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2019 · Bandai Namco Forge Digitals · Crossover · Mecha

Super Robot Wars T

Super Robot Taisen T is a simulation RPG with various robots crossing-over from different works to fight against common enemies.

Released
2019
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4
Genres
CrossoverMechaRole-playingSimulationTactical role-playingTurn-based strategy
Developers
Bandai Namco Forge Digitals
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Series
Super Robot Wars
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Country
Japan
Age ratings
CERO CGRAC 12+
Languages
English, Japanese

About

Super Robot Wars T (スーパーロボット大戦T, Sūpā Robotto Taisen T) is a tactical role-playing game developed by B.B. Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the eleventh standalone entry to the Super Robot Wars series and the third installment of the "International Era" series, with the game's continued focus on the massive crossover between different mecha anime series released in Japan. Released for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, it was also released in Asia on March 20, 2019.

Keywords

  • crossover
  • mecha

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Super Robot Wars T follows the same basic structure as most other games in the Super Robot Wars franchise: before a stage begins, the character receives introductory dialogue between playable characters which leading to the scenario on the battlefield. To complete a scenario, the player must accomplish certain objectives. Some scenarios are longer, with some having multi-part missions or new objectives added as the story unfolds. On battlefield, the player and enemy take turns to order their units with commands such as moving, attacking, and casting "Spirit Commands", a set of magic-like spells unique to each pilot.

Once the scenario is cleared, more dialogue is exchanged between characters before the player is taken to an intermission menu. Here, units can be upgraded or optional parts installed, characters' stats and skills can be changed or upgraded, and other maintenance actions can be performed before the continuing on with the game.

Development

The game was first announced during the "Nama SupaRobo Channel" livestream on November 19, 2018 alongside the upcoming mobile title Super Robot Wars DD. Like the previous two installments focusing on the crossover aspect, the game itself is themed around "Revenge" and similar to both titles, aimed more for newcomers of the series. In the title of the series, the "T" stands for "Terra". The game also marks its first ever release on the Nintendo Switch, following the decline of the PlayStation Vita.

Like Super Robot Wars X, it only has few new entries to the game as well as returning entries to the series. Mobile Fighter G Gundam and Gun Sword both return in the franchise after their last respective game debuts while Mazinger Z: Infinity properly debuted in the game after its one-time event debut in Super Robot Wars X-Ω. For the debuting series, Magic Knight Rayearth becomes the second Shōjo anime series after Aikatsu! to debut in the series while Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX marks as the second Space Opera series to debut in the franchise. Similar to V and X, the game features a guest mecha unit in the form of the "Gespenst" from 4th Super Robot Wars, making it the fifth time the unit is introduced outside its debut game since Super Robot Wars Original Generations.

Reception

Famitsu gave Super Robot Wars T an 8 out of 10, noting that while there was little in the way of new gameplay systems and mechanics, the streamlining of certain customization options, such as pilot skill acquisition, came as a welcome change. They also praised the new Supporter system, which, while "simple", allowed non-combat characters from included to participate in battles. They also praised the quality of the new battle animations and the uniqueness of the lineup that the new series brought, such as Magic Knight Rayearth and Cowboy Bebop.

Destructoid praised the game for its appeal to newcomers; they called its roster "excellent" with "broad appeal", and said it had the best story in the translated trio. Other strong points were most of the new sprites and animations, as well as the new Supporter system. However, they thought the game "stumbles appealing to fans of previous games", noting that asset reuse, while ordinary for the Super Robot Wars series, has led to inconsistent animation quality even within a single unit's attacks. They also were unhappy with issues with game balance, particularly with regards to Expert mode, which functionally makes certain bonus objectives easier to meet.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Nintendo Switch20 March 2019Japan
PlayStation 420 March 2019Japan

Editions and related releases

Downloadable content
Super Robot Taisen T: Bonus Scenario Full PackSuper Robot Taisen T: Expansion Pack

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