Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2

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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 (ガンダム無双2, Gundam Musou 2) is the sequel to Dynasty Warriors: Gundam. It updates the roster, adds more attacks for the characters, and allows characters to pilot even the "grunt" Mobile Suit (MS) units.

Gameplay

Depending on the mecha, a Mobile Suit is capable of a six hit combo like Dynasty Warriors 4. Weapon deadlocks, or Duels, are also different and require the player to input a random button sequence in an allotted amount of time. The number of buttons and the amount of time given changes based on the stage's difficulty.

Though the unique CP Attack system has been removed, players can still build it to three levels and high classed Mobile Suits can additionally perform aerial CP attacks. When two friendly ace pilots are near one another and have their RT attack gauge full, they can perform a unique combination attack (known as Combination SP or CP attack) together. While pilots can continue to use various mecha, higher leveled Mobile Suits require a license to use them.

Each mecha now has a part for their arms, legs, and torso. Arms and legs affect a Mobile Suit's offensive power while the torso changes its CP attack (or Musou) rating. Torsos also greatly affect a suit's mobility and defensive rating. Parts are collected by defeating many enemies and have integrated levels. Like the Warriors games, the highest rank for each part is Part 4, which can be unlocked by fulfilling special requirements and difficult missions in Mission Mode. The maximum points that a part can add for any attribute is 100, 200 or 400 (depending on the model and part). Each Mobile Suit also has four skills that the pilot can learn while using them, encouraging the player to try more than one mecha with each character. The updated parts system removes the previous level up system for the Mobile Suits.

The five mechanics have been removed and only Astonaige Medoz returns in this title during Mission Mode. He runs the Mobile Suits Lab, which customizes and builds stronger parts. As the player submits more parts to be overhauled, the Lab itself will level up. With each progressive level, the Lab can manufacture more skills and allow more parts to be worked on. In this screen, players may choose to do one of the following:

  • Attachment - Allocates skills onto a part. These skills only affect the Mobile Suit and cannot be learned by the pilot.
  • Update - Improves the attributes for the designated part. Though useful for making a part reach past its limits, it cannot add something that a part doesn't have. For instance, if the Part starts with zero defense, an update will not add more defense to it.
  • Development - It can leads to the creation for more parts for different Mobile Suits by using an existing part from a random Suit. The results are random, but it has a rare chance of creating Part 4's.

Another new addition to the battles are the giant Mobile Suits, Mobile Armors. These enemies are different than normal foes as their armor is thicker and their offensive power is often higher. To weaken their defenses, players may use a Smash Attack by pressing and holding the Square (or X) button. This attack breaks their armor's resilience and reveals weak points for the player to attack. A well timed RT attack can also produce the same effect. If the player is having trouble, they may choose to destroy a portion of the Mobile Armor's limbs or torso. This is called Partial Destruction and usually limits the attacks their foe can use. Choosing to not rely on Partial Destruction rewards the player with more parts.

Overall, the game has also been given a new visual layout. Whenever possible, the characters' body is shown in a default costume and they generally avoid wearing space helmets. Character portraits showcase more expressions and can be seen when they talk during combat. Amuro, Char, and Haman's outfits change during Story Mode but additional costumes can be unlocked in Mission Mode. These costumes include Milliardo's Zechs Merquise disguise and Loran's "Laura" attire. While playing under these different looks, characters will say additional quotes not heard with their normal costumes.

Modes

Official Mode

The story mode that reenacts iconic moments from the anime series. The sagas from the first game return (Gundam, Zeta Gundam, and ZZ Gundam) with events from the 1988 movie, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The player can only select Amuro, Char, Kamille, and Judau in this mode. Amuro and Char are listed twice, one with their younger appearances and another with their looks in Char's Counterattack. Two player co-op is still available. The stories feature different movies than the first title and are also depicted in a different theatrical style.

Completing this mode with these characters makes them and their Mobile Suits available in Mission Mode. Some characters who appear in these sagas can only be unlocked in this mode.

Mission Mode

A revamped version of the previous title's Original Mode, this feature allows players to play other heroes in the Gundam series. It keeps the original, cross-universe stories as well as the mechanic feature. A new concept is the ability to adjust other characters' affinity towards the player's character. The relationships range from "Contemptuous" (worst) to "Friendly" (best). Making friends unlocks more characters and missions. Messages from pilots who want to engage the player or additional Story Missions can be unlocked through the Terminal (an in-game message board for the player). The Terminal can also be used to partake in a Quiz option, which boosts a character's affinity with other pilots based on their answers.

  • Story Missions - original stories different than the first title. Musha Gundam continues to appear but not as a primary antagonist.
  • Free Missions - battles that do not fit into other categories. The first training mission does not affect the character's relations. General requests from sub characters can be found here. This section also includes the "reward" stages, in which the player can unlock by completing hidden objectives.
  • Collection Missions - mid-level events that are mainly dedicated for finding parts.
  • Friendship Missions - any battle that changes characters' view of the player character. The results can occasionally be determined by a pilot's gender. If a character also decides to join a particular faction, their related missions can usually be found here.
  • License Missions - stages that allow players to gain a license to pilot another high class Mobile Suit. More often than not, the original pilot of the mecha will be involved in these stages and require a level of affinity with them to proceed.
  • Extra Missions - harder missions that require a larger setup to unlock. Completing these stages usually unlock the Part 4's for the Mobile Suits.
  • Download Missions - for the PS3 and Xbox 360 ports only, this section includes missions that the player can download online. These missions can sometimes ask players to meet specific criteria to participate in them; a few are set at a certain difficulty level.

In between missions, characters can also check their skills and licenses for other Mobile Suits.

Versus Mode

Pits two players against one another in three unique contests.

  • War - challenges each player to quickly fulfill battle objectives.
  • Sudden Death - players start with a low armor rating and are asked to deal severe damage without shutting down.
  • Hunting - one side is assigned as Hunters and the others are called Targets. The Hunter's goal is to shoot down as many Targets as possible; Targets avoid getting shot down. When a Target gets shot, the roles reverse.

Gallery

Keeps track of the available characters, movies, music, battleships, and Mobile Suits. Excluding the music, each subject has a brief biography about its role in the series. Characters statistics and their Mobile Suits' equipment can also be seen here.

Characters

Mobile Suit Gundam

  • M'Quve
    • Mobile Suit: MS-06 Zaku II

Mobile Suit Gundam Z

  • Jerid Messa
    • Mobile Suit: RX-178 Gundam MK-II (Titans Color)

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

  • Gyunei Guss
    • Mobile Suit: MSN-04 Sazabi, MSN-03 Jagd Doga (custom)

Mobile Suit Gundam F91

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mobile Fighter G Gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

Turn A Gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

  • Lacus Clyne
    • Mobile Suit: ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam

Trophies/Achievements

Icon Name Unlock Method Type Xbox Points
100% of Trophies Obtained! Obtain all of the available trophies. Platinum N/A
All Missions Cleared Clear all missions in Mission Mode. Gold 50
Mission Mode: All Characters Clear Mission Mode with all characters. Gold 50
Playable Characters Complete Acquire all playable characters. Gold 50
Playable Mobile Suits Complete Acquire all playable Mobile Suits. Gold 50
Rank 4 Parts Released Release Rank 4 part for all the Mobile Suits. Gold 50
License Complete Complete all Licenses for any one character. Silver 25
Mission Mode: 15 Characters Clear Mission Mode using 15 characters. Silver 25
Official Mode: All Characters Clear Official Mode with all characters. Silver 50
Pilot Level MAX Achieve Pilot Level 50 with at least one character. Silver 25
Skill Complete Complete all Skills for any one character. Silver 25
Total Missions: 200 Total Missions in Player Record exceeds 200. Silver 50
Total Shot Down: 100000 Total Shot Down in Player Record exceeds 100,000. Silver 50
All Giant Mobile Armor Destroyed Destroy all Giant Mobile Armors. Bronze 25
Battle Ship Gallery Complete Complete the Battle Ship Gallery. Bronze 25
Character Gallery Complete Complete the Character Gallery. Bronze 25
Mission Mode: 1 Character Clear Mission Mode using 1 character. Bronze 25
Mission Mode: 5 Characters Clear Mission Mode using 5 characters. Bronze 25
Mission Mode: 10 Characters Clear Mission Mode using 10 characters. Bronze 25
Mobile Suit Gallery Complete Complete the Mobile Suit Gallery. Bronze 25
Movie Gallery Complete Complete the Movie Gallery. Bronze 25
Official Mode: 1 Character Clear Official Mode using 1 character. Bronze 25
Total Missions: 100 Total Missions in Player Record exceeds 100. Bronze 25
Total Shot Down: 10000 Total Shot Down in Player Record exceeds 10000. Bronze 25
Icon Name Unlock Method Type Xbox Points
All Friendship Achieve "Friendship" with all characters. Gold 50
Achieved 500 Ace points Achieve 500 Ace points. Silver 50
Ball, King of Space View the Terminal Event, "King of Space". Silver 25
Zaku Tank, Lord of Land View the Terminal Event, "Lord of Land". Silver 25
Achieved 100 Ace points Achieve 100 Ace points. Bronze 30
Achieved 50 Ace points Achieve 50 Ace points. Bronze 25
Love is the Pulse of the Stars Watch Kamille's ending movie "Love is the Pulse of the Stars". Bronze 25


Trivia

  • The series' mascot, Haro, can be seen and heard various times in the game. The first version of the mini mecha remains an all recovery item and Lacus's beloved pink Haro can be seen in the Loading and Game Over screens. Haro's voice can be heard during Mission Mode to address new battle objectives. Additionally, Lacus can be seen searching for her Haro in Mission Mode. Her Haro also appears in the game's save icon.
  • The Japanese version of the game aims to end each Official Mode in a similar manner as the original series, even playing an instrumental version of each saga's last song during the game's credits. This was cut in the English version and replaced with an ending narrative to explain the results of the ending's events.
  • Most of the music in the game comes from one of the Gundam sagas. When a character from a particular series is doing well, there is a good chance that a theme from their respective series will play in the background. Certain songs, such as tracks from Char's Counterattack, Turn A Gundam, and many other series, have been cut in the English version (most likely due to copyright reasons).
  • Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 is the last Warriors/Musou title to be released in PS2 port.

Gallery

  • European cover

    European cover

  • Japanese cover

    Japanese cover

  • Treasure Box cover

    Treasure Box cover

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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam • Gundam Musou Special • Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 • Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 • Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn
Characters
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Amuro Ray • Char Aznable • Domon Kasshu • Elpeo Puru • Emma Sheen • Haman Karn • Heero Yuy • Jerid Messa • Judau Ashta • Loran Cehack • Kamille Bidan • Master Asia • Milliardo Peacecraft • Musha Gundam • Paptimus Scirocco • Puru-Two • Roux Louka
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Special
Musha Gundam Mk-II
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Athrun Zala • Cecily Fairchild • Dozle Zabi • Four Murasame • Glemy Toto • Gym Ghingham • Gyunei Guss • Hayato Kobayashi • Kai Shiden • Katejina Loos • Kira Yamato • Lacus Clyne • Lunamaria Hawke • M'Quve • Quess Paraya • Ramba Ral • Reccoa Londe • Rosamia Badam • Sarah Zabiarov • Seabook Arno • Shinn Asuka • Sleggar Law • Uso Ewin • Yazan Gable
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Allelujah Haptism • Anavel Gato • Banagher Links • Beecha Oleg • Duo Maxwell • Elle Vianno • Full Frontal • Garrod Ran • Knight Gundam • Kou Uraki • Lockon Stratos • Marida Cruz • Mister Bushido • Ribbons Almark • Schwarz Bruder • Setsuna F. Seiei • Sochie Heim • Tieria Erde • Treize Khushrenada • Trowa Barton
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn
Angelo Sauper • Auel Neider • Cagalli Yula Athha • Clotho Buer • Dearka Elthman • Kyoji Kasshu • Mu La Flaga • Nicol Amalfi • Orga Sabnak • Rau Le Creuset • Rey Za Burrel • Riddhe Marcenas • Shani Andras • Stella Loussier • Sting Oakley • Yzak Joule
Non-Playable Characters
Apolly Bay • Chan Agi • Crown • Daguza Mackle • Fa Yuiry • Gene • Hathaway Noa • Johnny Ridden • Kacricon Cacooler • Kayra Su • Kycilia Zabi • Lalah Sune • Rezin Schnyder • The Black Tri-Stars
Other Characters
Mechanics • Operators • Sub Pilots • Support Characters
Mobile Suits
C6 Mobile Suits
AMX-004 Qubeley • AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk-II • CB-0000G/C Reborns Gundam • Concept-X 6-1-2 Turn X • F91 Gundam F91 • GAT-X105 Strike Gundam • GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam • GF13-001NHII Master Gundam • GF13-017NJII Burning Gundam • GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser • GN-006 Cherudim Gundam • GN-007 Arios Gundam • GN-008 Seravee Gundam • GNT-0000 00 Qan(T) • GNX-Y901TW Susanowo • GX-9901-DX Gundam DX • LM314V21 V2 Gundam • MBF-02 Strike Rouge • MS-06S Zaku II (Char Custom) • MS-14S Gelgoog (Char Custom) • MSN-04 Sazabi • MSN-06S Sinanju • MSN-100 Hyaku Shiki • MSZ-006 Z Gundam • MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam • NZ-666 Kshatriya • ORB-01 Akatsuki • OZ-00MS2 Tallgeese II • OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon • PMX-003 The O • RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam • RX-0 Unicorn Gundam • RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee • RX-139 Hambrabi • RX-178 Gundam Mk-II • RX-77-2 Guncannon • RX-78-2 Gundam • RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam GP01 Fullburnern • RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02 • RX-78GP03S Gundam Dendrobium Stamen • RX-93 Nu Gundam • WD-M01 Turn A Gundam • XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 Kai • XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero • XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero Custom • XXXG-01D2 Gundam Deathscythe Hell • XXXG-01H2 Gundam Heavyarms Kai • ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam • ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam • ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam • ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam • ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam • ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam • ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam • ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam
Mobile Armors
GFAS-X1 Destroy Gundam • MA-08 Big Zam • MRX-009 Psyco Gundam • MRX-10 Psyco Gundam Mk-II • NZ-000 Quin-Mantha • NZ-333 Alpha Azieru
C4 Mobile Suits
AMS-129 Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper custom) • GAT-04 Windam (Neo custom) • GAT-X102 Duel Gundam • GAT-X103 Buster Gundam • GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam • GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam • GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam • GAT-X370 Raider Gundam • MS-14B Gelgoog (Johnny) • MSM-07X Z'Gok (Char Custom) • MSN-001A1 Delta Plus • MSN-02 Zeong • MSN-03 Jagd Doga • NRX-055 Bound-Doc • PMX-001 Palace-Athene • PMX-002 Bolinoak-Sammahn • RGM-89 Jegan • RGZ-91 Re-GZ • RX-160 Byarlant • YMS-15 Gyan • ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner Zaku Warrior (Lunamaria custom) • ZGMF-1001/K Slash Zaku Phantom • ZGMF-1001/M Blaze Zaku Phantom • ZGMF-X24S Chaos Gundam • ZGMF-X31S Abyss Gundam • ZGMF-X88S Gaia Gundam • ZMT-S33S Gottratan
C2 Mobile Suits
AMS-119 Geara Doga • AMS-129 Geara Zulu • AMX-003 Gaza-C • AMX-004G Qubeley • AMX-006 Gaza-D • AMX-107 Bawoo • AMX-109 Kapool • GAT-01 Strike Dagger • GAT-04 Windam • JDG-009X(JDG-00X) Dark Army • MBF-M1 M1 Astray • MS-06V Zakutank • MS-07H Gouf Flying • MS-09 Dom • MS-09R Rick-Dom • MS-14A Gelgoog • MSA-003 Nemo • MSM-04 Acguy • MSM-07 Z'Gok • RB-79 Ball • RGM-79 GM • RGM-79G GM Command • RGM-79R GM II • RMS-099 Rick-Dias • RMS-106 Hi-Zack • RMS-108 Marazai • RMS-154 Barzam • YMS-07B Gouf • ZM-S24G Gedlav & Einerad • ZGMF-1000 Zaku Warrior • ZGMF-1017 Ginn
Non-Playable Mecha
Bug • JDG-009X Dark Gundam • MAN-08 Elmeth • MS-14A Gelgoog (Gato)
Terminology
Anti Earth Union Group • Earth Federation • Gundam Fight • Moonrace • Newtypes • Psycommu • Sanc Kingdom • Titans • ZAFT • Zeon
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