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Super Robot Taisen W is the first installment in the popular strategy role-playing game series developed specifically for the Nintendo DS. Super Robot Taisen W combines numerous well-known anime mecha series into an action-packed tactical adventure - with an exciting story, a large selection of units and classic, turn-based gameplay. For fans of robots, strategy and Japanese anime, Super Robot Taisen W is a real insider tip.

The story of Super Robot Taisen W begins in a futuristic world in which Earth is being rebuilt after a major war. At the center of Super Robot Taisen W are the two siblings Kazuma and Mihiro Ardigan, who live on a transport ship in space - and are suddenly drawn into a far-reaching conflict between different factions and alien powers. The story of Super Robot Taisen W is divided into two large chapters, which allows for a particularly dense and varied narrative. Various anime series such as Gundam SEED, Mazinkaiser, Full Metal Panic! and GaoGaiGar cleverly intertwine to create a harmonious crossover experience.

Super Robot Taisen W offers classic turn-based tactical battles familiar from other titles in the series: you move your units across a grid, use special abilities, choose attacks or help your allies with support functions. New features in Super Robot Taisen W include combo attacks, in which several units in a team launch a joint attack, and the support request function, which can be used to call in units from outside the battlefield for help.

The presentation of Super Robot Taisen W is impressive by DS standards: the sprites are animated in detail, the battle sequences look like small anime scenes, and the soundtrack provides suitable melodies for each series - mostly remixes or original-inspired tracks. In addition, there are elaborately drawn character portraits and an exciting staging of the dialog.

In terms of gameplay, Super Robot Taisen W offers plenty of replay value: you can choose three favorite series whose mechas receive special bonuses. There are different levels of difficulty, unlockable content and a "Bazaar Shop" where you can buy units from completed missions. Fans of the series particularly praise the successful balance of accessibility and tactical depth.

Super Robot Taisen W is an all-round successful tactical RPG and the perfect introduction to the world of mecha strategy. With its exciting story, attention to detail, huge cast of anime heroes and sophisticated battle system, it will not only win over long-time fans of the series, but also newcomers. For anyone who wants to combine strategic thinking with epic robot battles, this game is a real insider tip on the Nintendo DS.