Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T.

Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T.
Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T.
	Cover art of the PlayStation 2 version
Developer(s)	Capcom
Publisher(s)	Banpresto (Arcade); Bandai (PS2); Namco Bandai Games (PSP)
Platform(s)	Arcade, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
Release	Arcade; JP: July 2005; PlayStation 2; JP: November 17, 2005; PSP; JP: April 5, 2007;
Genre(s)	Action-adventure, Anime
Mode(s)	Single player, Multiplayer

Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. (機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合vs.Z.A.F.T.) is a third person arcade game based on the Gundam Seed franchise. It was developed in 2005 by Capcom^[1] and published by Banpresto^[2], Bandai, and Namco Bandai Games^[3] in Japan. Similarly to Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, the player can choose to ally themselves with either O.M.N.I., Z.A.F.T. or Blue Cosmos and fight against the other factions. The Arcade Mode has 9 stages plus a bonus Extra Stage^[4].

On November 11, 2005, a PlayStation 2 port was released in Japan which featured new pilots and units from the sequel Gundam Seed Destiny, as well as new unlockable features.

A sequel, Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed Destiny: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. II was released in 2006.

Kidou Senshi Gundam Seed: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. Portable

In April 2007, A port of the game was also released for the Sony PSP by Bandai Namco Games in Japan ^[5]^[6]. In addition to the extras available in the PlayStation 2 version of the game, the PSP version includes an all new Mission Mode with missions based on the plot of the anime. Aside from the new mode, the PSP version is an otherwise direct port of the PlayStation 2 version with all unlockables from PS2 version already unlocked in the PSP game without the need to play Arcade Mode several times.

Game Modes

Arcade Mode

This mode provides the same basic gameplay as the original arcade, with the added bonus that players may configure various fight settings to customize the gameplay. The AI skill level, along with Damage dealt/received, round time, boost gauge, and other options for Arcade battles, may be adjusted in Game Options. Players may also choose to engage in cooperative gameplay with a friend in the Arcade multiplayer co-op mode. However, not all units in the game are playable in this mode. In August 2005, it was revealed that the restriction that characters could only pilot mobile suits which they had piloted in the anime was removed, allowing players to select any character and unit they wanted.^[7]

Free Battle/VS Mode

Versus Mode features all playable units in the game, including units you cannot select in Arcade Mode. This mode supports up to 4 human players^[8] or play against 3 AI opponents in a free-for-all deathmatch or in teams. The PlayStation Portable version uses the PSP's Ad Hoc mode to connect players but does not support Game sharing so each player must have their own copy of the game.

Mission Mode (PSP Exclusive only)

In Mission Mode, the player must first choose between allying with O.M.N.I. or Z.A.F.T. About half-way through the storyline, players can choose to either continue serving their original alliance or defect to the Orb Union. Players start off with two of four basic units, depending on their initial alliance. Players fighting for the O.M.N.I. forces start off with the FX-550 Skygrasper and UWMF/S-1 GINN WASP. Those playing as Z.A.F.T. pilots are given the TFA-2 ZuOOT and UWMF/S-1 GINN. As the game progresses, players will also acquire new units after beating certain missions. Additionally, points awarded after each mission allow players to upgrade to better mobile suits by filling up their SP gauge (similar to leveling up with an EXP gauge in most RPGs). Different units are made available depending on the choice of upgrades selected by the player.

Playable Units

ZAFT (29):

ZGMF-X56S/α Force Impulse Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-X56S/β Sword Impulse Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-X56S/γ Blast Impulse Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-X23S Saviour Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-1001/K Slash ZAKU *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-1001/M Blaze ZAKU Phantom *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior (Lunamaria Hawke custom) *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner ZAKU Warrior *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-LRR704B GINN Long Range Reconnaissance Type
ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam
ZGMF-600 GuAIZ
ZGMF-600 GuAIZ (Commander)
ZGMF-515 CGUE
TMF/A-802 BuCUE (Rail cannons)
TMF/A-802 BuCUE (Missile pods)
TMF/A-803 LaGOWE
TMF/S-3 GINN OCHER Type
TF/A-2 ZuOOT
AMF-101 DINN
AMF-101 DINN (Commander)
UMF-4A GOOhN
UMF-5 ZnO
GAT-X102 Duel Gundam
GAT-X102 Duel Gundam Assault Shroud
GAT-X103 Buster Gundam
GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam
YMF-01B Proto GINN (AKA ZGMT-01 GINN Trainer)

OMNI (11):

ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam *PS2/PSP version only*
GAT-01 Strike Dagger
GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam
GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
GAT-X370 Raider Gundam
FX-550+AQM/E-X01 Aile Grasper (VS Mode only)
FX-550+AQM/E-X02 Sword Grasper (VS Mode only)
FX-550+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Grasper (VS Mode only)
TS-MA2mod.00 Moebius Zero (VS Mode only)

Orb Union (11):

ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Equipped with "M.E.T.E.O.R." (VS Mode Only)
ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam
ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam Equipped with "M.E.T.E.O.R." (VS Mode Only)
MBF-M1 M1 Astray
MBF-02+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Rouge
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam (beam rifle)
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam (bazooka)
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X02 Sword Strike Gundam
GAT-X105+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Strike Gundam

Playable Characters

ZAFT :

Shinn Asuka *PS2/PSP version only*
Lunamaria Hawke *PS2/PSP version only*
Rey Za Burrel *PS2/PSP version only*
Athrun Zala (SEED)
Athrun Zala (DESTINY) *PS2/PSP version only*
Yzak Joule (SEED)
Yzak Joule (Scar)
Yzak Joule (DESTINY) *PS2/PSP version only*
Dearka Elsman
Dearka Elsman (DESTINY) *PS2/PSP version only*
Rau Le Creuset
Nicol Amalfi
Miguel Aiman
Andrew Waltfeld
Andrew Waltfeld and Aisha
Marco Morassim
ZAFT Green Pilot
ZAFT Red Pilot
Heine Westenfluss

OMNI:

Sting Oakley *PS2/PSP version only*
Stella Loussier *PS2/PSP version only*
Auel Neider *PS2/PSP version only*
Orga Sabnak
Clotho Buer
Shani Andras
OMNI Pilot

Orb Union:

Kira Yamato (SEED Student)
Kira Yamato (SEED Pilot Suit)
Kira Yamato (ZAFT Pilot Suit)
Kira Yamato (DESTINY) *PS2/PSP version only*
Cagalli Yula Athha (Desert Suit)
Cagalli Yula Athha (Pilot Suit)
Mu La Flaga
Sai Argyle
Tolle Koenig
Asagi Caldwell
Mayura Labatt
Juri Wu Nien
Orb Union Pilot

References

Citations

^ ASCII. "アスキーゲーム:協力プレイがより熱くなる! PSPで「ガンダムSEED連合VS.Z.A.F.T.」が発売". ASCII.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. 開発はストリートファイターなど格闘ゲームに実績のあるカプコンが行なっており [Developed by Capcom, a company with a proven track record in fighting games including Street Fighter]
^ "「東京国際アニメフェア 2005」開幕――ゲームも出展". ねとらぼ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. バンプレストは「機動戦士ガンダム0079カードビルダー」と「機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合 VS. Z.A.F.T.」を出展。ゲーム関連ではおそらく一番の注目を集めていた展示内容だった。 [Banpresto exhibited "Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Card Builder" and "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs Z.A.F.T." These exhibits were probably the most attention-grabbing game-related exhibits.]
^ デジタル大辞泉プラス. "機動戦士ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.とは？意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. バンダイナムコゲームスが2005年11月に発売したゲームソフト。 [Game software released by Bandai Namco Games in November 2005.]
^ "『ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.』隠し要素公開！パイロットの選択が自由に - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01. さらに、CPU戦のステージ9をクリアした後に、「ノーコンティニュー」かつ「パイロットランクが"SEED"」という条件を満たした場合に、EX（エクストラ）ステージが出現。 [Additionally, after clearing Stage 9 of the CPU Battle, if the player fulfilled the conditions of using "No Continues" as well as "Pilot Rank 'SEED'", an EX (Extra) stage will appear]
^ デジタル大辞泉プラス. "機動戦士ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.とは？意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. また2007年4月にプレイステーションポータブル版が発売された。 [A PlayStation Portable version was also released in April 2007.]
^ ASCII. "アスキーゲーム:協力プレイがより熱くなる! PSPで「ガンダムSEED連合VS.Z.A.F.T.」が発売". ASCII.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. 今度はPSP用ゲームとして同じくバンダイナムコゲームスが「ガンダムSEED 連合VS.Z.A.F.T. PORTABLE」を発売した。店頭での販売価格は4400円前後。 [Now, Namco Bandai Games released "Gundam SEED Rengou VS Z.A.F.T PORTABLE", also for PSP. The retail price is about 4,400 yen.]
^ "『ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.』隠し要素公開！パイロットの選択が自由に - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01. 『連合vs. Z.A.F.T.』は、好きなモビルスーツを選択し、2on2の対戦を楽しむことができる『機動戦士ガンダム vs.』シリーズ最新作。これまでは使用モビルスーツを選択した際に、「原作アニメでそのモビルスーツに搭乗したことのあるキャラクター」しかパイロットにすることができなかったが、8月下旬にはプレイヤーが自由にパイロットを選ぶことが可能になるという。 ["Rengou vs Z.A.F.T" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam Vs." series, where players choose their favorite mobile suit and enjoy 2-on-2 battles. Until now, when selecting a mobile suit, only "characters who have piloted that mobile suit in the original anime" could be selected as pilots, but in late August, players will be able to freely choose their pilots.]
^ "機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY　連合vs.Z.A.F.T.II". www.am-j.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-01. 1レバー4ボタンの操作系や、2on2のチームバトルといった基本要素は前作を踏襲 [Basic elements such as the 1-lever, 4-button control scheme and 2-on-2 team battles are the same as in previous titles]

[1] ASCII. "アスキーゲーム:協力プレイがより熱くなる! PSPで「ガンダムSEED連合VS.Z.A.F.T.」が発売". ASCII.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. 開発はストリートファイターなど格闘ゲームに実績のあるカプコンが行なっており [Developed by Capcom, a company with a proven track record in fighting games including Street Fighter]

[2] "「東京国際アニメフェア 2005」開幕――ゲームも出展". ねとらぼ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. バンプレストは「機動戦士ガンダム0079カードビルダー」と「機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合 VS. Z.A.F.T.」を出展。ゲーム関連ではおそらく一番の注目を集めていた展示内容だった。 [Banpresto exhibited "Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Card Builder" and "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs Z.A.F.T." These exhibits were probably the most attention-grabbing game-related exhibits.]

[3] デジタル大辞泉プラス. "機動戦士ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.とは？意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. バンダイナムコゲームスが2005年11月に発売したゲームソフト。 [Game software released by Bandai Namco Games in November 2005.]

[4] "『ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.』隠し要素公開！パイロットの選択が自由に - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01. さらに、CPU戦のステージ9をクリアした後に、「ノーコンティニュー」かつ「パイロットランクが"SEED"」という条件を満たした場合に、EX（エクストラ）ステージが出現。 [Additionally, after clearing Stage 9 of the CPU Battle, if the player fulfilled the conditions of using "No Continues" as well as "Pilot Rank 'SEED'", an EX (Extra) stage will appear]

[5] デジタル大辞泉プラス. "機動戦士ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.とは？意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. また2007年4月にプレイステーションポータブル版が発売された。 [A PlayStation Portable version was also released in April 2007.]

[6] ASCII. "アスキーゲーム:協力プレイがより熱くなる! PSPで「ガンダムSEED連合VS.Z.A.F.T.」が発売". ASCII.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-01. 今度はPSP用ゲームとして同じくバンダイナムコゲームスが「ガンダムSEED 連合VS.Z.A.F.T. PORTABLE」を発売した。店頭での販売価格は4400円前後。 [Now, Namco Bandai Games released "Gundam SEED Rengou VS Z.A.F.T PORTABLE", also for PSP. The retail price is about 4,400 yen.]

[7] "『ガンダムSEED連合vs.Z.A.F.T.』隠し要素公開！パイロットの選択が自由に - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01. 『連合vs. Z.A.F.T.』は、好きなモビルスーツを選択し、2on2の対戦を楽しむことができる『機動戦士ガンダム vs.』シリーズ最新作。これまでは使用モビルスーツを選択した際に、「原作アニメでそのモビルスーツに搭乗したことのあるキャラクター」しかパイロットにすることができなかったが、8月下旬にはプレイヤーが自由にパイロットを選ぶことが可能になるという。 ["Rengou vs Z.A.F.T" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam Vs." series, where players choose their favorite mobile suit and enjoy 2-on-2 battles. Until now, when selecting a mobile suit, only "characters who have piloted that mobile suit in the original anime" could be selected as pilots, but in late August, players will be able to freely choose their pilots.]

[8] "機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY　連合vs.Z.A.F.T.II". www.am-j.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-01. 1レバー4ボタンの操作系や、2on2のチームバトルといった基本要素は前作を踏襲 [Basic elements such as the 1-lever, 4-button control scheme and 2-on-2 team battles are the same as in previous titles]

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