NIKKE Crossover Event Disappoints 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, failed to resonate with players despite faithful character designs.

The Collaboration's Shortcomings:

The initial character designs, created collaboratively by Shift Up and NIKKE's team, were deemed too suggestive by Evangelion's creators, leading to modifications. While these revised designs satisfied the licensors, they lacked the appeal necessary to excite the player base. The resulting costumes, particularly Asuka's gacha skin, were seen as too similar to her base model, offering little incentive for players to spend.

Player Feedback and Future Plans:

Player dissatisfaction extended beyond the costumes. The limited-time characters and skins lacked the unique flair that typically defines NIKKE. The event itself felt drawn-out and uninspired, diluting the game's established identity of bold anime aesthetics and engaging storytelling. Shift Up acknowledges the criticism and promises to incorporate player feedback into future collaborations.

You can find both Neon Genesis Evangelion and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on the Google Play Store. The hope is that Shift Up will learn from this experience and deliver more compelling content in the months to come. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of Wuthering Waves' Version 1.4 Update for Android.