Overall, the game has also been given a new visual layout. Choosing to not rely on Partial Destruction rewards the player with more parts. This is called Partial Destruction and usually limits the attacks their foe can use. If the player is having trouble, they may choose to destroy a portion of the Mobile Armor's limbs or torso. A well timed RT attack can also produce the same effect. This attack breaks their armor's resilience and reveals weak points for the player to attack. To weaken their defenses, players may use a Smash Attack by pressing and holding the (or X) button. These enemies are different than normal foes as their armor is thicker and their offensive power is often higher. The results are random, but it has a rare chance of creating Part 4's.Īnother new addition to the battles are the giant Mobile Suits, Mobile Armors.
For instance, if the Part starts with zero defense, an update will not add more defense to it. Though useful for making a part reach past its limits, it cannot add something that a part doesn't have.
As the player submits more parts to be overhauled, the Lab itself will level up. He runs the Mobile Suits Lab, which customizes and builds stronger parts. The five mechanics have been removed and only Astonaige Medoz returns in this title during Mission Mode. The updated parts system removes the previous level up system for the Mobile Suits. Each Mobile Suit also has four skills that the pilot can learn while using them, encouraging the player to try more than one mecha with each character. The maximum points that a part can add for any attribute is 100, 200 or 400 (depending on the model and part). Like the Warriors games, the highest rank for each part is Part 4, which can be unlocked by fulfilling special requirements and difficult missions in Mission Mode.
Parts are collected by defeating many enemies and have integrated levels. Torsos also greatly affect a suit's mobility and defensive rating. Arms and legs affect a Mobile Suit's offensive power while the torso changes its CP attack (or Musou) rating.
While pilots can continue to use various mecha, higher leveled Mobile Suits require a license to use them.Įach mecha now has a part for their arms, legs, and torso. When two friendly ace pilots are near one another and have their RT attack gauge full, they can perform a unique combination attack (known as Combination SP or CP attack) together. Though the unique CP Attack system has been removed, players can still build it to three levels and high classed Mobile Suits can additionally perform aerial CP attacks. The number of buttons and the amount of time given changes based on the stage's difficulty. Weapon deadlocks, or Duels, are also different and require the player to input a random button sequence in an allotted amount of time. Depending on the mecha, a Mobile Suit is capable of a six hit combo like Dynasty Warriors 4.