

This mode will need to be cleared to unlock several ace pilots in Ultimate Mode.Ī series of crossover stories and homage missions unrelated to Official Mode. The music in this mode often replicates the same tunes used within the original series. Voiced character conversations outside of battle with visual backgrounds and character portraits are present as opposed to static text narration. Spliced footage of the original anime and different cinematics for returning continuities are now included. The added arcs in this title are SEED, SEED DESTINY and Unicorn. Downloadable content so far includes new MS and scenarios for Ultimate Mode.Weapons Deadlock Sequence has also been simplified and streamlined into a single, random correct button, as the players confront their enemy aces in their duels, and press it correctly, and perform their special counterattack sequences.A customizable sound option is available.Mission objectives are listed at the bottom right hand corner for player convenience.Materials needed for upgrading them can be earned by completing missions. Players can alter each weapon's length and girth at the mechanic. MS now have individual sets of weaponry.Mobile Armors (MA) can now be used as playable units.Quatro, for instance, cannot ride Sazabi and his Char's Counterattack version won't use his older MS. Select alternates will not allow the player to use certain MS. There are more alternate character portraits than previous titles.Players who wish to retry the stage will either restart from scratch or from their interim save. The Forces Gauge from the third title has been removed, meaning instant resurrections and retries within a map are no longer possible for downed units.The "Operator" option from the third title has been removed a majority of these characters were made partners.Once the thirty second countdown sequence ends, the ship will surround their character with support fire. Alternatively, players can pick up the random battleship summon item. Pilots can choose partners who use warships.Similar to Dynasty Warriors 7, the player's control may instantly switch between ace pilots in battle during Official Mode.Similar to the Samurai Warriors series, characters have momentary invulnerability and can dash anywhere they please until the SP Attack gauge drains. Once a pilot reaches level 30, they gain the ability to cancel their second SP Attack by holding down.

When a pilot has activated their Burst and their SP Attack, their designated partner can provide secondary assistance.

SP Attacks only drain one meter of the SP Gauge when they are activated in this title.

