This week we’re blasting off into outer space to take a look back at the classic PS1 fighting game Gundam Battle Assault. Released in North America in 2000, this game brought the action-packed combat of the popular Gundam anime franchise to PlayStation gamers.
Our special guest this episode is Karrington Martin from the fantastic K&K Indie Gaming Corner podcast. Karrington is a huge Gundam fan and will provide expert insight into the lore behind the game’s mobile suits and storylines. We’ll discuss how Gundam was a part of his life growing up and how the timing of the North American release made for some interesting thoughts.
From the slower than you’d expect paced arcade-style gameplay to the impressively animated sprite work, Gundam Battle Assault was a technical marvel on the PlayStation. We’ll analyze the combat mechanics, graphics, and modes that made it a classic among mech fighting games. And we’ll debate where it ranks among other Gundam games and mech fighters on the original PlayStation.
So power up your beam sabers and launch your verniers because we’re taking control of some epic Gundams today with our guest Karrington Martin! Strap in and enjoy this action-packed episode of Play Comics!
Learn such things as:
- Did any kids back then know about the heartbreak they were getting into?
- Does it matter if you don’t get the first game of a series?
- How can you mix together such a roster of characters who have little, if any, interaction in the source material?
- That Transformers Beast Wars episode that we talked about
- And so much more!
You can find Karrington at K&K Indie Gaming podcast website. You can also find him on Twitter @Desertfury90.
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A big thanks to Transmissions and “Fun” and Games for the promos today.
Intro/Outro Music by Best Day, who doesn’t like giant robots. Which is something a small robot would say.