Another Century's Episode Portable
Another Century's Episode Portable | |
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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 |
Another Century's Episode Portable
Gameplay
Another Century's Episode Portable is a
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
On 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
References
- ^ 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.
- Curse, Inc. Archived from the originalon 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.