The truth of the One Year War is there. The overwhelming mass of "Mobile Suits" captured by the five senses. This title, which marked the beginning of the next-generation console PlayStation 3, is a work that pursues "battlefield reality," setting it apart from previous Gundam games. Players become a soldier of the Earth Federation or the Principality of Zeon and throw themselves into the fierce battlefields of the One Year War. What unfolds there is not just the world of the anime, but the gritty and passionate "battlefield" itself, with the smell of iron and oil. ■ The Aesthetics of Destruction Create the Reality of "Part Damage" The biggest impact of this game lies in the damage expression where the parts of the Mobile Suits are individually destroyed. If the head is lost, the main camera malfunctions, and if an arm is lost, the weapons are limited. The depiction of sparks scattering from the destroyed parts and armor falling off strongly makes the player aware that the machine is not just a character, but a "giant weapon." ■ Heavy Tactical Action Utilizing the Terrain Another feature is the focus on the weight of ground combat, rather than high-speed aerial combat. Careful and bold maneuvers are required, such as hiding in the shadows of buildings and using the radar to attack the enemy from behind. The realistic combat experience, where environmental changes such as the collapse of buildings and the swirling of sand affect the battle situation, is filled with the tension of "targeting and capturing (insight)." ■ "Mission Mode" Where You Walk Through History as a Soldier In the campaigns depicted from the perspectives of the Federation and Zeon, new machines are supplied according to the results of the battle, and you can enjoy the sense of accomplishment of strengthening your unit. The strategy, where not only your own machine but also the formation and instructions of your comrades are important, impressed hardcore fans. Battlefields that change their appearance depending on the time of day, such as the desert at sunset and the urban areas at night, dramatically enhance the story of the lonely warrior. ■ Here's the Point! The heroic figures of the Mobile Suits, depicted with a realistic texture, deliberately suppressing the anime-like expressions, have a persuasive power that satisfies even adult fans. The weight of a single shot, the operating sounds of the machine, and the smoke-filled view. This title, which reconstructs the Gundam story as a "realistic war experience," is a masterpiece of hard-boiled military action that still shines with its own unique brilliance.