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Super Robot Wars W

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description Super Robot Wars W Overview

Super Robot Wars W is a tactical role-playing game developed by Banpresto for the Nintendo DS and released in Japan in 2007. Players command units drawn from numerous animated mecha series in turn-based battles connected by an original crossover narrative. Its roster includes characters and machines from Full Metal Panic!, Tekkaman Blade, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray, and several incarnations of GaoGaiGar.

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Which mecha anime series are featured in Super Robot Wars W?

Super Robot Wars W features a diverse roster of giant robot series, including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Martian Successor Nadesico, and GoLion (Voltron). It also notably marks the debut of the Getter Robo: Armageddon OVA series in the franchise.

Was Super Robot Wars W ever released outside of Japan?

No, Super Robot Wars W was developed by Banpresto for the Nintendo DS and only released in Japan in 2007. Western players have to rely on fan-translated ROM patches to play the game in English due to complex anime licensing rights.

What new gameplay mechanics were introduced in Super Robot Wars W?

As one of the early Super Robot Wars titles on the Nintendo DS, W introduced a split-route scenario system and enhanced touch-screen controls for unit deployment. It also features a unique support attack system allowing players to chain consecutive attacks with multiple allied units.

How does the story handle crossing over series like Gundam and Mazinger in Super Robot Wars W?

The game uses an original crossover narrative that weaves the distinct timelines and characters of the various featured anime into a single cohesive universe. For example, characters from Martian Successor Nadesico often interact and fight alongside Gundam SEED pilots against joint enemy forces.

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