Mobile Suit Gundam

Banpresto / Allumer • 1993

Mobile Suit Gundam — Title screen
Title screen
Mobile Suit Gundam — Gameplay
Gameplay

Step into the cockpit and command your favorite Mobile Suit in Mobile Suit Gundam, a two-player versus fighting game released in 1993 by Banpresto/Allumer. Choose from ten iconic mecha drawn from across the Gundam universe and engage in intense battles for space dominance. Players utilize an eight-way joystick to maneuver their chosen machine while utilizing two buttons for attacking and special maneuvers, striving to outwit and overcome their opponent’s piloted giant robot. The game offers a straightforward competitive experience focusing on strategic piloting and mastering each Mobile Suit’s unique abilities. Matches pit two players against one another in arenas evoking the vastness of space, demanding quick reflexes and tactical decision-making as you attempt to destroy your foe's mobile suit. Mobile Suit Gundam represents an early entry within a long line of arcade titles dedicated to the popular anime franchise, setting the stage for many future installments. This title’s technical foundation includes a Motorola 68000 processor alongside an X1-010 sound chip, contributing to its visual and auditory presentation. Though initially released in Japan as Kidou Senshi Gundam, this arcade game provided a direct entry point into the world of giant robot combat for fans eager to experience the franchise’s iconic battles firsthand.

Details

Manufacturer
Banpresto / Allumer
Year
1993
Players
2
Genre
Fighter / Versus
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
msgundam

Machine data derived from the MAME project.