Double Woe
Bandai Namco has determined that the Nintendo DS is assisting warfare among third-party game companies, and developer BEC has been assigned to dispatch the target. Inspired by the latest entry in the Gundam universe, “Mobile Suit Gundam 00,” the game, lets you join the anti-war campaign of Celestial Being as a Gundam Meister.
After a brief discussion with the members of CB, you choose from a small number of missions that will grow in numbers and difficulty as you progress. Then you choose your favorite Gundam (or rather, the Gundam best suited for the mission) and fly into the danger zone. The actual gameplay is so generic, everybody and his mother can play this import with ease. You just fly around and shoot down multiple targets like enemy robots, military facilities, Jack Thompson’s car, etc. You can even trash the surrounding environment. Keep in mind, though, that if your Gundam takes significant damage on one mission, it won’t be good and ready for the next, forcing the player to strategize a little. Tactical support from the show’s characters, in the form of files, also affects the course of a mission.
The game’s 3D graphics shows what the DS can really do, matching the likes of titles like “Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword.” But as far as the DS’ capabilities go, this has to be the most ‘untouchable’ game for the console. The touch screen interface is confined to a gauge that fills up with all the damage you deal. Once full, you can pull off a special attack by pushing the button on the touch screen and then pressing the X button.
Basically your ultimate goal is to complete each mission within 50 days, after which a cutscene shows the results of your efforts. While multiple endings sound appealing, you might not find it worthwhile to go through the motions over and over again. And missing a few missions actually adds to the game’s replay value. Also included is the “Gunpla Navi” feature, providing a virtual catalog of plastic models available from the “00” line, as well as some useful modeling tips. All things considered this title is pretty decent, for a budget game. But keep in mind that “becoming the Gundam” isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
This game is rated CERO A (All Ages): Violence.
Japan 
