Key Takeaways
- Neon Genesis Evangelion has spawned numerous video games, from visual novels to fighting games.
- Titles like 1st Impression and Battle Orchestra provide fans with interactive animated experiences.
- Evangelion 64 stands out as the best all-round game on the Nintendo 64, offering a solid gameplay experience.
A landmark of animation and a cultural touchstone, Neon Genesis Evangelion Almost 30 years after it was first released, it remains a constant. The apocalyptic tale of giant robots piloted by conflicted teenagers is one of Japanese animation's best-loved and most iconic franchises, and it's gained new fans thanks to its inclusion on Netflix. rebuild A movie released in 2021.
The series is great for video games, and over the years there have been so many titles and spin-offs released, including pachinko, dating simulators, visual novels, and mobile games, that it's almost impossible to count them all. To make your life a little easier, here are some of the best mainlines. Evangelion stratagem.
Despite the series' overseas popularity,
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The game was never released outside of Japan and is consequently only playable in Japanese.
7 Neon Genesis Evangelion 1st Impression
The series' final first look video game debut
- developer: Sega AM2
- platform: Sega Saturn
- release date: March 1, 1996
- genre: Visual Novel/RPG
first impression It sets the tone for most games in the series by prioritizing visuals, images, and music from the TV series over gameplay elements. Episode “Asuka Strike!” Taking place immediately after, players take control of Shinji Ikari after he loses his memories in a shocking angel battle and must recover by sparring with Asuka and eventually face off again against the angel who defeated him.
The gameplay blends RPG elements with the show's numerous animated scenes and icons. The whole thing can be neatly completed in 40 minutes or so, so it doesn't offer the most robust gaming experience, but it's still a fun celebration of animation with clean Saturn-era visuals.
6 Neon Genesis Evangelion Typing Project E (PC)
One of the most bizarre yet enjoyable pieces of work
- developer: Gainax
- platform:PC
- release date: February 8, 2001
- genre: Typing
Anyone familiar with Sega Typing of the Dead Players will find this typing game training as they must use a special keyboard to type words within a time limit to complete the task. Enter Project E It's at the weirdest end of the spectrum. Evangelion The game comically moves between serious and non-serious scenarios.
One minute Asuka will be fighting mass-produced units, recreating unforgettable set pieces from . The End of Evangelion. In just a few seconds, cute Misato will be in the kitchen, sipping a beer and preparing a packed lunch. The game requires you to type in Kana and Latin characters, so English speakers will have a bit more fun with this colorful and strange entry.
5 Neon Genesis Evangelion Second Impression
The second attraction where Shinji continues his adventure
- developer: Gainax
- platform: Sega Saturn
- release date: March 7, 1997
- genre: Visual Novel/RPG
second impressionAs the title suggests, it does a lot of the same things as its predecessor. The biggest difference in this case is that the game utilizes a choose-your-own-adventure approach and has separate paths players can take in the narrative, each with their own ending. It contains a completely new story, yet has the same structure as the show's episodes, allowing fans to feel like they are playing an interactive animation.
The game focuses on Shinji's interactions with a transfer student named Mayumi Yamagishi and his infection by angels. The gameplay refines the RPG formula introduced in previous games and features plenty of animated visuals for good measure.
4 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Battle Orchestra
There's no room for teenage angst in this brawler
- developer: Headlock
- platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
- release date: June 28, 2007 (PS2), March 19, 2009 (PSP)
- genre: Fighting
Epic battles between powerful beings are recreated in this platform fighting game, originally released for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. any Evangelion Fans who wanted a chance to face off will be in seventh heaven, as it includes every Eva unit from the franchise plus an Angel. Some fan service is thrown in for good measure. rebuild Movies are also included.
The gameplay mechanics lack the depth of well-known fighting games such as: Super Smash Bros. However, service is still available. The game features fully rendered 3D backgrounds, and each playable character can perform two special attacks that can unleash devastating special attacks.
3 Reconstruction of Evangelion: Sound Impact
Create sweet music in this rhythm action game
- developer: Grasshopper manufacturing
- platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)
- release date: September 29, 2011
- genre: rhythm
The rhythm action craze of the 2000s took hold in this PlayStation Portable title. no more heroes Suda 51 of developer Grasshopper Manufacture serves as executive producer. The game came out shortly after the first game. rebuild The movie was released in Japan. Most of the music in the game is taken from the movie.
original Evangelion Composer Shiro Sagisu included his own compositions in the game along with his legendary works. silent hill Composer Akira Yamaoka. The title maintains Grasshopper Manufacture's flair for the esoteric. Striking visuals and unique gameplay elements combine to create a unique, albeit short, experience.
2 Evangelion VR: Throne Of Souls
Really great experience – with a catch
- developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- platform: VR arcade experience
- release date: July 14, 2017
- genre: First-person mechanical combat
throne of soul Relive your most experienced experiences. Evangelion Fans can dream of a first-person pilot simulation of Eva Unit in a VR game. Players will sit inside a dedicated motion simulator that will become the Eva cockpit (without getting soaked in the immersive LCL orange fluid), where they must defend Tokyo-3 from The Tenth Angel and work with two other pilots to clear the foul. beast.
The game includes features from the show, such as monitoring the player's sync speed, and the visuals are cutting-edge, providing a once-in-a-lifetime video game spectacle. Unfortunately for anyone outside of Japan, these experiences are only available in select Japanese VR arcades. This means that getting Shinji onto the robot requires a lot of travel expenses.
1 Neon Genesis Evangelion, also known as Evangelion 64
The best all-rounder delivers a solid Eva experience
- developer:BEC
- platform: Nintendo 64
- release date: June 25, 1999
- genre: Action/Fighting
Evangelion 64 It takes first place for a few reasons. It's the easiest to play, hits the sweet spot between fan service and gameplay, and has a longer play time than some of its competitors. What's more, it looks noticeably better than many Nintendo 64 games released around the same time, representing the console's technical high point.
The premise is very simple. Shinji must control Unit 01 and defeat the Angels, but there are also unlockable gameplay modes and the opportunity to play as Rei or Asuka. The game's cinematic presentation makes the episodes feel as if they come to life, and includes story aspects not found in TV shows or movies, making it the holy grail of hardcore gaming. Evangelion Pan.
