Nikke's Evangelion Crossover Fails to Thrill Players

Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Evangelion crossover fell short of expectations, according to a recent interview with the game's producer. The August 2024 collaboration, featuring Rei, Asuka, Mari, and Misato, missed the mark in several key areas.

Design Discrepancies:

Initial character designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and NIKKE's team, were deemed too suggestive for the Evangelion licensors. Subsequent modifications, while satisfying the licensors, failed to resonate with players. The resulting outfits, while faithful to the source material, lacked the appeal needed to excite the fanbase.

Player Disappointment:

The lukewarm reception wasn't solely due to the character designs. Limited-time characters and costumes offered little incentive for players to spend, particularly Asuka's gacha skin, which bore too close a resemblance to her default appearance.

The crossover event also felt drawn out and uninspired, diluting the core identity of NIKKE, which is known for its distinctive anime-style characters and engaging storyline. Players felt the collaboration didn't justify the effort.

Looking Ahead:

Shift Up acknowledges the shortcomings and promises to incorporate player feedback into future collaborations. The hope is that future events will deliver the high-quality content that NIKKE players expect.

You can download Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE from the Google Play Store. The expectation is that Shift Up will learn from this experience and deliver more compelling content in the coming months. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of the Wuthering Waves Version 1.4 update on Android.