Evangelion Collab Disappoints NIKKE Fans

Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion fell short of expectations, according to a recent interview with the game's producer. The August 2024 event, featuring Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Misato, stumbled due to a series of design choices.

Design Challenges and Player Disappointment:

The 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 resulting costumes, particularly Asuka's gacha skin, were perceived as too similar to the base models, lacking the appeal to incentivize purchases.

Player feedback highlighted a lack of compelling reasons to invest in the limited-time characters and costumes. The event itself felt drawn-out and uninspired, diluting the game's established identity of bold anime aesthetics and engaging storytelling. This contrasts with the game's core strengths, which players appreciate.

Looking Ahead:

Shift Up acknowledges the criticism and plans to incorporate player feedback into future collaborations. The hope is that future events will deliver more engaging and exciting content, reversing the trend of underwhelming crossover events.

Meanwhile, both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE are available on the Google Play Store. The expectation is for Shift Up to deliver more impactful content in the months to come. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of the Wuthering Waves Version 1.4 update for Android.