History YMMV / SDGundamForce

* NoProblemWithLicensedGames: The ''SD Gundam Force'' game for the ''UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance'' is a very competent single-plane brawler not unlike the portable's ''VideoGame/AstroBoyOmegaFactor''.

* FriendlyFandoms: Many ''SD Gundam Force'' fans are also ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' fans, probably thanks to the fact that most of the main characters of ''SD Gundam Force'' are sentient robots (a trait not uncommon in various Japanese mecha animes). In some fanfiction, you'll see a lot of ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' terminology slipped into the story (especially [[HoldYourHippogriffs robot curses]] such as "Slag!" and "Scrap!"). However, this has lead to FandomRivalry. Quite a few of the fans find the ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' references to be incredibly annoying and highly inaccurate to the show's existing Gundam terminology.

* GrowingTheBeard: It got better when they began introducing the story elements of Lacroa and Ark which are DarkerAndEdgier than the [[TastesLikeDiabetes saccharine]] Neotopia. The depth to their stories are justified because those two are in the same world as the Dark Axis and had been in a conflict with them for far longer. The last half is particularly strong with the sub-plots about the Superior Dragon, the [[JidaiGeki Warring States]] in Ark, and the motivations of Deathscythe and Gerbera.

* WhatAnIdiot
** Destroyer Dom. He spent an entire battle taking advice on how to work his gun from the enemy, and was surprised when it blew up in his face.
** Bakunetsumaru occasionally falls into this trope as well, like when he falls for some Zakos' {{Paper Thin Disguise}}s

* GrowingTheBeard: It got better when they began introducing the story elements of Lacroa and Ark which are DarkerAndEdgier than the [[TastesLikeDiabetes saccharine]] Neotopia. The depth to their stories are [[JustifiedTrope justified]] because those two are in the same world as the Dark Axis and had been in a conflict with them for far longer. The last half is particularly strong with the sub-plots about the Superior Dragon, the [[JidaiGeki Warring States]] in Ark, and the motivations of Deathscythe and Gerbera.

* AmericansHateTingle: [[AudienceColoringAdaptation Probably responsible for why the entire]] ''Franchise/SDGundam'' [[AudienceColoringAdaptation sub-franchise suffers from this trope overseas]], as the timing of its release led many Western fans to dismiss it as a LighterAndSofter kids show in franchise that otherwise sticks to mature and action-focused stories. [[VindicatedByHistory This has since died down bit-by-bit overtime, though]].
* AudienceColoringAdaptation: The ''Franchise/SDGundam'' sub-franchise suffers from AmericansHateTingle overseas because this was the first work in the sub-franchise to be released outside of Japan after several [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam more]] [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam serious]] [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing shows]] had been released, and gave Westerners the impression that ''SD Gundam'' is nothing but [[LighterAndSofter childish plots and humor]] in an otherwise mature franchise, ignoring the CerebusSyndrome that kicks in later.

* AmericansHateTingle: [[AudienceColoringAdaptation Probably responsible for why the entire]] ''SD Gundam'' [[AudienceColoringAdaptation sub-franchise suffers from this trope overseas]], as the timing of its release led many Western fans to dismiss it as a LighterAndSofter kids show in franchise that otherwise sticks to mature and action-focused stories. [[VindicatedByHistory This has since died down bit-by-bit overtime, though]].
* AudienceColoringAdaptation: The ''SD Gundam'' sub-franchise suffers from AmericansHateTingle overseas because this was the first work in the sub-franchise to be released outside of Japan after several [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam more]] [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam serious]] [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing shows]] had been released, and gave Westerners the impression that ''SD Gundam'' is nothing but [[LighterAndSofter childish plots and humor]] in an otherwise mature franchise, ignoring the CerebusSyndrome that kicks in later.

* AmericansHateTingle: [[AudienceColoringAdaptation Probably responsible for why the entire]] ''Franchise/SDGundam'' [[AudienceColoringAdaptation sub-franchise suffers from this trope overseas]], as the timing of its release led many Western fans to dismiss it as a LighterAndSofter kids show in franchise that otherwise sticks to mature and action-focused stories. [[VindicatedByHistory This has since died down bit-by-bit overtime, though]].
* AudienceColoringAdaptation: The ''Franchise/SDGundam'' sub-franchise suffers from AmericansHateTingle overseas because this was the first work in the sub-franchise to be released outside of Japan after several [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam more]] [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam serious]] [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing shows]] had been released, and gave Westerners the impression that ''SD Gundam'' is nothing but [[LighterAndSofter childish plots and humor]] in an otherwise mature franchise, ignoring the CerebusSyndrome that kicks in later.

* FriendlyFandoms: Many ''SD Gundam Force'' fans are also ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' fans, probably thanks to the fact that most of the main characters of ''SD Gundam Force'' are sentient robots (a trait not uncommon in various Japanese mecha animes). In some fanfiction, you'll see a lot of ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' terminology slipped into the story (especially [[HoldYourHippogriffs robot curses]] such as "Slag!" and "Scrap!"). However, this has lead to...
** FandomRivalry: Quite a few of the fans find the ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' references to be incredibly annoying and highly inaccurate to the show's existing Gundam terminology.

* VindicatedByHistory: While still a divisive series, many Western fans have warmed up to it since when it first aired for feeling that the show was and still is unfairly judged. The series does have some smart {{Mythology Gags}}, rounded characters, and flashes of depth that too many dismiss. Even the LighterAndSofter premise is praised, as it gives helps to give the franchise some variety.

** While General Zeong may have been conceived as an {{Expy}} of the Perfect Zeong, its bright red coloring, attack drones, ridiculously powerful abilities, and status as the FinalBoss make him serve as ProductionForeshadowing to [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamUnicorn Neo Zeong]].
** Professor Gerbera also has [[PowerPincers pincer hands]] like the Shamblo (auxiliary ones with the former) and similarly shaped [[ShouldersOfDoom "shoulder pads"]] more so than the mobile suit he's named after.
** Among the tracks in Gundam Unicorn's OST is MAD NUG just like [[spoiler:Gerbera]]'s real name.

* OlderThanTheyThink: The roots of this series have been around since at least the 1980s. Lacroa and Ark are the default universes for the ''SD Gundam Gaiden'' and ''SD Sangokuden'' storylines respectively, and the designs for most of the Neotopian Gundams and Dark Axis characters are lifted wholesale from ''SD Command Chronicles''.

* OlderThanTheyThink: The roots of this series have been around since at least the 1980s. Lacroa and Ark are the default universes for the Knight Gundam and Musha Gundam storylines respectively, and the designs for most of the Neotopian Gundams and Dark Axis characters are lifted wholesale from ''SD Command Chronicles''.

* AmericansHateTingle: [[AudienceColoringAdaptation Probably responsible for why the entire SD Gundam sub-franchise suffers from this trope overseas]], as the timing of its release led many Western fans to dismiss it as a LighterAndSofter kids show in franchise that otherwise sticks to mature and action-focused stories. [[VindicatedByHistory This has died down overtime though]].
* AudienceColoringAdaptation: The Franchise/SDGundam franchise suffers from AmericansHateTingle overseas because this was the first work in the sub-franchise to be released outside of Japan after several [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam more]] [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam serious]] [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing shows]] had been released and gave Westerners the impression that ''SD Gundam'' is nothing but [[LighterAndSofter childish plots and humor]] in an otherwise mature franchise, ignoring that CerebusSyndrome kicks in later.

* BrokenBase: Amongst Gundam fans, the series is highly polarizing.
** When it first premiered a lot of fans despised it, dismissing it as a LighterAndSofter kids show ([[CompletelyMissingThePoint Which it was. A revival of the original 80s SD series in fact]]). While the backlash has since curbed, many still disparage the series, accusing it of bad animation and unfunny humor.
** The series does have a dedicated fandom who feel that the show was and still is unfairly judged. The series does have some smart {{Mythology Gag}}s, rounded characters, and flashes of depth that too many dismiss. Even the LighterAndSofter premise is praised, as it gives helps to give the franchise some variety.
** Many likewise chalk it up to just bad timing when the series came out. The anime boom was in full swing in the west at the time and introduced many to show like ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam'', ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'', and ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'', all very action heavy and serious story telling shows. Then this show came along and felt like a complete 180 with its slapstick and more comedic tone which turned off many viewers who were too entrenched in the previous shows and wanted more of the same to really give it a chance. Those that did watch [=SDGF=] completely were mixed on opinion but admit it wasn't as bad as most made it out to be.
* FanonDiscontinuity: Like ''Film/GSaviour,'' A lot of Gundam fans like to pretend that this series doesn't exist.

* VillainDecay: The QuirkyMinibossSquad were all dangerous when they appeared initially, but were reduced to being completely harmless later. Tallgeese also suffers from this.
** Cobramaru also. He first appears with a reputation for bringing down nine castles in Ark, but time and time again success is juuust pulled out from under his nose by Shute and Captain. Eventually, Kibaomaru decides to just fire him.
** This trope is lampshaded by the Zako Soldiers during the [[ShowWithinAShow Zako Zako Hour]].

** Bakunetsumaru occasionally falls into this trope as well, like when he falls for some Zakos' {{Paper Thin Disguise}}s

* MostAnnoyingSound: WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE SHUT THAT GRIFFIN UP?!

** While General Zeong may have been conceived as an {{Expy}} of the Perfect Zeong, its bright red coloring, attack drones, ridiculously powerful abilities and status as the FinalBoss make him serve as ProductionForeshadowing to [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamUnicorn Neo Zeong]].

** Many likewise chalk it up to just bad timing when the series came out. The anime boom was in full swing in the west at the time and introduced many to show like Mobile Suit Gundam, G Gundam, and Gundam Wing, all very action heavy and serious story telling shows. Then this show came along and felt like a complete 180 with it's slapstick and more comedic tone which turned off many viewers who were too entrenched in the previous shows and wanted more of the same to really give it a chance. Those that did watch [=SDGF=] completely were mixed on opinion but admit it wasn't as bad as most made it out to be.

* OlderThanTheyThink: The roots of this series have been around since at least the 1980s. Lacroa and Ark are the default universes for the Knight Gundam and Musha Gundam storylines respectively, and the designs for most of the Neotopian Gundams and Dark Axis characters are lifted wholesale from ''SD Command Chronicles'.

** Many likewise chalk it up to just bad timing when the series came out. The anime boom was in full swing in the west at the time and introduced many to show like Mobile Suit Gundam, G Gundam, and Gundam Wing, all very action heavy and serious story telling shows. Then this show came along and felt like a complete 180 with it's slapstick and more comedic tone which turned off many viewers. Those that did watch it completely were mixed on opinion but admit it wasn't as bad as most made it out to be.

** When it first premiered a lot of fans despised it, dismissing it as a LighterAndSofter kids show. While the backlash has since curbed, many still disparage the series, accusing it of bad animation and unfunny humor.

* OlderThanTheyThink: The roots of this series have been around since at least the 1980s. Lacroa and Ark are the default universes for the Knight Gundam and Musha Gundam storylines respectively, and the designs for most of the Neotopian Gundams and Dark Axis characters are lifted wholesale from the GameBoy game ''SD Gundam G-Arms''.

* FanonDiscontinuity: Like Film/GSaviour, A lot of Gundam fans like to pretend that this series doesn't exist.

** Griffin Tallgeese foreshadows Tallgeese [[GratuitousGerman Flugel]] from the MobileSuitGundamWingEndlessWaltz: The Glory of Losers manga as a winged upgrade.