Review: Gundam Versus (PS4)

The feeling of satisfaction that you get when your beam rifle finally finds its mark and your opponent spirals into a ball of flame is the best part of Gundam Versus. After three minutes of desperately tense, twitchy movement and praying that your attacks connect, watching as the camera cuts away to an exploding mobile suit is the perfect payoff.

Gundam Versus is a hugely rewarding experience. A fighting game at its core, this is an arena-based brawler which mostly sees either teams of two or teams of three face off against each other. Combat is a mix of long range shooting, deadly melee attacks, and, most importantly, fully 3D movement. Its controls are simple – there are no extended combos to learn or giant move lists to master – but its initial accessibility masks the kind of depth that makes for a fantastic competitive title.