Game Details
| Size | 795 MB |
| Region | Japan |
| Genre | Action. RPG |
| Format | 7z / ISO |
| Release Year | October 28, 2010 |
| Console | PSP |
God Eater Burst (2011)—released as Gods Eater Burst in North America—is the expanded, definitive version of the original God Eater. It is widely considered the PSP’s best answer to Monster Hunter, offering a much faster, story-driven alternative to the “hunting” genre.
Gameplay: The “God Arc” System
Unlike other hunting games where you pick one weapon, your God Arc is a biological weapon that transforms on the fly:
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Blade Form: For close-quarters hack-and-slash. You can choose between Short Blades (fast), Long Blades (balanced), and Buster Blades (heavy/charged).
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Gun Form: Switches instantly to long-range fire. You use OP (Oracle Points) gained from melee hits to fire customizable bullets.
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Predator Form (The Devour): This is the core mechanic. Your weapon grows a literal mouth to “bite” the enemy. This grants you Burst Mode, which increases your speed, power, and unlocks double-jumping.
Key Features
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Bullet Edit: A legendary (and deep) system where you can program your own projectiles. You can create lasers that rain from the sky, bullets that heal allies, or “HDH” shots that automatically curve into an enemy’s head.
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NPC Partners: Unlike Monster Hunter, which was primarily multiplayer-focused, God Eater gives you a full cast of AI-controlled teammates (like Alisa, Soma, and Kota) with their own personalities and combat styles.
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New Aragami: Burst introduced several new monsters, most notably the Hannibal, a lightning-fast dragon-like creature that serves as the flagship boss for the expansion.
Secrets & Unlockable Characters
Most “secret” characters are unlocked by clearing specific missions in Challenge Mode (unlocked after beating the main story).
| Character | Unlock Mission |
| Lindow Amamiya | Clear “Holy Moon In The Welkin” |
| Lindow (Infected) | Clear “Holy Moon In The Welkin” |
| Ren | Clear “Anantaboga” |
| Shio (Dress) | Clear “Lunar Ambassador” |
| Eric (In Memories) | Clear “Watch Out Overhead” |
Short Review: High-Speed Hunting
The Good
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Pacing: Battles are much faster than in Monster Hunter. Missions that might take 40 minutes in other games take 10–15 minutes here.
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The Soundtrack: Features an incredible, eclectic mix of J-Pop, rock, and orchestral music composed by Go Shiina.
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Story Depth: It features a fully voiced, post-apocalyptic anime plot that makes you actually care about the world you’re saving.
The Bad
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The Camera: Since the PSP lacks a second analog stick, you have to use “The Claw” (D-pad for camera, stick for movement) or tap L to reset the view.
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Grind Walls: Late-game “Rank 10” equipment requires rare material drops with very low percentages, leading to significant repetition.
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Cluttered UI: The screen can get very busy with status effects, health bars, and text, which can be overwhelming on the small PSP display.
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