Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 is the kind of GBA game that makes you wish your commute was longer. If you played the first one, you already know the drill—giant robots, tactical grid battles, and enough laser swords to make a Star Wars fan jealous. But this sequel cranks everything up: more mechs, wilder attacks, and some legit tough choices when upgrading your squad.

First thing you’ll notice? The roster’s stacked. You’ve got returning favorites like the Gespenst (still weirdly charming for a clunky prototype) and new units that feel like cheating once you unlock their full potential. The battles start simple—move, shoot, maybe counterattack—but by mid-game, you’re juggling spirit commands, combo attacks, and that one enemy who always dodges at the worst moment.

Story’s pure anime melodrama, complete with rival pilots yelling about justice mid-fight. Not gonna win awards for subtlety, but it’s weirdly endearing once you’re invested. Pro tip: save often. Some of those late-game ambushes are brutal. If you’ve got a soft spot for turn-based strategy or just want to watch robots punch aliens, this one’s a time sink in the best way.