History VideoGame / SuperRobotWars3

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Unfortunately, compared to anything afterwards, ''3'' pales in quality. However, most players are willing to forgive it for this because whatever quality it does have is evident in the obscene amounts of ([[ShownTheirWork very well done]]) {{Shout Out}}s to most of its series, ESPECIALLY ''Gundam''.

* ExcusePlot: ''Anime/{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''Anime/CombattlerV'' and ''Anime/BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''Anime/MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[Anime/MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[Anime/GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

''3'' is one of the few ''Super Robot Wars'' installments given a FanTranslation by Aeon Genesis - the patch is available [[https://aeongenesis.net/projects/srw3 here]].

* GameBreakingBug: Stage 7 has you start with a skeleton crew, since most of the pilots are [[BeachEpisode relaxing on the beach]]. They're supposed to deploy on Turn 5, but if you manage to defeat all the enemies first (either by cheating or being insanely good at ''SRW''), they're [[PermanentlyMissableContent unobtainable]]. Hope you like using a small handful of ''Gundam'' characters and the Getter Team!

''3'' is one of the few ''Super Robot Wars'' installments given a FanTranslation by Aeon Genesis - the patch is available [[http://agtp.romhack.net/project.php?id=srw3 here]].

* SpotlightStealingSquad: In a rare [=SRW=] instance, ''Gundam'' fans were totally geeked out of their minds by being able to recruit [[spoiler:Gato]], kill both [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Kycilia Zabi and Gihren Zabi]] (with the added bonus of her OhCrap reaction to [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Quattro Bajeena]] leveling his weapons in her direction, and being able to repeatedly beat the piss out of most of the ''Gundam'' {{Big Bad}}s. Also, most of the dumbest character FaceHeelTurn moments (like [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Reccoa Londe allying with Scirroco]]]]) can be averted or given a LampshadeHanging on its sheer idiocy ([[spoiler:Quattro tells Reccoa her defection over him not showing her affection is pure bullshit]]). The death of [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Sleggar Law]]]] is totally avoidable, and the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0083StardustMemory GP-03 Dendrobium Orchid/Stamen]] is obtained by means that don't force [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0083StardustMemory General Eiphar Synapse]] to a [[spoiler:RedemptionEqualsDeath]] event. Also, the depressing endings of ''Zeta Gundam'', ''Gundam ZZ'' and ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack'' are entirely averted.

The main plot of ''3'' is the arrival of the "[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic Inspectors]]", a FiveBadBand hailing from the intergalatic "[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic Zuvorg Alliance]]" who arrive and instantly pacify the Earth, deeming them too dangerous and a potential threat to the galaxy. [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Londo Bell]], who had been forewarned of this impending invasion in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'', are ready to fight back.

''3'' is one of the few [=SRWs=] given a FanTranslation by Aeon Genesis. The patch is available [[http://agtp.romhack.net/project.php?id=srw3 here]].

* EnemyMine: The only reason why most of the Divine Crusaders are willing to get along (despite fairly major series canon incompatibilities); in short, they all hate the Londo Bell. Subverted when you discover that there are internal power struggles, but considering the Divine Crusaders are run by various Universal Century ''Gundam'' {{Big Bad}}s, that's not really much of a surprise.

* GuestStarPartyMember: [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Ryu and Hayato]] wind up being this in name only, and really being around for the early parts of the game. According to the developers, they didn't program in more than a handful of Spirit Commands for them, seeing how they're always going to leave. Their stats seem to emphasize that the player should focus on using other characters.

* NegativeContinuity: [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam The defection of Reccoa Londe and the brainwashing of Four Murasame]] happened [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 last time]]. It happens again in this game. ''No one'' bothers to mention that it's happened before. Further, recruitable characters [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Puru I and Puru II]] have jumped back to the DC and must be convinced to rejoin. Luckily, saving Puru II [[spoiler: does not kill off Puru I like it did last time.]]

* WakeUpCallBoss: When Scirroco appears for the first time, you'll be facing an opponent that is both durable and evasive, tougher than what you're used to fight. Even [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Amuro]] [[TheAce Ray]] in the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Nu Gundam]] is not guaranteed to hit him. If you don't get wise and use both the terrain and units that take advantage of barriers to even the odds, you will have an horrible time.

* ZergRush: ''3'' is notorious for sending huge waves of enemy {{mook}}s at you, almost to the point of absurdity. In one scenario, presuming you decided to be honorable to [[spoiler:Gato]] and help him out, the game throws you a bone and he [[spoiler:destroys a huge portion of {{mook}}s in a later scenario]] to make your job easier. It should be noted the ZergRush factor in future games is toned down to varying extents.

''Super Robot Wars 3'' was the first ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' for the SuperFamicom, and compared to its UsefulNotes/{{Famicom}} [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 predecessor]], it's still quite good to date. ''3'' is the first title to introduce backgrounds during combat animations, pilot and units stats and upgrades for playable units. Additionally, ''3'' features the first of many animated titles outside of the "[[FanNickname Holy Trinity]]" of ''Anime/MazingerZ'', ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''.

''Super Robot Wars 3'' was the first ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' for the SuperFamicom, and compared to its {{Famicom}} [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 predecessor]], it's still quite good to date. ''3'' is the first title to introduce backgrounds during combat animations, pilot and units stats and upgrades for playable units. Additionally, ''3'' features the first of many animated titles outside of the "[[FanNickname Holy Trinity]]" of ''Anime/MazingerZ'', ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''.

* GameBreakingBug: Stage 7 has you start with a skeleton crew, since most of the pilots are [[BeachEpisode relaxing on the beach]]. They're supposed to deploy on Turn 5, but if you manage to defeat all the enemies first (either by cheating or being insanely good at ''SRW''), they're LostForever. Hope you like using a small handful of ''Gundam'' characters and the Getter Team!

* EnemyMine: The only reason why most of the Divine Crusaders are willing to get along (despite fairly major series canon incompatibilities); in short, they all hate the Londo Bell. Subverted when you discover they are internal power struggles, but considering the Divine Crusaders is run by various Universal Century ''Gundam'' {{Big Bad}}s, that's not really much of a surprise.

* DegradedBoss: While common to the franchise as a whole, ''3'' elevates this an art form. The same {{mook}}s who likely gave you a hard time will return the favor a few scenarios later. This gets ridiculous when you realize this is S.O.P. to the ENTIRE GAME, with little to no variation, regardless of whether you're fighting the [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic Divine]] [[TheRemnant Crusaders]] or the Inspectors.

* FanTranslation

* ExcusePlot: ''Anime/{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''Anime/CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''Anime/MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[Anime/MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[Anime/GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

* FixFic: Minor instance of this - if [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Kamille Bidan]] defeats Scirroco in their final battle, [[spoiler:Scirroco will do his usual MindRape on Kamille]] a la ''MobileSuitZetaGundam''. However, the instant Kamille hears the voice of [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Four Murasame]], he snaps right out of it.

The main plot of ''3'' is the arrival of the "[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic Inspectors]]", a FiveBadBand hailing from the intergalatic "[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic Zuvorg Alliance]]" who arrive and instantly pacify the Earth, deeming them too dangerous and a potential threat to the galaxy. [[MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Londo Bell]], who had been forewarned of this impending invasion in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'', are ready to fight back.

** [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Sayla Mass]] also becomes this if the player meets the requirements for recruiting [[MobileSuitGundam Char Aznable]] (in his PaperThinDisguise as [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Quattro Bajeena]]) - sadly, there's no sibling team-up beyond one stage. Unlike Ryu and Hayato, Sayla has rather good stat gains and a decent Spirit Command set]].

* SpotlightStealingSquad: In a rare [=SRW=] instance, ''Gundam'' fans were totally geeked out of their minds by being able to recruit [[spoiler:Gato]], kill both [[MobileSuitGundam Kycilia Zabi and Gihren Zabi]] (with the added bonus of her OhCrap reaction to [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Quattro Bajeena]] leveling his weapons in her direction, and being able to repeatedly beat the piss out of most of the ''Gundam'' {{Big Bad}}s. Also, most of the dumbest character FaceHeelTurn moments (like [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Reccoa Londe allying with Scirroco]]]]) can be averted or given a LampshadeHanging on its sheer idiocy ([[spoiler:Quattro tells Reccoa her defection over him not showing her affection is pure bullshit]]). The death of [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Sleggar Law]]]] is totally avoidable, and the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0083StardustMemory GP-03 Dendrobium Orchid/Stamen]] is obtained by means that don't force [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0083StardustMemory General Eiphar Synapse]] to a [[spoiler:RedemptionEqualsDeath]] event. Also, the depressing endings of ''Zeta Gundam'', ''Gundam ZZ'' and ''MObileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack'' are entirely averted.

* WakeUpCallBoss: When Scirroco appears for the first time, you'll be facing an opponent that is both durable and evasive, tougher than what you're used to fight. Even [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Amuro]] [[TheAce Ray]] in the [[MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Nu Gundam]] is not guaranteed to hit him. If you don't get wise and use both the terrain and units that take advantage of barriers to even the odds, you will have an horrible time.

''Super Robot Wars 3'' was the first ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' for the SuperFamicom, and compared to its {{Famicom}} [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 predecessor]], it's still quite good to date. ''3'' is the first title to introduce backgrounds during combat animations, pilot and units stats and upgrades for playable units. Additionally, ''3'' features the first of many animated titles outside of the "[[FanNickname Holy Trinity]]" of ''MazingerZ'', ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''.

* ExcusePlot: ''Anime/{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''Anime/CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[Anime/MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[Anime/GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

* JokeCharacter: [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0080WarInThePocket Bernie Wiseman]] and the [[MazingerZ Boss Borot]]

* ExcusePlot: ''Anime/{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''Anime/CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

* ExcusePlot: ''{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''Anime/CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

* ExcusePlot: ''{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''Manga/GetterRobo'' and ''MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[Manga/GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[Manga/GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[Manga/GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

''Super Robot Wars 3'' was the first ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' for the SuperFamicom, and compared to its {{Famicom}} [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 predecessor]], it's still quite good to date. ''3'' is the first title to introduce backgrounds during combat animations, pilot and units stats and upgrades for playable units. Additionally, ''3'' features the first of many animated titles outside of the "[[FanNickname Holy Trinity]]" of ''MazingerZ'', ''GetterRobo'' and ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''.

* DiscOneNuke: A couple, but in any scenario that isn't in space the [[GetterRobo Getter 3]] and its "Daisetsusan Oroshi" attack, once you acquire it, will annihilate anything. Additionally, since the unit comes with three sets of Spirit Commands from its three pilots, it gives you access to pretty much all available Spirit Commands in the game, except the "Love" Spirit Command.

* ExcusePlot: ''{{Daitarn 3}}'' has no plot whatsoever in ''3'', especially since none of its story is utilized (not that most fans care, however). To a lesser extent, the ''CombattlerV'' and ''BraveRaideen'' stories are rushed to make them available to the player without plot attachments. ''GetterRobo'' and ''MazingerZ'' are slightly better off, but most of their plot outside of a few scenarios is totally ignored, though ''Mazinger'' at least gets enough of its own plot in to be recognizable. The main plot points regarding ''Getter'' are [[spoiler:[[GetterRobo Musashi Tomoe]] and his HeroicSacrifice]] and the [[GetterRobo Getter Robo G]] MidSeasonUpgrade. The [[GetterRobo Dinosaur Empire]] {{mook}}s are enemies, but none of the ''actual'' leaders like [[GetterRobo General Bat or Emperor Gore]] appear. Likewise, [[MazingerZ Dr. Hell]] is absent, as is [[GreatMazinger Archduke Gorgon]]. [[SpotlightStealingSquad The majority of the screen time]] goes to Universal Century ''Gundam'', more or less.

* LeeroyJenkins: Ryune Zoldark's debutting stage is as bad as Michiru's Getter Q scenario in the previous game. She simply rushes into enemy's army while she's piloting a FemBot with [[TooDumbToLive mediocre dodging rate and subpar armor.]]

** [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Sayla Mass]] also becomes this if the player meets the requirements for recruiting [[MobileSuitGundam Char Aznable]] - sadly, there's no sibling team-up beyond one stage. Unlike Ryu and Hayato, Sayla has rather good stat gains and a decent Spirit Command set]].

** [[spoiler:[[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Sayla Mass]] also becomes this if the player meets the requirements for recruiting [[MobileSuitGundam Char Aznable]], so sadly no chance for a sibling team-up. Unlike Ryu and Hayato, Sayla has rather good stat gains and a decent Spirit Command set]].