With the August release of Super Robot Wars Y looming, we’ve been graced with another trailer that shows off what the game has to offer.
The full roster of series was revealed a while back, but it’s still nice to see more gameplay footage, especially from the “nemesis” viewpoint (shown below).
However, the real meat of this trailer covers the game’s new systems, such as the ability upgrades, shop, and other series staples.
The interesting thing, though, is that we finally get an auto-save setup and, more weirdly, an “auto mode”.
The latter allows the game to effectively play itself, which is…odd.
After all, the whole point of these games is that they are turn-based tactical role-playing games. You have a grid filled with enemies, and your plucky heroes have to take them out,
This new auto mode means that all of the tactical planning and strategy is taken away from you, which is basically the core of what the game is.
I get the desire for quality of life improvements in game series like this, but this feels a step too far. The good news is that it is an optional mode, which is a relief.
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Apart from that, the trailer breaks down the various bonuses and DLC packs you’ll get from pre-ordering the game. The Japanese trailer also covers the Robot Damashii toy tie-in, which is absent from the English trailer.
To be honest, I am still in shock that a mainline Super Robot Wars game is being released in a proper global way. In the meantime, feel free to check out my reviews for Super Robot Wars V, X, T, and 30.
Super Robot Wars Y will be released on August 28 for the PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC, via Steam.
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