Super Robot Taisen A on GBA, SRPG featuring major Japanese robot licenses. Gundam, Mazinger, Evangelion united in an original scenario. A dream for mecha fans, solid gameplay.
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Tactics1 player7+
Description
Turn-based strategy RPG developed by Banpresto and published in Japan in September 2001. Legendary robots from Japanese animation - Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Gundam and others - unite to counter a galactic threat. Grid combat, heroic pilots with narrative dialogues, Seishin system and team-based combat levels. First Super Robot Taisen on GBA bringing together iconic mechas from various series.
Super Robot Taisen A review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Uniting Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Gundam and so many others makes for a sprawling story where every series brings its own missions and pilots. Grid maps pile up, the Seishin system and team play open countless combinations to experiment with, and hunting secret units extends the adventure well past the final battle. A landmark first GBA entry, it keeps its reputation thanks to a colossal cast that rewards exploring every branch.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Super Robot Taisen A still worth playing in 2026?
Super Robot Taisen A is a Banpresto tactical RPG gathering the legendary mechs of Japanese animation, from Mazinger Z to Gundam, in grid-based turn battles. The pleasure of seeing these iconic robots team up and the breadth of the roster remain the heart of the experience, carried by solid tactical combat and polished animations. The language barrier and the length of the fights call for investment. Kept exclusive to Japan, it speaks to enthusiasts of mechs and Japanese tactical RPGs.
