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, suffered from several key issues.
Design Discrepancies: Initial character designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and the Nikke team, were deemed too suggestive by Evangelion's creators. Subsequent modifications, while satisfying the licensors, failed to resonate with players. The resulting designs, while faithful to the originals, lacked the appeal expected by fans.
Lackluster Incentive: Players found little incentive to invest in the limited-time characters and costumes. The high-cost Asuka gacha skin, in particular, was criticized for its resemblance to her base model, offering minimal visual distinction.
Diluted Identity: The collaboration, along with other recent crossovers, is perceived as diluting the core identity of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, which is known for its distinctive anime aesthetic and engaging narrative. The Evangelion event also felt drawn out and uninspired.
Looking Ahead: Shift Up acknowledges the negative feedback and promises to incorporate player suggestions into future collaborations. The hope is that future events will deliver more compelling and engaging content.
Both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE are available on the Google Play Store. The expectation is that Shift Up will learn from this experience and deliver higher-quality crossovers in the future. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of the Wuthering Waves Version 1.4 Update on Android.
