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Set two years after the Saturn release Gungriffon II, Gungriffon Blaze for the PlayStation 2 returns us to the horrors of a global power struggle. Between now and the year 2020, a series of mechanized tanks will be developed and see action during a series of terrible wars, culminating in a planet-wide nuclear holocaust. When the fighting reaches critical mass once again, the Japanese faction decides enough is enough and sets out to bring about peace. As pilot of a HIGH-MACS III combat unit in the 501st Griffon squad, you are its peacekeeper.

For those of you who actually like a bit of gameplay with your plotline, you'll be happy to note Gungriffon comes well suited to the task. At its heart, Gungriffon Blaze has only six levels: training in Guam, destroying a space shuttle at Cape Canaveral, storming a base Private Ryan-style in Tibet, protecting a supply line in Greece, rescuing Ukrainian refugees, and destroying an enemy base in Egypt. When you beat a level, you obtain two sets of points - the first being your score, the second your experience. Depending on how many points you obtain, you can unlock new weapons, power-ups, alternate level scenarios, and even a new mech.