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Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Evangelion collaboration fell short of expectations, according to a recent interview with the game's producer. The August 2024 event, featuring Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Misato, faced several setbacks.
Design Challenges:
Initial character designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and the NIKKE team, were deemed too suggestive by Evangelion's creators. Subsequent revisions, while satisfying the licensors, failed to resonate with players. The toned-down aesthetics lacked the appeal of the original concepts.
Player Disappointment:
The issue wasn't solely the outfits. Limited-time characters and costumes offered little incentive for spending, particularly Asuka's gacha skin, which bore too close a resemblance to her standard model.
The collaboration diluted NIKKE's core identity—its distinctive, stylized anime characters and engaging narrative. The event felt drawn out and lacked inspiration, leaving players feeling underwhelmed.
Looking Ahead:
Shift Up acknowledges the criticism and plans to incorporate player feedback into future collaborations. The hope is that upcoming events will deliver more compelling content.
In the meantime, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE are available on the Google Play Store. Let's hope Shift Up uses this experience to deliver more successful crossovers and high-quality content in the months to come. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of Wuthering Waves' Version 1.4 Update on Android.
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