Evangelion Crossover Disappoints NIKKE Players

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 several key issues.

Design Compromises: Initial character designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and the NIKKE team, were deemed too provocative by Evangelion's creators. Subsequent modifications, while satisfying the licensors, failed to resonate with players. The resulting designs, while faithful to the source material, lacked the appeal of the original, more stylized NIKKE aesthetic.

Lackluster Incentive: The limited-time characters and costumes offered little incentive for players to spend. Asuka's gacha skin, in particular, was criticized for its close resemblance to her base model, offering minimal visual distinction.

Diluted Identity: Players expressed concern that recent collaborations, including the Evangelion event, have diluted NIKKE's core identity—its distinctive, over-the-top anime characters and engaging narrative. The event itself was perceived as drawn-out and uninspired.

Looking Ahead: Shift Up acknowledges the negative feedback and promises to incorporate player input into future collaborations. The hope is that future events will deliver more compelling and engaging content.

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 successful collaborations in the future. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of the Wuthering Waves Version 1.4 Update on Android.