Info about SUPER ROBOT WARS Y:

Official game description:
Deluxe Edition
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The Deluxe Edition includes:  
• SUPER ROBOT WARS Y  
• Bonus Mission Pack  
\- 15 Side Missions  
\- 1 bonus mission  
• DLC 1 & 2 Set  
\- DLC 1  
5 playable units  
16 Area Missions  
2 Assist Crew members  
\- DLC 2  
5 playable units  
16 Area Missions  
1 Assist Crew member  
\- DLC 1 & 2 Set Bonus  
2 Area Missions that reward 3 units  
1 bonus mission  
• Deluxe Edition Bonus  
\- 1 bonus mission  
2 Power Parts  
2 Skill Programs
Ultimate Edition
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The Ultimate Edition includes:  
• SUPER ROBOT WARS Y  
• Bonus Mission Pack  
\- 15 Side Missions  
\- 1 bonus mission  
• DLC 1 & 2 Set  
\- DLC 1  
5 playable units  
16 Area Missions  
2 Assist Crew members  
\- DLC 2  
5 playable units  
16 Area Missions  
1 Assist Crew member  
\- DLC 1 & 2 Set Bonus  
2 Area Missions that reward 3 units  
1 bonus mission  
• Deluxe Edition Bonus  
\- 1 bonus mission  
2 Power Parts  
2 Skill Programs  
• Premium Sound & Data Pack  
\- 31 anime theme songs and sounds, 15 original music tracks, and 55 pages of reference documents, including art and design documents  
\- 1 bonus mission  
• Ultimate Edition Bonus  
\- 1 bonus mission  
2 Power Parts  
\*Songs have been edited to fit the game's format.
About the Game
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Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes.  
Place your units strategically and command them to defeat your enemies!  
Upgrade your units and train your pilots with credits and resources you earn after every mission. Super Robot Wars Y introduces the new Assist Link system, which brings your favorite sidekick characters into action, allowing them to participate in missions and enhance their abilities and effects. Strengthen your heroes to overcome the next challenge!  
Enjoy the impossible epic battles where units and pilots from all the series clash together! Embark on a journey into lore-rich, new saga of Super Robot Wars!  
Featured series include:  
Reideen the Brave  
COMBATTLER V  
Aura Battler Dunbine  
New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine  
Heavy Metal L-Gaim  
Mobile Suit Z Gundam  
Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack  
M-MSV  
Mobile Fighter G Gundam  
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz  
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny  
Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Season 1  
Mazinkaiser VS the Great General of Darkness  
Getter Robo Arc  
Majestic Prince  
MACROSS Delta  
Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre  
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III Glorification  
Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection  
Godzilla Singular Point  
SSSS.DYNAZENON  
\*Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition products are also available. Be careful of duplicate purchases.

Release date: Aug 27, 2025

Categories: Turn-based Tactical, Grid-based Combat, Character Progression, Unit Management, Tactical Combat, Story-driven Gameplay, Character Interaction, Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 65; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game has received significant criticism for its monetization strategies, particularly regarding the pricing of its editions and DLCs. Many users feel that the base edition is a money grab and that the Deluxe and Ultimate editions are overpriced for the minimal extras they offer. Additionally, the game is perceived as a cash grab by several reviewers, indicating a lack of value for the money spent. While some users appreciate the DLC content and find it worth the extra money, there is frustration with the timing of DLC releases. On a positive note, some reviews highlight the lack of in-app purchases and predatory mechanics within the game itself.
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game has significant issues with its UI/UX design, gameplay mechanics, and technical stability. Users have reported that the UI feels unprofessional and poorly designed, hidden elements are difficult to discover without external guides, and there are frequent technical issues such as crashes and black screens.
- Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the game's compatibility and performance on the Steam Deck. Key problems include controller sensitivity and button mapping, text speed and readability, resolution and display issues, frequent crashes, and stability problems. Additionally, the use of Denuvo anti-cheat and DRM has been a major point of contention among users, leading to restrictions and performance issues.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
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- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes: No data


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable story and characters (weight 0.85): Players appreciated the story and characters, noting the fanfic-like experience, character interactions, and serious tone. The voice acting and character designs were also praised.
- Improved gameplay mechanics (weight 0.54): The gameplay has seen significant improvements compared to previous versions, with better balance, difficulty, and new systems that enhance the overall experience.
- Well-integrated crossovers (weight 0.09): The game excels in integrating crossovers, with characters from different series interacting well and contributing to a cohesive narrative.
- User-friendly systems (weight 0.07): The game includes convenient and user-friendly systems such as the STG system and auto-save feature, which improve the overall gameplay experience.
- Effective assist system (weight 0.06): The new Assist Crew system allows for interesting combinations and brings focus to lesser characters, adding strategic value to the game.
- Impressive mecha designs (weight 0.05): The game features impressive mecha designs, including protagonist units and a variety of mechs from different series, pleasing mecha fans.
- Efforts to improve (weight 0.04): The developers have made noticeable efforts to improve various aspects of the game, including writing, UI design, and overall gameplay mechanics.
- Stage composition and balance (weight 0.04): The game features a stage composition similar to previous versions but with smoother transitions and better gameplay balance.
- Nostalgic and challenging gameplay (weight 0.04): The game brings back challenging gameplay reminiscent of older titles, with a good balance of difficulty and strategic elements.
- Great music and sound (weight 0.03): The game features great music and sound effects, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- Side missions and exploration (weight 0.03): The game includes new side quests and exploration elements that are not forced, adding to the volume of content and replayability.
- Character progression and upgrades (weight 0.03): The game offers character progression and upgrades, with unique skills and balancing that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Improved UI and mouse operation (weight 0.03): The UI has been improved and the mouse operation feels good, making the game more user-friendly and accessible.
- Unit customization (weight 0.03): The game allows for customization of units, giving players the ability to tailor their mechs to their preferences.
- Variety in unit animations (weight 0.03): The game features a variety of unit entry animations and enhanced attack animations, even for recycled units, adding to the visual appeal.

Common complaints:
- Poor UI design (weight 0.96): The user interface is widely criticized for being unintuitive, cluttered, and difficult to navigate. Players report issues with visibility, poor design choices, and a lack of user-friendly features that were present in previous versions.
- Lackluster animations (weight 0.5): The game's animations are criticized for being lackluster, repetitive, and of mixed quality. Many animations are reused from previous games, and some are poorly detailed or outdated.
- Price and quality mismatch (weight 0.43): Many players feel that the game is overpriced given its quality. The price has increased while the content quality and overall experience have declined. This includes criticisms of the game's graphics, animations, and lack of significant improvements over previous versions.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.34): The game suffers from various technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor resolution settings. These issues affect the overall stability and enjoyment of the game.
- DLC criticisms (weight 0.15): Players express dissatisfaction with the DLC practices, including delayed releases, high prices, and incomplete content. Some DLCs are seen as rushed or lacking in quality.
- Unit imbalance (weight 0.1): There is a significant imbalance in unit performance, with some units being overpowered while others are underpowered. This imbalance affects the overall gameplay experience.
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.1): Players find the gameplay repetitive, with frequent battles against similar enemies and a lack of variety in missions. This repetitiveness makes the game feel dull and artificially long.
- Lack of participating works (weight 0.07): The game is criticized for having a lack of participating works and incomplete portrayals of certain works. Some works feel like they were included as background without significant contributions.
- Lack of innovation (weight 0.05): The game is criticized for lacking innovation and feeling too similar to previous versions. Players report a lack of strategic elements and variety in gameplay mechanics.
- Translation and language issues (weight 0.04): There are several translation and language issues, including typos, poor translations, and language bugs. These issues affect the immersion and overall experience of the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Difficulty settings and balance (weight 0.47): The game features multiple difficulty settings, including Hard and Expert modes, which provide a challenging experience. The balance between Super and Real unit types is well-maintained, offering a satisfying level of difficulty.
- Story and character integration (weight 0.46): The game integrates story-driven gameplay with character interactions and descriptions. The main story is cohesive and features choices that affect the narrative, making it engaging and interactive.
- Tactical turn-based gameplay (weight 0.4): The game is a tactical turn-based strategy game that requires thoughtful planning and positioning of units. The grid-based strategy and mech combat elements are central to the gameplay experience.
- Unit customization and upgrades (weight 0.39): The game offers extensive unit customization and upgrade options, including skill trees and buffs. Players can enhance their units' abilities and performance through various systems, making the game easier as units become stronger.
- Mission selection and variety (weight 0.36): The game features a new mission selection system with a variety of missions, including story missions, side missions, and challenges. The missions can be cleared without playing DLC scenarios, offering flexibility and replayability.
- UI and control issues (weight 0.35): The game's UI has been criticized for being overloaded with unnecessary information and having inconsistent controls. Some players find the menu navigation cumbersome and the overall UI design unattractive.
- Assist and auxiliary systems (weight 0.35): New auxiliary systems, such as the Assist Link mechanics and Assist Count, have been introduced. These systems provide additional strategic options and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Character and unit variety (weight 0.31): The game offers a variety of machines and characters, each with unique abilities and animations. This variety adds depth to the gameplay and allows for different strategic approaches.
- Resource management and enemy AI (weight 0.31): The game features resource management mechanics and enemy AI behavior that challenges the player. Players must manage their resources carefully and adapt to the AI's tactics to succeed.
- Improved battle animations (weight 0.04): The resolution of battle animations has improved, making them look more dynamic and beautiful. The game features multi-directional combat animations and cutscenes during attacks, enhancing the visual experience.
- Crossover story elements (weight 0.03): The game includes crossover story elements, featuring characters and mechs from various series such as Macross Delta, Getter Robo Arc, and Dynazenon. This adds depth and familiarity to the narrative.
- No quicksave/quickload reliance (weight 0.02): The game does not rely on quicksave/quickload mechanics, encouraging players to think strategically and plan their moves carefully. This adds a layer of challenge and realism to the gameplay.
- Convenient units for earning money (weight 0.02): Certain units, such as Cybuster and Strike Freedom, are convenient for earning money, providing players with an efficient way to gather resources and upgrade their units.

Performance notes:
- Resolution limitations (weight 0.24): The game is criticized for not supporting resolutions higher than 1080p, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of 4K support. This results in blurry visuals and low-quality textures, impacting the visual experience.
- Game crashes and stability (weight 0.22): Multiple reports indicate that the game crashes frequently, sometimes immediately after launch or after extended playtime. These crashes occur across different devices, making the game stressful to play due to operational issues.
- Frame rate and performance issues (weight 0.21): Players report various problems related to frame rates, including stuttering gameplay, frame drops, and uncapped FPS leading to poor performance. Some users experience frequent loading and slow key response, which affects the overall gaming experience.
- Audio issues (weight 0.19): Players have encountered various audio problems, including the absence of sound in the game and weird modifications to in-game music and themes. Some users report bugs with trailer background sounds persisting inappropriately.
- Visual downgrade (weight 0.17): There are complaints about the visual quality of the game, with some players noting a significant downgrade in graphics. This includes criticisms about the animation quality and overall visual presentation.
- Poor PC optimization (weight 0.02): The PC version of the game is criticized for poor optimization, with high-end hardware like the 2080ti struggling to maintain 30 FPS. This affects the overall performance and playability on PC.
- UI and UX changes (weight 0.01): The new game engine has affected the user interface and user experience, leading to mixed reactions from players. Some find the changes disruptive or less intuitive.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for fans (weight 0.26): The game is recommended for fans of the Super Robot Wars series, mech enthusiasts, and those who enjoy grid-based strategy games.
- Wait for sale or discount (weight 0.25): Many players suggest waiting for a sale or discount before purchasing the game, as it provides better value for money.
- Avoid full price purchase (weight 0.23): Several reviews advise against buying the game at full price due to various issues and better value during sales.
- Specific fan recommendations (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for ultimate fans and those who enjoy cross-work character interactions.
- Suggestions for alternative games (weight 0.11): Some reviews suggest playing previous games in the series or specific other titles like Alpha 3 or Z instead.
- Technical issues caution (weight 0.04): Some players caution against buying the game due to technical issues and recommend waiting until these issues are addressed.
- Anticipation for future content (weight 0.04): Players express anticipation for future content and improvements in the series.
- UI and platform improvements (weight 0.02): Players hope for improvements in the UI and the availability of the OG series on PC.
- Specific content requests (weight 0.01): There are requests for specific content like the return of Linebarrels and SKL, and a reset of Z and Alpha.

Other player notes:
- DLC2 anticipation and confidence (weight 0.06): Players are eagerly awaiting the release of DLC2, which is expected soon. Many are confident in its quality based on the positive reception of DLC1.
- Pricing and value concerns (weight 0.05): Some players express concerns about the pricing of the Ultimate Edition, mentioning that it is priced as two full games. This has led to discussions about the value and content offered.
- Desire for voice storytelling (weight 0.03): Players have expressed a desire for voice storytelling instead of reading the story. This suggests a preference for a more immersive and engaging narrative experience.
- Content mostly in DLC (weight 0.03): There is a perception among players that the majority of the game's content is locked behind DLCs. This has led to mixed feelings about the base game's completeness.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.3): Players are disappointed due to a variety of issues, including the lack of new content and poor integration of DLC, which makes the game feel incomplete or rushed. The declining quality of participating units, weak boss characters, and poor animation quality contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the game's performance issues, outdated graphics, and the absence of expected features or content further exacerbate the disappointment.
- Frustration (weight 0.24): Players experience frustration primarily due to gameplay and UI issues, including poor balance between units, game crashes, and inconvenient key positions. The slow DLC release timing, lack of significant improvements despite high prices, and poor PC optimization also contribute to this frustration. Furthermore, the UI changes and menu navigation issues, along with the lack of support for higher resolutions, add to the overall frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players express satisfaction with the game's improvements in gameplay, graphics, and storytelling. The enjoyable difficulty, well-balanced gameplay, and positive feedback on battle animations contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the interactions between characters from different works and the overall positive experience despite some flaws enhance player satisfaction.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's engaging story, characters, and combat mechanics. The anticipation for future content, fan service, and interactions between characters also contribute to this excitement. The enjoyment of the game content and scenario, along with the high-speed incoherently babbling about punching robots, further enhance this feeling.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players find joy in the game's ambient and anime music, humorous moments, and the cool designs of mecha like Raideen and Wing Zero. The enjoyable cast list and the overall fun experience of the game contribute to this joy. Additionally, the game's worthiness and recommendation by players enhance this positive emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the game's fanfic-like experience and character interactions, as well as the new side quests and exploration elements. The enjoyable story and strategic gameplay involving enemy troop management contribute to this sentiment. Despite some flaws, the overall enjoyment of the game and its content is evident.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry due to lazy development and delayed DLC, perceived greed with DLC content, and lack of voice acting. The poor art style, visual inconsistencies, and poor game design and business practices contribute to this anger. Additionally, the lack of resolution support and the feeling of being misled about pre-order bonuses further exacerbate this emotion.
- Disappointed (weight 0.03): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of significant differences from previous games, leading to boredom. The poor execution of visuals, storytelling, and series selection also contribute to this disappointment. Additionally, the game's lack of appeal to new users and the perceived disrespect towards certain regions further enhance this sentiment.
- Hopeful (weight 0.03): Players are hopeful for future improvements and developments in the series. The anticipation for the next version and the desire for better quality in future titles contribute to this hope. Additionally, the belief in the potential of the Super Robot Wars title enhances this positive outlook.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel nostalgic due to reminders of past experiences with the series and the fun of save-loading from childhood. The long-time fandom and the potential collectibility of the game as the last of its kind contribute to this nostalgia. Additionally, the reminiscing about past games like VXT enhances this sentiment.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope for the series to improve and succeed, looking forward to future iterations and developments. The belief in the potential of the Super Robot Wars title and the desire for the series to continue and improve contribute to this hope.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused by the changed controls from previous games and the limited resolution settings. The removal of previously available features and the unclear development intentions contribute to this confusion.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy due to the enjoyable and humorous narrative, as well as the positive overall experience. The new features like the Assist Count and the master-apprentice relationship between characters contribute to this happiness. Additionally, the frequent laughter and positive experiences enhance this emotion.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the expert difficulty level and the new DLC information. The improved storyline compared to previous versions and the return of challenging gameplay contribute to this excitement. Additionally, the anticipation for new content and the enjoyment of the game's scenario enhance this feeling.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players are frustrated due to the inconvenient UI and the significant downgrade in PC controls compared to previous games. The changes from past titles that make the game less convenient to play contribute to this frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the writers' love for the original works and the well-written plots. The game's mechanics, which are considered some of the best in the series, contribute to this appreciation.
- Regret (weight 0.01): Players feel regret due to missed pre-order bonuses and story content. The feeling of being misled about pre-order bonuses and the inability to return the game contribute to this regret.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players are looking forward to future Super Robot Wars titles and believe the next installment will be worth the wait. The anticipation for future improvements and developments in the series contributes to this expectation.
- Excitement (weight 0.01): Players are excited about new titles in the Super Robot Wars series and the significant improvements seen in Super Robot Wars Y compared to Super Robot Wars 30. The anticipation for new content and the enjoyment of the game's scenario enhance this excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed due to the increasing price and decreasing content quality of the game. The sentiment that the game's price is getting higher while the content is getting worse contributes to this disappointment.}