Gundam FPS Set For Wii

via IGN


The Wii is the hottest console ticket in Japan right now, and where there's a hot console, there's sure to be Gundam. The latest issue of Famitsu is home to first details on the second Gundam game for the Wii (the first, SD Gundam G Breaker, was a launch title).

Bandai Namco is going the serious route with Mobile Suit Gundam MS Sensen 0079 (in English, MS Front 0079). This latest digital adaptation of the endlessly popular anime franchise is a first person shooter with realistic looking (and proportioned) Gundam units .

You make use of both the Wiimote and nuchuck controllers for combat. The Wiimote is used to directly aim at enemies before firing. You move your mech around via the nunchuck's analogue pad. The game also offers up dash and jump moves, the ability to lock yourself into direct combat with foes, and motion-based melee controls.

A Japanese release is set for 7/28. Stay tuned for more details to follow.