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Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight

Format: PS3
Atari
£49.99

3 296580 803378
Age Restrictions: 12+
Available
23 March 2007


Nine months have passed since Zeon forces invaded the Earth. At the brink of annihilation, the Earth Federation Forces are mobilising to launch a massive counter assault against the occupying forces. Now, it is time to choose your side. Join the Federation Army to repel the invaders from the Earth or pledge your alliance to Zeon and claim the Earth...

There's no disputing the fact that Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight is graphically one of the most impressive launch title for the PlayStation 3. But looks aren't everything and once you scratch the surface a nightmare of a rushed game greets you.

Thrown into a futuristic Earth devastated by the invasion of the Zeon forces, you find themselves caught in the crossfire between the Earth Federation and Zeon forces nine months into the conflict. At the brink of annihilation, the Earth Federation Forces are mobilising to launch a massive counter assault against the occupying forces. Call for arms have been made and you have the option of either joining the Federation Army to repel the invaders from the Earth or pledge your alliance to Zeon to do your part in helping to claim Earth on behalf of the alien invaders.

By piloting Mobile Suits, ultimate mechanised weapons of the future taken straight from the Gundam Universe, it is possible to suit up and command fellow battalion Mobile Suits in the fight to change the tides of the war. Teamwork and leadership are crucial in ascertaining enemy weaknesses and locating strategic enemy facilities on the battlefield. New commanders have access to a variety of Mobile Suits available for enlistment into their battalion and more suits will open up as you progress further in the game and complete objectives in the war effort.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight has to be about the worst launch title I've played yet for Sony's PlayStation 3 - possibly even the worst launch title of any console to date. The controls are slow to respond, the frame rate is jerky and the whole experience left me with a very bitter taste in my mouth.

This game is too rushed and too poor to warrant anyone, other than die-hard Gundam fans going anywhere near this - especially with a £50 price tag. This is not the game you'll be sticking on to show your mates how cool the new PS3 is.

Nick Smithson

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