Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Banpresto
- Publishers: Banpresto
Super Robot Taisen A: A Triumphant Return to the Battlefield
Introduction
Super Robot Taisen A (Advance) is the first installment in the long-running Super Robot Wars series to be released on the Game Boy Advance. It was developed by Banpresto and published by Bandai in 2001. The game is a strategy RPG that features a vast cast of robots from popular anime series, including Gundam, Mazinger, and Getter Robo.
Story
The story of Super Robot Taisen A takes place in the year 2001. The Earth is under attack by an alien race known as the Shadow Mirror. The Londo Bell forces, a group of elite pilots from the Universal Century Gundam timeline, are tasked with defending the Earth from this new threat.
As the Londo Bell forces investigate the Shadow Mirror, they discover that they are not alone in their fight. Other robot teams from different anime series, such as the Mazinger Team and the Getter Robo Team, have also joined the battle. Together, these teams must put aside their differences and work together to defeat the Shadow Mirror and save the Earth.
Gameplay
Super Robot Taisen A is a turn-based strategy RPG. Players control a team of robots on a grid-based map. Each robot has its own unique stats, abilities, and weapons. Players must use their robots’ strengths and weaknesses to their advantage in order to defeat their enemies.
In addition to the main story mode, Super Robot Taisen A also features a number of side missions and bonus content. These missions can be used to earn experience points, money, and new items. Players can also use the bonus content to unlock new robots and characters.
Characters
Super Robot Taisen A features a huge cast of characters from popular anime series. Some of the most notable characters include:
- Amuro Ray (Gundam)
- Char Aznable (Gundam)
- Mazinger Z (Mazinger Z)
- Getter Robo (Getter Robo)
- Ryuusei Date (Brave Police J-Decker)
- Excellen Browning (Sakura Wars)
Graphics and Sound
Super Robot Taisen A’s graphics are impressive for a Game Boy Advance game. The character sprites are large and detailed, and the backgrounds are colorful and varied. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with catchy tunes that perfectly capture the excitement of the battles.
Overall
Super Robot Taisen A is an excellent strategy RPG for the Game Boy Advance. It features a great story, challenging gameplay, and a huge cast of robots from popular anime series. If you are a fan of strategy RPGs or anime, then you should definitely check out Super Robot Taisen A.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Great story
- Challenging gameplay
- Huge cast of robots from popular anime series
- Excellent graphics and sound
Cons:
- Can be difficult for newcomers to the series
- Some of the missions can be repetitive
Review Score
7.5/10
