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, failed to resonate with players despite faithful character designs.
The Collaboration's Shortcomings:
The initial designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and NIKKE's teams, were deemed too suggestive by Evangelion's creators. Subsequent modifications, while satisfying the licensors, lacked the appeal of the original concepts. This resulted in designs that, while accurate to the source material, didn't excite players.
Player Disappointment:
The issue wasn't solely the altered designs. Limited-time characters and costumes offered little incentive for players to spend, especially considering Asuka's expensive gacha skin bore a striking resemblance to her standard model. The collaboration, overall, felt drawn-out and uninspired.
The core appeal of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE – its bold anime aesthetic and engaging storyline – was diluted by the collaboration, leaving players feeling underwhelmed. Shift Up acknowledges the criticism and promises to improve future collaborations.
You can find both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on the Google Play Store. Hopefully, Shift Up will learn from this experience and deliver more compelling content in the future. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of Wuthering Waves' Version 1.4 Android update.
