Before I begin, this journal pertains to a free to play PS3 downloadable game for users who have a Japanese account.

I had been waiting for this game for months, with each promo video that came out I started wanting it more and more, making a spare Japanese PSN account as soon as I could; Which as long as you get free stuff like videos and free demos, its well worth the small trouble setting it up.

Once it was finally out, I was a little surprised at for a free game how well it was put together. Despite the graphics being less than pay per play games, the mechanics are solid. Even starting out you can quickly work to unlock various MS and upgrade parts.

The combat flows rather well, 6 vs 6 MS combat with vehicles such as the wappa and Magella tanks and on foot combat thrown in, making a rather unique playing experience for Sony-loyal Gundam fans (I know Operation Troy had similar stuff for Xbox).

The only major problem that some may have with it is that you have the "Sortie Energy" system. This is Bandai's way to make money off the game. Normally you are only allowed to play 12 times in 24 hours, and only 3 times in a row. But you can buy extra energy, relatively cheep, to play more.

Despite this drawback, its a thoroughly enjoyable game. I recommend it for any Gundam fan with a PS3.