Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Evangelion crossover fell short of expectations, according to a recent interview with the game's producer. The collaboration, released in August 2024, featured Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Misato in designs intended to be faithful to the original anime. However, this faithfulness wasn't enough to excite players.
The Problem with the Collaboration
The initial character designs, created jointly by Shift Up and the NIKKE team, were deemed too provocative by Evangelion's creators. Subsequent modifications, while acceptable to the licensors, failed to resonate with the NIKKE player base. The altered aesthetics lacked the appeal of the original concepts.
Player Feedback and Concerns
The issue wasn't solely the costumes. Players found limited-time characters and skins lacking in incentive, particularly Asuka's gacha skin, which bore too close a resemblance to her standard model. The collaboration's overall execution felt drawn-out and uninspired, diluting the game's established identity of bold anime aesthetics and compelling storytelling.
The producer acknowledged the negative feedback and stated that future collaborations will incorporate player suggestions. Hopefully, this marks a turning point, leading to more engaging content in the months to come. You can find both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on the Google Play Store. Let's hope for a resurgence of exciting collaborations and high-quality updates from Shift Up. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of Wuthering Waves' Version 1.4 Update on Android.
