Super Robot Taisen Original Generation 2 on GBA, more ambitious and longer sequel. New robot cast and enriched story. Even better than the first for mecha SRPG fans.
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Category
Tactics1 player7+
Description
Super Robot Taisen Original Generation strategy RPG sequel developed by Banpresto and published in the United States in February 2005. New original mechanical robot pilots join the cause to counter new threats more dangerous than ever. New mecha units, storyline enriching the first episode's events, improved combat system and memorable characters to recruit. Second OG entry before the PlayStation 2 game.
Super Robot Taisen - Original Generation 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
This sequel has no pre-existing series to draw from, which forces it to design every machine from scratch: heavy or slender silhouettes, unit insignia, faction colour codes, all drawn for the occasion. The attack animations, longer than in the first instalment, work to lodge these new creations in the player's memory.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Bringing back the first game's heroes, folding in new pilots and facing tougher threats stretches the runtime with each chapter. Long grid battles, recruiting hidden characters and deep unit customization reward methodical players. Expanding the original story while raising the difficulty makes you want to optimize everything, which is why this entry stays a favorite among tactics fans.
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅21/11/2006
Published by Banpresto
Super Robot Taisen - Original Generation 2 (GBA) price, value & rarity
Japan exclusive edition of Super Robot Taisen Original Generation 2, distributed by Banpresto in February 2005, second entry in the Original Generation sub franchise that only features Banpresto's own characters and mechs, with no outside licenses. That quirk allowed for an Atlus USA localization, unlike licensed Super Robot Taisen entries, but the Japanese version remains the reference piece for Banpresto completists wanting the original edition with obi.
An underrated gem
Bigger and more generous, this sequel beefs up the roster and story while polishing its slick-animated robot battles. Kept Japanese, it slipped past most Western strategists. The culmination of the portable formula, it'll satisfy mech-tactical devotees ready to import or to wait for a fan translation.
Is Super Robot Taisen - Original Generation 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Super Robot Taisen Original Generation 2 extends the first by stepping away from licensed casts to focus on Banpresto's homegrown mechs. The SRPG gains narrative cohesion, the roster nearly doubles, the skill system expands and the combat animations rank among the most generous on the GBA. The game was only localized in English and stays demanding for newcomers to the series. Recommended to mech tactics fans seeking a wider sequel and to anyone fond of original robot bestiaries.
