Evangelion Crossover Event Fails to Satisfy 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.

Initial character designs, created jointly by Shift Up and NIKKE, were deemed too suggestive by Evangelion's creators, necessitating revisions. While the adjusted designs satisfied the licensors, they lacked the appeal needed to excite players. The resulting costumes, particularly Asuka's expensive gacha skin, were seen as too similar to their base models, offering insufficient incentive for players to spend.

Player feedback highlights a disconnect between the collaboration's execution and the game's established identity. Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is known for its bold anime aesthetic and engaging narrative; however, this and other recent collaborations have been criticized for diluting that unique charm. The Evangelion event, in particular, felt drawn-out and lacked inspiration.

Shift Up acknowledges the shortcomings and plans to incorporate player feedback into future collaborations. The hope is that future events will recapture the game's original spirit and deliver more compelling content. In the meantime, both Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and Neon Genesis Evangelion are available on the Google Play Store.