Shin Super Robot Taisen is a PS1 tactical RPG gathering iconic mechas from numerous Japanese animation franchises. Grid-based strategic battles with Super Robot Wars, Gundam, Evangelion and more. Ultimate fan service for mecha and Japanese anime enthusiasts on PS1.
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Category
Tactics1 player7+
Description
Japanese Banpresto mecha tactical RPG, Shin reinterpretation of the Super Robot Wars series crossing over mecha sagas. Created by Banpresto, released in 1996 in Japan under the Shin Super Robot Taisen title. Grid-based tactical turn-based combat, mecha saga crossovers including Mazinger, Gundam and Getter Robo, over a hundred playable mecha units and anime rock soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Shin Super Robot Taisen title.
Shin Super Robot Taisen review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,3 GB📅27/12/1996
Published by Banpresto
Shin Super Robot Taisen (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Shin Super Robot Taisen still worth playing in 2026?
An entry in Banpresto's tactical saga, Shin Super Robot Taisen gathers mechs from several cult anime into turn based grid battles, with a cast and storyline specific to this episode. The thrill of the crossover, the attack animations and the squadron management stay at the heart of the experience. The dated interface, the grinding and the language barrier limit access. A niche strategy to recommend for fans of Japanese tactical RPGs and of animation robots.
