SD Kidou Senshi Gundam: V Sakusen Shidou

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SD Kidou Senshi Gundam: V Sakusen Shidou is a side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a goofy-looking robotic Gundam through waves of enemies. The game alternates between ground and aerial combat as you dash through stages filled with baddies. You can fire weapons mid-air or switch to melee attacks to bash foes. Each level ends with a boss fight that requires quick reflexes and pattern recognition. The game leans into the absurdly cute Super Deformed art style of the SD Gundam series, turning massive mechs into tiny, spiky robots with oversized heads. While the difficulty spikes abruptly and the controls feel a bit floaty, fans of the franchise appreciate the direct callbacks to classic characters and battles. With a small but dedicated following, it remains a niche pick for those who grew up with Gundam’s anime roots.