As the title suggests, this is the third game in the robot anime spinoff series.

And if there is one thing that marks Dynasty Warriors games, it’s their utter similarity.

For many, that’s really off-putting. We still shudder at the thought of Dynasty Warriors 7 earlier this year.

And yet when we gave Gundam 3 a go, we were very pleasantly surprised.

Sure, it’s pretty similar to the other Gundams but it’s a whole lot of fun.

Although the gameplay is repetitive – battle through huge crowds of robots, control the battlefield, take out the boss, level after level – there are enhancements that make a real difference such as massive robots and a cel-shaded look.

And his next generation of futuristic mecha action takes the series up a high-octane notch with a host of graphical and gameplay tweaks that will have fans of the series twitching in anticipation as they try their Mobile Suits on for size.

For sheer variety in character choice, Gundam 3 is the action connoisseur’s choice.

Over 50 playable and upgradable characters can enter the galactic melees, aligned to more than 70 Mobile Suits also combed from the Gundam universe.

Fast, frenetic combos and battlefield explosions mix well. 3/5