Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
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is a tactical role-playing game
, and direct sequel to Super Robot Wars Original Generations
, for the PlayStation 2
. The bonus segments of Original Generations, entitled Original Generation 2.5: Unified Wisdom, was regarded as a preview for Original Generation Gaiden. The game resolves many matters left unchecked at the end of Original Generation 2.5, such as one of the main antagonist's unfinished plan and the activities of one of the enemy factions.
The first of two new gameplay features in Original Generation Gaiden is a card battling mini-game
, entitled, Shuffler Battle Mode. Separate from the main game, this unique card game allows the player to play against the computer using trading cards representing various characters and mechs in the Original Generation games, played in the style of traditional collectible card games, such as Magic: The Gathering
and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The second gameplay feature is the inclusion of a Free Battle Mode, where the player is given the freedom of setting their own scenario, placing which allied or enemy characters and mechs on the field in a specific environment.
, but also provides additions to existing characters and mechs.
.
Like before, mysterious beings behind the shadows are at work again, along with strange, new forces distorting the laws of physics, space-time and reality. As former heroes confront these turn of events, new ones will emerge to stand up alongside them against the darkness. Familiar faces make a return, while some will appear most unexpectedly, as the Earth and its citizens find itself yet in another struggle for freedom and destiny...
Tactical role-playing game
A tactical role-playing game is a type of video game which incorporates elements of traditional role-playing video games and strategy games. In Japan these games are known as , a designation which might seem peculiar to native English speakers...
, and direct sequel to Super Robot Wars Original Generations
Super Robot Wars Original Generations
is a tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation 2. Original Generations is a remake of the two Original Generation games for the Game Boy Advance and is intended to celebrate the Super Robot Wars series' 15th anniversary...
, for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
. The bonus segments of Original Generations, entitled Original Generation 2.5: Unified Wisdom, was regarded as a preview for Original Generation Gaiden. The game resolves many matters left unchecked at the end of Original Generation 2.5, such as one of the main antagonist's unfinished plan and the activities of one of the enemy factions.
Gameplay
The same tactical gameplay from Original Generations is carried over to Original Generation Gaiden, along with the Twin Battle System and Twin Command game mechanics.The first of two new gameplay features in Original Generation Gaiden is a card battling mini-game
Collectible card game
thumb|Players and their decksA collectible card game , also called a trading card game or customizable card game, is a game played using specially designed sets of playing cards...
, entitled, Shuffler Battle Mode. Separate from the main game, this unique card game allows the player to play against the computer using trading cards representing various characters and mechs in the Original Generation games, played in the style of traditional collectible card games, such as Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering , also known as Magic, is the first collectible trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic continues to thrive, with approximately twelve million players as of 2011...
and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The second gameplay feature is the inclusion of a Free Battle Mode, where the player is given the freedom of setting their own scenario, placing which allied or enemy characters and mechs on the field in a specific environment.
Changes And Additions
Like Original Generations, Original Generation Gaiden includes new content, in the form of new characters and mechaMecha
A mech , is a science fiction term for a large walking bipedal tank or robot, including ones on treads and animal shapes.-Characteristics:...
, but also provides additions to existing characters and mechs.
- New mecha and characters from new series for the game include the following:
- Fighter Roar's sister, Emi, from The Great Battle IV, piloting the G Thundergate. Dark Brain, Warrior Roar's nemesis, makes an appearance, as well.
- Emi manifests itself inside a human, who is Kouta's sister, Shoko Azuma.
- Raul Gureden and his sister, Fiona Gureden, the protagonists of Super Robot Wars R pilot the final frames for their Excellence units: the EXF-02L Excellence Lightning and the EXF-02E Excellence Eternal, respectively. Dyuminas, the antagonist of R, returns with its upgraded form in the later parts of the game.
- Folka Albark, protagonist of Super Robot Wars Compact 3, receives the Apotheosized Ialdabaoth as his new unit in the game.
- Shura Generals Altis Tarl, Magnus Ald and Maythis Mark from Compact 3 pilot their personal Shura Gods, the Mardikt, the Andras and the Peirines, respectively.Shura King Alkaid Nassh and his advisor, Mizal Touval, also appear with their Extim and Glasyalabolas Shura Gods.
- Hugo Medio, one of two protagonists of Super Robot Wars MX, appears in scattered missions, piloting a Gespenst MK II M Custom. Albero Esto, one of the game's main antagonists, is also playable, along with his son, Foglia Esto, who is only mentioned in MX. Their story takes place before the destruction of their squadron, which occurs before the MX storyline.
- Fighter Roar's sister, Emi, from The Great Battle IV, piloting the G Thundergate. Dark Brain, Warrior Roar's nemesis, makes an appearance, as well.
- Additional mecha designed specifically for the game include the following:
- Gespenst MK II M Custom
- A heavily customized Gespenst for Kai Kitamura and painted in his signature colors, this unit mounts "Plasma Bucklers" on both arms and utilizes more grappling and martial arts techniques, as per his combat style.
- Gespenst MK II M Custom
- Several existing units gain new variations, such as Sanger Zonvolt's DGG-XAM1 Dygenguard, which can, for the first time in the series, utilize its previously disabled "default" weapons as an alternative to its "Colossal Blade" attacks.
- Existing units also receive new attack animation sequences, such as the "Akashic Buster" performed by the Cybuster and the "Twin Bird Strike" combination attack performed by the Wild Wurger and Wild Falken.
- Some characters make their debut appearance in the Original Generation universe in Original Generation Gaiden, albeit, in cameo appearances:
- Aqua Centrum, the second protagonist of Super Robot Wars MX, and Eldy Mitte, another MX antagonist.
- Touma Kanou, the male super robotSuper Robotis a term used in manga and anime to describe a giant robot or mecha, with an arsenal of fantastic super-powered weapons, extreme resistance to damage unless the plot calls for it, sometimes transformable or combined from two or more robots and/or vehicles usually piloted by young, daring heroes,...
protagonist in the 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha.
Storyline
The Shadow-Mirror is destroyed, the Inspectors are defeated and the threat of the extraterrestrial Einst is over. Although it appears the Earth can enjoy a relative peace, something dark and sinister looms over the horizon. A relatively small and unknown conglomerate, Wong Heavy Industries, introduces its new mech for the Earth Federation Army, the VTX-001 Bartoll. However, as this unit is mass-produced, large number of civilians around the world go missing and giant, humanoid machines not of Earth origin appear out of nowhere and attack Asakusa CityAsakusa
is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, most famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals.- History :...
.
Like before, mysterious beings behind the shadows are at work again, along with strange, new forces distorting the laws of physics, space-time and reality. As former heroes confront these turn of events, new ones will emerge to stand up alongside them against the darkness. Familiar faces make a return, while some will appear most unexpectedly, as the Earth and its citizens find itself yet in another struggle for freedom and destiny...
Series Included In Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
- Banpresto Originals (Not a TV or movie series)
- Shin Super Robot Wars
- Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin - The Lord of Elemental
- Chokijin RyuKoOh Denki (超機人 龍虎王伝奇)
- 3rd Super Robot Wars
- Super Robot Wars F
- Super Robot Wars F Final
- Super Robot Wars AlphaSuper Robot Wars Alpha, is part of the Super Robot Wars franchise, and was published for the PlayStation by Banpresto in 2000. Super Robot Wars Alpha is the initial game of the Alpha series, which spans the PlayStation and the PlayStation 2 platforms.-Summary:...
- Super Robot Wars Alpha GaidenSuper Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden, for the PlayStation, is the first side-story in the Super Robot Wars Alpha series, continuing from Super Robot Wars Alpha. Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden, or simply, Alpha Gaiden, includes several rare series choices, such as After War Gundam X, Turn-A Gundam and Xabungle, all of which debut in...
- 2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha, for the PlayStation 2, is the third game in the Alpha series, continuing from Super Robot Wars Alpha and Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden. The 2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha, or simply Alpha 2, includes series debuts Brain Powerd, The King of Braves GaoGaiGar and Steel Jeeg...
- Super Robot Wars Compact 2
- Super Robot Wars Impact
- Super Hero Sakusen
- Hero Senki: Project Olympus
- Super Robot Wars A
- The Great Battle IV
- Super Robot Wars R
- Super Robot Wars Compact 3
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The AnimationSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animationis a 3-episode OVA that takes place after the events of Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2, a Game Boy Advance game featuring only original characters and mechs created by Banpresto for the Super Robot Wars franchise.-Synopsis:...
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Sound CinemaSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: The Sound CinemaAlong with the release of the 3-episode OVA, Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animation, Banpresto also produced a three-volume series of audio drama CDs entitled Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Sound Cinema. Besides short omake segments, the Sound Cinemas introduced a new...
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation Chronicle (Stories first published in the Super Robot Wars Dengeki Comics)
- 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha
- Super Robot Wars OG: Original Generations
- Super Robot Wars MXSuper Robot Wars MXis a video game for the PlayStation 2. It is part of the Super Robot Wars series by Banpresto, a division of Bandai, and was released on May 27, 2004...
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