Review: God Eater Burst

The story revolves around the 6 main members of an anti-monster organization called Fenrir. The player will lead the veteran members named Rindou, Soma, Sakuya, Kouta, and Elisa. While assignments will come from Tsubaki, an instructor.

Release Date: March 8, 2011
MSRP: $39.99
Exclusively on: PSP
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Genre: Adventure 
Publisher: D3 Publisher
Developer/Co-Developer: Shift / Namco Bandai
Local Play: 4 Co-op

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Gameplay:
The game's gameplay has been said to be very similar gameplay of Capcom's Monster Hunter series of video games, however unlike the Monster Hunter series the game possesses a large storyline which can be experienced fully with names and voice actors in single-player mode. Players play as a young warrior who has decided to go up against powerful creatures called "Aragami"; warriors who face these beasts are called "God Eaters". The game boasts a mission-based single-player mode consisting of more than 100 missions inclusive of co-operative play with up to three teammates over local adhoc wireless multiplayer or AI-controlled teammates. The North American version of the game will also support the PlayStation 3's adhoc Party. The game also features character creation allowing customization of hair style, hair color, face, skin, clothing, voice as well as weapons using special materials. Equipment is divided into three groups: Blade, Gun, and Shield. Weapons can be switched between melee, ranged and shield mid-mission.

Final Thoughts:
Gods Eater Burst is a fun game about killin' critters and collecting loot. It has some great ideas in place, including a transforming weapon model and complex bullet creation. But Gods Eater lacks variety. Furthermore, the pacing of combat can be painfully interrupted by a cowardly Aragami running from the fight. There are way better PSP games out there, though Gods Eater Burst does target a unique audience that rarely gets time in the spotlight.

Rating: 3.0 = Fair
Recommendation: Not a priority buy