Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

by Bandai

Product Features

• You play as Amuro Ray, pilot of the RX-78-2 Gundam -- use its incredible abilities to battle the fiendish Principality Of Zeon
• Fly through the void and use your target-lock and multiple offensive weapons against powerful enemy targets & battlesuits
• It takes more than firepower to survive this -- use quick reflexes and maneuvering skills to avoid oncoming objects, and think strategically to choose the right weapons for each enemy
• Dramatic and beautifully-rendered cutscenes advance the story and prepare you for every deadly mission
• See if you're worthy of being a Gundam Mobile Suit pilot - the incredible challenge awaits!

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000094M4C
• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 5, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,197 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #46 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Simulation
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For the first time ever, dive into the combat as your favorite 0083 character in this action-loaded space shooter. Fight your way through space, destroying enemy battleships and mobile suits, to defeat the evil dictators of the Principality of Zeon and end the One Year War. The fate of the Universal Century is in your hands. Can you handle it?

Product Description

Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters In Space puts you on the front lines, in the ongoing battle for control of the spaceways!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best gundam game so far, December 9, 2003

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Jack (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space (Video Game)

this is so far, the best gundam game out of all that I have played (excluding Z Gundam that's being released in Japan currently). the game gives you the true feeling of controling a gundam on your own to explore the vast universe and the wars between the earth federation and principality of zeon. the 50 min. anime cutscenes that are incorporated into the game closely link the original gundam anime with the game itself, providing a fluid transition between storylines and battles... there are over 80 different MS you can use in this game, many are unlocked when you beat games in different levels of difficulties or sidequests. as added bonuses, you also get to use 6 different gundams from the alternate universes other than the original MSG, which greatly increases the replay value (gundam wing zero anyone? :P)

the graphics in this game are amazingly detailed, you can even see the marks and labels on each gundam if you look carefully; the improved particle effects in beam sabre combats and explosions give you a closer experience of what a war is like in the gundam world... usually, detailed graphics mean slowdowns, however you don't see a lot of laggings in this game, the battles are always intense, they won't disappoint you

musics in this game are remixes or rearrangements from the gundam shows, if you've watched MSG, you'll be pleased with the nostalgic tones and melodies, you can even hear each track in the bonus modes after you beat the game once, a feature that some of the newest games is lacking

the gameplay itself is similar to that of zone of enders, if you've played konami's zone of enders, you shouldn't have problem manipulating the controls and commands; but even if you've never played zone of enders, this game is still a piece of cake in terms of learning the necessary keys and buttons to grant you victory... in about half an hour, new gamers can master the controls in encounter in space and pilot their own gundams... there are different modes in this game, you can play as a pilot in the story mode, create your own pilots and machine and take on that of your friend's in the versus mode, and you can battle with others online if you have the network adapter... this is a wack load of fun whether you are a die-hard gundam fan or just a gamer that's looking for some action packed shooting and sabring game

overall, encounter in space is a great game that should be and will be appreciated by gundam fans; if you aren't a gundam fan, try it out, it might give you the first step toward mecha based action games... create your own pilots and choose your own mecha, then..... GUNDAM FIGHT, READY? GO!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best gundam game yet, September 21, 2005

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Ptakinator - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space (Video Game)

OOOOOOOOhohoho! If you are reading this review that means you must be deciding whether or not to buy this game. I am going to tell you now that there is no better gundam game to date than this one. Two player could use some work, but one player I played for months! This game has I think 75 mobile suits. somewhere around there and you will become hooked. This is one of my favorite games.

4.0 out of 5 stars Different take on a Gundam title, September 1, 2010

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PRJ since1990 - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space (Video Game)

Well, not to give too much away, but this game takes off right where Journey to Jaburo left off. You're in space exclusively and the main mode lets you fight through the battles of the White Base, in either TV or Movie versions. The only difference are the models used (Core Fighter vs Core Booster, Guntank vs 2nd Guncannon).

Many modes to play in, including 0083 and some new ones such as the Thoroughbred Missions and unique Ace Pilots. Also includes a mode to customize your own character and go on missions with them. Plenty of suits to choose from, my favorite being Full Armor Gundam.

Overall, solid game. Unique gameplay falls down due to repetition and becomes stale if played too much, so don't sit down to beat this game in one sitting. However, CGI renditions of the White Base on the intro movie are impressive as well as the full clips from the show including new material for Ace Pilots and the Thoroughbred make for an excellent Gundam experience. Music is superb and graphics impressive for the PS2. A must have for Gundam fans.