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Super Robot Wars V

Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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63%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
97% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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Super Robot Wars V is a single player tactical role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by B.B. Studio and was released on February 23, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Super Robot Wars V is a tactical role-playing game developed by B.B. Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Released as part of Super Robot Wars' 25th anniversary, it is the eighth standalone entry to the series since Super Robot Wars NEO, with the game's continued focus on the massive crossover between different mecha anime series released i…

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story3 negative mentions

  • Super Robot Wars V offers a fantastic blend of engaging combat, impressive animations, and a well-crafted story, making it a must-have for fans of giant robots and SRPGs.
  • The game features a high-quality English translation, enhancing the experience for Western players and making the series more accessible than ever.
  • The depth of gameplay, including pilot customization and unique unit abilities, provides a rewarding experience for both newcomers and long-time fans of the franchise.
  • Some players may find the heavy reliance on skits and cutscenes to be overwhelming, detracting from the core gameplay experience.
  • The early game can feel restrictive due to limited resources for customization, which may frustrate players looking for immediate depth in unit management.
  • While the game is generally well-received, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those expecting a different style of gameplay akin to other robot games like Gundam Breaker.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is intricately woven into the gameplay, featuring a structured format that includes pre-mission visual novels, action stages, and post-mission wrap-ups, all enriched with character dialogue that evolves during battles. Players follow the Yamato's mission alongside new allies and encounter various characters from different worlds, including amnesiac and violent figures, which adds depth and engagement to the narrative. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its organic integration with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Combat, animations, voice acting, customization, characters/robots, and the story are extremely top notch!”
    • “Every battle has additional dialogue as people engage each other or the scope of the battle changes, and some missions even have full dialogue scenes that take place parallel to the fighting, but the game in general keeps to this formula.”
    • “So what's the story this time?”
    • “Moreover, a lot of the gameplay comes out very organically as you progress through the story.”
    • “The Yamato is joined by Tobia Arronax and Kincade Nau of the Crossbow Vanguard on their mission, but as the Yamato goes into action, they start to meet voyagers from other worlds, the amnesiac Tetsuya Tsurugi, the violent Ryoma Nagare, and two more units bearing the name 'Gundam'.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth execution during action sequences and its simplicity, which belies a deeper complexity that unfolds naturally as players progress through the story. Many users recommend checking out gameplay videos to better understand its engaging mechanics.

    • “Moreover, a lot of the gameplay emerges very organically as you progress through the story.”
    • “I really should have checked out some gameplay videos first.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, when the action starts, it plays very well.”
    • “It's simple in theory, but the depth of gameplay comes from all quarters.”
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Super Robot Wars V is a tactical role playing game with science fiction theme.

Super Robot Wars V is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation and others.

Super Robot Wars V was released on February 23, 2017.

Super Robot Wars V was developed by B.B. Studio.

Super Robot Wars V has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Super Robot Wars V is a single player game.

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