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{{Video Game Infobox
{{Video Game Infobox
| name          = Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel  
| name          = Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel
Shinseiki Evangerion: Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo
| image        = [[File:Girlfriendcover.jpg]]
| image        = [[File:Girlfriendcover.jpg]]
| developer    = [[Gainax]]
| developer    = [[Gainax|Gainax Network Systems]]
| publisher    = Bandai
| publisher    = [[Gainax]]<br>Sega (Sega Saturn)<br>Cyber Front (PSP)
| platforms    = PlayStation 2,PlayStation Portable, Sega Saturn,<br> Windows (PC), Macintosh
| platforms    = Windows<br>Mac<br>PlayStation 2<br>PlayStation Portable
| release =  '''Windows PC''' {{Template: Release|JP=1997}} '''PlayStation 2''' {{Template: Release|JP=April 2006}} '''PSP''' {{Template: Release|JP=April 9, 2009}}
| release =  '''Windows''' {{Template: Release|JP=1997}}{{Template: Release|JP=April 2006}} '''Macintosh''' {{Template: Release|JP=1997}} '''Sega Saturn''' {{Template: Release|JP=March 26, 1998}} '''PlayStation''' {{Template: Release|JP=April 16, 1998}} '''PlayStation 2''' {{Template: Release|JP=April 2006}} '''PlayStation Portable''' {{Template: Release|JP=April 9, 2009}}


| genre        = Visual novel
| genre        = Visual novel
| modes        = Single player
| modes        = Single player
|ratings       =
| ratings       =
|media         =CD-ROM
| media         = CD-ROM
}}
}}
[[Image:GoS1_Misato_cooking.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Misato's cooking is actually edible?!]]
[[Image:GoS1_Misato_cooking.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Misato's cooking is actually edible?!]]


'''Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel''' (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド Shinseiki Evangerion: Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo?), also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden<ref>http://www.ign.com/games/neon-genesis-evangelion-girlfriend-of-steel-2nd/ps2-708186</ref> is a video game based on the series, released only in Japan. The original version was released by Gainax and Bandai for Windows PCs, and then for the Mac, in 1997. In April 2006, a special edition pf the game was released for the Playstation 2 and for PCs as part of ''Evangelion'''s ten-year anniversary, with additional scenes focusing on the characters' lives. On April 9, 2009, a version for the PlayStation Portable was released. Girlfriend of Steel is a visual novel, or interactive fiction, type of game. Set in the middle of the series (roughly before the attack of the Angel [[Ireul]]), the story revolves around a new alternate robot design developed by a rival defense contractor (similar to [[Jet Alone]]), called [[The Geektionary T-Z#T-RIDEN-T Land Cruiser|TRIDENT units]] (alternatively, "Country Crawlers"). One of the three TRIDENT pilots is [[Extracanonical Characters#Mana Kirishima|Mana Kirishima]], who enrolls in school with the Eva pilots.  Mana develops a relationship with Shinji, and they eventually go on a date and kiss (the kiss only occurs if Shinji chooses the option of considering Mana's feelings over those of his roommates, Misato and Asuka).  Asuka is intensely jealous of Mana and thinks the girl is a spy, while Rei remains largely in the background of the story.  Eventually the TRIDENT unit goes berserk and the Evas have to stop it.
'''Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel''' (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド Shinseiki Evangerion: Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo), also known as '''Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden'''<ref>http://www.ign.com/games/neon-genesis-evangelion-girlfriend-of-steel-2nd/ps2-708186</ref>, is a visual novel video game based on ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'', released officially only in Japan for Windows, Macintosh, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. The original Windows version was developed and published by [[Gainax]] in 1997, with a Mac release following shortly after. In April 2006, a special edition of the game was released for Playstation 2 and Windows as part of ''Evangelion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ten-year anniversary, with the complimentary titles "Girlfriend of Steel Special Edition" (Koutetsu no Girlfriend Tokubetsuhen) and "Iron Maiden: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". The special edition features new scenarios, voices, animations, and even a new mecha designed by [[Ikuto Yamashita]]. On April 9, 2009, a version for the PlayStation Portable was released.


Mana Kirishima's personality is more or less a combination of Asuka and Rei; she is not as extroverted as Asuka, but is not introverted like Rei is. Mana's appearance is even a bit of a cross between Rei and Asuka, with Asuka's reddish-brown hairbut cut short in a pageboy haircut like Rei's.   
==Story==
[[File:GoS pc version.jpg|thumb|200px|PC version cover]]
[[File:Gos psp.jpg|thumb|200px|PSP version cover]]
Set in the middle of the series (roughly before the attack of the Angel [[Ireul]]), the story revolves around a new alternate robot design (similar to [[Jet Alone]]) developed by a rival defense contractor, called [[The Geektionary T-Z#T-RIDEN-T Land Cruiser|TRIDENT units]] (alternatively, "Country Crawlers").  One of the three TRIDENT pilots is [[Extracanonical Characters#Mana Kirishima|Mana Kirishima]], who enrolls in school with the Eva pilots. Mana develops a relationship with [[Shinji]], and they eventually go on a date and kiss (the kiss only occurs if Shinji chooses the option of considering Mana's feelings over those of his roommates, [[Misato]] and [[Asuka]]). Asuka is intensely jealous of Mana and thinks the girl is a spy, while [[Rei]] remains largely in the background of the storyEventually the TRIDENT unit goes berserk and the Evas have to stop it.


"Gameplay" consists mostly of walking around until the next scripted event in the visual novel is triggered.  The only real choice involved is near the end, where the player can choose to focus on Mana, Asuka, or Kaji. This choice determines which of three endings is shown, with a fourth ending exclusive to the special edition version. (***SPOILERS to follow***) In the Mana ending, Mana does not die in battle but has to say a tearful goodbye to Shinji.  In the Asuka ending, Mana does die in battle, but Asuka helps Shinji get over his loss and the two of them grow closer as a result (in a scene with heavy romantic overtones).  The Kaji ending doesn't focus on one character in particular, compared to the other endings, and Mana also survives but has to say goodbye to Shinji with the hope that they'll meet again someday. The special edition version of the game includes a fourth possible ending where Mana is revealed to be alive and well after a battle. She and Shinji--despite his still being an Eva pilot and the continuing threat of attacks by Angels--become a couple and move in together (the only Mana/Shinji ending with heavy romantic overtones).
Mana Kirishima's personality is more or less a combination of Asuka and Rei; she is not as extroverted as Asuka, but is not introverted like Rei is. Mana's appearance is even a bit of a cross between Rei and Asuka, with Asuka's reddish-brown hair,  but cut short in a pageboy style like Rei's.
 
==Gameplay==
Gameplay consists mostly of walking around until the next scripted event in the story is triggered.  The only real choice involved is near the end, where the player can choose to focus on Mana, Asuka, or Kaji. This choice determines which of three endings is shown, with a fourth ending exclusive to the special edition version. (***SPOILERS to follow***) In the Mana ending, Mana does not die in battle but has to say a tearful goodbye to Shinji.  In the Asuka ending, Mana does die in battle, but Asuka helps Shinji get over his loss and the two of them grow closer as a result (in a scene with heavy romantic overtones).  The Kaji ending doesn't focus on one character in particular, compared to the other endings, and Mana also survives but has to say goodbye to Shinji with the hope that they'll meet again someday. The special edition version of the game includes a fourth possible ending where Mana is revealed to be alive and well after a battle. She and Shinji--despite his still being an Eva pilot and the continuing threat of attacks by Angels--become a couple and move in together (the only Mana/Shinji ending with heavy romantic overtones).
 
==Reception==
Girlfriend of Steel won the "Best Interactive Software" Award at Animation Kobe in 1997<ref>http://www.anime-kobe.jp/archive/1997/index_e.html</ref>. The PSP version of the game sold 4,603 copies the week of its release.<ref>http://www.famitsu.com/game/rank/top30/1223734_1134.html</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
*''Girlfriend of Steel'' was only released in Japanese, although fan translations exist on the internet.
*Girlfriend of Steel was only released in Japanese, although fan translations exist on the internet.
*Mana Kirishima has the same [[seiyū]] as Rei Ayanami: [[Megumi Hayashibara]]; however, the ''other'' video game's created love interest for Shinji has somebody else. [[Second Impression]] [[Extracanonical Characters#Mayumi Yamagishi|Mayumi Yamagishi]]'s seiyuu is Kyoko Hikami.
*Mana Kirishima has the same [[seiyū]] as Rei Ayanami: [[Megumi Hayashibara]]; however, the ''other'' video game's created love interest for Shinji has somebody else. [[Second Impression]] [[Extracanonical Characters#Mayumi Yamagishi|Mayumi Yamagishi]]'s seiyuu is Kyoko Hikami.
*The ending song for the video game is "Yokan" ("Premonition"), sung by [[Yoko Takahashi]].
*The ending song for the video game is "Yokan" ("Premonition"), sung by [[Yoko Takahashi]].


==External links==
*[http://www.gainax.co.jp/soft/koutetsu/index.html Official website (Japanese)]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 16 October 2021

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel

Shinseiki Evangerion: Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo

Developer(s) Gainax Network Systems
Publisher(s) Gainax
Sega (Sega Saturn)
Cyber Front (PSP)
Platform(s) Windows
Mac
PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable
Release Date Windows
  • Japan 1997
  • Japan April 2006
Macintosh
  • Japan 1997
Sega Saturn
  • Japan March 26, 1998
PlayStation
  • Japan April 16, 1998
PlayStation 2
  • Japan April 2006
PlayStation Portable
  • Japan April 9, 2009
Genre(s) Visual novel
Mode(s) Single player
Media/distribution CD-ROM
Misato's cooking is actually edible?!

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン鋼鉄のガールフレンド Shinseiki Evangerion: Kōtetsu no Gārufurendo), also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden[1], is a visual novel video game based on Neon Genesis Evangelion, released officially only in Japan for Windows, Macintosh, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. The original Windows version was developed and published by Gainax in 1997, with a Mac release following shortly after. In April 2006, a special edition of the game was released for Playstation 2 and Windows as part of Evangelion's ten-year anniversary, with the complimentary titles "Girlfriend of Steel Special Edition" (Koutetsu no Girlfriend Tokubetsuhen) and "Iron Maiden: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". The special edition features new scenarios, voices, animations, and even a new mecha designed by Ikuto Yamashita. On April 9, 2009, a version for the PlayStation Portable was released.

Story

PC version cover
PSP version cover

Set in the middle of the series (roughly before the attack of the Angel Ireul), the story revolves around a new alternate robot design (similar to Jet Alone) developed by a rival defense contractor, called TRIDENT units (alternatively, "Country Crawlers"). One of the three TRIDENT pilots is Mana Kirishima, who enrolls in school with the Eva pilots. Mana develops a relationship with Shinji, and they eventually go on a date and kiss (the kiss only occurs if Shinji chooses the option of considering Mana's feelings over those of his roommates, Misato and Asuka). Asuka is intensely jealous of Mana and thinks the girl is a spy, while Rei remains largely in the background of the story. Eventually the TRIDENT unit goes berserk and the Evas have to stop it.

Mana Kirishima's personality is more or less a combination of Asuka and Rei; she is not as extroverted as Asuka, but is not introverted like Rei is. Mana's appearance is even a bit of a cross between Rei and Asuka, with Asuka's reddish-brown hair, but cut short in a pageboy style like Rei's.

Gameplay

Gameplay consists mostly of walking around until the next scripted event in the story is triggered. The only real choice involved is near the end, where the player can choose to focus on Mana, Asuka, or Kaji. This choice determines which of three endings is shown, with a fourth ending exclusive to the special edition version. (***SPOILERS to follow***) In the Mana ending, Mana does not die in battle but has to say a tearful goodbye to Shinji. In the Asuka ending, Mana does die in battle, but Asuka helps Shinji get over his loss and the two of them grow closer as a result (in a scene with heavy romantic overtones). The Kaji ending doesn't focus on one character in particular, compared to the other endings, and Mana also survives but has to say goodbye to Shinji with the hope that they'll meet again someday. The special edition version of the game includes a fourth possible ending where Mana is revealed to be alive and well after a battle. She and Shinji--despite his still being an Eva pilot and the continuing threat of attacks by Angels--become a couple and move in together (the only Mana/Shinji ending with heavy romantic overtones).

Reception

Girlfriend of Steel won the "Best Interactive Software" Award at Animation Kobe in 1997[2]. The PSP version of the game sold 4,603 copies the week of its release.[3]

Notes

  • Girlfriend of Steel was only released in Japanese, although fan translations exist on the internet.
  • Mana Kirishima has the same seiyū as Rei Ayanami: Megumi Hayashibara; however, the other video game's created love interest for Shinji has somebody else. Second Impression Mayumi Yamagishi's seiyuu is Kyoko Hikami.
  • The ending song for the video game is "Yokan" ("Premonition"), sung by Yoko Takahashi.

External links

References

Video Games
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Neon Genesis Evangelion (Sega Saturn) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Second Impression | Girlfriend of Steel | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Digital Card Library | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Collector's Discs | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Eva and Good Friends | Shinji and Good Friends | Evangelion 64 | Angel Raising Project | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Typing-Project E | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Typing Instrumentality Project | Ayanami Raising Project | Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 | Shinji Ikari Raising Project | Girlfriend of Steel 2 | Secret of Evangelion | Detective Evangelion | Battle Orchestra
Rebuild of Evangelion: Petit Eva: EVANGELION@GAME | Evangelion: Jo | Misato Katsuragi's Reporting Plan | Rebuild of Evangelion: 3nd Impact