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3/2/2019 18:06:39   
JanusHoW
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For those of you unfamiliar with it, Super Robot Wars is a turn-based strategy game that, with a few exceptions, take a whole bunch of mecha anime, mixes their plots, characters and machines together into one world. So you'll have, for example, Gurren Lagann from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann fighting alongside Wing Gundam Zero Custom from Gundam Wing Endless Waltz and Evangelion Unit-01 from Rebuild of Evangelion.

Most of the series is only in Japanese due to licensing issues, but the most recent batch of games have had official English translations for the PS4 are available in the Korean version - and since the PS4 isn't region-locked, you can either import the games directly, or purchase an Asian Playstation Store card and purchase the downloadable version with an Asian Playstation account. Many earlier games also have English fan translations as well, though I won't say how you get those, lest I break the forums' Terms of Service.

One of my favorite elements of this series is that having the presence of other characters can change how the events of a given series plays out. For example, Shinji Ikari tends to end up being less of a whiny kid due to being surrounded by people who serve as his friends, and ends up doing some really manly stuff.

If you're looking for some games to try, here are my suggestions (all have Super Robot Wars/Taisen in them, and all have at least partial translations, either official or fan):

-V (PS4) - the first Super Robot Wars game with licensed characters that has an official English translation.
-X (PS4) - the second licensed SRW game to get an official translation into English.
-Alpha Gaiden (PS1) - This one is notorious for being really, REALLY hard. Full fan translation.
-J (GBA) - This one's pretty easy, making it a good introduction to the series. Full fan translation.
-Original Generation (GBA) - Only one of two turn-based strategy SRW games to be released in America. It's a good game, but had zero marketing in the West, so it didn't sell well, although it did get a sequel on the same system.
-W (DS) - This one is definitely one of my top favorites, but this one also has VOLTRON.
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8/20/2019 18:10:17   
shortdogisshort
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For example, Shinji Ikari tends to end up being less of a whiny kid


So you don't lose turns when Shinji refuses to get in the robot?

Jeffrey Nadrich

< Message edited by shortdogisshort -- 9/19/2019 16:16:19 >
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1/10/2026 22:47:11   
Vongola the Wise
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I bought SRW Y and something about it feels off compared to its predecessors. The OGs have nonsensical design. I never cared for SSSS.Dynazenon but it's one of those units in the game that is very worthwhile to invest into. I heard the show itself is good but the MC of that anime with the pink hair dye looks ridiculous rofl. SSSS.Dynazenon's color scheme / design makes it hard to reconcile with the other franchises, sure by proxy all super robot franchises are made to sell toys but Dynazenon's design is very unappealing to me.
Franchises I would like to see all together in a single SRW game: Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Cowboy Bebop, Big O, Giant Robo, Getter Robo Armageddon, Macross, and VOTOMS. I also would like to see some big changes in the gameplay for once. I'm thinking something similar to Advance Wars on the GBA. Add the satisfying city conquer system, which gives immediate benefits like terrain, unit healing and economy. Add "normal units" (tanks, planes, boats) which would separate it from the "hero units". Add a level of strategy to the tactical RPG game. This would seriously elevate the series.

< Message edited by Vongola the Wise -- 1/10/2026 23:30:42 >
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