2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation
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is a tactical role-playing game
for the PlayStation 3
developed by Banpresto
and published by Namco Bandai Games
. It is the sequel to Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
. It is intended to be released in September 29, 2011 as part of Super Robot Wars
' 20th Anniversary but got pushed back to an unknown date.
, the game uses high-energy, dynamic action for the in-game battle sequences. According to current series producer Takenobu Terada, the game will use High-definition
2D sprites rendered over a 3D background. This effect was similarly used in the previous Super Robot Wars 64. The Twin Battle System from previous Original Generation installments, where two adjacent units can combine into a single squad, which can then attack simultaneously, will return. However, the team has promised improvements and changes.
That plan is to have a special task force which uses ISA tactics (Blitzkrieg operations using mobile battleships that fill the role of an aircraft carrier, and the humanoid mobile weapons placed on board such battleships) and acts according to the will of the President of the Earth Federation Government. It is established under the codename "GS."
"GS" is a military organization independent of the Earth Federation Army, and its primary mission is to carry out special presidential orders concerning military problems. In addition, refortification of Aidoneus Island has been proceeding under the direction of the president's two aides, and on that island, a variety of project deliverables, many new weapons, have been being gathered. However, the true nature of "GS" is being kept secret, and on the surface, it has been designated as an experimental squadron for new weapons. Will "GS" be a new sword to protect the Earth Sphere?
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...
for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
developed by Banpresto
Banpresto
is a Japanese toy company, best known in America for game development, headquartered in the Shinagawa Seaside West Building in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It was founded April 1977 as Hoei Sangyo, Co. Ltd. The company was renamed Coreland in 1982, and during the 1980s it worked mainly as a subcontractor for...
and published by Namco Bandai Games
Namco Bandai Games
is an arcade, mobile and home video game developer and publisher based in Japan which is the product of a merger between the video game development divisions of Bandai and Namco. Namco Bandai Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings and specializes in production and sales of...
. It is the sequel to Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
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...
. It is intended to be released in September 29, 2011 as part of Super Robot Wars
Super Robot Wars
is a series of tactical role-playing video games produced by Banpresto, which is now a Japanese division of Namco Bandai. The main feature of the franchise is having a story that crosses over several popular mecha anime, manga and video games, allowing characters and mecha from different titles to...
' 20th Anniversary but got pushed back to an unknown date.
Gameplay
Developed by the same team behind Super Robot Wars Original Generation GaidenSuper Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden
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 uses high-energy, dynamic action for the in-game battle sequences. According to current series producer Takenobu Terada, the game will use High-definition
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
2D sprites rendered over a 3D background. This effect was similarly used in the previous Super Robot Wars 64. The Twin Battle System from previous Original Generation installments, where two adjacent units can combine into a single squad, which can then attack simultaneously, will return. However, the team has promised improvements and changes.
Changes and Additions
Like Original Generation Gaiden, 2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation will include new content, in the form of new characters and mecha, but also provides additions to existing characters and mechs.- New mecha and characters from new series for the game include the following:
- The YTA-06BW Cerberus, the selectable real robotReal Robotis a genre of Japanese animation. The genre contains mecha robots that are powered by conventional power sources and weapons explainable by real world science, and that use ranged weapons and speed to survive battle situations....
from 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...
, with its pilots Hugo Medio and Aqua Centrum, alongside the YμP-05 Medius Locus, piloted by both antagonists Albero Esto and Eldy Mitte. The developers have hinted the 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,...
YTA-07RB Garmreid will make an appearance in some way. - Aile Chevalier and Blanche Neige, the real robots from Super Robot Wars D will make their official debut for the first time, including their pilots Joshua Radcliffe and Cliana Rimskaya, respectively. The antagonist group Runia will also make their appearance in the game, but the only confirmed ones were Contagio and Wintos and their mechs, the Violaceum and the Studium. It is unknown if the super robots Ganador and Strega will appear in the game proper.
- Flickerei Geist piloted by Ariel Org, the heroine from Real Robot Regiment finally debuts in the game. Duvan Org, the antagonist from the game will also be included, piloting the Alles Geist.
- The remaining units piloted by the main characters of 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...
will make their debut in this game. These are Kusuha Mizhua's DR-1C Ryujinki, Ibis Douglas' YAM-008-2 Altairlion and Sleigh Presley's YSF-34 Vegalion. - Ing Egret, the fourth Machinery Children from the 2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha side-story manga Lost Children will make an exclusive appearance. He will pilot a customized PTX-EX EXbein (first seen in Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The InspectorSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: The Inspectoris a Japanese anime series, that retells the events from the Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 game, a game featuring only original characters and mechs created by Banpresto for the Super Robot Wars franchise. It was produced by Asahi Production and started broadcasting in several Japanese...
) called the Ashe. - The DGG-XAM03 RaiOh, the third Dynamic General Guardian from 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha, revealed during the game's announcement in FamitsuFamitsuis a line of Japanese video game magazines published by Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma. Currently, there are five Famitsū magazines: Shūkan Famitsū, Famitsū PS3 + PSP, Famitsū Xbox 360, Famitsū Wii+DS, and Famitsū Wave DVD...
. It is unknown if it or its pilot Touma Kanou will appear in the game proper. - The RPT-007K-C Gespenst MK II Mass Production Custom Type-C, RPT-007K-N Gespenst MK II Mass Production Custom Type-N and RPT-007K-G Gespenst MK II Mass Production Custom Type-G, special units that appeared from Another Century's Episode PortableAnother Century's Episode Portable, abbreviated as A.C.E. P, is a mecha action video game developed by From Software and published by Banpresto and Namco-Bandai. It was released for the PlayStation Portable on January 13, 2011.-Featured Series/Units:* Blue Comet SPT Layzner...
finally make their proper appearance. These custom Gespenst models are derived from the Earth Federation Army's "Halloween Plan" to equip special forces with superior units. The Type-C sports powerful armor and is equipped with Twin Beam Cannons and missiles, the Type-N is similar to the mass produced versions utilized by the Cry Wolves squadron and the Type-G has a total of eight Plasma Stakes effective in close-ranged combat. These new frames are interchangeable and will become new units for Russel Bagman, Kai Kitamura and Katina Tarask, respectively. - The SRG-01-3C Grungust Custom, a custom upgrade of Irmgard Kazahara's Grungust from 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:...
(despite the Alpha version is a recolor of the Grungust Type-2). This super robot is equipped with Roundel Wings and a pair of Beam Cannons. The unit's design is changed also to incorporate new weapons as well. Despite the Roundel Wings, it can still transform into its Wing Grust and Grust Lander modes. - The PTX-014-03C R-Blade Custom, a customized upgrade to Ryuusei Date's R-Blade from 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha makes its official debut.
- The AGX-05 Cybuster gains a new weapon from Masoukishin: The Lord of Elemental, the Vanity Ripper.
- The YTA-06BW Cerberus, the selectable real robot
- Additional mecha designed specifically for the game include the following:
- DGG-XAM03 JinRai
- The predecessor of the RaiOh, the JinRai is designated as the third Dynamic General Guardian unit created by Dr. Kaoru Tomine, based on designs by Bian Zoldark. It is equipped with the S-ZLAI (Shippu ZinLai), a special artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
system which allows it to move without a pilot. Its primary objective is to destroy the Dygenguard and Aussenseiter, the first two Dynamic General Guardians.
- The predecessor of the RaiOh, the JinRai is designated as the third Dynamic General Guardian unit created by Dr. Kaoru Tomine, based on designs by Bian Zoldark. It is equipped with the S-ZLAI (Shippu ZinLai), a special artificial intelligence
- PTX-006L Wildrauptier Schnabel
- An upgraded version of the Wildrauptier, this all-range all-purpose unit is equipped with Rail Cannons and a pair of Blade Sai. An additional Tesla Drive is installed for increased speed and mobility. The machine can still transform into its Flyer Mode for increased cruise ability.
- DGG-XAM03 JinRai
Story
Aidoneus Island, in the Marquesas Archipelago in the South Pacific, the landing point of "Meteor 3", the same meteor the aliens called the "Aerogators" sent long ago, as well as the primary headquarters of the military association known as the "Divine Crusaders", who threw the Earth Sphere into chaos... The oceanic area around it has been blocked off, and for a time, it has vanished from the stage of history. But behind that stage's curtain, a certain plan has been steadily proceeding.That plan is to have a special task force which uses ISA tactics (Blitzkrieg operations using mobile battleships that fill the role of an aircraft carrier, and the humanoid mobile weapons placed on board such battleships) and acts according to the will of the President of the Earth Federation Government. It is established under the codename "GS."
"GS" is a military organization independent of the Earth Federation Army, and its primary mission is to carry out special presidential orders concerning military problems. In addition, refortification of Aidoneus Island has been proceeding under the direction of the president's two aides, and on that island, a variety of project deliverables, many new weapons, have been being gathered. However, the true nature of "GS" is being kept secret, and on the surface, it has been designated as an experimental squadron for new weapons. Will "GS" be a new sword to protect the Earth Sphere?
Series Included In 2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation
- 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)
- Super Robot Wars EX (New)
- 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:...
- 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...
- 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha
- Super Robot Wars A
- Super Hero Sakusen
- Hero Senki: Project OlympusHero Senki: Project Olympusis a 1992 Super Famicom video game about a special force team called ZEUS . The setting is a space colony by the name of Elpis, where cyborgs, Mobile Suits, and Ultra-people live together in peace. Up to four characters can be in a party at any given time and the currency of the game is considered...
- Super Robot Wars Compact 2
- Super Robot Wars Impact
- The Great Battle IV
- Super Robot Wars R
- 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...
- Super Robot Wars OG: Original Generations
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The InspectorSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: The Inspectoris a Japanese anime series, that retells the events from the Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 game, a game featuring only original characters and mechs created by Banpresto for the Super Robot Wars franchise. It was produced by Asahi Production and started broadcasting in several Japanese...
(New) - Super Robot Wars D (New)
- Real Robot Regiment (New)
- Lost Children (New)
- Another Century's Episode PortableAnother Century's Episode Portable, abbreviated as A.C.E. P, is a mecha action video game developed by From Software and published by Banpresto and Namco-Bandai. It was released for the PlayStation Portable on January 13, 2011.-Featured Series/Units:* Blue Comet SPT Layzner...
(New)