Another Century's Episode Portable[a] is a mecha action video game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games. It was released for the PlayStation Portable on January 13, 2011.
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| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Another Century's Episode |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
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| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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Another Century's Episode Portable is a third-person shooter video game. Players pilot a mecha from one of 20 different anime series, each posing their own unique weapon load-outs and attack styles.[1] Represented series include Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Macross F, and Aura Battler Dunbine, in addition to original mechas created specifically for the game.[1][2] Players use these mechas to complete various mission objectives, which increase in difficulty as the player progresses.[1] Objectives range from destroying waves of enemy mechas to protecting a specified target from opposing forces.[1] An online multiplayer mode allows multiple players to complete these missions together.[2] Portable is presented in a more linear format than previous installments, focusing on completing missions as efficiently as possible and lacking a plot.[3]
Mechas can boost, or "dash", themselves forward.[1] Dashing allows players to avoid being hit by enemy projectiles and obstacles, though this drains the gauge meter and must recharge before it can be used again.[2] Mechas can carry a variety of weapons, such as machine guns, lock-on missiles, and other firearms, with them into battle.[1] Most of these weapons have ammo that depletes when used, which can be reloaded by moving over resupply points placed throughout each mission.[2] Locking onto enemies allows players to perform a "combination" attack that deals heavy damage to opponents.[1] Combination attacks can also be used to summon additional mechas and activating a bullet time effect that deals additional damage for a short while.[2] By destroying powerful enemy grunts and completing missions, players are rewarded with chips that can be used to increase the player's weapons, abilities, and strength.[1][2][4]
Reception
editOn release, Famitsu magazine scored the game a 31 out of 40.[5] Cacophanus from Mecha Damashii ranked the game 7 out of 10, praising the game's visuals but comments its lack of environments and draw distance.[6]
In the week of its release, the game sold 70,217 units and ranked first in sales for any game released that week.[7]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Family Book Editing Department (January 1, 2011). Another Century's Episode Portable Perfect Guide (in Japanese). Famitsu. ISBN 978-4047270916.
- ^ a b c d e f Abdul-Aal, Arshad (November 27, 2012). "Another Century's Episode Portable". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ Sahdev, Ishaan (October 14, 2010). "Here's What Another Century's Episode Portable Looks Like". Siliconera. Curse, Inc. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (November 17, 2010). "Another Century's Episode Portable: Customization Systems". Andriasang. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "アナザーセンチュリーズエピソード ポータブル (PSP)". Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. January 2011. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Barder, Ollie (January 30, 2011). "Reviews: Another Century's Episode Portable (7/10)". Mecha Damashii. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "1位の「Another Century's Episode Portable」は7万本を販売。「MHP3rd」は累計400万本を突破の「ゲームソフト週間販売ランキング」". January 20, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2016.