Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental
Nintendo DS · RPG
Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Winkysoft |
| Publisher | Banpresto |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Super Robot Wars |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Winkysoft and published by Banpresto, Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental arrived on the Nintendo DS as a role-playing game. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It is part of the Super Robot Wars series; on the DS you can also try Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier and Super Robot Wars W. The series also appears on other systems with Super Robot Wars R (GBA) and Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 (GBA).
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental 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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Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental FAQ
Who made Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental?
It was developed by Winkysoft and published by Banpresto.
How long does Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental take to play?
As a role-playing game, Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masō Kishin – The Lord of Elemental 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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