History YMMV / SuperRobotWarsDestiny

* CriticalResearchFailure: "Blanche Neige" is the French name for Literature/SnowWhite, but the machine's design is based off of the pumpkin carriage from Literature/{{Cinderella}}; the mechanical designer admitted on Website/{{Twitter}} he got the two fairy tales mixed up. Reportedly, Creator/HoukoKuwashima (Cliana Rimskaya's voice actress) even asked "If it's named for Snow White, why is it orange?"

** "Heats" from ''[[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo Armageddon]]'' is a fan favorite.

* CreepyAwesome: Perfectio's ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration'' incarnation is definitely this, with its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVWxwrkiU0 strongest attack]] considered on par with the likes of [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Kaiser Ephes]], [[Characters/CompatiHeroSeries Dark Brain]], and the [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZ Chaos Lemures]] in terms of sheer NightmareFuel induced.
* CriticalResearchFailure: "Blanche Neige" is the French name for Literature/SnowWhite, but the machine's design is based off of the pumpkin carriage from Literature/{{Cinderella}}; the mechanical designer admitted on Website/{{Twitter}} he got the two fairy tales mixed up. Reportedly, Creator/HoukoKuwashima (Cliana Rimskaya's voice actress) even asked "If it's named for Snow White, why is it orange?"
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome

* GoddamnedBats: No thanks to the GameBreakingBug, Ruina {{Mook}}s become this, and they're even harder than the bosses.

** Aside from the problems with the GameBreakingBug, any attacks dealt towards [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Protodeviln]] units ''not'' coming from [[Anime/{{Macross 7}} Fire Bomber]] do half damage. Adding to that, Fire Bomber members burn through "Song Energy" very quickly and there's no way to recover that aside from the standard 5 EN per turn (this is fixed in ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Super Robot Wars Alpha 3]]'', but with a different mechanic).

** Unlike most [=SRWs=], if an attack is strong enough that it'll become a deathblow to an enemy, they are likely to defend it rather than take it head-on (provided they have shields). Couple this with the fact that some bosses retreat at certain HitPoint thresholds, plus the [[GoddamnedBats ridiculously annoying]] Ruina, it's almost as if the ''Destiny'' AI is savvy enough to know about the GameBreakingBug. Luckily, this only applies to the initial attack: enemies won't block if a Support Attack is what destroys them.

* CriticalResearchFailure: "Blanche Neige" is the French name for Literature/SnowWhite, but the machine's design is based off of the pumpkin carriage from Literature/{{Cinderella}}; the mechanical designer admitted on {{Twitter}} he got the two fairy tales mixed up. Reportedly, Creator/HoukoKuwashima (Cliana Rimskaya's voice actress) even asked "If it's named for Snow White, why is it orange?"

** "Heats" from ''[[Anime/GetterRobo Getter Robo Armageddon]]'' is a fan favorite.

* CreepyAwesome: Perfectio's ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration'' incarnation is definitely this, with its [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVWxwrkiU0 strongest attack]] considered on par with the likes of [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Kaiser Ephes]], [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Dark Brain]], and the [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZ Chaos Lemures]] in terms of sheer NightmareFuel induced.

** Unlike most [=SRWs=], if an attack is strong enough that it'll become a deathblow to an enemy, they are likely to defend it rather than take it head-on (provided they have shields). Couple this with the fact that some bosses retreat at certain HitPoint thresholds, plus the [[GoddamnedBats ridiculously annoying]] Ruina, it's almost as if the ''Destiny'' AI is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know about the GameBreakingBug. Luckily, this only applies to the initial attack: enemies won't block if a Support Attack is what destroys them.

* FanPreferredCouple: Despite barely any-to-no amount of romance between them, expect {{Fanart}} of Joshua Radcliff and Glacies; likewise, the same applies to Cliana and Ventus

* NeverLiveItDown: WordOfGod has expressed the notion to remake ''Destiny'' in order to fix the perceived problems with it, especially since the originals and the majority of the series represented in it have [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration reappeared]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ elsewhere]].
** Zigzagged with [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Heero Yuy]], who has the special Spirit Command "Self-Destruct" that's ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin, most likely a ContinuityNod to the two times he attempted to do this in his home series, when all the other ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'' pilots [[spoiler:and [[Anime/{{Macross 7}} Kinryu]]]] also have this at their disposal.

* CriticalResearchFailure: "Blanche Neige" is the French name for Literature/SnowWhite, but the mecha design was based off of Literature/{{Cinderella}}'s pumpkin carriage; the mechanical designer admitted on Twitter that he got the two stories mixed up. Reportedly, Creator/HoukoKuwashima (Rim's voice actress in ''[=OGs=]'') even asked "If it's named for Snow White, why is it orange?"

* FanPreferredCouple: Despite barely any-to-no amount of romance between them, expect {{Fanart}} of Joshua Radcliff and Glacies; likewise, the same applies to Cliana Rimskaya and Ventus

* CriticalResearchFailure: "Blanche Neige" is the French name for Literature/SnowWhite, but the mecha design was based off of Literature/{{Cinderella}}'s pumpkin carriage; the mechanical designer admitted on Twitter that he got the two stories mixed up. Reportedly, Creator/HoukoKuwashima (Rim's voice actress in ''[=OGs=]'' even asked "If it's named for Snow White, why is it orange?"

* CreepyAwesome: Perfectio's ''2nd Original Generation''s incarnation is DEFINITELY this. Its [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVWxwrkiU0 finisher move]] is on par with those of [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Kaiser Ephes]], [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Dark Brain]], and [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZ Chaos Lemures]] in terms of sheer disturbingness factor!

** Instead of its theme, Anime/TheBigO uses "Sure Promise", a just-as-awesome background track to battle scenes ("Big O!" does kick in, but only when using the "Sudden Impact" attack).
** "Heats" from Getter Robo Armageddon is a fan favourite.
** Anime/{{Godmars}}'s opening and ending themes qualify as well.

** The FinalBoss theme, "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKnqM12qoA DesPair]]" (formerly referred to as "King of Ruin"), definitely fits into this category, providing a fantastic concluding battle theme.
* FanPreferredCouple: There is a lot of fanart with Joshua Radcliff and Glacies.

* GoddamnedBats: No thanks to the GameBreakingBug, Ruina {{mook}}s become this, and they're even harder than the bosses.
* NeverLiveItDown: WordOfGod has expressed the notion to remake this game to fix the perceived problems with it, especially since the orginal characters and the majority of the series represented in it have recently [[VideoGame/{{Super Robot Wars Original Generation}}s reappeared]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ elsewhere]].
** [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Heero Yuy]] has the special Spirit Command "Self-Destruct" that's ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin, most likely a ContinuityNod to the two times he attempted to do this in his home series.
** Actually, all five ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'' pilots have this Spirit Command at their disposal. [[spoiler:So does Kinryu from ''Anime/{{Macross 7}}'']].

** Aside from the problems with the GameBreakingBug, the [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Protodeviln's powers]] cause all attacks not coming from Fire Bomber members to only do half damage. Adding to that, Fire Bomber members burn through Song Energy very quickly, but there's no way to recover that aside from the standard 5 EN per turn (this is fixed in ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Super Robot Wars Alpha 3]]'', but with a different mechanic).
*** On the flip side, ''Destiny'' has the "reduce EN cost by X percent" optional parts, which work on the Sound Force. Judicious use of Armor Breakers and Support Attacks (but not the Direct Attack Spirit Command) will negate the Protodeviln effects.
** Unlike most [=SRWs=], if an attack is strong enough that it'll become a deathblow to an enemy, they are likely to defend it rather than take it head-on - provided that they have shields. Couple this with the fact that some bosses retreat at certain levels of health, and the ridiculously annoying Ruina, it's almost as if the ''Destiny'' AI is DangerouslyGenreSavvy enough to know about the GameBreakingBug. ''Luckily'', this only applies to the initial attack - they won't block if the supporting attack is what'll kill them.
* ThatOneLevel: Scenario 23, where you have to fight several Adrasteas charging a city area and make sure they don't blow up, as per the ''Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam'' storyline. What makes it worse is that the "Mercy" Spirit Command [[note]]If the pilot's next attack would normally destroy the enemy it hits, so long as the user's skill stat (in ''Destiny'', it's pilot level) is higher than the enemy's, that enemy's HP is reduced to 10[[/note]] does not appear in ''Destiny'' AND unit weapon upgrades are linked (i.e. you can't upgrade them individually), so you're forced to ''carefully'' calculate the amount of damage you do to the Adreasteas so you don't get a game over. On the other hand, the Adrasteas will automatically defend any attack that would normally kill them, making it much easier to cripple them without destroying them. You also need to only bring the three with named pilots down to 20% health. [[GoldenSnitch As soon as you do, the entire group retreats regardless of any other factors to take into consideration]]. Depending on the line-up you're using, this scenario is either this or a BreatherLevel.

** 2nd OG removed [[spoiler:the experimentations]]... but instead had Rim [[spoiler:watch as her sweet personality, Chris, that she accepted as an extended family member, ''vanish forever''. Not only that, she also loses Ventus in front of her. Also, the one that stays is the crafted personality, and Chris was gone because of trying to save Glacies and Ventus in the first place, an act that was fully endorsed by Liana, so Liana has to live with the fact that she killed Chris, the original personality.]] Sheesh, Bamco!

** [[GundamWing Heero Yuy]] has the special Spirit Command "Self-Destruct" that's ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin, most likely a ContinuityNod to the two times he attempted to do this in his home series.
** Actually, all five ''GundamWing'' pilots have this Spirit Command at their disposal. [[spoiler:So does Kinryu from ''Anime/{{Macross 7}}'']].

** "ROCK CAFE" fits the dude-on-a-bike that is [[{{Megazone23}} the Garland]] ''perfectly''.

** Quite a few faithful reproductions of anime theme tunes. In addition, the heroes get their resolve restored whenever [[{{Macross 7}} Basara Nekki]] and EVE sing a duet.

** Actually, all five ''GundamWing'' pilots have this Spirit Command at their disposal. [[spoiler:So does Kinryu from ''{{Macross 7}}'']].

** Aside from the problems with the GameBreakingBug, the [[{{Macross7}} Protodeviln's powers]] cause all attacks not coming from Fire Bomber members to only do half damage. Adding to that, Fire Bomber members burn through Song Energy very quickly, but there's no way to recover that aside from the standard 5 EN per turn (this is fixed in ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Super Robot Wars Alpha 3]]'', but with a different mechanic).

** {{Godmars}}'s opening and ending themes qualify as well.

* ThatOneLevel: Scenario 23, where you have to fight several Adrasteas charging a city area and make sure they don't blow up, as per the ''MobileSuitVictoryGundam'' storyline. What makes it worse is that the "Mercy" Spirit Command [[note]]If the pilot's next attack would normally destroy the enemy it hits, so long as the user's skill stat (in ''Destiny'', it's pilot level) is higher than the enemy's, that enemy's HP is reduced to 10[[/note]] does not appear in ''Destiny'' AND unit weapon upgrades are linked (i.e. you can't upgrade them individually), so you're forced to ''carefully'' calculate the amount of damage you do to the Adreasteas so you don't get a game over. On the other hand, the Adrasteas will automatically defend any attack that would normally kill them, making it much easier to cripple them without destroying them. You also need to only bring the three with named pilots down to 20% health. [[GoldenSnitch As soon as you do, the entire group retreats regardless of any other factors to take into consideration]]. Depending on the line-up you're using, this scenario is either this or a BreatherLevel.

* CompleteMonster: Emperor Zuul, who is even worse here since he's retroactively responsible for the events of [[Anime/MiraiRoboDaltanious two]] [[UFORoboGrendizer different]] series alongside his own.
** Perfectio fits into this as well. Despite being an EldritchAbomination of the Lovecraftian variety, he still seems to enjoy making everyone suffer and fall into despair, making him similar to Nyarlathotep.

* GameBreakingBug: A primary reason why some certain gamers were ticked off about ''Destiny''. The armor coding is so bugged that it {{nerf}}s {{super robot}}s and their ability to tank.
** What makes this a YMMV is some players argue there is no bug present in the game: Units in ''Destiny'' simply have defensive stats on par with the Classic Timeline games, while weapon attack power is on the high end of the scale, comparable to the ''Original Generation'' titles. Since ''Destiny'' units lack the high armor rating to balance it out, overall damage is rendered higher. Accuracy and evasion rates for real-types are similarly high, as most real robot pilots have the "Focus" Spirit Command to give themselves a boost. At the same time, it's rare to see super robot pilots in ''Destiny'' to get the "Guard" Spirit Command to raise their defense (though they universally have ''some'' sort of defensive Spirit Command).
** This is why the under-3-meter tall Garland is less a FragileSpeedster and more a GlassCannon. A stiff breeze will probably kill it, but it can kill the stiff breeze - or get it to retreat - ''handily''.
*** Long story short, the game doesn't like the concept of [[{{LightningBruiser}} Lightning Bruisers]]. In the end, it can be circumvented with a change in tactics - treat your units as interceptors and bombers rather than infantry and unstoppable tanks on the first playthrough. And, because you'll have pre-modified afflicted characters' Defense stats for every following run, the 'bug' isn't as noticeable from the second playthrough onwards.
** One that is an ''actual'' bug, though, is that the game applies Bonus Points to character data regardless of if they are friend or foe at the moment. So, if you level up and modify [[MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]], [[{{Megazone23}} B.D]], [[GodMars Marg and Rose]][[note]]Rose only gets BP if you convince her properly; otherwise she becomes the fifth Cosmo Crusher pilot and won't gain any to begin with[[/note]], or [[{{Macross7}} Gabil]] at all, they'll have those modifications to their stats when you fight them on your next playthrough. The kicker is that the game gives different character portraits different stats, so this means ''Brainwashed'' Marg (enemy only) doesn't get the Bonuses, but [[MobileSuitVictoryGundam Katejina]] and Glacius (their portraits only change when they join) aren't affected.
*** Luckily, the game properly transfers [[GetterRobo Hayato]] and [[{{Macross7}} Max's]] BP. (Hint: don't pump up ''just'' their Defense.)

** 2nd OG removed [[spoiler:the experimentations]]... but instead had Rim [[spoiler:watch as her sweet personality, Chris, that she accepted as an extended family member, ''vanish forever''. Not only that, she also loses Ventus in front of her.]] Sheesh, Bamco!