[Classic] Super Robot Taisen: OG, OG2

If there is already a "Dead" thread of this game, you can move it; I could not find it in the list. So I only assumed. And I apologize, I also apologize if I broke a posting* rule.

Sorry, No Screenshots, Not High Enough Level Yet, and Links are somewhat Lame.

BACKGROUND:

Its a GBA; Tactical Franchise. Strategy and Giant Robots, is all the game needed, but it even gave a whopping long storyline.

Maybe, GFF rpg fans, have probably heard of it. It's not very popular, much like Disgaea, but Atlus has finally grasped a few titles of the S.R.T Franchise for North America.

The reasons that many of the games have never been released outside of japan, is the enormous amount of "robot" brands that Atlus would need to take permission from. (I forgot actual words, I'll edit upon rememberance)

Original Generation (OG), has a branches the storyline of two heroes (Enemies at first, but later fights ultimately for the same cause).
A young and starting pilot of the SRX-test team, Ryusei Date, and the hotshot pilot Kyosuke Nanbu. Who was later recruited into the ATX-Defence squad.

Original Generation 2 (OG2), featured a more sophisticated branching system, with having only Kyosuke Nanbu at the beginning. As the plot progressed, choices players made the storyline twist mildly. (Hardly enough to tell a great* difference)

In both games, the customization of characters are incredible;

-You're able to tune-up a characters mech in different aspects. From Defence, Life, to Strength and Movement

-Asside from that, You are also able to customamize actual characters. Using "Skill Points" you are able to upgrade the persons "stats" or let him learn helpful skills

COMMENTARY:

Well as for myself, This was one of my all-time favorite tactics* game.
(FFT is still the best)

The games themselves maybe give over 100 hours of gameplay and a massive storyline. A large cast of characters. Very Large. And customizable characters, and mechs.

The game is quite colorful, but I must criticize the map details, though they are standard on the GBA, both games were released near the end of the GBA's lifespan. I could only expect more.

Then, again, the fluid battle animations did weigh the balance of the graphics.

Another criticism, is that the plot though fairly interesting, have the most dragging cutscenes, storyboard cutscenes, where faces and text appear. I can only assume they tried to keep the story less dragging by always* having a line or two that adds comedy relief between battles.

If you've heard of the game, what's your opinion. If you haven't than check them out, they're pretty nifty and enjoyable on road-trips. (Just a tad bit geeky) cough* (1337).


LINKS:

Here are the direct links the the game's official site. Only if you wanna check it out. (They share the same site, OG and OG2, but here's both of them)

OG1:
http://www.suparobo.jp/srw_lineup/srw_og1/index.html

OG2:
http://www.suparobo.jp/srw_lineup/srw_og2/index.html

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Easily my favorite TRPG series, now. I played OG1 three and a half times (two on emulator, one and a half on cartridge) and am on my third playthrough of OG2 (EX Hard mode, this time).

I don't know about this 100 hours buisiness, though. I probably spent over 100 hours on OG1, sure, but I played it many times. I probably haven't played OG2 for 100 hours yet, though.

I think the most fun part of the games is customizing the characters and mechs, actually. Gameplay's still really good, but it's all about twinking your characters and mechs to completely destroy the enemy. Also, the music's well done. Each character or mech gets their own theme that plays when they attack or get attacked by an enemy. Beats hearing the same music through an hour battle. Optional challenge with battle masteries is welcome, as well.

Biggest flaw I saw in the game was the lack of item sort. Made it much harder to figure out how you want to twink your characters because some of the good stuff could be on page 5 of 10, right in the middle, so you'd have to look through everything. Very annoying, but I don't think it detracts too much from the game. Afterall, I consider OG2 in my top 3 favorites, with OG1 not too far behind.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Talaysen

I don't know about this 100 hours buisiness, though. I probably spent over 100 hours on OG1, sure, but I played it many times. I probably haven't played OG2 for 100 hours yet, though.

Well, What I meant by themselves, was a cumulative total of hours. It took me 30 hours to beat OG1 (only Kyosuke) and then played another 25 hours for Ryusei's. This is through one run, and I never got to actually get the extra's and bonus's in either. But I spent another 30-40 hours in OG2.

And I must agree, These titles, are somewhere with my Top GBA* games. And in my top overall Strategy RPG's.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...n-70-1mkn.html

Wow... Seeing as zengar and mr shining finger is on the cover makes me wet myself.

But yeah the only drawback on the gba version was the fact that the map look crappy, but then again i cant argue since i seriously love this series.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

My main issue with almost ALL the super robot taisen/wars games is that they have a tendancy to make double the amount of enemies ambush you after you finish killing everyone off. The game can be quite tough at times, but that makes it all the more fun! Hope some of the PS2 ones make it over here too!

I was speaking idiomatically.

SRW OG rules, no doubt about it. I've beaten (or near enough, anyway) the first game and gotten a ways into SRW OG 2 but dropped it for some reason. Really fun stuff, and I like how the animations are really over the top and stuff. Reminds me of Fire Emblem.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I went to look for OG1, but the employees all tell me that Atlus has stopped production on it? Can anyone verify this?

IN the end, though, I picked up OG2, though I'm hesitant to play it. I never did finish OG1.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Kesubei

I went to look for OG1, but the employees all tell me that Atlus has stopped production on it? Can anyone verify this?

IN the end, though, I picked up OG2, though I'm hesitant to play it. I never did finish OG1.

It isn't nessary to play OG1 to play OG2... Also, "character development" (traits and personality) doesn't change... So you'll still get the feel of the characters from OG1 as they were...

This advice may be contempable, but If you really want to play OG1, and you can't find it... Just emulate it...

I'm not sure if Atlus had already discontinued its production, but you can always go to GS, or EB and look for used...

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?