History YMMV / SuperRobotWarsT

* GoodBadBug: In the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 version, if players entered the Secret Scenario [[spoiler:involving TheCameo of the ''X'' OriginalGeneration and picked [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsX Amari Aquamarine]] as the protagonist]], this character's portrait and voiceover dialogue won't load, but replaced by generic [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsV Gardim]] {{Mook}}s. When a patch was released, this bug was the first issue addressed; in addition, Bandai Namco also handed bonus in-game items for free as an apology to players who preferred [[spoiler:Amari over [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsX Iori Iolite]]]]. To some, while it lasted, [[spoiler:Amari as a bot]] proved to be a rather amusing sight.

** The plot of the ''Cowboy Bebop'' UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 video game features the crew of the ''Bebop'' on a hunt for the [[PirateBooty lost treasure]] of a legendary {{Space Pirate|s}} named "[[Manga/CaptainHarlock Captain H]]." It appears there's no need for a [[CaptainErsatz "pirated" version]] as the characters are meeting the real deal in ''T''.

** With the OriginalGeneration being {{Salaryman}}, some players considered it a pity the roster didn't include ''Anime/DaiGuard'', a show where {{Salaryman}} save the day. The series previously appeared during the ''Z'' saga, which could have been subjected to NewWorkRecycledGraphics, but with more CommonalityConnection with the ''T'' protagonists.

* ThatOneRule: Pilot-exclusive attacks for units are already disliked (see [[YMMV/SuperRobotWars the general series YMMV page]]), but ''T'' has the most flagrant use of the rule by locking the Bellvine's "Hyper Aura Slash" to Show. Because the latter already has an exclusive attack with the Billbine's "Aura Shoot", this means it's impossible to simultaneously sortie the Billbine and Bellvine without one of them being handicapped. While Aura Shoot is an extra attack on top of the Billbine's already larger-than-average moveset, Hyper Aura Slash is a standard attack for every non-{{Mook}} Aura Battler, including every other Aura Battler in this game. Furthermore, why a scrapped design like the Bellvine from ''New Story of Aura Battler Dunbine'' has an attack exclusive to Show, when it really should be meant for Shion, ''the protagonist of New Story'' '''and''' this is only ''the second game in franchise history to actually feature his on-screen appearance'' is confounding. Needless to say, this game's method of locking a unit's specific attack to a certain pilot is seen as an absolutely senseless mechanic.

** The game features both ''Anime/TheBraveExpressMightGaine'' and ''Anime/GaoGaiGar'' , whose main leads are named '''Might''' Senpuuji and '''Guy''' Shishiou respectively; you know, ''[[Manga/{{Naruto}} Might Guy]]''. Extra hilarity in a meta-sense since the final boss, [[spoiler:Dyma Goldwin, is voiced by Creator/MasashiEbara, who voiced Might Guy, and both Guy and this [[IncrediblyLamePun guy]] are both... ''[[IncrediblyLamePun might(ty) guys]]'']].[[note]]Better yet: [[spoiler:Might and ''Guy'', two mighty ''guys'', face on against Dyma Goldwin, another mighty ''guy'', who is voiced by the same ''guy'' who voiced ''Might Guy'']]. Get it?[[/note]] [[note]]Even moreso! [[spoiler:Dyma, at least in Normal route, started his villainous reveal by appearing out of nowhere and then moving lightning fast to strike and kill Ame. The aforementioned Might Guy [[DynamicEntry named a trope out of that]], or in case of Dyma, can we instead just say '[[{{Pun}} DYMA]]NIC ENTRY'?]][[/note]]

** While the dramatic meeting between Show and Shion for the first time in the franchise is played up for what it's worth, the same cannot be said about [[Anime/AuraBattlerDunbine Bern Bunnings and Rabaan Zaramand]]. On the other hand, ''T'' mitigates this by having [[spoiler:Rabaan develop a split personality based on Bern's memories]], yet it still comes across as a lost opportunity when Creator/ShowHayami [[TalkingToHimself voices both characters]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Per WordOfGod, ''T'' was designed to cater to the international base more than domestic players in Japan; this explains the appearances of ''G Gundam'', ''Anime/GaoGaiGar'' and ''Anime/GunXSword'', which had lots of fans outside of Japan, as well as the addition of internationally beloved series to serve as debuts (''[[Anime/CaptainHarlock Arcadia of my Youth: Endless Orbit SSX]]'', ''Manga/MagicKnightRayearth'' and ''Anime/CowboyBebop''[[note]]''The'' GatewaySeries of {{Anime}} for Western audiences and one of the biggest contributors to its shift from niche to mainstream[[/note]]). The result was [[https://www.dualshockers.com/super-robot-wars-t-highest-overseas-sales-demo/ the overseas version outselling the Japanese version within a month post-release]].

** The plot of the ''Cowboy Bebop'' UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 video game features the crew of the ''Bebop'' on a hunt for the [[PirateBooty lost treasure]] of a legendary SpacePirate named "[[Anime/CaptainHarlock Captain H]]." It appears there's no need for a [[CaptainErsatz "pirated" version]] as the characters are meeting the real deal in ''T''.

** Anime/QueenEmeraldas is a staunch ally to Captain Harlock, is involved whenever the plot concerns him and spends most of her time on-screen having the same level of reputation as he does InUniverse; hell, her battleship even has its own map sprite during scenarios! Despite all this, she remains a NonPlayerCharacter in ''T''. However, {{Justified}} because this is consistent with her being a HeroOfAnotherStory in ''Endless Orbit SSX''.

** Having [[Anime/CaptainHarlock Harlock]] and [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina]] fight in Scenario 41 triggers a special dialogue that toys with the idea of the latter potentially making a HeelFaceTurn. Despite that, [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina and Michael]] are unrecruitable in this game, unlike their previous appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK''.

* AuthorsSavingThrow:
** The last 2 times ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'' [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsNEO appe]][[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOE ared]], the series was considered a {{Filler}} entry, with the only representatives being Domon, the Devil Gundam, and the Death Army. ''Super Robot Wars T'' brings back members of the Shuffle Alliance and Allenby Beardsley as part of the {{Crossover}}, as well as Master Asia.
** One of the criticisms aimed at ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsV'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsX'' was how the RealRobot to SuperRobot series ratio on their respective rosters were in favor of the former, with ''V'' having a 2:1 ratio. This game rounds out with more SuperRobot entries, to the point where it nears half the series roster.
** SpotlightStealingCrossover in a ''Super Robot Wars'' narrative has proven to be a double-edged sword: while reception was positive with ''V'' and ''Anime/SpaceBattleshipYamato2199'', owing to the latter's dramatic story-telling nature and international popularity, it ended up [[BrokenBase divisive]] with ''X'' due to the LighterAndSofter setting of the ''Anime/MashinHeroWataruSeries'' and [[NoExportForYou how much of its recognition was centered only in Japan and Chinese regions]]. ''T'' does away with the trope - no licensed series receives a disproportionate amount of screen-time or plot importance compared to another; likewise, the OriginalGeneration of the game stand on their own rather than being heavily linked to one series. Additionally, none of the newly added series have an overbloated list of pilots as opposed to the previous game's attempt with ''Anime/GundamReconguistaInG''

* ComplacentGamingSyndrome: Many players recommend to use characters that have the "Wall"[[note]]Decrease damage taken by 75% for one turn.[[/note]] spirit command when playing on [[HarderThanHard Expert]][=/=][[UpToEleven Super Expert]] Mode to save up on the unit's SP.

* WinTheCrowd
** Per AuthorsSavingThrow, ''T'' not only brings more SuperRobot entries this time around compared to ''V'' and ''X'', it brings together for the first time fan favorite HumongousMecha series ''Anime/{{Gunbuster}}'', ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' and ''G Gundam'' into an installment, something many have been looking forward to.
** The "international project" courtesy of Bandai Namco had been going on for a few games prior to ''Super Robot Wars Terra'' (one could argue it began as early as ''The Moon Dwellers''), but this installment is the first of the modern era where it feels like the roster is specifically angled at the international audience[[note]]''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsW'' was previously suspected of this initiative, but that went nowhere[[/note]]: ''Cowboy Bebop'' might be specious as a {{Mecha}} show, but English-speaking {{Anime}} fans of the 1990s and early 2000s hail it as one of the most beloved properties in the medium - an obvious pick as a draw for newcomers; ''Rayearth'', a heavily requested series for ''Super Robot Wars'' since the franchise took off, is a cornerstone to Anglophone and Hispanic speakers; finally, Captain Harlock predates the Internet fandom, aimed at attracting the "greybeards" outside of Japan just as well as within it.

* UnfortunateImplications: The fact that this game's heroes are salarymen who are wholly and completely satisfied with their job, and [[spoiler: that the BigBad is said to have turned out that way because he allegedly "never learned the humility and teamwork that come from being a salaryman"]] can be interpreted as a message to "accept being a corporate slave", especially considering the harrowing working conditions of many Japanese salarymen in real life.

** A rare example with generic enemy characters: the DEVA Security Agents. They have a massive number of special dialogue against most of the main characters, who also have special dialogue against them. And given DEVA's role in the story, it makes perfect sense to have them appear more often in the game. Yet they only appear in a single stage, and not even a climactic final fight like in the movie.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Having [[Anime/CaptainHarlock Harlock]] and [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina]] fight in Scenario 41 triggers a special dialogue that toys with the idea of the latter potentially making a HeelFaceTurn. Despite that, [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina and Michael]] are unrecruitable in this game unlike their previous appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK''.
** With the ExpansionPack involving [[spoiler: the return of the original characters from [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsV V]] and [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsX X]]]], some players think that it would've been even better if [[spoiler: the series exclusive to those games also made a return to increase the scale of the expansion's CrisisCrossover storyline.]]

* HolyShitQuotient: Between the return of many series (''[=GaoGaiGar=]'', ''G Gundam'', ''Gun X Sword''), the combo of newcomers (''Cowboy Bebop'', ''Arcadia of My Youth'', ''Rayearth'') and the use of {{Canon Foreigner}}s as {{Unexpected Character}}s (Bellvine and Shin Getter Dragon), on top of a localization, this installment really piled up the quotient before ''T'' was even released.

** The last time ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'' [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsNEO was in an installment]] [[UsefulNotes/NintendoWii on a Nintendo console]], the only representatives were Domon and the Devil Gundam - the series was considered {{Filler}} for the game, and this continued into ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOE'' where it was just Domon and the God Gundam. ''Super Robot Wars T'' brings back members of the Shuffle Alliance and Allenby Beardsley as part of the {{Crossover}}, including Master Asia.

* EscapistCharacter: ''X'' already had shades of this, where the player character was an OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent who had latent magical power in another dimension, but ''T'' absolutely runs with it, starring a {{salaryman}} who is incredibly proud of his position and role of an OfficeLady who's incredibly competent. The game clearly wants to make the idea of a salaryman/office lady [[MundaneMadeAwesome as awesome as possible]], knowing exactly who's likely playing.

** The game features both ''Anime/TheBraveExpressMightGaine'' and ''Anime/GaoGaiGar'' , whose main leads are named '''Might''' Senpuuji and '''Guy''' Shishiou respectively; you know, ''[[Manga/{{Naruto}} Might Guy]]''. Extra hilarity in a meta-sense since the final boss, [[spoiler:Dyma Goldwin, is voiced by Creator/MasashiEbara, who voiced Might Guy, and both Guy and this [[IncrediblyLamePun guy]] are both... ''[[IncrediblyLamePun might(ty) guys]]'']].[[note]]Better yet: [[spoiler:Might and ''Guy'', two mighty ''guys'', face on against Dyma Goldwin, another mighty ''guy'', who is voiced by the same ''guy'' who voiced ''Might Guy'']]. Get it?[[/note]]

* OvershadowedByAwesome: Meta-example - poor ''Anime/ExpelledFromParadise'', while an all-around solid property, attracted less cheer [[https://twitter.com/180223/status/1064883433921376256 thanks to it debuting alongside]] ''Cowboy Bebop'', ''Arcadia of My Youth'' and ''Rayearth'', who have higher fan reception and longevity. {{Lampshaded}} on ''Umasugi Wave'', where WordOfGod explains its inclusion is because it "[[TriviallyObvious is a mecha anime so it was just naturally picked]]."

** The game features both ''Anime/TheBraveExpressMightGaine'' and ''Anime/GaoGaiGar'' , whose main leads are named '''Might''' Senpuuji and '''Guy''' Shishiou respectively; you know, ''[[Manga/{{Naruto}} Might Guy]]''. Extra hilarity in a meta-sense since the final boss, [[spoiler:Dyma Goldwin, is voiced by Creator/MasashiEbara, who voiced Might Guy, and both Guy and this [[IncrediblyLamePun guy]] are both... ''[[IncrediblyLamePun might(ty) guys]]'']].

** [[spoiler:Players are forced to kill off [[Manga/MagicKnightRayearth Zagato and Princess Emeraude]]; just like [[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann Kamina]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Neil Dylandy/Lockon Stratos I]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ beforehand]], there is no way to avert this due to the former's impact to the overall ''Rayearth'' plot]].

** For years, many fans had hoped for ''Cowboy Bebop'' to be included in these games, but felt it was more of a pipe dream, as the {{Anime}} is more known for its ground-based, character-driven adventure despite its ScienceFiction setting. However, Spike did pilot some combat planes in the show proper (notably the ''Swordfish II''), hence the go-ahead by Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment (also see OlderThanYouThink). Similarly, the most standout feature from ''Arcadia of My Youth'' was Captain Harlock's ship.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Having [[Anime/CaptainHarlock Harlock]] and [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina]] fight in Scenario 41 triggers a special dialogue that toys with the idea of the latter potentially making a HeelFaceTurn. Despite that, [[[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina and Michael]] are unrecruitable in this game unlike their previous appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK''.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Having [[Anime/CaptainHarlock Harlock]] and [[Anime/GunXSword Fasalina]] fight in Scenario 41 triggers a special dialogue that toys with the idea of the latter potentially making a HeelFaceTurn. Despite that, Fasalina and Michael are unrecruitable in this game unlike their previous appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK''.