Retro Super Robot Wars Game Collection
19 total gamesThe Super Robot Wars series is a legendary tactical RPG franchise that brings together dozens of iconic mecha anime series into a single, epic universe for the ultimate crossover battle.
About the Super Robot Wars Series
The Super Robot Wars series, known in Japan as Super Robot Taisen (スーパーロボット大戦), is a long-running and beloved tactical role-playing game franchise primarily developed by Banpresto and Winkysoft in its early years, with B.B. Studio handling modern development. Since its debut, the series has become a cultural phenomenon in Japan, celebrated for its ambitious and unprecedented premise: uniting the worlds of dozens of different and unrelated mecha (giant robot) anime series into a single, cohesive narrative. It's the ultimate 'what-if' scenario, allowing fans to see legendary heroes and their iconic machines from across anime history fight alongside one another against a common threat.
At its core, the gameplay of the Super Robot Wars series is that of a deep, turn-based tactical RPG. Players command a massive army of mecha units on a grid-based map, maneuvering them to engage enemy forces. Each robot and its pilot, pulled directly from their source anime, possess unique stats, weapons, and special abilities. Strategy is paramount, as players must consider terrain effects, unit fuel and ammunition, and pilot 'Spirit Commands' (special buffs) to overcome challenging objectives. Between missions, players can use earned currency and points to upgrade their mecha and enhance their pilots' skills, adding a satisfying layer of customization and progression.
The true magic of Super Robot Wars lies in its crossover narrative. Each game masterfully weaves the plots of various anime—such as the Mobile Suit Gundam universe, Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and many, many more—into a single, overarching storyline, often centered around an original cast of heroes and villains created for the game. This allows for incredible character interactions that would otherwise be impossible, like Amuro Ray discussing Newtype philosophy with Shinji Ikari, or the pilots of Getter Robo combining their hot-blooded spirit with the might of Mazinger Z. For mecha anime fans, this is the ultimate celebration of the genre.
For decades, the Super Robot Wars series was one of gaming's most famous 'Japan-exclusives' due to the immense complexities of licensing so many different anime properties for international release. This made the games highly sought-after treasures for import gamers and fan translators. In recent years, however, modern installments like Super Robot Wars V, X, T, and 30 have received official English releases in Asia, finally allowing a global audience to experience the franchise's unique appeal. The series' enduring legacy is a testament to its brilliant tactical gameplay and its powerful, fan-pleasing ability to create the biggest and most exciting mecha anime crossover event in all of gaming.
All Super Robot Wars Retro Games
19 games available
Super Robot Wars 2
Assemble a dream team of iconic mecha from across anime history in Super Robot Wars 2, the legendary Famicom title that defined the tactical RPG crossover genre by introducing pilots and a deep, overarching storyline.
Super Robot Wars A
In Super Robot Wars A, you'll command a massive roster of iconic mechs from various anime series, strategically deploying them in turn-based combat to overcome overwhelming enemy forces and protect humanity, utilizing unique combination attacks and pilot abilities to achieve victory.
Super Robot Wars D
As a commander in Super Robot Wars D, you'll strategically deploy a diverse cast of iconic mechs to turn-based tactical battles, aiming to protect Earth from alien invaders and uncover the mysteries behind their motives.
Super Robot Wars J
In Super Robot Wars J, you'll command a diverse roster of mechs to engage in tactical, turn-based combat, strategically positioning your units and unleashing powerful attacks to overcome challenging enemy forces and save the universe.
Super Robot Wars R
In Super Robot Wars R, you'll command a legendary lineup of mechs, strategically deploying them on a grid-based battlefield to defeat enemy forces and protect humanity, all while experiencing a captivating story that brings together iconic mecha anime.
Super Robot Wars: Original Generation
In Super Robot Wars: Original Generation, you'll command a diverse roster of iconic mechs from various Banpresto original series, strategically engaging in turn-based tactical combat to defend Earth from alien invaders and rogue robotic factions, utilizing a unique combination of spirit commands and pilot abilities to overcome challenging missions.
Super Robot Wars: Original Generation 2
In Super Robot Wars: Original Generation 2, you'll command a diverse cast of iconic mechs, strategically deploying them in turn-based combat to thwart alien invasions and nefarious plots, unlocking new units and story paths as you progress through challenging missions.
The 3rd Super Robot Wars
In The 3rd Super Robot Wars, you'll command a diverse roster of iconic mechs from various anime series, strategically deploying them on a grid-based battlefield to defeat enemy forces and protect Earth from cosmic threats.
The 4rd Super Robot Wars
In The 4rd Super Robot Wars, you'll command an iconic roster of mechs, strategically deploying them in turn-based combat to defeat enemy forces and protect humanity, mastering unit placement and attack patterns to achieve victory across a vast campaign.
Super Robot Wars EX
In Super Robot Wars EX, you'll command a formidable roster of iconic mechs to strategically battle enemy forces, aiming to protect Earth and its inhabitants from impending doom through turn-based combat and unit customization.
Super Robot Taisen Compact
In Super Robot Taisen Compact, you'll command a diverse roster of iconic mechs from various anime series, strategically deploying them on grid-based battlefields to defeat enemy forces and protect humanity.
Super Robot Taisen Compact 2
In Super Robot Taisen Compact 2, you'll command a formidable roster of iconic mechs from various anime to strategically engage in turn-based battles, aiming to defend Earth from overwhelming alien invasions and uncover the secrets behind the mysterious alien force.
Super Robot Taisen Compact 3
In Super Robot Taisen Compact 3, you'll lead a diverse cast of iconic mechs from various anime to strategic victory on grid-based battlefields, utilizing a deep tactical system to overcome challenging enemy forces and protect your allies.
Super Robot Wars K
In Super Robot Wars K, you command a diverse roster of mechs from various anime universes, strategically positioning them on a grid to engage enemy forces and complete mission objectives through turn-based combat.
Super Robot Wars W
You guide a diverse squad of mechs from multiple anime universes through turn-based tactical battles, managing unit upgrades and pilot skills to complete missions and advance the crossover narrative.
Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier
You assemble a team of characters with unique abilities to battle through turn-based encounters, executing powerful combo attacks and special moves to uncover the mysteries of the Endless Frontier.
Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier Exceed
You guide a team of unique characters through a dimension-hopping adventure, engaging in turn-based combat where you strategically use skills and combos to overcome enemies, while exploring dungeons to uncover the story and advance your quest in Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier Exceed.
Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Masou Kishin: The Lord of Elemental
In Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Masou Kishin: The Lord of Elemental, you command a squad of powerful mechs in turn-based tactical battles across a grid, utilizing unique elemental abilities and strategic unit placement to defend the world of Granveil.