Gundam Breaker 4 Switch Review: Customize Your Mecha, Rekindle the Spirit of Steel!

Hello Gundam fans and Switch players! This is your old friend, seasoned game critic A Zhai. Today, let's talk about the highly anticipated "Gundam Breaker 4." As the latest installment in the series, it not only inherits the core gameplay of freely assembling Gundam models from previous works, but also comprehensively upgrades the graphics, combat system, and more. So, how does this game perform on the Nintendo Switch platform? Can it allow us to experience the joy of assembling and battling on a handheld device? Let's dive into this game together.

1. Introduction to "Gundam Breaker 4": Fulfilling Your Gundam Dream

The "Gundam Breaker" series has always been based on the core selling point of "freely assembling Gundam models." Players can collect various Gundam model parts in the game and then combine them to create a unique, exclusive machine. This highly free customization system has captivated countless Gundam enthusiasts, fulfilling one Gundam dream after another.

"Gundam Breaker 4" continues this feature, including a large number of works from different Gundam series, such as the original Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Unicorn Gundam, Freedom Gundam, and more. Players can combine parts from different series according to their preferences to create various bizarre or powerful machines.

2. Gameplay: Free Assembly, Exhilarating Battles

2.1 Customization System: Create a Unique Machine

The core charm of "Gundam Breaker 4" lies in its powerful customization system. Players can personalize their mechs in all aspects through collecting parts, painting, decals, and more. You can combine the head of the original Gundam, the body of the Zeta Gundam, the legs of the Unicorn Gundam, and the weapons of the Freedom Gundam to create a "Frankenstein" machine, or you can completely restore classic Gundam machines according to your own aesthetics.

• Part Collection: The game provides rich part collection methods, including mission rewards, store purchases, disassembling enemy machines, etc. Different parts have different attributes and skills, and players need to choose according to their combat style.
• Painting System: The game provides a powerful painting system, allowing players to freely adjust color, gloss, texture, and other parameters to create a unique color scheme.
• Decal System: Players can add various decals to their machines, such as sponsor logos, personal signatures, etc., to further highlight their personality.

2.2 Combat System: Smooth and Fast-Paced, Rich in Strategy

The combat system of "Gundam Breaker 4" has also been comprehensively upgraded. The game adopts a smoother action design, allowing players to experience a more refreshing combat experience.

• Weapon System: The game provides a rich selection of weapons, including beam rifles, beam sabers, Gatling guns, rocket launchers, etc. Different weapons have different attack methods and attributes, and players need to choose the appropriate weapon according to different enemies.
• Skill System: Players can obtain different skills by equipping different parts. For example, equipping the head of the Unicorn Gundam can obtain the "NT-D" skill, greatly improving the machine's performance.
• Destruction System: Players can destroy the parts of enemy machines by attacking different parts of their bodies. Destroying enemy parts can not only weaken the enemy's combat power, but also obtain part rewards.
• New Dual Weapon Holding System: In this game, players can equip two weapons at the same time, further enriching combat strategies. According to nintendo switch2 first look leaks, if ported to the Nintendo Switch 2, the game's graphics and smoothness will be greatly improved, and the advantages of the dual weapon system will be more obvious.

2.3 Mission System: Rich and Diverse, Full of Challenges

"Gundam Breaker 4" provides a rich mission system, including main story missions, side missions, challenge missions, etc. Different missions have different difficulties and rewards, and players can choose according to their strength.

• Main Story Missions: The main story missions tell a brand new Gundam story. Players will play as a Gundam model enthusiast, participate in Gundam model competitions with their partners, and eventually become the strongest Gundam modeler.
• Side Missions: Side missions provide richer game content, and players can learn more about the world of Gundam models by completing side missions.
• Challenge Missions: Challenge missions provide higher difficulty, and players need to use their strategies and skills to successfully complete the challenge.

3. Graphics and Sound: Acceptable Performance, Promising Future

3.1 Graphics: Rich in Detail, Slightly Disappointing

The graphics of "Gundam Breaker 4" are generally acceptable. The details of the machine models are well portrayed, and the lighting effects are also excellent. However, on the Nintendo Switch platform, due to the limitations of the hardware, the game's screen resolution is reduced, and distant textures are also relatively blurred.

• Machine Models: The details of the machine models are well portrayed, and various details of the machine can be clearly seen, such as armor textures, part seams, etc.
• Lighting Effects: The game's lighting effects are relatively good, and can create a realistic combat atmosphere.
• Screen Resolution: On the Nintendo Switch platform, the game's screen resolution is reduced, with slight jaggedness.
• Distant Textures: The game's distant textures are relatively blurred, affecting the overall visual effect.

However, according to current leaks, nintendo switch2 compatibility will have stronger performance. If "Gundam Breaker 4" can be ported to Nintendo Switch 2, it is believed that the graphics performance will have a qualitative leap.

3.2 Sound: Restore Classics, Passionate and Exciting

The sound performance of "Gundam Breaker 4" is very good. The game includes a large number of classic music from different Gundam series, which can instantly bring players into the world of Gundam.

• BGM: The game's BGM is very passionate and can stimulate players' desire to fight.
• Sound Effects: The game's sound effects are very realistic, and you can clearly hear the firing sounds of various weapons, the explosion sounds of machines, etc.

4. Handling: Simple and Easy to Use, Depth to Be Explored

The handling of "Gundam Breaker 4" is relatively simple and easy to use. Players can complete various actions through simple button combinations. However, the game also provides rich operation skills, such as canceling, jumping, dashing, etc., which require players to practice constantly to master.

• Button Settings: The game's button settings are relatively reasonable, and players can adjust them according to their habits.
• Operation Skills: The game provides rich operation skills, such as canceling, jumping, dashing, etc., which require players to practice constantly to master.

5. Pros and Cons Analysis

5.1 Pros

• Highly Free Customization System: Players can freely assemble Gundam models to create a unique machine.
• Rich Part Collection: The game provides rich part collection methods, and players can obtain parts through various channels.
• Smooth and Fast-Paced Combat System: The game's combat system is very smooth and fast-paced, and players can experience a more exciting combat experience.
• Classic Gundam Music: The game includes a large number of classic music from different Gundam series, which can instantly bring players into the world of Gundam.

5.2 Cons

• Slightly Insufficient Graphics: On the Nintendo Switch platform, the game's screen resolution is reduced, and distant textures are also relatively blurred.
• Slightly Weak Plot: The game's main plot is slightly weak and lacks depth.
• Slightly High Repetitiveness: The game's mission types are relatively monotonous, which can easily make people feel repetitive.

6. Comparison with Similar Games

Compared with similar Gundam games, the biggest advantage of "Gundam Breaker 4" lies in its highly free customization system. Compared with the "Gundam VS" series, "Gundam Breaker 4" focuses more on collection and development, while the "Gundam VS" series focuses more on competitiveness and operability. Compared with the "SD Gundam G Generation" series, the combat of "Gundam Breaker 4" is more free, while the "SD Gundam G Generation" series focuses more on strategy and war chess gameplay.

7. Game Score

Overall, "Gundam Breaker 4" is a game worth trying for Gundam enthusiasts. Its highly free customization system, smooth and fast-paced combat system, and classic Gundam music can all bring players отличные впечатления (Excellent Impressions). Although the game's graphics are slightly insufficient and the plot is slightly weak, the flaws do not outweigh the merits.

Overall Score: 7.5/10

• IGN: No score yet
• Metacritic: No score yet (Refer to Metacritic)

Scoring Reasons:

• • Highly Free Customization System
• • Smooth and Fast-Paced Combat System
• • Classic Gundam Music
• • Slightly Insufficient Graphics (Nintendo Switch Platform)
• • Slightly Weak Plot

8. Purchase Recommendations

If you are a Gundam enthusiast and like to freely assemble models, then "Gundam Breaker 4" is definitely worth buying. However, if you have high requirements for graphics or high expectations for the plot, then it is recommended that you wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Considering that nintendo switch2 price may be higher than the current Switch, players can choose according to their budget and needs. If the budget is sufficient and you are looking for a better gaming experience, then the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be a better choice.

9. Beginner's Guide

• Familiarize Yourself with the Operation: Before starting the game, first familiarize yourself with the game's operation methods and master various basic actions.
• Collect Parts: Actively participate in various tasks to collect more parts.
• Assemble Reasonably: Assemble the machine reasonably according to your combat style.
• Improve Skills: Improve the machine's skills by equipping different parts.
• Practice Continuously: Practice operation skills continuously to improve your combat level.

10. Advanced Techniques and Strategies

• Use Cancel: Use cancel techniques well, you can interrupt attack actions and quickly dodge enemy attacks.
• Air Combos: Master air combo techniques to deal more damage to enemies.
• Attribute Counters: Understand the attribute counter relationships of different weapons and choose the appropriate weapon to deal with different enemies.
• Teamwork: In multiplayer mode, good cooperation with teammates can make it easier to defeat enemies.

11. Summary and Outlook

In conclusion, "Gundam Breaker 4" is a fun Gundam game that satisfies Gundam enthusiasts' dreams of assembling and modifying mechs. Although its performance on the Nintendo Switch platform is limited by hardware, its core gameplay is still addicting. With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, we have reason to expect "Gundam Breaker 4" to unleash more powerful potential on the new platform, bringing players more exquisite graphics and a smoother experience. Hopefully Bandai Namco can release the Nintendo Switch 2 version as soon as possible, so that more players can experience the charm of this game! Let us look forward to rekindling the spirit of steel on the Nintendo Switch 2!