Super Robot Taisen 2: Original Generation

by Atlus

Product Features

• Detailed combat system, including support techniques and weapon swapping
• Dozens of customizable mecha
• Rack up kills and improve skills to transform rookie pilots into aces
• 40+ hours of strategy RPG goodness!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F8O1CK
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1.2 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 14, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,769 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Super Robot Taisen 2 bring you back into the future, as you put on the powerful mecha suit and fight against alien overlords! Two centuries prior, mankind began their journey into space. After two meteors struck Earth & caused massive destruction, space travel ground to a halt -- until years later, after another meteor strike starts it again. When "Meteor 3" landed near the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific, advanced technology was found within. Realizing that the owners of this science would eventually come to claim it, Earth scientists began developing mobile combat units called Personal Troopers to fight them. Now, the human race watches the skies and waits for an invasion from beyond...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is my first experience with Super Robot Taisen..., January 26, 2007

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P. Rownd (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Super Robot Taisen 2: Original Generation (Video Game)

... and I'm up to mission 12 in Original Generation 2. While I've played my fair share of Fire Emblem and Advance Wars, this is my first time to play an SRPG centered around giant robots and their pilots. The thing about this game is it's not just a carbon copy of those games with giant robots. In Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2, the battles nearly take a backseat to the complex story.

Not having played the original, I asked for some background information from a friend who had, and I am glad I did. The amount of history and character background is enough to fill a textbook, and if you don't do any research before diving into this sequel you will be lost. There are probably 100 characters introduced in the first 12 missions alone. But I did my homework and paid close attention, so I was able to keep up. Barely.

SRT:OG2 has huge amount of dialogue that carries this deep and twisted story through its dozens of sub-plots. The dialogue often lasts longer than the actual missions, so if you don't like to read in games, cross this game off your list immediately. The fighting robots even stop in mid-battle for discussion. Fortunately, this being a portable game, the developers made it possible to save at any time, even in the middle of a conversation. Just press "start" and you can pick up where you left up, and by pressing the "B" button you can backtrack through the dialogue to refresh your memory on what was being said. Very handy. If you can deal with the sheer amount of dialogue you'll discover a well-written story with fleshed-out characters each of whom has a distinctive personality. Some are lovable, some are despicable, and it all adds up to a very memorable experience.

Artistically this game is a winner. The robot animations are detailed and exciting. I believe SRT:OG2 has the best animations I've ever seen on the Gameboy Advance. But if you're pressed for time, or if you get tired of watching battles (each of which lasts between 15 and 30 seconds) you can switch them off and the battles will progress much faster on the map. The soundtrack is excellent, and sounds even catchier through headphones.

I've really enjoyed the story, but the actual missions fall short of perfection. The main problem is the way the robots are represented on the field. It's hard to tell who's who since every ally on the map is grayish-green (even though they are actually red, blue, pink, and every other color in the rainbow). You'll often have to click on each ally to confirm who they are. This is a hassle.

So is Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 for you? Ask yourself this: Am I willing to study up on the first game's background so I know what's going on? Do I have the patience to read pages upon pages of detailed dialogue full of references to politics and personal relationships? Am I committed to studying this game, to learn the intricacies of battle and robot/pilot customization? If not, stick with the much-simpler Fire Emblem or Advance Wars. Personally, I'm glad I got this game because it has challenged me as a gamer and a student of storytelling.

5.0 out of 5 stars super robot taisen, July 17, 2007

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Luther D. Rosacia "masterofnoob" (nj) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Super Robot Taisen 2: Original Generation (Video Game)

If you play ogre battel march of black queen or final fantasy tactist or ogre tactis you love super robot wars taisen . A better vertion chess or game go. Each robot and pilot has there owen skill and the story line will take you away. I hope they would traslate all super robot wars vertion

4.0 out of 5 stars Great continuation of SRT:OG 1, May 21, 2007

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Maedmo - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Super Robot Taisen 2: Original Generation (Video Game)

If you enjoyed the first game, you will definitely enjoy this one. The game assumes you are familiar with the previous game as the first missions are difficult for newbies. One thing I did not like was that many of part 1's sound effects were carried over into this one.

Little things aside, this game offers plenty of what was offered in part 1; namely, plenty of missions and a lot of replay value.

Fans of part one do not hesitate to purchase, newcomers try part 1 first.