class. Here's hoping it won't be quite so criminally overlooked as the first game. [JPN Import]

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DarkZero

Because no matter how many ways in which our beloved hobby may change over the next couple of years, smashing up hundreds of massive robots will always be fun.

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ZTGameDomain

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 is the type of niche game that will be overly-criticized by most and adored by its fans. If you are a card-carrying member of the Gundam army there is no reason not to pick up this ridiculously-stuffed disc full of content.

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Cheat Code Central

If you like hack n’ slash gameplay, the game’s many different modes will keep you playing for quite awhile. It’s just too bad this title sticks so firmly to this singular gameplay aspect.

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SpazioGames

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 turned out to be a well done product, mostly on the technical side, and a quite entertaining one. The numerous game modes, as well as a plot not particularly inspired but interesting enough, guarantee an enjoyable experience, even if mostly recommended for the anime fun.

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GameZone

DW: Gundam 2 isn't the game-changing sequel it should have been, nor is it as big of a step forward as the first DW: Gundam was two years ago.

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TotalPlayStation

I would love to say Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 is an improvement over the original, but it's honestly not -- at least not on the level of a numerically graduated title.

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Kombo

Fans of the Gundam franchise will love the idea of piloting their favorite characters, but that's the only audience this game will appeal to.

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Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

When it comes to pure Gundam geekery, though, there still isn't anything better than this. [July 2009, p.83]

Meristation

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 is one of the best Koei's massive beat 'em ups ever made, with tons of new content with respect to the original. The new Mission Mode includes hundreds of levels, offering a considerable longevity. Unfortunately, the graphical section of DWG2 is very poor, and online options aren't satisfactory.

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IGN

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 seems like it barely takes a step forward past its predecessor. In some cases, it even takes a step back.

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Worth Playing

I'm actually amazed how much content is in this title, but a wealth of features iced on top of a clunker is not worthy of consideration, not even for Dynasty Warriors or "Gundam" fans.

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Video Game Talk

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 is a repetitive and bland hack 'n slash experience with a thick anime coat of paint.

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Gaming Age

To me, it's the same old song and dance that we've endured for far too many years now. It's time for a change before you lose even your most diehard of fans.

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GameDaily

Despite offering a number of playable mech pilots along with local and online multiplayer modes, the result is an unmotivated rehash that's overdue for an evolution (or extinction).

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Play UK

While it's not impossible to see why this series is so popular, each iteration fails to differentiate itself enough, and its poor gameplay, woeful design and awful sound repeatedly fails to impress. [Issue#176, p.92]

GameShark

As is the case with every title in the franchise, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 doesn't re-invent the wheel. A few minor changes here and there, more than double the playable characters, and a half-hearted attempt at bringing large scale boss fights to the series are the only real changes over the last version.

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Playstation Official Magazine UK

A one-note, ugly button masher. [Apr 2009, p.102]

GameSpot

This bot-filled sequel delivers all of the mind-numbing monotony we've come to expect from the Dynasty Warriors franchise.

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Playstation Universe

A game that will appeal to fans of the Gundam anime series and Dynasty Warriors franchise only. If you haven't played DW before, then steer well clear of this.

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PSM3 Magazine UK

It's actively irritating having to press the same buttons and complete the missions over and over again. [Apr 2009, p.78]

Game Revolution

DW:G2 feels like it was made for fans, but Koei didn’t know which fans to placate: theirs or Gundam fans. It tries to satisfy both but ends up disappointing both.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.7 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Erin S gave it a0:
The Dynasty Warriors series is so bad, it should be illegal. This game is no exception. I had no idea the voice acting could get MORE annoying than it already was. If you're one of the last few who still think this formula isn't terrible, you are deluded enough to enjoy it. So I guess that's a vote in favor for the series, but against for anyone who has bills to pay.

Matt O gave it an8:
As someone who never purchased a Dynasty Warrior game, I found myself enjoying the first DW: Gundam quite a bit but never purchased it due to rarity of the game. When DW: Gundam 2 was released, I purchased a copy immediately and haven't regretted it one bit. There is something quite fun about going around destroying massive amounts of enemies and taking on Aces and Mobile Armor. People will call it boring and repetative, but I can honestly say the same about FPS games. It's all about personal taste and what you are looking for a game to do. If you are looking for DW: Gundam 2 to reinvent the series, this game is not for you. But if you don't own a DW game and you enjoy the Gundam franchise, I don't think you would be disappointed in purchasing this title.

Dave T gave it an8:
I can't understand why Dynasty Warriors games get such awful reviews. The gameplay is not exactly original and they are basically button mashers but I really enjoy them. DW Gundam 2 has a ton of unlockable content and a lot of new gameplay elements. If you're a Dynasty Warriors fan, you'll find a lot to like about this game.

Blair M. gave it a9:
This is a game purely for 2 kinds of people. Dynasty Warriors fans and Gundam Fans. I fall into the first category. While others say the gameplay is "old, boring, and the same it's always been", I say that it is tried and true. If you liked the first game, this is the same with a whole bunch more. More characters, more suits, more missions, more moves, improved gameplay, the new big giant stompy robots, and yes ONLINE PLAY! Though I haven't been able to connect to an online game yet... Maybe all the reviews from first person shooter addicts are scaring would-be players away from this game? Dynasty Warriors has been around a long time and has been relatively unchanged. By now you have a damn good idea what to expect long before the game ever comes out. This game is no suprise and does not reinvent the series. Nevertheless, for fans it is a great game and the slight improvements are well appreciated. If you are at all interested in this game, at least give it a rent. For me, a Dynasty Warriors fan, it was an extremely worth day one purchase.

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