History VideoGame / SuperRobotWars1

In April 2014, a UsefulNotes/HighDefinition VideoGameRemake of this title was released digitally for the Creator/{{Sony}} Platform/PlayStation3 and Sony Platform/PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic ''Super Robot Wars'' mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

The mighty ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' series, which has seen regular releases [[LongRunners over the course of more than 30 years]], began as a simple {{Creator/Nintendo}} UsefulNotes/GameBoy title released in April 1991.

In April 2014, a UsefulNotes/HighDefinition VideoGameRemake of this title was released digitally for the Creator/{{Sony}} UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic ''Super Robot Wars'' mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

* AdaptationExpansion: The remake introduces an entire second chapter that doubles the game's length.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: A textbook example. The first ''Super Robot Wars'' is radically different from any of its successors; ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'' would borrow only the most basic of concepts (such as "Spirit Commands", the [=SRW=] equivalent of magic spells) and completely reimagine the core gameplay.
** All robots, allied and enemy, are sentient. (This is a ''big'' part of why the Gundams look specifically like their ''Franchise/SDGundam'' counterparts; the bots in ''SD Gundam'' are similarly independently sentient.)
** No OriginalGeneration is present (not even the BigBad; he's from an obscure-to-Westerners ''Mazinger''/''Getter'' crossover movie!)

** Almost any enemy unit can be convinced to pull a HeelFaceTurn, with the remake allowing the player to do the same against bosses
** The game features a multiplayer mode, and is the first installment to do so. The only other games to feature any kind of multiplayer are the "Complete Box" (a compilation/remake of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'', ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars3'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsEX''), ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsGC Super Robot Wars XO]]'', and the {{Mon}}-like {{SpinOff}}s ''Super Robot Wars Link Battler'' and ''Super Robot Gakuen''.

* HeroUnit: Upon starting a scenario, the player must designate one allied unit as the "hero". After choosing a robot, the player is awarded five extra skill points to add to their hero's stats. [[HeroMustSurvive Losing this robot in combat results in a Game Over.]]

* ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam''

* FinalDeath: Fallen allied units are gone forever. [[ZigzaggedTrope Zigzagged]], however, in that there is a chance that the player will later encounter a unit of the same type, which can then be captured and used as a replacement.

The mighty ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' series, which has seen regular releases [[LongRunners over the course of more than 25 years]], began as a simple {{Creator/Nintendo}} UsefulNotes/GameBoy title released in April 1991.

A FanTranslation of the original Game Boy release, courtesy of Aeon Genesis, can be found [[https://aeongenesis.net/projects/srw1 here]].

The mighty ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' series, which has seen regular releases [[LongRunners over the course of more than 20 years]], began as a simple {{Creator/Nintendo}} UsefulNotes/GameBoy title released in April 1991.

A space monster by the name of Gilgilgun reaches the Super Robot homeworld - a planet inhabited by sentient robots from the ''[[Anime/MazingerZ Mazinger]]'', ''Manga/GetterRobo'', and ''{{Franchise/Gundam}}'' franchises - and uses MindControl to enslave its population. Fortunately, some robots are able to elude the monster's grip, and work together to bring an end to Gilgilgun's tyranny. This is accomplished by taking control of Gilgilgun's towers, while simultaneously attempting to liberate more of the Super Robot homeworld's denizens.

In April 2014, a UsefulNotes/HighDefinition VideoGameRemake of this title was released digitally for the Creator/{{Sony}} UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic [=SRW=] mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

** All robots, allied and enemy, are sentient. (This is a ''big'' part of why the Gundams look specifically like their ''SD Gundam'' counterparts; the bots in ''SD Gundam'' are similarly independently sentient.)

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** All robots, allied and enemy, are sentient. (This is a ''big'' part of why the Gundams look specifically like their ''Franchise/SDGundam'' counterparts; the bots in ''SD Gundam'' are similarly independently sentient.)

** All robots, allied and enemy, are sentient.

The mighty ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' series, which has seen regular releases [[LongRunner over the course of more than 20 years]], began as a simple {{Nintendo}} GameBoy title released in April 1991.

The premise is simple: a space monster by the name of Gilgilgun reaches the Super Robot homeworld - a planet inhabited by sentient robots from the ''[[Anime/MazingerZ Mazinger]]'', ''Anime/GetterRobo'', and ''{{Franchise/Gundam}}'' franchises - and uses MindControl to enslave its population. Fortunately, some robots are able to elude the monster's grip, and work together to bring an end to Gilgilgun's tyranny. This is accomplished by taking control of Gilgilgun's towers, while simultaneously attempting to liberate more of the Super Robot homeworld's denizens.

* FinalBoss: Gilgilgun, from the ''Anime/GreatMazinger vs. Anime/GetterRobo'' film. The game introduces a new second half in the remake, with Sentou God Noa as the boss of this half.

* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The remake was free for anyone who bought a first-run copy of the ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ Third Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-hen]]''.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Nearly every aspect of the game is not seen once [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 the next installment]] is released.

** "Spirit Commands" (the [=SRW=] equivalent of magic spells) are exclusive to the HeroUnit, but available Spirit Commands are randomly chosen. In fact, opening the Command Menu ''uses up [[{{Mana}} Spirit Points]]''. The remake overhauls this aspect - all allied units receive a small selection of Spirit Commands, while the hero is given three constantly-changing exclusives in addition to their normal set.

** HeroMustSurvive: As expected, losing this robot in combat results in a game over.

* {{Retraux}}: Sprites in the remake may be in HD, but the animation (or rather, lack of it) harkens back to the pre-''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha'' days.

In April 2014, a UsefulNotes/HighDefinition VideoGameRemake of this title was released digitally for the Creator/{{Sony}} PlayStation3 and Sony PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic [=SRW=] mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

In April 2014, a HighDefinition VideoGameRemake of this title was released digitally for the Creator/{{Sony}} PlayStation3 and Sony PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic [=SRW=] mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

** All robots, allied and enemy, are sentient
** No OriginalGeneration is present

** [[BottomlessMagazines Weapons do not consume ammunition or energy (EN)]]

* FinalBoss: Gilgilgun, from the ''Anime/GreatMazinger vs. Anime/GetterRobo'' film

The mighty ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' series, which has seen regular releases over the course of more than 20 years, began as a simple GameBoy game released in April 1991.

The premise is simple: a space monster by the name of Gilgilgun reaches the Super Robot homeworld - a planet inhabited by sentient robots from the ''[[Anime/MazingerZ Mazinger]]'', ''Anime/GetterRobo'', and ''{{Franchise/Gundam}}'' franchises - and uses mind control to enslave its population. Fortunately, some robots are able to elude the monster's grip, and work together to bring an end to Gilgilgun's tyranny. This is accomplished by taking control of Gilgilgun's towers, while simultaneously attempting to liberate more of the Super Robot homeworld's denizens.

In April 2014, a [[VideoGameRemake remake]] of this title was released digitally for the PlayStation3 and PlayStationVita. This version of the game blends modern and classic SRW mechanics, doubles the game's length, and adds a handful of new robots.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Nearly every aspect of the game.
** All of the robots are sentient.
** No OriginalGeneration.
** The object of the game is to capture the enemy's main tower, which is occupied by a stage boss.
** Units are upgraded using parts instead of money.
** [[BottomlessMagazines No ammo or EN]].
** "Spirit Commands" (SRW's take on support spells) are exclusive to the hero, the available Spirit Commands are randomly chosen, and ''opening the Command menu uses up SP''. The remake overhauls this aspect of the game; everyone receives a small selection of Spirit Commands, while the hero is given three constantly-changing exclusives in addition to their normal set.
** Almost anyone can be convinced to make a HeelFaceTurn. The remake even allows you to do this to stage bosses.
** The game features a multiplayer mode. The only other games to feature any kind of multiplayer are Complete Box (a compilation/remake of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'', ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars3'', and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsEX''), ''Super Robot Wars XO'', and the {{Mon}}-like spinoffs ''Link Battler'' and ''Gakuen''.
* ExcusePlot: Moreso than its immediate successors. You get the opening demo, some text when starting the game, a very short description of each mission, and an ending.
* FinalBoss: Gilgilgun, from the ''Anime/GreatMazinger vs. Anime/GetterRobo'' film.
* HeroUnit: The player is asked to designate one of their robots as the "hero." After choosing a robot, the player is awarded five extra skill points to add to their hero's stats.
** HeroMustSurvive: As you might expect, losing this robot in combat results in a Game Over.
* LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition: The remake was free for anyone who bought a first-run copy of ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ Super Robot Wars Z3 Jigoku-hen]]''.
* {{Retraux}}: The sprites in the remake may be in HD, but the animation (or rather, the lack of it) harkens back to the pre-''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Alpha]]'' days.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Given the amount of [[JapaneseRanguage R's/L's]] in Gilgilgun's name, this is inevitable.
* TransformationSequence: A short animation plays whenever a robot transforms. Yes, even for Zeta and Double Zeta Gundam.
* AWinnerIsYou: The ending consists of 2-3 pages of text.