Game Boy Advance · RPG
Super Robot Wars R
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Banpresoft |
| Publisher | Banpresto |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Super Robot Wars |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Super Robot Wars R is a role-playing game developed by Banpresoft and published by Banpresto.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Super Robot Wars series; on the GBA you can also try Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2, Super Robot Wars A and Super Robot Wars J. The series also appears on other systems with Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier (DS) and Super Robot Wars W (DS).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Super Robot Wars R is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Super Robot Wars R FAQ
When did Super Robot Wars R come out on the GBA?
Super Robot Wars R was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Super Robot Wars R?
It was developed by Banpresoft and published by Banpresto.
Is Super Robot Wars R multiplayer?
No. Super Robot Wars R is a single-player game.
How long does Super Robot Wars R take to play?
As a role-playing game, Super Robot Wars R typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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