Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 is one of those rare GBA strategy RPGs that actually made it to the West—and thank goodness it did. If you’ve ever wanted to pilot a giant robot while making tactical decisions that actually matter, this is your game.

The battles feel meaty—your mechs aren’t just lumbering around, they’re dodging, countering, and unleashing flashy special attacks that never get old. The first time you trigger a combo attack and see the screen light up with lasers and explosions, you’ll be hooked. And yeah, the story’s full of anime-style drama, but it’s the kind that actually makes you care which hotheaded pilot says what next.

It’s a direct sequel, so if you played the first Original Generation, some returning characters will feel like old friends. If not, don’t sweat it—you’ll pick up the rivalries and alliances fast enough. Just be ready to sink hours into tweaking your squad’s loadouts. Trust me, you’ll agonize over whether to upgrade your sniper’s range or your brawler’s armor.

This is peak GBA-era strategy with enough depth to keep you coming back.