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PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Pros

  • Official english release on steam
  • Extensive mecha anime crossover roster
  • Beautiful and flashy battle animations
  • Non-linear mission progression
  • Deep customization and upgrade systems

Cons

  • Gameplay is relatively easy and shallow
  • Repetitive mission maps and side quests
  • Inconsistent localization quality
  • Some dlc content feels tacked on
  • Visual novel segments can be text-heavy

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players can choose mission order freely on a world map and select units they like, allowing personal pacing and strategy."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay is accessible and not very challenging on normal difficulty, but has some strategic depth and upgrade systems."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked or player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Long game with 80-100+ missions, encourages habitual play and replayability with branching paths and DLC."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Single-player tactical RPG with no cooperative multiplayer; players focus on individual unit management."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of units, pilot skills, and battleship upgrades allow creative strategic builds."

  • Domination
    -4

    "No evidence of player dominance over others; gameplay is solo and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong appeal for mecha anime fans to escape into a crossover fantasy world with engaging story and visuals."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom, not obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players can experiment with different units, upgrade paths, and mission orders."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Non-linear mission selection and hidden characters encourage some exploration, though maps are reused."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of pilots, mechs, and music allows personal expression within the game."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy element with mecha anime crossover, imaginative fiction, and alternate universe storylines."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some community engagement via guides and shared fandom, but gameplay is primarily solo."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, upgrade units, and learn game mechanics over long playtime."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention during missions and story; not a background or idle game."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Limited social interaction; mostly surface-level connections through fandom and online guides."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead their squad and manage upgrades and strategies, acting as commanders."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong progression through unit upgrades, pilot skills, battleship enhancements, and mission completion."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Gameplay is easy and allows for relaxed pacing and enjoyment of animations and story."

  • Sensation
    4

    "High sensory stimulation from flashy animations, music, and sound design."

  • Status
    -3

    "Achievements and trophies exist but social recognition is limited; focus is individual."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative immersion with crossover plots, character interactions, and extensive dialogue."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Tactical gameplay with positioning, resource management, and skill use, though not highly complex."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some tension from mission objectives and resource management, but overall easy and predictable."

  • Value
    4

    "Large amount of content and replayability provide good value for time and money."

  • Violence
    4

    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction through animated mech battles and explosions."

  • Survival
    2

    "Some resource and unit survival management, but overall low risk and forgiving gameplay."

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