I enjoyed my time with this. Bummer it's gone.

pls bring this back

This game failed for me explicitly because it was just another hero shooter but re-skinned with Gundam. Even as clone, that aspect could have been fun, but it being a free-to-play game plagued with micro-transactions was the final nail in the coffin.

Such an interesting IP, yet so much wasted potential. It baffles me when creators of Hero shooters do the same thing where they have a entire cast of characters as wide as the ocean but as deep as a puddle. They have differing hurtboxes, one basic move, and then a few abilities tied to some cooldown. Even old series such as Super Smash knows how to make their characters feel unique by utilizing a multitude of traits such as differing move-speeds, weights, and moves balanced by frame data or ammo rather than some arbitrary timer.

Look at games like Armored Core, Daemon X Machina, Titanfall, and even Space Engineers and take inspiration from their mechanics. The intricate movement, destructible parts, fine control, and maybe even out-of-mech movment, are all aspects a Gundam game can and should absolutely make use of.

If the power disparity of Gundams are so high, that faithfully recreating them would be a balancing nightmare, then embrace that imbalance and find another way to keep things engaging. Such examples include having different modes where Gundam selection are restricted to a specific era or power bracket, a late-game upgrade, or an asymmetrical mode where a Gundam's strength is offset by numbers or environment. The old school Star Wars Battlefront games are an example of this: Different units and weaponry for different eras. As the game progresses, players can unlock more specialized units. Eventually, the highest scoring or a random player from each team is given the option to control a very powerful unit which is then placed on a timer that can only be extended by getting kills. There is also a mode called Hero Assault where all players can pick their favorite powerful unit and duke it out. These are just a few examples of how to faithfully embrace Gundam without having to sacrifice balance.

Gundam really is a series with a source of untapped potential just waiting to be sprung forth. However, to harness it, we need someone who is a visionary, beyond chasing trends and rather. . . creating them.